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Jonny Harris Biography

Birth Name:Jonny Harris

Birth Place:Pouch Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

Profession Actor, Writer, Soundtrack, Producer, Art department

Fast Facts

Was nominated for a Canadian Screen Award for Best Performance in a Variety or Sketch Comedy Program or Series for "Comedy Now!" in 2013
Was nominated for a Gemini Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Series for "Murdoch Mysteries" in 2008
Graduated from Grenfell College with a degree in Theatre
Started out as a stand-up comedian in the one-man show "Out of the Bog" in 2003
Quote: "[High school] is where I had my introduction to theater․ It was a saving grace really․ I wasn't too enthused about school, but I really got involved in theater and in particular, the improv team․"
Best known for his role as Constable George Crabtree in "Murdoch Mysteries" and as Stuart in "Grown Up Movie Star․"
Often partakes in local comedy festivals near his hometown, including the Halifax Comedy Festival and the Winnipeg Comedy Festival

Awards

2008Gemini-Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Series: nominated
2013Canadian Screen Award-Best Performance in a Variety or Sketch Comedy Program or Series (Individual or Ensemble): nominated
2016Canadian Screen Award-Best Writing in a Documentary Program or Factual Series: nominated
2016Canadian Screen Award-Best Host in a Variety, Lifestyle, Reality/Competition, or Talk Program or Series: nominated
2017Canadian Screen Award-Best Host in a Lifestyle Talk or Entertainment News Program or Series: winner
2017Canadian Screen Award-Best Writing in a Factual Program or Series: winner
2018Canadian Screen Award-Best Writing, Factual: winner
2018WGC Award-TV Comedy: nominated
2019Canadian Comedy Award-Best Performance in a TV Series: nominated
2019Canadian Comedy Award-Best TV Show: nominated
2019Canadian Screen Award-Best Writing in a Factual Program or Series: winner
2019Canadian Screen Award-Best Host in a Lifestyle Talk or Entertainment News Program or Series: winner
2020Canadian Screen Award-Best Host or Presenter, Factual or Reality/Competition: nominated
2021Canadian Screen Award-Best Supporting Actor, Drama: nominated
2021Canadian Screen Award-Best Writing in a Factual Program or Series: winner
2021WGC Award-Documentary: winner
2024Canadian Screen Award-Best Host or Presenter, Factual or Reality/Competition: nominated
2024Canadian Screen Award-Best Writing in a Factual Program or Series: nominated
2025Canadian Screen Award-Best Writing, Factual: nominated
2025Canadian Screen Award-Best Host or Presenter, Factual or Reality/Competition: nominated
2025Canadian Screen Award-Best Supporting Performer, Drama: nominated