David Sutcliffe
David Sutcliffe | |
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![]() Sutcliffe in March 2012 | |
Born | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada | June 8, 1969
Education | University of Toronto |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1995–2019 |
Spouse |
David R. Sutcliffe (born June 8, 1969) is a Canadian-American retired actor. He is known for playing Christopher Hayden on the television series Gilmore Girls and Detective Aidan Black on the television series Cracked.
Early life
Sutcliffe was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and raised in Grimsby and St. Catharines, Ontario.[1] He studied English literature at Victoria College in the University of Toronto.[1] He was recruited to play varsity basketball at university, but had to give up the sport when he was diagnosed with a herniated disk.[1] He moved to Los Angeles in 1998.
Career
Sutcliffe has appeared in numerous television shows; his most notable roles are Adam Williams on Cold Feet,[2] Patrick Owen on I'm with Her,[3] Christopher Hayden on Gilmore Girls,[1] Officer Kevin Nelson on Private Practice,[4] Detective Aidan Black on Cracked[5] and Dr. Len Barliss on Proof.[6]
He was also in an episode of the show Nancy Drew in 1995, titled "Exile", playing the character of actor Tyler Reed.
Sutcliffe's film work includes Cake,[7] Testosterone,[8] Under the Tuscan Sun,[5] Misconceptions[9] and the television films Murder in the Hamptons[10] and Before You Say I Do.[11]
He also produced and directed the 11-part documentary series Group, about a week-long group therapy retreat.[12]
On May 20, 2019, Sutcliffe announced his retirement from acting via his official Facebook page.[13]
Other work
Sutcliffe is also a Certified Core Energetics Practitioner, a graduate of the Radical Aliveness Institute of Southern California.[14]
Charity
Sutcliffe played on the World Poker Tour in the Hollywood Home games, for the Hollygrove House charity.[15] In 2013, he helped raise funds in support of children's mental health programs in Toronto.[16]
Political views
Sutcliffe's political views are not explicitly stated. When the January 6, 2021 storming of the US Capitol occurred, Sutcliffe denied attending via Twitter, but stated that he would be proud to share a smoke with a certain person who did.[17] His tweet was intended to be sarcastic, as stated in his replies to different tweets.[18]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1997 | Bad Day on the Block | Helicopter observer | |
1998 | Half Baked | After school dad | |
1998 | Jack & Jill | — | |
1999 | Two or Three Words | Ryder | |
2003 | Testosterone | Dean Seagrave | |
2003 | Under the Tuscan Sun | Ed | |
2005 | Happy Endings | Gil Palmer | |
2005 | Break a Leg | Happy actor | |
2005 | Cake | Ian Grey | |
2007 | Hacia la oscuridad | Charlie Bain | Also known as Total Darkness in English |
2008 | Inconceivable | Jon Du Bose | |
2008 | Misconceptions | Parker Bliss Sr. | |
2013 | Hunting Season | Mike Davis | |
2016 | Milton's Secret | Bill Adams |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1995 | Forever Knight | Fiance | Episode: "Be My Valentine" |
1995 | Nancy Drew | Tyler Reed | Episode: "Exile" |
1995 | Where's the Money, Noreen? | Satterfield lookalike | Television film |
1996 | Night of the Twisters | Farm dad | Television film |
1996 | Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal | Campus cop | Episode: "The Infestation/Human Apportation" |
1996 | Holiday Affair | — | Television film |
1997 | Melanie Darrow | Carl | Television film |
1997 | Fast Track | Marty James | Episode: "The Whole Truth" |
1998 | Two of a Kind | Rick | Episode: "First Crush" |
1999 | Will & Grace | Campbell | Episode: "Secrets and Lays" |
1999 | Cold Feet | Adam Williams | Main role |
2000 | Grapevine | Matt Brewer | Main role |
2000 | Friends | Kyle | Episode: "The One with the Engagement Picture" |
2001–2007 | Gilmore Girls | Christopher Hayden | 36 episodes |
2001 | Providence | Russell Banks | Episode: "Love Story" |
2001 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Ian Wolf | Episode: "Overload" |
2002 | Body & Soul | Barry Matheson | Episode: "The Curse" |
2002 | Mutant X | Mark Kearney | Episode: "Body and Soul" |
2003 | CSI: Miami | Rick Breck | Episode: "Evidence of Things Unseen" |
2003 | The Atwood Stories | Morrison | Episode: "Polarities" |
2003 | The Division | Jonah/Dr. Michaelson | 6 episodes |
2003–2004 | I'm with Her | Patrick Owen | Main role |
2005 | Murder in the Hamptons | Ted Ammon | Television film |
2005 | Snow Wonder | Jim | Television film |
2005 | His and Her Christmas | Tom Lane | Television film |
2007–2009 | Private Practice | Kevin Nelson | 13 episodes |
2008 | Sticks and Stones | Neil Martin | Television film |
2009 | Before You Say "I Do" | George Murray | Television film |
2009 | Accidentally on Purpose | Brian | 2 episodes |
2010 | The Wish List | Fred Jones | Television film |
2010 | Drop Dead Diva | Charles Ellis | Episode: "The Long Road to Napa" |
2010 | Lie to Me | John Stafford | Episode: "Beyond Belief" |
2010 | On Strike for Christmas | Stephen Robertson | Television film |
2011 | Mega Cyclone | Jason Newmar | Television film |
2013 | Cracked | Detective Aidan Black | Main role |
2015 | Rookie Blue | Lloyd Hill | Episode: "Perfect Family" |
2015 | Proof | Dr. Leonard "Len" Barliss | Main role |
2015 | Charming Christmas | Nick | Television film |
2016 | Degrassi: Next Class | Himself | Episode: "#NotAllMen" |
2016 | The Convenient Groom | Lucas Wright | Television film |
2016 | Mistresses | Adam | 5 episodes |
2016 | Timeless | Lucy's boss | Episode: "Pilot" |
2016 | Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life | Christopher Hayden | Episode: "Fall" |
2016 | Deadly Inferno | Colin | Television film |
2017 | Insecure | Isaac | Episode: "Hella Perspective" |
2017 | A Man for Every Month | Ben | Television film |
2018 | The Romanoffs | Philip Hayward | Episode: "Panorama" |
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
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2014 | ACTRA Awards | Outstanding Performance – Male | Cracked | Nominated | [19] |
Canadian Screen Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role | Nominated | [20] | ||
2015 | Nominated | ||||
2016 | Golden Maple Awards | Best Actor in a TV Series Broadcast in the U.S. | Proof | Nominated | [21] |
References
- ^ a b c d "From U of T grad to Rory's dad: actor David Sutcliffe on the 'Gilmore Girls' revival - Arts & Science News". Arts & Science News. November 25, 2016. Retrieved December 2, 2016.
- ^ "'COLD FEET': PUNCHLESS IN SEATTLE". NY Daily News. Retrieved December 2, 2016.
- ^ "I'm With Her | EW.com". Entertainment Weekly's EW.com. Retrieved December 2, 2016.
- ^ "David Sutcliffe returning to Private Practice". Entertainment Weekly's EW.com. Retrieved December 2, 2016.
- ^ a b Eramo, Steve (September 9, 2013). "The Human Equation: Interview with David Sutcliffe from Cracked". The Morton Report. Retrieved December 2, 2016.
- ^ "Gilmore Girls star joins Proof". Digital Spy. August 28, 2014. Retrieved December 2, 2016.
- ^ "Cheryl Hines jons the cast of Cake". movieweb.com. June 2, 2004. Retrieved December 2, 2016.
- ^ "We Love Soaps talks to actor David Sutcliffe about playing Antonio Sabato Jr.'s lover in "Testosterone"". greginhollywood.com. Retrieved December 2, 2016.
- ^ Staff, Variety (July 9, 2009). "Review: 'Misconceptions'". Variety. Retrieved December 2, 2016.
- ^ "REALITY MUCH BETTER THAN 'MURDER'". NY Daily News. Retrieved December 2, 2016.
- ^ "Before You Say 'I Do' (2009) starring David Sutcliffe, Jennifer Westfeldt, Lauren Holly, Brad Borbridge, Jeff Roop, John Boylan, Brandon Firla, Reagan Pasternak directed by Paul Fox - movie review on The Movie Scene". www.themoviescene.co.uk. Retrieved December 2, 2016.
- ^ "Media Distributors Exposes New Archival Production Values for Reality Show Pilot 'Group' Using Archive Station". www.consumerelectronicsnet.com. Retrieved December 3, 2016.
- ^ Sutcliffe, David. "I officially retired from acting..." Retrieved January 5, 2020 – via Facebook.
- ^ "Cracked star David Sutcliffe on how therapy helps him play a cop with mental health issues | Toronto Star". thestar.com. Retrieved December 3, 2016.
- ^ "A Winning Pair: Celebrity Poker Aces and Top Pros Ante Up for World Poker Tour Invitational". prnewswire.com. Retrieved December 3, 2016.
- ^ "Hincks-Dellcrest Centre One Night Stand Charity Fundraiser". Filler Magazine. Retrieved December 3, 2016.
- ^ Yang, Rachel (January 18, 2021). "Gilmore Girls actor David Sutcliffe says he didn't storm U.S. Capitol, but praises 'Patriot' who did". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
- ^ Staff, TooFab (January 19, 2021). "Gilmore Girls' David Sutcliffe Calls Capitol Rioter 'Patriot' ... Then Claims He Was Joking". Too Fab. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
- ^ "The ACTRA Awards in Toronto | ACTRA Toronto". www.actratoronto.com. Retrieved December 3, 2016.
- ^ "awards database". www.academy.ca. Archived from the original on December 3, 2016. Retrieved December 3, 2016.
- ^ "Golden Maple Awards Nominees Unveiled". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 12, 2016.