Peter Stebbings
Canadian actor
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::summary Canadian actor ::
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Peter Stebbings |
| image | Peter Stebbings.jpg |
| caption | Peter Stebbings in 2011 |
| nationality | Canadian |
| birth_date | |
| birth_place | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| occupation | Actor, film director, producer, screenwriter |
| spouse | |
| children | 1 |
| years_active | 1989–present |
| :: |
| name = Peter Stebbings | image = Peter Stebbings.jpg | caption = Peter Stebbings in 2011 | nationality = Canadian | birth_date = | birth_place = Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | occupation = Actor, film director, producer, screenwriter | spouse = | children = 1 | years_active = 1989–present Peter Stebbings is a Canadian actor, director, producer, and screenwriter best known for portraying Kevin Sharp in the drama series Madison, Paul Deeds in the series Traders, and for writing and directing Defendor. He portrayed Alvin Klein on the science fiction drama series The Listener.
Life and career
Stebbings began acting at the age of 12 at the Vancouver Youth Theatre. At 22 he went to New York City to study at the Circle in the Square Theater School. Stebbings later returned to Canada, playing Kevin Sharp on the Canadian series Madison, a role that earned him two Gemini Award nominations as Best Actor in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role. He also played Paul Deeds in the Canadian series Traders. He has a recurring role on the Canadian series Murdoch Mysteries as industrialist/inventor James Pendrick.
He is married to Charlotte Sullivan.
Filmography
Film
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| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Too Close for Comfort | David | |
| 1997 | Drive, She Said | Detective Eddie | |
| 1998 | Letting Go | Jeffery | |
| 1999 | Ruby Blue | Karl Blue | |
| 2000 | No Alibi | Phil Valenz | |
| 2001 | Picture Claire | Culver | |
| On Their Knees | Sam Walker | ||
| 2002 | Blue Boy and Girl in Pink | Lothario | |
| K-19: The Widowmaker | Kuryshev | ||
| 2004 | Re-Generation | Dr. Gabriel Goode | |
| 2005 | Kardia | Dad | |
| 2006 | Citizen Duane | Minister | |
| 2007 | Jack and Jill vs. the World | George | Also writer and associate producer |
| 2008 | Never Cry Werewolf | Jared | |
| 2009 | Defendor | Doctor | Also writer and director; |
| Claude Jutra Award (Honourable Mention) | |||
| Nominated - Genie Award for Best Screenplay, Original | |||
| 2011 | Immortals | Helios | |
| 2013 | Empire of Dirt | Director | |
| Separation | Jack | ||
| 2017 | Counting for Thunder | Joe Tischman | |
| 2020 | Percy | Roger | |
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Television
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| Year | Show | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Bordertown | Lamar Johnson | Episode: "Pretty Shadows" |
| The Beachcombers | Cassidy | Episode: "The Sechelt Queen" | |
| 1990 | 21 Jump Street | Bill Godwin | Episode: "Just Say No! High" |
| 1990 & 1992 | Neon Rider | Unknown | Episodes:" Clay Pigeon" |
| "Saint Walt" | |||
| 1992 | Sexual Advances | Chris | TV movie |
| 1993 | Street Justice | Jeffrey | Episode: "Black or Blue" |
| Family of Strangers | Young Del | TV movie | |
| Cobra | Kelso | Episode: "Hostage Hearts" | |
| 1993-1997 | Madison | Kevin Sharpe | Main role; |
| Nominated - Gemini Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role (1997, 1998) | |||
| 1994 | The X-Files | Marty | Episode: "Gender Bender" |
| 1996 | Kung Fu: The Legend Continues | Jimmy | Episode: "Blackout" |
| 1998 | Welcome to Paradox | Paul | Episode: "The Girl Who Was Plugged In" |
| 1998 & 2000 | The Outer Limits | Seth Todtman & Luke | Episodes: "Final Exam" & "Revival" |
| 1998–2000 | Traders | Paul Deeds | Recurring role |
| 1999–2000 | The Hoop Life | Peter Marr | Main role |
| 2000 | On Hostile Ground | George Regan | TV movie |
| 2001 | Relic Hunter | Tsarlov | Episode: "Run Sydney Run" |
| Blue Murder | Kirk Mondragon | Episode: "Asylum" | |
| Nominated - Best Performance by an Actor in a Guest Role in a Dramatic Series | |||
| 2002 | Cold Squad | Blaire McDonald | Episode: "The Shed" |
| Stargate SG-1 | Malek | Episode: "Allegiance" & "Cure" | |
| 2002–2004 | Jeremiah | Markus Alexander | Series regular |
| 2003 | Mutant X | Kristoff | Episode: "The Hand of God" |
| 2004 | The Eleventh Hour | Eco | Episode: "In Spite of All the Damage" |
| 2007 | Across the River to Motor City | Brett McNeal | 6 episodes |
| 2007–2008 | Rabbit Fall | Harley McPherson | Series regular |
| 2008 | Would Be Kings | TV mini-series | |
| Flashpoint | Gerald Duglin | Episode: "Planets Aligned" | |
| 2009 | G-Spot | Bill Wright | 4 episodes |
| 2009–2010 | Cra$h & Burn | Lionel | 7 episodes |
| 2010–present | Murdoch Mysteries | James Pendrick | Recurring role |
| 2011–2013 | The Listener | Alvin Klein | Series regular (seasons 2–4) |
| Director, episodes: "Rogues' Gallery" | |||
| "Early Checkout" | |||
| "Love's a Bitch" | |||
| 2013 | The Borgias | Cardinal Giovanni Battista de Luca | 4 episodes |
| 2014 | Crossbones | James Balfour | 9 episodes |
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Director
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| Year | Title | Note(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-14 | The Listener | 6 episodes |
| 2014-16 | Saving Hope | 4 episodes |
| 2015 | Rookie Blue | Episode: "Open Windows" |
| 2015-19 | Killjoys | 5 episodes |
| 2016 | Orphan Black | Episode: "From Instinct to Rational Control" |
| Wynonna Earp | 2 episodes | |
| 2017 | The Disappearance | 6 episodes |
| 2018-21 | Frankie Drake Mysteries | 4 episodes |
| 2020 | The Sounds | 8 episodes |
| 2021-25 | FBI: Most Wanted | 7 episodes |
| 2022 | Ruby and the Well | 2 episodes |
| 2023 | Transplant | Episode: "A Sort of Homecoming" |
| 2024-26 | Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent | 4 episodes |
| 2025 | FBI: International | Episode: "They May Get Their Wish" |
| FBI | 2 episodes | |
| Law & Order: Organized Crime | Episode: "He Was a Stabler" | |
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References
References
- [https://www.northernstars.ca/actor/peter-stebbings/ Peter Stebbings' biography] at www.northernstars.ca
- (January 10, 2009). "Peter Stebbings: Pushing himself to make changes {{!}} Toronto Star".
- (October 4, 2013). "Zombies to invade Murdoch Mysteries".
- Janet Thompson. (September 12, 2012). "TIFF rising star Charlotte Sullivan is no rookie". cbc.ca.
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