Lucas Bryant (born September 28, 1978) is a Canadian-American actor, best known for his role as Nathan Wuornos in the Syfy TV channel series Haven (2010–2015).
Lucas Bryant | |
|---|---|
 Bryant at MIPCOM in Cannes, France, October 4, 2010 | |
| Born | September 28, 1978 Elmira, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Known for | Nathan Wuornos in Haven |
| Spouse | Kirsty Hinchcliffe |
| Children | 2 (1 daughter, 1 son) |
Early life
editBryant was born in Elmira, Ontario, Canada to Susan Hodges Bryant and M. Darrol Bryant; [1] he has dual Canadian and U.S. citizenship.[2] His father's from North Dakota and of "Scandinavian/Finnish heritage".[3][4] His mother was also born and raised in the United States.[5] Bryant graduated from Elmira District Secondary School and studied acting at Sheridan College in Oakville, Ontario.[6]
Acting career
editHe was the star of the short-lived UPN television series Sex, Love & Secrets.[7] For television, Bryant has appeared in the movie More Sex and the Single Mom, as well as guest starred in the series Queer as Folk, Odyssey 5 and Playmakers.[8] He has also starred in Canadian television projects, including Crazy Canucks, An American in Canada and The Eleventh Hour.[9] Bryant has appeared on stage all over Canada in many productions, including The Crucible and The King and I.[10] Bryant appeared as Gabe McCall on the CBC drama MVP: The Secret Lives of Hockey Wives.[11]
In 2006, Bryant starred as Calvin Puddie in the TV movie Playing House based on the book by Patricia Pearson.[12] He also starred as Brad in the short musical I Hate Musicals.[13] Bryant had supporting roles in the movies A Very Merry Daughter of the Bride and The Vow.[14] In 2010, he and Haven co-star Emily Rose previously starred together in the 2010 "made-for-TV" suspense-thriller Perfect Plan.[15]
In 2010, Bryant landed a lead role as Nathan in Haven, a TV series based on Stephen King's novel "The Colorado Kid".[16] In "Haven," Bryant plays 'Nathan Wuornos,' the wry, hardened local cop who somewhat reluctantly becomes the partner of new-to-town FBI agent 'Audrey Parker,' played by Emily Rose. BuddyTV ranked him #72 on its list of "TV's Sexiest Men of 2011".[17]
In late 2012, Bryant starred in the Lifetime original movie Merry In-Laws. Bryant played Peter, a teacher who becomes engaged to an astronomer. When she meets his parents she learns that they are really Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus. The film co-stars former Cheers stars George Wendt and Shelley Long as Mr. and Mrs. Claus. The film is directed by Leslie Hope who previously directed Bryant in A Very Merry Daughter of the Bride.[18][19] In 2013, he guest-starred in shows CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Cracked and Beauty & the Beast.[20]
In 2015, Bryant played the role of Count Johan Oxenstierna in the historical drama The Girl King.[21] In 2016, he and his Haven co-star Emily Rose had supporting role in the movie Secret Summer, which priemered on PixL.[22] In summer 2016, he starred as Tom Novak in the Hallmark Original Movie Tulips in Spring co-starring Fiona Gubelmann.[23] He also starred as Colin Fitzgerlad in another Hallmark movie Summer Love co-starring Rachael Leigh Cook.[24] In fall, he starred in the highly anticipated CBC series from Jennifer Holness and Sudz Sutherland, Shoot the Messenger.[25]
Personal life
editBryant is married to Australian-born actress and personal trainer Kirsty Hinchcliffe. They have a daughter born in August 2008 [26][27] and, as of July 2010, live in Santa Monica, California.[28][29] They also have a son, born in 2015.[30]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Sunday Morning | Karey Brant | |
| 2007 | Hate Musicals | Brad | Short film |
| 2012 | The Vow | Kyle | Supporting role |
| 2015 | The Girl King | Count Johan Oxenstierna | |
| 2018 | Walk to Vegas | Chucky |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Queer as Folk | Student | 1 episode: "...Wherever That Dream May Lead You" |
| 2003 | Playmakers | 1 episode: "Man in Motion" | |
| 2003 | An American in Canada | ||
| 2004 | Crazy Canucks | Ken Read | Television film |
| 2004 | The Eleventh Hour | 1 episode: "Stormy Petrel" | |
| 2004 | Odyssey 5 | Young Chuck Taggert | 1 episode: "Begotten" |
| 2005 | More Sex & the Single Mom | Gabe Emerson | Television film (Lifetime) |
| 2005 | Queer as Folk | Tucker | 2 episodes: "Anything in Common" and "I Love You" |
| 2005 | Sex, Love & Secrets | Milo Vanderbeer | Main role (7 episodes) |
| 2006 | Playing House | Calvin Puddie | Television film (CTV) |
| 2008 | MVP | Gabe McCall | Series regular |
| 2008 | Faux Baby | Harry | Web series; series regular (5 episodes) |
| 2008 | A Very Merry Daughter of the Bride | Dylan | Television film (Lifetime) |
| 2009 | Dollhouse | Travis Leeds | 1 episode: "Echo"; deleted scene, uncredited |
| 2010–2015 | Haven | Nathan Wuornos | Main role |
| 2011 | Perfect Plan | Sean / Keenan Blake | Television film |
| 2012 | Merry In-Laws | Peter | Television film (Lifetime) |
| 2013 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Shaun McHenry | 1 episode: "Dead of the Class" |
| 2013 | Cracked | Jesse Powell | 1 episode: "Old Soldiers" |
| 2013 | Beauty & the Beast | Paul Davis | 2 episodes: "Heart of Darkness" and "Playing with Fire" |
| 2016 | Shoot the Messenger | Simon Olenski | |
| 2016 | Secret Summer | Daniel | Hallmark Channel |
| 2016 | Tulips in Spring | Tom Novak | Television film (Hallmark) |
| 2016 | Summer Love | Colin Fitzgerald | Television film (Hallmark) |
| 2018 | Frankie Drake Mysteries | Phillip Anderson | 1 episode |
| 2019 | Time for You to Come Home for Christmas | Jack | Television Film (Hallmark) |
| 2019 | Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. | Keller | 3 episodes |
| 2020 | Country At Heart | Duke | Television Film (Hallmark) |
| 2020 | The Angel Tree | Matthew Anderson | Television Film (Hallmark) |
| 2022 | Five More Minutes: Moments Like These | Matthew Jamison | Television Film (Hallmark) |
| 2023 | A World Record Christmas | Eric Parsons | Television Film (Hallmark) |
| 2024 | The Real West | Jake West | Television Film (Hallmark) |
| 2024 | Murder in a small town | Roger Galbraith | Television series |
References
edit- ^ Cross cultures Archived June 10, 2015, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Lucas Bryant on TV.com Archived September 7, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Haven's Lucas Bryant - A Man Of Few Words".
- ^ "Interview with Emily Rose, Lucas Bryant and Exec Producers Jim Dunn & Sam Ernst from Haven". July 9, 2010.
- ^ Lucas Bryant Of Haven Talks Season 5 And More Crave
- ^ Record, The. "Elmira native finds haven on new TV series".
- ^ "Lucas Bryant". TV Guide. Retrieved August 24, 2016.
- ^ TV.com. "Queer as Folk: Anything in Common". TV.com. Retrieved August 24, 2016.
- ^ "Lucas Bryant Biography". buddytv.com. Retrieved August 24, 2016.
- ^ TV.com. "Lucas Bryant". TV.com. Retrieved August 24, 2016.
- ^ MVP: The Secret Lives of Hockey Wives, WAR, retrieved August 24, 2016
- ^ Playing House, retrieved August 24, 2016
- ^ "I Hate Musicals on iTunes". iTunes Store. Retrieved August 24, 2016.
- ^ The Vow, retrieved August 24, 2016
- ^ Perfect Plan trailer http://www.worldscreen.com/worldscreenings/display/211
- ^ "Take a 3D Tour of the Frankenweenie Sets! No Glasses Required! - Dread Central". September 11, 2012.
- ^ "TV's 100 Sexiest Men of 2011". BuddyTV. Retrieved March 9, 2012.
- ^ [1][dead link]
- ^ "ITV MIPTV 2012". Mip.itvstudios.com. Archived from the original on July 16, 2012. Retrieved September 10, 2012.
- ^ Tolentino, Elle (April 16, 2013). "Haven, Maine: Lucas Bryant to Guest Star on CW's Beauty and the Beast - April 18". Haven, Maine. Retrieved August 24, 2016.
- ^ Harvey, Dennis (November 4, 2015). "Film Review: 'The Girl King'". Retrieved August 24, 2016.
- ^ "Secret Summer | PixL TV". pixltv.com. Retrieved August 24, 2016.
- ^ "Lucas Bryant as Tom Novak on Tulips in Spring | Hallmark Channel". Hallmark Channel. Retrieved August 24, 2016.
- ^ "Lucas Bryant as Colin Fitzgerald on Summer Love | Hallmark Channel". Hallmark Channel. Retrieved August 24, 2016.
- ^ "Shoot the Messenger casts Elyse Levesque, Alex Kingston, Lyriq Bent". Retrieved August 24, 2016.
- ^ booty caller (February 26, 2004). "booty call". Bootycaller.blogspot.com. Retrieved September 10, 2012.
- ^ [2][dead link]
- ^ Lucas Bryant as Nathan Wournos | Cast | Haven | Syfy
- ^ Record, The. "Elmira native finds haven on new TV series".
- ^ "EXCLUSIVE Interview With Lucas Bryant | SEAT42F". www.seat42f.com. Retrieved February 10, 2017.