Paul Popowich | |
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Born | Hamilton, Ontario, Canada[1] | March 2, 1973
Occupation | Actor |
Paul Popowich is a Canadian actor. He is best known for his portrayal of Mr. Smith, an angel who helps people change their pasts, in season two of Twice in a Lifetime.[2][3] Popowich has performed in many television series, including Beverly Hills, 90210,[3] and features and theatre.
Career
[edit]Popowich made his film debut aged 15 when he received his first professional role as Cass in the movie Tommy Tricker and the Stamp Traveller.[4]
He also starred as drummer Jesse on the Canadian television show Catwalk, about a struggling band of musicians,[4][5] and as Joe Hardy in the 1995 The Hardy Boys television series.[4][6]
He appeared in the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode "Valiant", as Tim Watters, a Starfleet cadet who received a field promotion to captain.
In 2012, he appeared in Season 12 of Degrassi: The Next Generation as Clare Edwards' boss, Asher Shostak. In addition, Popowich has worked on projects including Angela's Eyes (2006), I Me Wed (2007), The Bridge (2010),[7][8] Cracked (2010), and Hemlock Grove (2013).
In December 2018, Popowich portrayed Canadian detective Tom Barrow in an episode of Investigation Discovery's The Case That Haunts Me titled "Devil's Triangle".
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1988 | Tommy Tricker and the Stamp Traveller | Cass | |
1994 | The Club | Greg | |
1999 | Children of the Corn 666: Isaac's Return | Gabriel | |
2003 | Vlad | Jeff Meyer / Husband | |
2003 | Silver Man | Silver Man | [9] |
2003 | Vampires Anonymous | Vic Weller | [10] |
2004 | Phil the Alien | Rob | |
2015 | Let's Rap | Dean Bradley | |
2016 | Rupture | Cliff | [11] |
2018 | Blindsided | Dr. David Carter | [12] |
Television
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1991 | The Hidden Room | Jimmy | Episode: "To the Orchards" |
1992–1995 | Catwalk | Jesse Carlson | 48 episodes |
1995 | Kung Fu: The Legend Continues | Leon | Episode: "May I Walk with You" |
1995 | The Hardy Boys | Joe Hardy | 13 episodes |
1995 | Ready or Not | Wright | Episode: "Sweet Thirteen" |
1997 | Flash Forward | Climbing instructor | Episode: "Speechless" |
1997 | Any Mother's Son | Allen | Television film |
1997 | F/X: The Series | Jeffrey | Episode: "Siege" |
1998 | Beverly Hills, 90210 | Jasper McQuade | 6 episodes |
1998 | Star Trek: Deep Space Nine | Tim Watters | Episode: "Valiant" |
1998 | Unhappily Ever After | Jerome | Episode: "A Movie Show" |
1998 | Nash Bridges | Grant | Episode: "Swingers" |
1999 | Promised Land | Keith | 3 episodes |
1999 | Pirates of Silicon Valley | Jones | Television film[13] |
2000 | Dark Angel | Darren McKennon | Episode: "Pilot" |
2000–2001 | Twice in a Lifetime | Mr. Smith | 22 episodes |
2001 | The Outer Limits | Tom Palmer | Episode: "Time to Time" |
2002 | Mutant X | Mark Griffin | Episode: "Presumed Guilty" |
2005 | Beautiful People | Kevin Strong | 3 episodes |
2005 | This Is Wonderland | Chris Brewer | Episode #3.1 |
2006 | The L Word | Josh Becker | Episodes "Lifeline" and "Lone Star" |
2006 | Angela's Eyes | Jerry Anderson | 7 episodes |
2006 | Fatal Trust | Tom | Television film |
2007 | The Roommate | Petw | |
2007 | The Best Years | Mick Templeton | Episode: "Cruising" |
2007 | I Me Wed | Colin | Television film |
2007 | Love You to Death | Lance Stevens | Episode: "Murder Mystery Weekend" |
2008 | Long Island Confidential | Billy | Television film |
2010 | When Love Is Not Enough: The Lois Wilson Story | Rogers Burnham | |
2010 | The Bridge | Tommy Dunn | 12 episodes |
2012 | Degrassi: The Next Generation | Asher Shostak | 6 episodes |
2012 | Flashpoint | Jake | 2 episodes |
2013 | Cracked | Dr. Sean McCray | 8 episodes |
2013 | Hemlock Grove | JR Godfrey | 4 episodes |
2014 | My Daughter Must Live | Hugh O'Malley | Television film |
2014 | The Good Witch's Wonder | Grant | |
2014 | One Starry Christmas[14] | Adam | |
2015 | Haven | Tony | 2 episodes |
2016 | The Expanse | Darren | Episode: "Critical Mass" |
2016 | Rogue | Neil Stopler | 2 episodes |
2016 | Private Eyes | Jeremy | Episode: "Partners in Crime" |
2017 | Mommy's Little Boy | Michael Davis | Television film |
2017 | Saving Hope | Luke Harris | Episode: "Hope Never Dies" |
2017 | Acceptable Risk | Lee Manning | 6 episodes[15] |
2018 | The Detectives | Tom Barrow | Episode: "Home" |
2019 | Terrified at 17 | Jeffery Price | Television film |
2021 | Mayor of Kingstown | Agent Hastings | 2 episodes |
2023 | The Spencer Sisters | Billy West | 4 episodes |
References
[edit]- ^ Paul Popowich's bio at www.northernstars.ca
- ^ "Television- Although the fall season doesn't start..." by Allan Johnson, John von Rhein, Alan G. Artner, Howard Reich and Greg Kot and Richard Christiansen at www.chicagotribune.com
- ^ a b "Toronto doubles as Harlem in the '30s; A visit to the set of the Canadian drama Twice In A Lifetime" by Jim Bawden, Toronto Star (1995, Aug 29) [Ontario edition]. Retrieved from ProQuest 438204853
- ^ a b c "Hardy Boy: There's little mystery why Stoney Creek native and Cardinal Newman grad Paul Popowich has already had more success than many actors achieve in a lifetime:" by Jeff Mahoney, The Hamilton Spectator (1995, Aug 29) [final edition]. Retrieved from ProQuest 269801362
- ^ Catwalk review by Michael Frym at variety.com
- ^ "Still on the case" by Marla Hart at www.chicagotribune.com
- ^ "The Bridge: This is not Toronto's 51 Division" by Victoria Ahearn at www.thestar.com
- ^ "The Bridge premieres on CTV March 5" by Diane Wild at www.tv-eh.com
- ^ "This misfit in love needs polish" by Liam Lacey at www.theglobeandmail.com
- ^ Vampires Anonymous review by Dennis Harvey at variety.com
- ^ Rupture review by Glenn Kenny at www.rogerebert.com
- ^ "BLINDSIDED Will Knock the Wind Out of You" by Josh Millican at www.dreadcentral.com
- ^ Pirates of Silicon Valley review by Ray Richmond at variety.com
- ^ "Hallmark Channel's ONE STARRY CHRISTMAS is Network's Highest Rated Original Premiere" by Caryn Robbins at www.broadwayworld.com
- ^ "Acceptable Risk is a first-rate, fine Scandinavian-style thriller" by John Doyle at www.theglobeandmail.com