David Sutcliffe
David Sutcliffe | |
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.jpg) Sutcliffe in March 2012 | |
| Born | June 8, 1969 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada |
| Education | University of Toronto |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1994–2019 |
| Spouse |
Diana Paez (m. 2024) |
David Sutcliffe (born June 8, 1969) is a Canadian former 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
[edit]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]
Career
[edit]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
[edit]Sutcliffe is also a Certified Core Energetics Practitioner, and a graduate of the Radical Aliveness Institute of Southern California.[14]
Charity
[edit]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 activities
[edit]When the 2021 storming of the United States 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][18] Later, in reply to a tweet, he said he was "kidding".[19][18]
Personal life
[edit]He married Diana Paez, a Mexican-American Mayan ritual cosmologist, on April 8, 2024.[citation needed]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ACTRA Awards | Outstanding Performance – Male | Cracked | Nominated | [20] |
| Canadian Screen Awards | Best Performance by an Actor in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role | Nominated | [21] | ||
| 2015 | Nominated | ||||
| 2016 | Golden Maple Awards | Best Actor in a TV Series Broadcast in the U.S. | Proof | Nominated | [22] |
References
[edit]- ^ 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. Archived from the original on May 1, 2017. Retrieved December 2, 2016.
- ^ "'COLD FEET': PUNCHLESS IN SEATTLE". NY Daily News. Retrieved December 2, 2016.
- ^ "I'm With Her". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved December 2, 2016.
- ^ "David Sutcliffe returning to Private Practice". Entertainment Weekly. 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.
- ^ Variety Staff (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. September 29, 2013. 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.
- ^ a b Lewis, Isobel (January 19, 2021). "Gilmore Girls star claims he was 'kidding' in Capitol riots post". The Independent. Retrieved February 6, 2021.
- ^ "Gilmore Girls' David Sutcliffe Calls Capitol Rioter 'Patriot' ... Then Claims He Was Joking". Too Fab. January 19, 2021. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
- ^ "The ACTRA Awards in Toronto | ACTRA Toronto". www.actratoronto.com. Archived from the original on January 22, 2017. 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. May 16, 2016. Retrieved November 12, 2016.
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