Stefan Brogren
Stefan Brogren | |
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 Brogren in November 2010 | |
| Born | April 21, 1972 |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, director, producer |
| Years active | 1987-present |
| Spouse | Michelle Shaughnessy (2019) |
Stefan Brogren (born April 21, 1972) is a Canadian actor, director and producer. He is best known as Archie "Snake" Simpson in the Degrassi franchise of television shows.
Early life
Stefan Brogren was born on April 21, 1972 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Brogren's father is of Swedish descent.[1]
Career
Brogren has portrayed Archie "Snake" Simpson since his teen years, as a student in Degrassi Junior High and Degrassi High in the late 1980s and the early 1990s, and then as a media teacher and principal in Degrassi: The Next Generation (2001-2015). He is the only actor to appear in every season of the Degrassi franchise, and is also a regular cast member in each season. Brogren was the first Canadian actor to use the word "fuck" on Canadian primetime television, on the Degrassi High TV movie, School's Out! when he was discussing Joey Jeremiah's sexual escapades with Tessa Campanelli.
In 1999, Brogren starred in the music video for "Rock Past It" by London pop-metal band, Scratching Post.
Brogren made his directing debut with Degrassi of the Dead, a non-canonical horror episode, which aired on Halloween 2007. The 15 minute webisode depicted several Degrassi characters attempting to escape from other characters who had become zombies as a result of eating genetically modified food. The show was followed by a behind-the-scenes/making-of presentation during which he was introduced as the director. He has directed many episodes since, and became a series producer in the eleventh season.
Brogren is one of two directors of The L.A. Complex which, like Degrassi, was produced by Epitome Pictures.
Personal life
He resides in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He is 6 feet 4 inches (6'4") tall, and is married to Canadian comedian and actress Michelle Shaughnessy.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | School's Out | Archibald "Snake" Simpson | |
| 1998 | Hairshirt | Timothy "Tim" Wright | |
| 2001 | Prince Charming | Bob Worthington | TV Movie |
| 2003 | Martha, Inc.: The Story of Martha Stewart | TV Movie | |
| 2004 | Denied | Donald | |
| 2008 | Bitten (Vampire Apocalypse) | Bearded Man |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-1989 | Degrassi Junior High | Archibald "Snake" Simpson | |
| 1990-1991 | Degrassi High | Archibald "Snake" Simpson | |
| 1997 | La Femme Nikita | Security Guard | 1 episode |
| 1999 | I Was a Sixth Grade Alien | Corky | 1 episode |
| 2001–2015 | Degrassi: The Next Generation | Archibald "Archie" Simpson | |
| 2004 | Sue Thomas: F.B. Eye | Brian Guthrie | |
| 2016–2017 | Degrassi: Next Class | Archibald "Archie" Simpson | |
| 2020 | Canada's Drag Race | Himself | 1 episode |
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Series | Nominee | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Gemini Award | Best Performance by a Lead Actor in a Continuing Dramatic Role[2] | Degrassi Junior High | Stefan Brogren | Nominated |
| 1990 | Young Artist Award | Outstanding Young Ensemble Cast[3] | Degrassi High | Dayo Ade, Sara Ballingall, Stefan Brogren, Michael Carry, Christopher Charlesworth, Amanda Cook, Irene Courakos, Angela Deiseach, Anais Granofsky, Rebecca Haines, Neil Hope, Cathy Keenan, Pat Mastroianni, Maureen McKay, Stacie Mistysyn, Bill Parrott, Siluck Saysanasy, Amanda Stepto, Duncan Waugh | Nominated |
| 2002 | Gemini Award | Geminis' Hottest Star[4] | Degrassi: The Next Generation | Stefan Brogren | Nominated |
| 2010 | Gemini Award | Best Children's or Youth Fiction Program or Series[5] | Degrassi: The Next Generation | Linda Schuyler, Stefan Brogren, David Lowe, Stephen Stohn, Stephanie Williams, and Brendon Yorke |
Nominated |
| Best Direction in a Children's or Youth Program or Series[5] | Degrassi: The Next Generation | Stefan Brogren for "Beat It (Part 2)" | Won | ||
| 2011 | Gemini Award | Best Children's or Youth Fiction Program or Series[6] | Degrassi | Linda Schuyler, Stefan Brogren, David Lowe, Stephen Stohn, Stephanie Williams, and Brendon Yorke |
Won |
References
- ^ Stefan Brogren's Twitter on Twitter
- ^ "Canadian Awards Database History Search for "Degrassi"". Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television. 2007. Archived from the original on 3 September 2009. Retrieved 8 December 2007.
- ^ Various authors (2007). "IMDb: Young Artist Awards: 1990". Internet Movie Database. Archived from the original on 10 January 2008. Retrieved 4 December 2007.
- ^ "Degrassi: The Next Generation - Awards". Epitome Virtual Reality. CTV. 28 November 2006. Retrieved 4 December 2007.
- ^ a b "2010 Gemini Awards Presented in Drama, Children's and Youth, Comedy, and Variety Categories" (PDF). Gemini Awards. 3 November 2010. Retrieved 5 November 2010.
- ^ "2011 Gemini Awards Presented in Drama, Children's or Youth, Comedy and Variety Categories" (PDF). Gemini Awards. 31 August 2011. Retrieved 1 September 2011.
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