Jay Brazeau
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
- Was nominated for the 1998 Gemini Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Guest Role
- Won a Leo Award in 2011 for his performance in "Fathers & Sons․"
- 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