Dean Armstrong

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Dean Armstrong
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Born (1973-04-24) April 24, 1973 (age 50)
Occupation(s) Actor, film producer, acting coach
Years active1999–present
Children5, including Ryan
Website www.deanarmstrong.ca OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg

Dean Armstrong (born April 24, 1973) is a Canadian actor, producer, and acting coach. [1]

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Early life

Armstrong was born in Owen Sound, Ontario. He attended Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, and graduated with degrees in theater arts and education. [2] [3]

Career

In 2000, Armstrong appeared as the recurring character Blake in the TV series Queer as Folk . In 2005, Armstrong appeared in the Canadian premiere of Tick, Tick... Boom! [4]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
1999 Twice in a Lifetime Bruce Bennet
Earth: Final Conflict Hotel Volunteer
2003 Doc Scotty Redfield
2005 The Newsroom Bob Walker
2000-2005 Queer as Folk Blake Wyzecki
2005Recipe for a Perfect ChristmasReynard
2004-2006True Crimes: The First 72 HoursJordan Readon/Campbell
2007 'Til Death Do Us Part Jason
2008 Repo! The Genetic Opera Thankless Job Victim
2010HavenGeoff McShaw
Saw 3D Cale
2011 The Listener Dylan Morris
Alphas Milos Kosar
Wrong Turn 4: Bloody Beginnings Daniel Burlingame
2012 Flashpoint Anson Holt
HidingMr. Ostrog
2013 Time of Death Vincent Delucas
Copper John Sutton
2014 Joy Ride 3: Roadkill Officer Williams
2018 Supernatural KipEpisode: "Stranger in a Strange Land"
2023 The Old Way Clark

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References

  1. "Dean Armstrong, Role Reversal for QAF Actor - Windy City Times News". 29 September 2004. Archived from the original on 23 August 2017. Retrieved 9 November 2013.
  2. (January 24, 2001). "Armstrong stepping into a leading role", Owen Sound Sun Times , p. A6.
  3. Crosbie, Sarah (May 24, 2001). "Queen's grad using talent to pay RENT", Kingston Whig-Standard , p. 29.
  4. Jones, Kenneth (February 10, 2005). "Dean Armstrong Stars in Canadian Premiere of Larson's tick, tick…BOOM!", Playbill.com. Retrieved October 9, 2013.