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BIO

Primarily working in film and television these days, Brian has appeared in episodes of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Elementary, Mr. Robot to name a few. He also will appear in an exciting new Apple TV+ series being released in the Fall of 2022.



Brian has become a staple in many of Lifetime’s much beloved annual Christmas movies, including Twinkle All The Way, The Holiday Fix-Up and the upcoming Reindeer Games Homecoming. (Christmas 2022).

As a professor at Toronto’s Sheridan College, Brian taught Intro To On-Camera Acting to 3rd year theatre students there.

Brian trained at the prestigious Ryerson Theatre School at Ryerson University, one of Canada’s premiere classical conservatory actor training programs.

He moved to the United States in 2003 to join the original cast of the National Tour of Disney’s The Lion King.

Eventually landing in New York City, Brian went on to perform Off-Broadway, and also with some of the best regional theatre companies in the US, like The Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, The Cleveland Play House, The Asolo Repertory Theatre & The Kansas City Repertory Theatre.

He also was a cast member of The Donmar Warehouse’s acclaimed production of “The Machine” in the UK.

Now residing in Toronto again, Brian continues to work in both the US & Canada.

STAGE CREDITS

[Chicago]
Chicago Production, 2006
Old Man Strong/Hot Blades Harry

[Chicago]
Chicago Production, 2003
Ed


Movies

Nothing Like the Holidays
[ 2008 ] Josh Agent
Baby on Board
[ 2009 ] Raphy
Bikini Moon
[ 2017 ] Bruno
The Holiday Fix Up
[ 2021 ] Josh
Reindeer Games Homecoming
[ 2022 ] Simon Cook

TV Shows

Rocky Marciano
Usher
Mr. Robot
Blake
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Gay Spin Guy
Elementary
Bob
Blue Bloods
Bystander 2
Crashing
Reiki Customer
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Arnold
Twinkle All the Way
Lex Harrison
Santa's Got Style
Adam
We Wish You a Married Christmas
Vince
Circuit Breakers
Will

News


Erick D. Patrick to Star as Simba for First Six Weeks of THE LION KING in Toronto

After eight weeks of rehearsals, the new Toronto production of Disney’s The Lion King will begin performances in November, with a new change to the cast. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: Go Inside First Day Of Rehearsals for Disney's THE LION KING in Toronto

Toronto's production of Disney's The Lion King is so huge that it has taken over an entire school during rehearsals. On the first day of rehearsals, watch how the school has been transformed to become a rehearsal hall, and check in on the cast being welcomed by producer David Mirvish, executive producer Anne Quart, and director Anthony Lyn.
THE LION KING in Toronto Extends Performances Through Late April 2025

The Toronto production of Disney's THE LION KING has extended its performances. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Cast Set For The New Toronto Production Of Disney's THE LION KING

Casting has been announced for the new Toronto production of Disney's The Lion King. 
Ali Stroker to Star in Lifetime Christmas Film CHRISTMAS EVER AFTER

Lifetime today announced that the star studded It's a Wonderful Lifetime slate will feature 30 new movies, and over 1200 hours of holiday programming - 24/7 - from mid-October through December with many new and returning stars. Among those starring in the films is Tony-winner Ali Stroker!
BWW Review: Finely Written, Creatively Directed, Well-Acted, Funny, INTO THE BREECHES! at CPH

As the lights come up on the Tony Winning Cleveland Play House's opening production of its 104thseason, it's 1942 and the Oberon Play House (a stand-in name for CPH), is about to open its season. There is a major problem, however. The plays scheduled are all Shakespeare, the company's males are all off fighting in World War II, and the director is in the service of his country.
INTO THE BREECHES! Kicks Off Season at CPH

Cleveland Play House opens its 2019-2020 season with the celebratory, heart-felt comedy Into The Breeches! written by George Brant. Directed by CPH Artistic Director Laura Kepley, the uplifting, laugh-out-loud comedy runs from September 14th through October 6th in the Allen Theatre at Playhouse Square.
New Musical BRAN CASTLE to Receive Industry Reading

Entertainment industry professionals are invited to attend a private industry presentation of Bran Castle, a new musical by Donald Nolan, on Thursday, June 21 at 11AM at Ford Studio at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street, between Dyer & 10th Avenues). Bran Castle is directed by Rachel Klein (Red Rose, Green Gold off-Broadway) and features musical direction by Andy Peterson (Atomic off-Broadway).
Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet for Theatre Forward's Chairman's Awards Gala

Just last night, Theatre Forward and Chairman James S. Turley led a celebration to support American theatre at the annual Chairman's Awards Gala at The Pierre New York (2 East 61st Street at Fifth Avenue). The Chairman's Awards Gala supports the work of Theatre Forward, which is dedicated to advancing American theatres and its communities through its Educating Through Theatre and Advancing Strong Theatre initiatives.
Jason Robert Brown, Phylicia Rashad, Betsy Wolfe and More Sign on for Theatre Forward's 2017 Gala

As previously announced, Theatre Forward and Chairman James S. Turley will lead a celebration to support American theatre at the annual Chairman's Awards Gala on Monday, April 3rd, at The Pierre New York (2 East 61st Street at Fifth Avenue).
HOLIDAY INN's Gordon Greenberg Helms World Premiere of ASSISTED LOVING, Starring Barry Pearl, Starting Tonight in Albany

Dating is hard enough on its own, much less when you have to screen your father's options, too. Bob Morris' hilarious, poignant new play Assisted Loving: Dating with My Dad posits a brave new world that tangles filial piety, romance and the internet in bright, unexpected ways.
HOLIDAY INN's Gordon Greenberg to Helm World Premiere of ASSISTED LOVING, Starring Barry Pearl, in Albany

Dating is hard enough on its own, much less when you have to screen your father's options, too. Bob Morris' hilarious, poignant new play Assisted Loving: Dating with My Dad posits a brave new world that tangles filial piety, romance and the internet in bright, unexpected ways.
BWW Preview: SANTALAND DIARIES at KC Rep Copaken Stage

Santa's elf speaks out on elf kingdom
Kansas City Repertory Theatre Announces Addition to 2016-17 Season SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM

Kansas City Repertory Theatre is pleased to announce an exciting addition to its current season. Artistic Director Eric Rosen will direct a starry cast in the acclaimed musical revue Side by Side by Sondheim.
Brian Sills Stars in KC Rep's THE SANTALAND DIARIES, Starting Tonight

Kansas City Repertory Theatre continues its 2015-16 season  with the return of David Sedaris' THE SANTALAND DIARIES, directed by Kansas City Repertory Theatre Artistic Director Eric Rosen and starring Brian Sills as Crumpet the Elf.
Brian Sills to Star in KC Rep's THE SANTALAND DIARIES This December

Kansas City Repertory Theatre continues its 2015-16 season  with the return of David Sedaris' THE SANTALAND DIARIES, directed by Kansas City Repertory Theatre Artistic Director Eric Rosen and starring Brian Sills as Crumpet the Elf.
BWW Reviews: FAIRFIELD Delights and Challenges Beliefs at CPH

Cleveland Heights School Board member, Eric Coble, has an inside track on understanding the way schools work. In his play, FAIRFIELD, he starts with the premise of an elementary school whose motto is, 'Peace. Love. Respect for all.' And then asks, 'What could possibly go wrong?'
Eric Coble's FAIRFIELD Makes World Premiere at Cleveland Play House Tonight

Cleveland Play House's 99th season will draw to a close with an equal dose of hilarity and heart with the world premiere production of Fairfield.
Eric Coble's FAIRFIELD to Make World Premiere at Cleveland Play House

Cleveland Play House's 99th season will draw to a close with an equal dose of hilarity and heart with the world premiere production of Fairfield.
THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: March 21-27

Catch up on the week's biggest stories from Broadway and beyond in BroadwayWorld's 'This Week in Pictures,' featuring coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights, and more. Highlights this week include coverage of A Tribute to Stephen Sondheim, the cast of LES MISERABLES celebrating one year on Broadway, a performance preview of THE VISIT, and more!

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