Jonny Harris
Jonathan Harris (born September 22, 1975) is a Canadian actor and comedian from Newfoundland and Labrador.[1][2] Harris is best known for his roles in the television series Murdoch Mysteries,[3] Still Standing and Hatching, Matching and Dispatching,[1] as well as the films Young Triffie, Moving Day, and Grown Up Movie Star.[1]
Jonny Harris | |
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 Harris at the 2013 CFC Annual Gala & Auction | |
| Born | Jonathan Harris 22 September 1975 |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2006-present |
| Spouse(s) | Kaitlin Kozell |
Harris was born in Pouch Cove.[4]
Career
Harris worked for five summers at the Rising Tide Theatre festival in Trinity Bay, Newfoundland.[5] As well as his television and film work, he has also performed as a comedian at the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, Just for Laughs Festival, and the Halifax Comedy Festival, as well as on the CBC Radio comedy series The Debaters.
In 2015, he began starring in the summer comedy/reality series Still Standing for CBC Television.[6][7]
He co-hosted the 6th Canadian Screen Awards telecast with Emma Hunter.[8]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Young Triffie | Billy Head | |
| 2009 | Grown Up Movie Star | Stuart | |
| 2012 | Moving Day | Dennis | |
| 2013 | Me2 | Cop | Short film |
| 2017 | A Christmas Fury | Troy | |
| 2019 | Goalie | Phil Sullivan |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Hatching, Matching and Dispatching | Troy Furey | Episode: "1.2" |
| Sketch with Kevin McDonald | Various | ||
| 2008–present | Murdoch Mysteries | Const. George Crabtree | Main role Nominated – Gemini Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Series (2008)[9] & (2009)[10] |
| 2011 | Republic of Doyle | Brett Babcock | Episode: "St. John's Town" |
| Comedy Now! | Episode: "Jonny Harris" | ||
| Murdoch Mysteries: The Curse of the Lost Pharaohs | Const. George Crabtree | Web series | |
| 2012 | Murdoch Mysteries: The Murdoch Effect | ||
| The Listener | Tommy Nordett | "The Bro Code" | |
| 2015 | Murdoch Mysteries: The Infernal Device | Const. George Crabtree | Web series |
| 2018 | Frankie Drake Mysteries | George Crabtree | Episode: "The Pilot" |
Other work
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-12 | The Ha!ifax Comedy Fest | Writer | 10 episodes |
| 2010 | CBC Winnipeg Comedy Festival | "The Holliday Show" | |
| Brighton Rock | Art department runner | ||
| 2015-Present | Still Standing | Writer, producer, host | 52 episodes Nominated – Canadian Screen Award for Best Host in a Lifestyle, Talk or Entertainment News Program or Series (2016)[11] Nominated – Canadian Screen Award for Best Writing in a Factual Program or Series (shared with Chuck Byrn and Nile Seguin) (2016)[11] Won – Canadian Screen Award for Best Host in a Lifestyle, Talk or Entertainment News Program or Series (2017)[12] Won – Canadian Screen Award for Best Writing in a Factual Program or Series (shared with Fraser Young and Steve Dylan) (2017)[13] |
References
- Spotlight on Alumni: Jonny Harris. Memorial University Gazette, June 29, 2011.
- "Jonny Harris juggles acting and standup in CBC shows". Toronto Star, September 28, 2015.
- Harris, Bill (May 30, 2011). "'Murdoch' character gets zanier". Toronto Sun. Archived from the original on May 14, 2016.
- Hank, Melissa (July 22, 2015). "Murdoch Mysteries' Jonny Harris hosts new show Still Standing". Postmedia News. Retrieved 2019-11-15.
- "Bruce McCulloch, Jonny Harris, Rick Mercer on summer jobs". Toronto Star, July 13, 2015.
- "Murdoch Mysteries’ Jonny Harris hosts new show Still Standing". canada.com, June 22, 2015.
- "Jonny Harris showcases small town humour in Still Standing". Q, June 22, 2015.
- "Jonny Harris, Emma Hunter to co-host 2018 Canadian Screen Awards". CBC News, February 13, 2018.
- "Nominees in major categories for the 23rd Gemini Awards". www.thestar.com. Retrieved March 8, 2017.
- "24th Annual Gemini Awards Nominations Announced - Broadcaster Magazine". Broadcaster Magazine. August 25, 2009. Archived from the original on September 10, 2016. Retrieved March 10, 2017.
- Furdyk, Brent (January 19, 2016). "2016 Canadian Screen Awards Nominees Announced". ET Canada. Retrieved March 9, 2017.
- "CBC's The National, Tragically Hip broadcast winners at Canadian Screen Awards". CBC News. March 8, 2017. Retrieved March 8, 2017.
- "Global News wins two 2017 Canadian Screen Awards". Global News. March 7, 2017. Retrieved March 9, 2017.
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