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Ennis Esmer Biography

Birth Name:Ennis Esmer

Birth Place:Ankara, Turkey

Profession Actor, Producer

Fast Facts

  • In 2011, he was nominated for the Canadian Comedy Award for Best Television Performance
  • In 2003, his musical comedy group Calcu-Lator and the Oral Presentation was nominated for the Tim Sims Award
  • Was nominated for a 2008 Gemini Award for his work on "Billable Hours․"
  • Attended York University, where he trained in theatre arts
  • While in high school, he trained with the Second City improvisation troupe
  • Is best known for his work as a creative consultant on "The Toronto Show․"
  • Has worked as a contributing writer for the humor site somethingspace․com

Awards

  • 2008Gemini-Best Ensemble Performance in a Comedy Program or Series: nominated
  • 2010ACTRA Toronto Award-Outstanding Performance - Male: nominated
  • 2010Canadian Comedy Award-Best Performance by a Male - Television: nominated
  • 2011Canadian Comedy Award-Television - Performance - Male: nominated
  • 2014Canadian Comedy Award-Best Performance by a Male - Film: nominated
  • 2015ACTRA Toronto Award-Outstanding Performance - Male: nominated
  • 2016Best Ensemble-: winner
  • 2016Golden Maple Awards-Newcomer of the Year in a TV Series Broadcasted in the US: nominated
  • 2018Canadian Screen Award-Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Program or Series: nominated
  • 2019Canadian Screen Award-Best Supporting or Guest Actor, Comedy: nominated
  • 2022Canadian Screen Award-Best Performance, Sketch Comedy (Individual or Ensemble): nominated
  • 2023Canadian Screen Award-Best Supporting Performer, Comedy: winner
  • 2024Canadian Screen Award-Best Performance, Sketch Comedy (Individual or Ensemble): nominated
  • 2024Canadian Screen Award-Best Supporting Performer, Comedy: winner
  • 2025Canadian Screen Award-Best Performance, Sketch Comedy (Individual or Ensemble): nominated
  • 2025Canadian Screen Award-Best Supporting Performer, Comedy: winner
  • 2025Canadian Screen Award-Best Ensemble Performance, Comedy: winner