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Victor Garber

Victor Garber

Acting1949London, Ontario, Canada

Biography

Victor Jay Garber, OC (born March 16, 1949) is a Canadian actor. Known for his work on stage and screen, he has been nominated for three Gemini Awards, four Tony Awards, and six Primetime Emmy Awards. In 2022, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada.

Garber is perhaps best known for playing Jesus in Godspell, Jack Bristow in the television series Alias and Thomas Andrews in James Cameron's Titanic. Born in 1949 to Joseph and Hope Garber, Victor discovered his passion for acting early on. Beginning at nine, he honed his craft at the University of Toronto's Hart House, starting a career that spans over four decades. From notable TV roles in "The Slap," "The Flash," and "Motive" to acclaimed performances in "Alias," earning three Emmy nods, Victor’s talent extends to the stage, earning four Tony nominations. He’s celebrated for his on-screen presence, sharing in SAG Award nominations for "Milk" and "Titanic" and winning for "Argo." Beyond acting, he learned officiating to marry Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck and was the lead singer of the pop group Sugar Shoppe.

Acting History

2024
Fly Me to the Moon
as Senator Hedges (uncredited)
American Horror Stories
TVas David Woodrow Randolph1 eps
2023
Wish
as Sabino (voice)
Titanic: Stories from the Heart
as Self (archive footage)
And Just Like That…
TVas Mark Kasabian5 eps
The Last Thing He Told Me
TVas Professor Tobias Cookman1 eps
2021
Funny Face
as Developer's Father
The Simpsons
TVas Michael de Graaf (voice)1 eps
Family Law
TVas Harry Svensson40 eps
2020
Schitt's Creek
TVas Clifton Sparks1 eps
Power Book II: Ghost
TVas Simon Stern4 eps
Stars in the House
TVas Self1 eps
2018
The Woman Who Loves Giraffes
as Alex Matthew (voice)
2017
Rebel in the Rye
as Sol Salinger
Vixen: The Movie
as Dr. Martin Stein / Firestorm (voice)
Arrow
TVas Martin Stein1 eps
Modern Family
TVas Chef Dumont1 eps
Supergirl
TVas Dr. Martin Stein1 eps
The Orville
TVas Admiral Halsey13 eps
2016
Entertainment Tonight
TVas Self1 eps
DC's Legends of Tomorrow
TVas Dr. Martin Stein / Firestorm42 eps
2015
Self/less
as Martin
Sicario
as Dave Jennings
Consumed
as Dan Conway
Bob's Broken Sleigh
as Fluffy (voice)
Motive
TVas Neville Montgomery4 eps
The Slap
TVas Narrator (voice)8 eps
The Flash
TVas Dr. Martin Stein / Prof. Martin Stein (voice) / Digsy's Husband10 eps
Difficult People
TVas John Passias
2014
Big Game
as Vice President
Sleepy Hollow
TVas Mr. Crane1 eps
Power
TVas Simon Stern16 eps
The Good Wife
TVas Judge Loudon Spencer1 eps
2013
The Hunters
as Mason Fuller
Deception
TVas Robert Bowers
2012
Argo
as Ken Taylor
Moving Day
as Wilf
The Firm
TVas Judge Dominic1 eps
Damages
TVas Bennett Herreshoff3 eps
2011
Kung Fu Panda 2
as Master Thundering Rhino (voice)
The Entitled
as Bob Vincent
Take Me Home
as Arnold Colvin
Rebuilding Titanic
as Narrator (voice)
Law & Order: LA
TVas Walter Calvin1 eps
Suits
TVas Philip1 eps
Web Therapy
TVas Kip Wallice21 eps
30 Rock
TVas Eugene Gremby1 eps
Stargate Universe
TVas Ambassador Ovirda1 eps
Charlie's Angels
TVas Charles Townsend (voice)7 eps
2010
The Town
as Assistant Bank Manager (uncredited)
Ice Quake
as Colonel Bill Hughes
You Again
as Mark
Republic of Doyle
TVas Garrison Steele4 eps
2009
Green Lantern - First Flight
as Sinestro (voice)
The Last Templar
TVas Monsignor De Angelis
Web Therapy
TVas Kip Wallice8 eps
Glee
TVas Mr. Schuester1 eps
Everything She Ever Wanted
TVas Walter Allanson
2008
Milk
as Mayor Moscone
Eli Stone
TVas Jordan Wethersby26 eps
2007
Ugly Betty
TVas Professor Barrett1 eps
ReGenesis
TVas Olivier Roth5 eps
2006
The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays
as Max (segment "Lend Me a Tenor")
Justice
TVas Ron Trott
The Reichen Show
TVas Self1 eps
2004
Will & Grace
TVas Peter Bovington1 eps
2002
Tuck Everlasting
as Robert Foster
Home Room
as Det. martin Van Zandt
Golden Globe Awards
TVas Self - Audience Member1 eps
2001
Call Me Claus
as Taylor
Legally Blonde
as Professor Callahan
The Wandering Soul Murders
as Insp. Philip Millard
A Colder Kind of Death
as Insp. Philip Millard
Alias
TVas Jack Bristow105 eps
2000
Deadly Appearances
as Inspector Philip Millard
Love and Murder
as Inspector Philip Millard
Frasier
TVas Ferguson1 eps
The Outer Limits
TVas Dr. Ben McCormick / Dr. Edward Normandy1 eps
1999
Annie
as Oliver Warbucks
Boys Briefs
as Father Carson (segment "The Absolution of Anthony")
Summer's End
as Narrator (voice)
Invisible Child
as Tim Beeman
1998
How Stella Got Her Groove Back
as Isaac (uncredited)
Beyond Titanic
as Narrator
Tony Awards
TVas Self - Nominee/Performer / Self - Audience Member1 eps
1997
Titanic
as Thomas Andrews
Cinderella
as King Maximillian
Liberty!
TVas John Dickinson6 eps
The View
TVas Self
1996
The First Wives Club
as Bill Atchison
FX: The Series
TVas Andrew Price1 eps
1995
Jeffrey
as Tim
Kleptomania
as Morgan Allen
Law & Order
TVas Paul Sandig1 eps
1994
Exotica
as Harold
Mixed Nuts
as Irate Neighbor (voice)
Kung Fu: The Legend Continues
TVas Blackwell1 eps
1993
Life with Mikey
as Brian Spiro
Dieppe
as Lord Louis Mountbatten
1991
Grand Larceny
as Judge Keeler
1987
The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd
TVas Dennis Widmer10 eps
1986
Roanoak
as John White
The Twilight Zone
TVas Dr. Kevin Carlson (segment "A Day in Beaumont")1 eps
1985
Private Sessions
as Jerry Sharma
Tales from the Darkside
TVas Ambrose Cavender1 eps
I Had Three Wives
TVas Jackson Beaudine
1983
Charley's Aunt
as Jack Chesney
1978
Tartuffe
as Valere
1976
Great Performances
TVas Arthur1 eps
1974
Cyrano
as Christian de Neuvillette (voice)
1973
Godspell
as Jesus
1951
Hallmark Hall of Fame
TVas General Lafayette

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Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
3/16/1949(76 years old)
Place of Birth
London, Ontario, Canada
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