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Michael Seater Biography

Birth Name:Michael Bruce Patrick Seater

Birth Place:Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Profession Actor, Writer, Producer, Director

Fast Facts

  • Best known for performing the titular role of Derek Venturi in the television series “Life with Derek” from 2005 to 2009
  • He wrote and directed his first feature film “People Hold On” in 2015, which was nominated for a Canadian Screen Award
  • He has played the character of James Clarkson in the Canadian television series “The Wedding Planners” since March 2020
  • He performed the character of murderer James Gillies in the television series “Murdoch Mysteries” from 2009 to 2017

Awards

  • 2006Gemini-Best Performance in a Childrens' or Youth Program or Series: nominated
  • 2006Young Artist Award-Best Young Ensemble Perfromance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama): nominated
  • 2007Gemini-Best Performance by an Actor in a Guest Role Dramatic Series: nominated
  • 2007Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) - Leading Young Actor: nominated
  • 2009Gemini-Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series: winner
  • 2010Gemini-Best Ensemble Performance in a Comedy Program or Series: nominated
  • 2011Gemini-Best Ensemble Performance in a Comedy Program or Series: nominated