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Jeff Mortensen Biography

Birth Name:Jeff Mortensen

Birth Place:Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Profession Actor, Stunts, Music department

Fast Facts

  • Finished in the top 3 on the third season of "So You Think You Can Dance Canada․"
  • Began training as a dancer at the age of 5, starting with gymnastics before moving on to traditional Ukrainian dance at the urging of his family
  • Best known as a professional dancer and actor who appeared in "Descendants" and "Mirror Mirror․"
  • Toured with several dance companies, performing in "The Beatles LOVE" and "Moments Defined," and took part in two Olympic ceremonies, Vancouver 2010 and London 2012

Awards

  • 2022Leo-Best Choreography in a Dramatic Series: winner
  • 2023Leo-Best Choreography in a Dramatic Series: winner
  • 2023Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Choreography for Scripted Programming: nominated
  • 2025Leo-Best Choreography: nominated