Jonny Harris
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 Host in a Lifestyle Talk or Entertainment News Program or Series:Winner
- 2019Canadian Screen Award - Best Writing in a Factual 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
- 2026Canadian Screen Award - Best Host or Presenter, Factual or Reality/Competition:Nominated
- 2026Canadian Screen Award - Best Writing, Factual:Winner