Chad Connell
Chad Connell | |
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| Born | Chad James Connell May 20, 1983 |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1999–present |
Chad James Connell (born May 20, 1983) is a Canadian actor.
Connell is a graduate of Ryerson University (now Toronto Metropolitan University)'s theatre program in Toronto. He began acting in local productions in Ottawa at the age of 11. His first starring role was the role of Oliver in the musical of the same name. He played the role of Zakhar in the premiere Jason Sherman's adaptation of Gorky's Enemies while at university.
Connell has appeared in Degrassi: The Next Generation, Wild Roses, Prom Wars and Hallmark Channel's Taking a Chance on Love, as well as Lifetime's Double Wedding with Tia Mowry and Tamera Mowry. He appeared as the demon Lambert in the 2013 release of The Mortal Instruments, as well as the vampire Quinn on the television series adaptation, Shadowhunters.
In 2018, Connell recurred on Mike Clattenburg's CBC Comedy series Crawford, as the boyfriend to Jill Hennessy's character.[1]
Connell will star alongside Tiya Sircar in the May 2019 Netflix Original movie Good Sam, based on the book by Dete Meserve.
Personal life[edit]
Aside from acting, Chad Connell has a keen interest in wine and owns a wine importing agency dealing in natural wines.[2] He is openly gay.[3]
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1999 | Home Team | Eric | |
| 2001 | The Secret Pact | Paul Cardiff | |
| 2002 | Abandon | Pirates of Penzance | |
| 2002 | Posers | Pretty boy | |
| 2008 | Prom Wars | Rupert | |
| 2013 | White House Down | Gabriel Byrnes | |
| 2013 | The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones | Lambert | |
| 2014 | Steel | Daniel | |
| 2015 | Gone Tomorrow | Finn Blake | |
| 2019 | Good Sam | Eric | |
| 2021 | The Retreat | Connor | |
| 2024 | Mother Father Sister Brother Frank | Carl |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Undressed | Rick | 2 episodes |
| 2006–2007 | Rumours | Sammy Sorrenson | 6 episodes |
| 2007 | Jeff Ltd. | Delivery boy #2 | Episode: "Too Many Hens in the Foxhouse" |
| 2007 | Nature of the Beast | Logan | Television film |
| 2008 | ReGenesis | Tom Gleason | Episode: "TB or not TB" |
| 2008 | Degrassi: The Next Generation | Ben | 3 episodes |
| 2008 | Degrassi Spring Break Movie | Ben | Television film |
| 2008 | Murdoch Mysteries | Prince Alfred | Episode: "The Prince and the Rebel" |
| 2009 | Wild Roses | Aaron | Episode: "Secrets and Lies" |
| 2009 | Being Erica | Luc | Episode: "What Goes Up Must Come Down" |
| 2009 | Taking a Chance on Love | Billy Miller | Television film |
| 2009 | Almost Audrey | Steve | Television film |
| 2010 | At Risk | Toby Huber | Television film |
| 2010 | Double Wedding | Jasper Cooper | Television film |
| 2010–2011 | Warehouse 13 | Jack | 2 episodes |
| 2011 | Suits | Jason Black | Episode: "Dogfight" |
| 2011 | Flashpoint | Tom | Episode: "A New Life" |
| 2011 | Lost Girl | Christoph | Episode: "Death Didn't Become Him" |
| 2012 | Burden of Evil | Jamie Conner | Television film |
| 2013 | Nikita | Chris | 3 episodes |
| 2013 | Murdoch Mysteries | Owen Mathers | Episode: "Murdoch Ahoy" |
| 2013 | Beauty & the Beast | William Keller | Episode: "Hothead" |
| 2013 | Star Spangled Banners | Colin Roth | Television film |
| 2014 | Sensitive Skin | Michael Dorkins | Episode: "Not the Haitian Corpse" |
| 2016 | Good Witch | Greg | 4 episodes |
| 2017 | Reign | Lord Taylor | Episode: "Highland Games" |
| 2017 | ShadowHunters | Quinn | 3 episodes |
| 2018 | Crawford | Bryce | 5 episodes |
| 2018 | Mary Kills People | Dr. Bobby Dunn | 4 episodes |
| 2019 | A Cheerful Christmas | James Anderson | Hallmark Television film |
| 2020 | The Christmas Setup | Aiden Spencer | TV movie |
| 2021 | A Perfect Match | Oliver Beckett | TV movie |
References[edit]
- ^ Vogt, Tiffany (2018-08-13). "EXCLUSIVE : CRAWFORD Scoop: Shining The Spotlight On Chad Connell". SEAT42F. Retrieved 2019-04-23.
- ^ Harrington, Jennifer Weatherhead (18 December 2018). "Actor Chad Connell On Travel, Canada and His Love for Wine". Travel & Style | travelandstyle.ca. Retrieved 2019-04-23.
- ^ "The Straight Brother in Lifetime's 'The Christmas Setup' is Gay, Too". 13 December 2020.
External links[edit]
- Chad Connell at IMDb
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