Jay Brazeau
Acting Born Dec 22, 1953 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada 228 credits
Biography
Jay Brazeau is a Canadian actor born on December 22, 1953, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. His career includes voice work for Richard Condie's Oscar‑nominated animated short La Salla. He appeared in two first‑season episodes of the television series Highlander: The Series in 1992. In October 2009 he performed the role of “Man in chair” in the National Arts Centre production of The Drowsy Chaperone in Ottawa. That same year he contributed to several scenes added for the Ultimate Cut version of the film Watchmen. Brazeau is noted for having frequently co‑starred with actor Don S. Davis. His professional credits number over two hundred, reflecting extensive work in film, television and stage.
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Career overview
Jay Brazeau was born on December 22, 1953, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. He has built a long‑standing career as a character actor in film, television and stage productions. His work includes voice performance for Richard Condie’s Oscar‑nominated animated short La Salla, and a guest appearance in two first‑season episodes of the television series Highlander: The Series in 1992.
In addition to screen work, Brazeau has performed on stage. In October 2009 he portrayed the “Man in chair” in the National Arts Centre’s production of The Drowsy Chaperone in Ottawa. That same year he contributed to the Ultimate Cut version of the film Watchmen, appearing in several scenes added for that release.
Throughout his career Brazeau has frequently shared the screen with fellow actor Don S. Davis, establishing a recurring professional partnership. His extensive résumé, catalogued with over two hundred credited roles, reflects a versatile presence across a range of genres and media.
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Career timeline
Murder in a Small Town
LEGO Ninjago: Dragons RisingTime for Her to Come Home for ChristmasTerroir100 Days
Scented with Love
Firefly LaneAntlersDay of the DeadGarage Sale Mysteries: Searched & SeizedAttic Trunk
Good Morning Christmas!Five Star Christmas
Noelle
Status UpdateGarage Sale Mysteries: Murder In D MinorGarage Sale Mysteries: The Pandora's Box MurdersGarage Sale Mysteries: Picture a MurderGarage Sale Mysteries: The Mask Murder
The ShackChristmas HomecomingFinding SantaGarage Sale Mystery: Murder By TextGarage Sale Mystery: Murder Most Medieval
Dying to Be LovedGarage Sale Mystery: Guilty Until Proven Innocent
I Do, I Do, I DoOnce Upon A HolidayGarage Sale Mystery: The Deadly RoomGarage Sale Mystery: The Wedding Dress
Step Up All InBarbie and the Secret DoorThat Burning FeelingGrumpy Cat's Worst Christmas EverA Christmas Tail
Bates MotelHornsSuper BuddiesSex After KidsJinxed
Level UpThe PossessionSanta Paws 2: The Santa PupsSeattle SuperstormA Mother's Nightmare
Thor: Tales of AsgardSisters & BrothersSisters & Brothers · WriterThe Pastor's WifeTo the Mat
GunlessFathers & SonsGuido Superstar: The Rise of GuidoBratz: Pampered Petz
WatchmenHarper's IslandHulk vs. ThorPersonal EffectsDr. Dolittle: Million Dollar Mutts
Blonde and BlonderFar CryChristmas CottageEdison & LeoBratz Babyz Save Christmas
ReaperBlood TiesThe SecretThe Sandlot: Heading HomeBratz: Super Babyz
PsychEurekaSpymateLast Chance CafeMurder on Pleasant Drive
SupernaturalSupernaturalMasters of HorrorDreams in the Witch House
Stargate AtlantisThis Is WonderlandThe Perfect ScoreGoing the Distance
The Stranger Beside MeThe Cramp TwinsHouse of the DeadA Guy ThingExchange
Gadget & the GadgetinisInsomniaSnow DogsK-9: P.I.They
Sitting DucksUC: UndercoverVoyage of the UnicornSuspicious RiverHead Over Heels
EdMysterious WaysBest in ShowGeneration O!MVP: Most Valuable Primate
The West WingSabrina: The Animated SeriesDouble JeopardySo WeirdSnow Falling on Cedars
First WaveDa Vinci's InquestCold SquadDisturbing BehaviorAir Bud: Golden Receiver
Stargate SG-1Air BudTrucksKitchen PartyMasterminds
The SentinelPoltergeist: The LegacySonic Christmas BlastLa SallaKissed
The Outer LimitsThe Outer LimitsSlidersJake and The KidThe Ranger, the Cook and a Hole in the Sky
Full Filmography
228 titles- Murder in a Small Town (2024) as Frank Erlandson
- LEGO Ninjago: Dragons Rising (2023) as Wizard 1 (voice)
- Time for Her to Come Home for Christmas (2023) as George
- Terroir (2023) as Eno
- 100 Days (2023) as HYAM
- Scented with Love (2022) as Uncle Harrison
- Firefly Lane (2021) as Torcoletti
- Antlers (2021) as Dr. Francis
- Day of the Dead (2021) as Pops Parker
- Garage Sale Mysteries: Searched & Seized (2021) as Tramell
- Attic Trunk (2021) as George
- Good Morning Christmas! (2020) as Stan Roman
- Five Star Christmas (2020) as Walter Ralston
- Noelle (2019) as Santa
- Status Update (2018) as Grandpa Allen
- Garage Sale Mysteries: Murder In D Minor (2018) as Tramell
- Garage Sale Mysteries: The Pandora's Box Murders (2018) as Tramell
- Garage Sale Mysteries: Picture a Murder (2018) as Tramell
- Garage Sale Mysteries: The Mask Murder (2018) as Tramell
- The Shack (2017) as Tony
- Christmas Homecoming (2017) as Tom
- Finding Santa (2017) as Tom White
- Garage Sale Mystery: Murder By Text (2017) as Tramell
- Garage Sale Mystery: Murder Most Medieval (2017) as Tramell
- Garage Sale Mystery: A Case Of Murder (2017) as Tramell
- Garage Sale Mystery: The Art of Murder (2017) as Tramell
- Garage Sale Mystery: The Beach Murder (2017) as Tramell
- Dying to Be Loved (2016) as Al Jennings
- Garage Sale Mystery: Guilty Until Proven Innocent (2016) as Tramell
- I Do, I Do, I Do (2015) as Phillip Lorenzo
- Once Upon A Holiday (2015) as Harry Ballentine
- Garage Sale Mystery: The Deadly Room (2015) as Coroner Tramell
- Garage Sale Mystery: The Wedding Dress (2015) as Tramell
- Step Up All In (2014) as Mr. McGowan
- Barbie and the Secret Door (2014) as Mr. Primrose (voice)
- That Burning Feeling (2014) as Dr. Fishbaum
- Grumpy Cat's Worst Christmas Ever (2014) as Roger
- A Christmas Tail (2014) as Mr. Harvey
- Bad City (2014) as Mayor W. Whilhelm Douglas
- Bates Motel (2013) as Justin Willcock
- Horns (2013) as Father Mould
- Super Buddies (2013) as Mr. Swanson
- Sex After Kids (2013) as Horton
- Jinxed (2013) as Grandpa
- Hats Off to Christmas! (2013) as Michael Bowers
- Down River (2013) as Larry
- Level Up (2012) as Wizard
- The Possession (2012) as Professor McMannis
- Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups (2012) as Judge
- Seattle Superstorm (2012) as Dimitri Kandinsky
- A Mother's Nightmare (2012) as Donald Mojan
- A Dog Named Duke (2012) as Dr. Jamison
- Love at the Thanksgiving Day Parade (2012) as Doorman
- Thor: Tales of Asgard (2011) as Volstagg (voice)
- Sisters & Brothers (2011) as Ringo
- Sisters & Brothers (2011) Writer
- The Pastor's Wife (2011) as Gene Castle
- To the Mat (2011) as Talbot
- Gunless (2010) as Dr. Angus Schiffron
- Fathers & Sons (2010) as Anton
- Guido Superstar: The Rise of Guido (2010) as Fever
- Bratz: Pampered Petz (2010) as Mr. Grunion (voice)
- Watchmen (2009) as News Vendor
- Harper's Island (2009) as Dr. Campbell
- Hulk vs. Thor (2009) as Volstagg (voice)
- Personal Effects (2009) as Martin
- Dr. Dolittle: Million Dollar Mutts (2009) as College Dean
- Hulk Vs. (2009) as Volstagg (voice) (archive footage)
- Under the Hood (2009) as Bernard / News Vendor
- Polar Storm (2009) as Dr. Elman
- Ratko: The Dictator's Son (2009) as Professor Grubbspeck
- Blonde and Blonder (2008) as Louie Ramoli
- Far Cry (2008) as Ralph
- Christmas Cottage (2008) as Mr. Rosa
- Edison & Leo (2008) as Captain Samuel Edison (voice)
- Bratz Babyz Save Christmas (2008) as Ralphie (voice)
- Reaper (2007) as Demon Speaker
- Blood Ties (2007) as Cobb
- The Secret (2007) as Doug Sullivan
- The Sandlot: Heading Home (2007) as Doctor Parker
- Bratz: Super Babyz (2007) as Spud (voice)
- My Baby Is Missing (2007) as Dolan Severs
- Taming Tammy (2007) as Bob
- Psych (2006) as Director
- Eureka (2006) as Captain Yuri Gregor
- Spymate (2006) as Ringmaster
- Last Chance Cafe (2006) as Agent Baker
- Murder on Pleasant Drive (2006)
- Murder on Spec (2006) as Harry
- The Legend of Butch & Sundance (2006) as Railroad Company Executive
- A Girl Like Me: The Gwen Araujo Story (2006) as Defense Attorney
- Presumed Dead (2006) as Professor Dunnigan
- Christmas on Chestnut Street (2006) as Santa
- Supernatural (2005) as Librarian
- Supernatural (2005) as Dr. Corman
- Masters of Horror (2005) as Mr. Dombrowski - Manager
- Dreams in the Witch House (2005) as Mr. Dombrowski - Manager
- Stargate Atlantis (2004) as Lord Protector
- This Is Wonderland (2004)
- The Perfect Score (2004) as Test Instructor
- Going the Distance (2004) as Store Clerk
- The Stranger Beside Me (2003) as Judge Cowart
- The Cramp Twins (2003) as Mr. Pretty (voice)
- House of the Dead (2003) as Captain
- A Guy Thing (2003) as Howard
- Exchange (2003)
- Gadget & the Gadgetinis (2002) as Gardener (voice)
- Insomnia (2002) as Francis
- Snow Dogs (2002) as Race Official #2
- K-9: P.I. (2002) as Dr. Tilley
- They (2002) as Dr. Booth
- Sabrina: Friends Forever (2002) as Uncle Eustace (voice)
- Living with the Dead (2002) as Psychiatrist
- Cheats (2002) as Dr. Fox
- Air Bud: Seventh Inning Fetch (2002) as Professor Siles
- Saint Sinner (2002) as Abbot
- Society's Child (2002) as Dr. Stone
- Sitting Ducks (2001) as Waddle (voice)
- UC: Undercover (2001)
- Voyage of the Unicorn (2001) as Mage
- Suspicious River (2001) as Suitcase Man
- Head Over Heels (2001) as Halloran / Strukov
- Voyage of the Unicorn (2001) as Mage
- Air Bud: World Pup (2001) as Referee #1
- The Shipment (2001) as Marty
- Last Wedding (2001)
- Chilly Dogs (2001) as Mr. Riskind
- Ed (2000) as 'Southern' Lawyer Sam
- Mysterious Ways (2000)
- Best in Show (2000) as Chuck Nelken
- Generation O! (2000) as Colonel Bob (voice)
- MVP: Most Valuable Primate (2000) as Harry
- My Mother the Spy (2000) as George Trumbell
- 2gether (2000) as Billy Fullerton
- Murder at the Cannes Film Festival (2000) as Mitch Borelli
- Middlemen (2000) as Truscott
- The West Wing (1999) as Mackey Lowell
- Sabrina: The Animated Series (1999) as Uncle Quigley (voice)
- Double Jeopardy (1999) as Bobby Long
- So Weird (1999) as Mr. Cox
- Snow Falling on Cedars (1999) as Reporter
- Better Than Chocolate (1999) as Mr. Marcus
- Turbulence 2: Fear of Flying (1999) as Harold
- First Wave (1998) as Speidel
- Da Vinci's Inquest (1998)
- Cold Squad (1998) as Sam Fisher
- Disturbing Behavior (1998) as Principal Weathers
- Air Bud: Golden Receiver (1998) as Official
- The Animated Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1998) as Muff Potter (voice)
- Hoods (1998) as Johnny
- Stargate SG-1 (1997) as Harlan
- Air Bud (1997) as Referee 1
- Trucks (1997) as Jack
- Kitchen Party (1997) as Fred
- Masterminds (1997) as Eliot
- The Sentinel (1996) as Store Owner
- Poltergeist: The Legacy (1996) as Sam MacAllister
- Sonic Christmas Blast (1996) as Santa Claus / Additional Voices (Voices)
- La Salla (1996) as Baritone (voice)
- Kissed (1996) as Mr. Wallis
- The Prisoner of Zenda, Inc. (1996) as Professor Wooley
- The Beginner's Bible: Joseph and His Brothers (1996) as (voice)
- The Outer Limits (1995) as Bernard Katz
- The Outer Limits (1995) as Dr. George Bader
- Sliders (1995) as KGB Colonel
- Jake and The Kid (1995) as Professor Claudius T. Winesinger
- The Ranger, the Cook and a Hole in the Sky (1995) as Doc Riley
- Strange Luck (1995)
- Live Bait (1995)
- Slam Dunk Ernest (1995) as Mr. Moloch
- Gold Diggers: The Secret of Bear Mountain (1995) as Everett Graham
- Malicious (1995) as Orderly
- Jingle Bell Rock (1995) as Santa Claus (voice)
- Dream Man (1995) as Sgt. Abe Foreman
- A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story (1995) as Uncle Pete
- Party of Five (1994) as Pawnbroker
- Viper (1994) as Dr. Norwood
- Little Women (1994) as Dashwood
- Intersection (1994) as Businessman
- Andre (1994) as Griff Armstrong
- The Diary of Evelyn Lau (1994) as Dr. Hightower
- Tears and Laughter: The Joan and Melissa Rivers Story (1994) as Shrink
- The X-Files (1993) as Prof. Varnes
- The X-Files (1993) as Dr. Daly
- Cool Runnings (1993) as Kroychzech
- The Diviners (1993)
- Born Too Soon (1993) as Dr. Wolf
- Highlander: The Series (1992) as Commissioner Cominski
- The Hat Squad (1992) as Taylor Maxwell
- Bucky O'Hare and the Toad Wars! (1992) as Toad Air Marshal (voice)
- To Catch a Killer (1992) as Jake Burns
- The Comrades of Summer (1992) as Tom
- Lost in the Barrens II: The Curse of the Viking Grave (1992) as Big Nose
- Cafe Romeo (1992) as The Dean
- Lightning Force (1991)
- Palace Guard (1991)
- Angel Square (1991)
- Showdown at Williams Creek (1991)
- Blood River (1991) as Hotchner
- The Grocer's Wife (1991) as Barber
- It (1990) as Derry Cab Driver
- Mom P.I. (1990) as Ken
- Short Time (1990) as Cop
- Booker (1989) as Keith Redding
- Booker (1989) as Sgt. Keith Redding
- Bordertown (1989) as Judge Eric Mueller
- We're No Angels (1989) as Sheriff
- Backfire (1988) as Junior
- The Red Spider (1988) as Epstein
- 21 Jump Street (1987) as Wohl
- 21 Jump Street (1987) as Mr. Walker
- 21 Jump Street (1987) as District Attorney
- 21 Jump Street (1987) as Roth
- 21 Jump Street (1987) as Judge
- 21 Jump Street (1987) as Judge Towler
- 21 Jump Street (1987) as Special Agent Martin McGuire
- Wiseguy (1987)
- Hero in the Family (1986) as Zoo Guard
- MacGyver (1985) as Zamora
- MacGyver (1985) as AF Colonel Phelps
- Danger Bay (1985) as Clinton Mack
- The Big Snit (1985) as Husband (voice)
- Brotherly Love (1985) as Dr. Hollis
- Get a Job (1985) as (voice)
- Get a Job (1985) Music
- Get a Job (1985) Writer
- Getting Started (1979) as Delivery man (voice)
- Madeline at the Ballet as Additional Voices (voice)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jay Brazeau best known for?
Jay Brazeau is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Murder in a Small Town (2024), LEGO Ninjago: Dragons Rising (2023), Firefly Lane (2021), Antlers (2021).
When and where was Jay Brazeau born?
Jay Brazeau was born on December 22, 1953 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
How many credits does Jay Brazeau have?
Jay Brazeau has accumulated over 228 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1979 to 2024.
What is Jay Brazeau's background in cinema and television?
Jay Brazeau is a Canadian actor born on December 22, 1953, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. His career includes voice work for Richard Condie's Oscar‑nominated animated short La Salla. He appeared in two first‑season episodes of the television series Highlander: The Series in 1992. In October 2009 he performed the role of “Man i...
Jay Brazeau by the numbers
228credits
165films
63TV series
1979–2024active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- The X-Files (1993) as Prof. Varnes — aged about 39
- The X-Files (1993) as Dr. Daly — aged about 39
- Supernatural (2005) as Librarian — aged about 51
- Supernatural (2005) as Dr. Corman — aged about 51
- The West Wing (1999) as Mackey Lowell — aged about 45
- Stargate SG-1 (1997) as Harlan — aged about 43
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