Alex House

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Alex House
Born
Alexander Charles Albert House

(1986-12-11) December 11, 1986 (age 38)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
OccupationActor
Years active1999–present

Alexander Charles Albert House (born December 11, 1986) [1] is a Canadian actor best known for his Gemini Award winning role in the television series Todd and the Book of Pure Evil .

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Early life

House was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. [2]

Career

House started his career as a child actor, [3] beginning when a friend's mother introduced him to an agent. [2] Among many others credits he played a recurring guest star role as Tim on the fifth season of the Canadian TV series Degrassi: The Next Generation [3] and Lance Stone (as well as his alter ego, Blaze) on Dark Oracle . [2] House guest-starred on many Canadian series such as Corner Gas and Life with Derek . [3]

House's most notable role is Todd Smith in the Canadian television series Todd and the Book of Pure Evil for Space Channel. [4] House and his co-stars were awarded a Gemini Award for Best Ensemble Performance in a Comedy Program or Series in August 2011. [5]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2001 The Safety of Objects Jake Train
2002 Between Strangers Kevin
2003 Rescue Heroes: The Movie BrentVoice
2007 Full of It Kyle Sidekick #1
2007 Late Fragment Jacob
2008 Nonsense Revolution Kaz
2010ToirettoRay
2016 Total Frat Movie Billy Taylor
2017 Sebastian Sebastian
2017 Todd and the Book of Pure Evil: The End of the End Todd Smith (voice) [6] Animated feature film
2021 Awake Scarred Soldier

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1999 Total Recall 2070 Taavo Soodor2 episodes
1999 Earth: Final Conflict JessieEpisode: "Defector"
1999 Psi Factor Michael ByrneEpisode: "Forever and a Day: Part 1"
1999 The Wonderful World of Disney Kid at ArcadeEpisode: "Switching Goals"
2000 Harlan County War Buddy KincaidTelevision film
2000Out of SyncTeen
2000 Twice in a Lifetime Billy – Age 12Episode: "It's a Hard Knock Life"
2000–2001 Redwall Sam / Tim Churchmouse13 episodes
2001 Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows Joe (11–15 yrs)2 episodes
2001 The Zack Files Jeb McFaddenEpisode: "Blast from the Past"
2002 Screech Owls Slava VirnovEpisode: "Kidnapped in Tamarack"
2002–2003 Beyblade Ozuma / Mr. X38 episodes
2003BetrayedAdamTelevision film
2003 Wild Card TedEpisode: "Pilot"
2004–2006 Dark Oracle Lance Stone / Blaze26 episodes
2005 Jesse Stone: Stone Cold Kevin FeeneyTelevision film
2005–2006 Degrassi: The Next Generation Tim3 episodes
2006 Jane and the Dragon Jethro 'Smithy' Junior26 episodes
2006 Corner Gas KyleEpisode: "Just Brent and His Shadow"
2006 Life with Derek TrevorEpisode: "The Bet"
2008A Woman's RageScott BrownTelevision film
2009 Warehouse 13 Greg PermutEpisode: "Nevermore"
2010 Bloodletting & Miraculous Cures ToddEpisode: "How to Get Ahead in Medical School"
2010 The Dating Guy Trip ClovisEpisode: "Brother from Another Tanning Booth"
2010–2012 Todd and the Book of Pure Evil Todd Smith26 episodes
2011 Breakout Kings JustinEpisode: "Paid in Full"
2012 Rookie Blue Bobby LoveEpisode: "Leap of Faith"
2013 Transporter: The Series The JokerEpisode: "Give the Guy a Hand"
2013 Total Drama All-Stars Alejandro, Jose11 episodes
2020 Murdoch Mysteries MooneyEpisode: "Parker in the Rye"
2021 Mayor of Kingstown Brandon MilesEpisode: "Along Came a Spider"

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References

  1. Alex House's Bio at www.northernstars.ca
  2. 1 2 3 Allan, Scoot (7 March 2012). "ITGS: Todd & The Book of Pure Evil's Alex House". Grizzly Bomb. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  3. 1 2 3 Eramo, Steve (7 October 2011). "By The Book: Interview With Todd & The Book Of Pure Evil 's Alex House". The Morton Report. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  4. Winnipeg Free Press: Dealing with the devil
  5. "awards database". academy.ca. Archived from the original on 2016-12-20. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  6. "A Heavy Metal Massacre In Cartoon Form" by Matt Donato at www.dreadcentral.com