X

Join or Sign In

Sign in to customize your TV listings

Continue with Facebook Continue with email

By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy.

Michael Adamthwaite Biography

Birth Name:Michael David Adamthwaite

Birth Place:North York, Ontario, Canada

Profession Actor

Fast Facts

  • In British Columbia, received Leo Award nominations for his work in both CBC's "Dragon Boys" and "Walk All Over Me․"
  • Attended the Actors Working Academy, the Will B․ Davis Centre and the Vancouver Film School
  • Moved to Vancouver in 2000 to pursue acting professionally after performing in his community theatre program throughout his childhood
  • Studied under reputable acting coaches Warren Robertson and Larry Moss while pursuing a career in acting in Vancouver
  • Landed his first role in BBC mini-series "Little Lord Fauntleroy" at the age of 12
  • Best known for playing the Jaffa Herak in the sci-fi TV series "Stargate SG-1" and as the voice of Jay in the Cartoon Network series "Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu․"

Awards

  • 2008Leo-Best Supporting Performance by a Male in a Feature Length Drama: nominated
  • 2016BTVA Special/DVD Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a TV Special/Direct-to-DVD Title or Short: nominated