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Jay Brazeau Biography

Birth Name:Jay Brazeau

Birth Place:Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Profession Actor, Writer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • In 2007, he received an honorary award from the Vancouver Film Critics Circle
  • Won a Leo Award in 2011 for his performance in "Fathers & Sons․"
  • Was nominated for the 1998 Gemini Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Guest Role
  • During a performance of "Hairspray" in 2011, he suffered from a minor stroke in while he was backstage changing costumes
  • Is primarily known for being a character actor who takes on a wide range of roles
  • Would often collaborate with fellow actor Don S․ Davis on various projects
  • Took on the role of Edna Turnblad in the Arts Club Theatre Company's 2010 production of "Hairspray․"

Awards

  • 1998Gemini-Best Performance by an Actor in a Guest Role in a Dramatic Series: nominated
  • 2011Leo-Best Supporting Performance by a Male in a Feature Length Drama: winner
  • 2011VFCC Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Canadian Film: nominated
  • 2014Canadian Comedy Award-Best Performance by a Male - Film: nominated
  • 2014UBCP Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2022Leo-Best Supporting Performance by a Male in a Motion Picture: nominated