Victor Garber
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- March 16, 1949 in London, Ontario, Canada
- Active Years
- 1944–2026 (83 Years)
- Total Credits
- 175 credits in database
Acting Born Mar 16, 1949 London, Ontario, Canada 175 credits
Biography
Victor Garber is a Canadian actor born on March 16, 1949, in London, Ontario, Canada. He has been active in the entertainment industry for over four decades. Garber's known credits include notable roles in television series and films. He has been nominated for multiple awards, including six Primetime Emmy Awards. In 2022, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada. Garber's career has spanned a wide range of roles, including Jesus in Godspell, Jack Bristow in the television series Alias, and Thomas Andrews in James Cameron's Titanic. He has also appeared in other TV shows such as "The Slap," "The Flash," and "Motive."
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Career overview
Victor Garber is a Canadian actor known for his work on stage and screen. He began honing his craft at the University of Toronto's Hart House at the age of nine, starting a career that spans over four decades. Garber's early passion for acting led him to pursue a long and distinguished career in the entertainment industry.
Garber has appeared in a variety of notable television roles, including "The Slap," "The Flash," and "Motive." He is perhaps best known for his portrayal of Jesus in the musical Godspell and his role as Thomas Andrews in James Cameron's film Titanic. Garber's extensive experience in television and film has earned him recognition and acclaim.
Throughout his career, Garber has been recognized for his performances, with nominations for Gemini Awards, Tony Awards, and Primetime Emmy Awards. In 2022, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada, a prestigious honor in his home country. With over 170 credits to his name, Victor Garber has established himself as a talented and versatile actor with a long and accomplished career in the entertainment industry.
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Career timeline
Not Suitable for WorkYou Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...
John Candy: I Like MeRelayThe Gettysburg AddressHeritage Minutes: Bora Laskin
Fly Me to the MoonBroadway's Leading Men: A Musical Celebration
The Last Thing He Told MeWishTitanic: Stories from the Heart
Cinderella: The Reunion, A Special Edition of 20/20
And Just Like That…American Horror StoriesFamily LawFunny FaceBeebo Saves Christmas
Power Book II: GhostStars in the HouseHappiest SeasonLaura Ingalls Wilder: Prairie to Page
Tales of the CityDark WatersTitanic: Stories from the Deep
The Woman Who Loves Giraffes
The OrvilleRebel in the RyeVixen: The MovieThey Shall Not Perish
DC's Legends of TomorrowTom Hanks: A League of His Own
SupergirlSchitt's CreekSicarioDifficult PeopleThe Slap
The FlashThe FlashThe FlashLast Week Tonight with John OliverPower
Sleepy HollowMotiveDeceptionI'll Follow You DownThe Hunters
ArrowThe FirmArgoReflections on TitanicMoving Day
SuitsKung Fu Panda 2Web TherapyCharlie's AngelsTake Me Home
Republic of DoyleThe TownLaw & Order: LAYou AgainIce Quake
Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenModern FamilyThe Good WifeGleeNurse Jackie
Eli StoneWeb TherapyMilk
Damages
30 RockUgly BettyJusticeThe Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays
The Reichen Show
ReGenesis
Working ShakespeareABC's 50th Anniversary CelebrationThe Music Man
Tuck EverlastingHome RoomTorso: The Evelyn Dick Story
Legally BlondeAliasLife with Judy Garland: Me and My ShadowsCall Me ClausA Colder Kind of Death
Love and MurderDeadly Appearances
AnnieBoys BriefsSummer's EndInvisible Child
Will & GraceHow Stella Got Her Groove BackBeyond Titanic
The ViewTitanicThe Wonderful World of DisneyLiberty!Cinderella
Full Filmography
175 titles- Not Suitable for Work (2026) as Wes Dryden
- You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... (2026) as Self / Jesus
- John Candy: I Like Me (2025) as Self - Actor (archive footage)
- Relay (2025) as McVie
- The Gettysburg Address (2025) as William Saunders (voice)
- Heritage Minutes: Bora Laskin (2025) as Bora Laskin
- Fly Me to the Moon (2024) as Senator Hedges (uncredited)
- Broadway's Leading Men: A Musical Celebration (2024) as Self
- The Last Thing He Told Me (2023) as Professor Tobias Cookman
- Wish (2023) as Sabino (voice)
- Titanic: Stories from the Heart (2023) as Self (archive footage)
- Cinderella: The Reunion, A Special Edition of 20/20 (2022) as Self
- And Just Like That… (2021) as Mark Kasabian
- American Horror Stories (2021) as David Woodrow Randolph
- Family Law (2021) as Harry Svensson
- Funny Face (2021) as Developer's Father
- Beebo Saves Christmas (2021) as Narrator
- Heritage Minutes: The Discovery of Insulin (2021) as Narrator (voice)
- Power Book II: Ghost (2020) as Simon Stern
- Stars in the House (2020) as Self
- Happiest Season (2020) as Ted
- Laura Ingalls Wilder: Prairie to Page (2020) as Narrator
- Tales of the City (2019) as Samuel Garland
- Dark Waters (2019) as Phil Donnelly
- Titanic: Stories from the Deep (2019) as Himself
- The Woman Who Loves Giraffes (2018) as Alex Matthew (voice)
- The Orville (2017) as Admiral Halsey
- Rebel in the Rye (2017) as Sol Salinger
- Vixen: The Movie (2017) as Dr. Martin Stein / Firestorm (voice)
- They Shall Not Perish (2017) as Narrator
- DC's Legends of Tomorrow (2016) as Dr. Martin Stein / Firestorm
- Tom Hanks: A League of His Own (2016) as Self
- Supergirl (2015) as Dr. Martin Stein
- Schitt's Creek (2015) as Clifton Sparks
- Sicario (2015) as Dave Jennings
- Difficult People (2015) as John Passias
- The Slap (2015) as Narrator (voice)
- Self/less (2015) as Martin
- Consumed (2015) as Dan Conway
- Bob's Broken Sleigh (2015) as Fluffy (voice)
- The Flash (2014) as Digsy's Husband
- The Flash (2014) as Prof. Martin Stein (voice)
- The Flash (2014) as Dr. Martin Stein
- Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014) as Self
- Power (2014) as Simon Stern
- Big Game (2014) as Vice President
- Sleepy Hollow (2013) as Mr. Crane
- Motive (2013) as Neville Montgomery
- Deception (2013) as Robert Bowers
- I'll Follow You Down (2013) as Sal
- The Hunters (2013) as Mason Fuller
- Arrow (2012) as Martin Stein
- The Firm (2012) as Judge Dominic
- Argo (2012) as Ken Taylor
- Reflections on Titanic (2012) as Self
- Moving Day (2012) as Wilf
- William & Catherine: A Royal Romance (2012) as HRH Prince Charles
- Suits (2011) as Philip
- Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011) as Master Thundering Rhino (voice)
- Web Therapy (2011) as Kip Wallice
- Charlie's Angels (2011) as Charles Townsend (voice)
- Take Me Home (2011) as Arnold Colvin
- The Entitled (2011) as Bob Vincent
- Rebuilding Titanic (2011) as Narrator (voice)
- Republic of Doyle (2010) as Garrison Steele
- The Town (2010) as Assistant Bank Manager (uncredited)
- Law & Order: LA (2010) as Walter Calvin
- You Again (2010) as Mark
- Ice Quake (2010) as Colonel Bill Hughes
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- Modern Family (2009) as Chef Dumont
- The Good Wife (2009) as Judge Loudon Spencer
- Glee (2009) as Mr. Schuester
- Nurse Jackie (2009) as Neil Nutterman
- Stargate Universe (2009) as Ambassador Ovirda
- Green Lantern: First Flight (2009) as Sinestro (voice)
- The Last Templar (2009) as Monsignor De Angelis
- Everything She Ever Wanted (2009) as Walter Allanson
- Augustus Saint-Gaudens: Master of American Sculpture (2009) as Narrator
- Waking the Baby Mammoth (2009) as Narrator
- Eli Stone (2008) as Jordan Wethersby
- Web Therapy (2008) as Kip Wallice
- Milk (2008) as Mayor Moscone
- Damages (2007) as Bennett Herreshoff
- 30 Rock (2006) as Eugene Gremby
- Ugly Betty (2006) as Professor Barrett
- Justice (2006) as Ron Trott
- The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays (2006) as Max (segment "Lend Me a Tenor")
- The Reichen Show (2005) as Self
- ReGenesis (2004) as Olivier Roth
- Working Shakespeare (2003)
- ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration (2003) as Self - Jack Bristow
- The Music Man (2003) as Mayor Shinn
- Tuck Everlasting (2002) as Robert Foster
- Home Room (2002) as Det. martin Van Zandt
- Torso: The Evelyn Dick Story (2002) as J.J. Robinette
- Legally Blonde (2001) as Professor Callahan
- Alias (2001) as Jack Bristow
- Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows (2001) as Sid Luft
- Call Me Claus (2001) as Taylor
- A Colder Kind of Death (2001) as Insp. Philip Millard
- The Wandering Soul Murders (2001) as Insp. Philip Millard
- Love and Murder (2000) as Inspector Philip Millard
- Deadly Appearances (2000) as Inspector Philip Millard
- Annie (1999) as Oliver Warbucks
- Boys Briefs (1999) as Father Carson (segment "The Absolution of Anthony")
- Summer's End (1999) as Narrator (voice)
- Invisible Child (1999) as Tim Beeman
- Will & Grace (1998) as Peter Bovington
- How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998) as Isaac (uncredited)
- Beyond Titanic (1998) as Narrator
- The View (1997) as Self
- Titanic (1997) as Thomas Andrews
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1997)
- Liberty! (1997) as John Dickinson
- Cinderella (1997) as King Maximillian
- The Absolution of Anthony (1997) as Father Carson
- Let Me Call You Sweetheart (1997) as Geoff Dorso
- FX: The Series (1996) as Andrew Price
- The First Wives Club (1996) as Bill Atchison
- Hostile Advances: The Kerry Ellison Story (1996) as Jack Gilcrest
- The Outer Limits (1995) as Dr. Ben McCormick
- The Outer Limits (1995) as Dr. Edward Normandy
- Almost Perfect (1995)
- Jeffrey (1995) as Tim
- Kleptomania (1995) as Morgan Allen
- Mixed Nuts (1994) as Irate Neighbor (voice)
- Exotica (1994) as Harold
- Frasier (1993) as Ferguson
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- Kung Fu: The Legend Continues (1993) as Blackwell
- Sleepless in Seattle (1993) as Greg
- Life with Mikey (1993) as Brian Spiro
- I'll Never Get to Heaven (1993) as Eric Hoskins
- Friends of Gilda (1993) as Self
- Woman on Trial: The Lawrencia Bembenek Story (1993) as Frank Marrocco
- Dieppe (1993) as Lord Louis Mountbatten
- Singles (1992) as Kid's Dad
- Light Sleeper (1992) as Tis Brooke
- The First Circle (1992) as Lew Rubin
- Walking the Dog (1992)
- Sondheim: A Celebration at Carnegie Hall (1992) as Self
- Grand Larceny (1991) as Judge Keeler
- Law & Order (1990) as Paul Sandig
- Assassins (1990) as John Wilkes Booth
- The Simpsons (1989) as Michael de Graaf (voice)
- Liberace: Behind the Music (1988) as Liberace
- The Legendary Life of Ernest Hemingway (1988) as Ernest Hemingway
- The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd (1987) as Dennis Widmer
- Roanoak (1986) as John White
- Roanoak (1986) as John White
- The Twilight Zone (1985) as Dr. Kevin Carlson (segment "A Day in Beaumont")
- Private Sessions (1985) as Jerry Sharma
- I Had Three Wives (1985) as Jackson Beaudine
- Tales from the Darkside (1984) as Ambrose Cavender
- Charley's Aunt (1983) as Jack Chesney
- American Playhouse (1982) as John White
- American Playhouse (1982) as Jack Chesney
- Entertainment Tonight (1981) as Self
- Tartuffe (1978) as Valere
- Ah, Wilderness! (1976) as Arthur
- Valley Forge (1975) as Gen. Fafayette
- Cyrano (1974) as Christian de Neuvillette (voice)
- Monkeys in the Attic (1974) as Eric
- Godspell (1973) as Jesus
- Great Performances (1971) as Arthur
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Nominee / Performer
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Audience Member
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as General Lafayette
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Audience Member (uncredited)
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Audience Member
- Eloise
- Let It Kill You as Pastor John
- Kill the Poet
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Victor Garber best known for?
Victor Garber is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Not Suitable for Work (2026), John Candy: I Like Me (2025), Relay (2025), Fly Me to the Moon (2024).
When and where was Victor Garber born?
Victor Garber was born on March 16, 1949 in London, Ontario, Canada.
How many credits does Victor Garber have?
Victor Garber has accumulated over 175 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1944 to 2026.
What is Victor Garber's background in cinema and television?
Victor Garber is a Canadian actor born on March 16, 1949, in London, Ontario, Canada. He has been active in the entertainment industry for over four decades. Garber's known credits include notable roles in television series and films. He has been nominated for multiple awards, including six Primetime Emmy Awards. In 20...
Victor Garber by the numbers
175credits
98films
77TV series
1944–2026active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as General Lafayette — aged about 2
- Power Book II: Ghost (2020) as Simon Stern — aged about 71
- Suits (2011) as Philip — aged about 62
- The Simpsons (1989) as Michael de Graaf (voice) — aged about 40
- Modern Family (2009) as Chef Dumont — aged about 60
- Titanic (1997) as Thomas Andrews — aged about 48
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