Winston Rekert
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- June 10, 1949 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Died
- September 14, 2012
- Active Years
- 1978–2010 (33 Years)
- Total Credits
- 59 credits in database
Biography
Winston Houghton Rekert was a Canadian actor born on June 10, 1949, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, who passed away on September 14, 2012, at the age of 63. He was best known for his starring roles in the television series Adderly and Neon Rider. In 1985, he played Detective Langevin in the American film Agnes of God and received a Genie Award nomination for Best Actor at the 6th Genie Awards for his performance in the film Walls. From 1986 to 1988, he starred as the lead character in the Canadian comedy-drama television series Adderly, a spoof of the spy genre. For his work on this series, he won a Gemini Award in 1987 for Best Performance by a Lead Actor in a Continuing Dramatic Role.
Career overview
Winston Houghton Rekert was a Canadian actor born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on June 10, 1949, and who died on September 14, 2012, at the age of sixty-three. Across his career, he accumulated fifty-seven known acting credits in movies and television shows.
In 1985, Rekert played the role of Detective Langevin in the American film Agnes of God. During the same year, he received a Genie Award nomination for Best Actor at the 6th Genie Awards for his performance in the film Walls. From 1986 to 1988, he starred as the lead character in the Canadian television series Adderly, a comedy drama that served as a spoof of the spy genre. For his work on this series, he won a Gemini Award in 1987 for Best Performance by a Lead Actor in a Continuing Dramatic Role.
Rekert was also well known for starring in the television series Neon Rider. His career encompassed notable work in both television and film, establishing him as a prominent Canadian actor before his death in 2012.
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Full Filmography
59 titles- Caprica (2010) as Obal Ferris
- Phantom Racer (2009) as Sheriff Tom Hodges
- Christmas Crash (2009) as Nick Stanley
- The Art of War II: Betrayal (2008) as Reverend Tim
- Trial by Fire (2008) as Hank
- NYC: Tornado Terror (2008) as Dr. Lars Liggenhorn
- Trapped Ashes (2006) as Dr. Larry (segment "The Girl with Golden Breasts")
- Honeymoon with Mom (2006) as Larry
- The Secret of Hidden Lake (2006)
- Supernatural (2005) as Jonah Greeley
- Battlestar Galactica (2004) as Priest
- The L Word (2004) as Bon Sweeney
- The Collector (2004)
- Eve's Christmas (2004) as William
- Savage Island (2004) as Eliah Savage
- Star Wars: Droids - Treasure of the Hidden Planet (2004) as Mungo Baobab
- Wicked Minds (2003) as Mason
- Before I Say Goodbye (2003) as Peter Lang
- Undercover Christmas (2003) as Joe Cunningham
- A Date with Darkness: The Trial and Capture of Andrew Luster (2003) as Fred
- Roughing It (2002) as The Stranger
- Cabin Pressure (2001) as Ty Corbett
- Andromeda (2000) as Zeus
- Secret Agent Man (2000) as Armstrong
- Higher Ground (2000) as General Robert Ruxton
- The Last Stop (2000) as Carl
- Murder at the Cannes Film Festival (2000) as Reed Halverson
- A Cooler Climate (1999) as Jack
- First Wave (1998) as Horace Burke
- Moonlight Becomes You (1998) as Sheriff Chet Brower
- Stargate SG-1 (1997) as Cordesh
- Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal (1996)
- To Brave Alaska (1996) as Bill DeCreeft
- Sliders (1995) as Lt. General Thomas Beckett
- Freefall: Flight 174 (1995) as Rick Dion
- Loving Evangeline (1995) as Orrin Mercer
- Due South (1994) as Frank Orsini
- The World's Oldest Living Bridesmaid (1990) as Brian
- Neon Rider (1989) as Michael Terry / The Nameless Stranger / Dr. Michael Terry
- Neon Rider (1989) Creator
- Glory! Glory! (1989) as Chet Madison
- Adderly (1986)
- Star Wars: Droids - The Great Heep (1986) as Mungo Baobab (voice)
- Toby McTeague (1986) as Tom McTeague
- High Stakes (1986) as Dorian Kruger
- Night Heat (1985)
- Danger Bay (1985) as Doug Field
- Star Wars: Droids (1985) as Tig Fromm (voice)
- Star Wars: Droids (1985) as Mungo Baobab (voice)
- Eternal Evil (1985) as Paul Sharpe
- Agnes of God (1985) as Det. Larry Langevin
- Walls (1984) as Danny Baker
- Dead Wrong (1983) as Sean Phelan
- Love (1982) as John ("The Black Cat in the Black Mouse Socks")
- Your Ticket Is No Longer Valid (1981) as Antonio Montoya
- Suzanne (1981) as Nicky Callaghan
- Heartaches (1981) as Marcello
- Coming Out Alive (1980) as Cab Driver
- Who'll Save Our Children? (1978)
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What movies or TV shows is Winston Rekert best known for?
Winston Rekert is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Scarface (1932), The Art of War II: Betrayal (2008), Falling Angel (2009), NYC: Tornado Terror (2008).
When and where was Winston Rekert born?
Winston Rekert was born on June 10, 1949 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. They passed away on September 14, 2012.
How many credits does Winston Rekert have?
Winston Rekert has accumulated over 59 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1978 to 2010.
What is Winston Rekert's background in cinema and television?
Winston Houghton Rekert was a Canadian actor born on June 10, 1949, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, who passed away on September 14, 2012, at the age of 63. He was best known for his starring roles in the television series Adderly and Neon Rider. In 1985, he played Detective Langevin in the American film Agnes ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Supernatural (2005) as Jonah Greeley — aged about 56
- Stargate SG-1 (1997) as Cordesh — aged about 48
- Battlestar Galactica (2004) as Priest — aged about 55
- Higher Ground (2000) as General Robert Ruxton — aged about 51
- The L Word (2004) as Bon Sweeney — aged about 55
- Sliders (1995) as Lt. General Thomas Beckett — aged about 46
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