Derek McGrath

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Derek McGrath
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McGrath in 2017
Born (1952-06-23) June 23, 1952 (age 73)
Timmins, Ontario, Canada
Occupations
  • actor
  • writer
Years active1969–present

Derek McGrath (born June 23, 1952) is a Canadian actor and writer.

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Life and career

McGrath was born in Timmins, Ontario. [1] His career began as Linus in You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown . [2] He is known for his roles in Cheers as Andy Schroeder (the would-be strangler of Diane Chambers), [2] Oswald Valentine in Dallas , [3] Dr. Benjamin Jeffcoate in My Secret Identity , [3] Crewman Chell in Star Trek: Voyager , [2] and as Dr. Derek Hebert in Doc . McGrath also played Buck the dog in a fantasy sequence in a second-season episode of Married... with Children , [1] a game show host in a third-season episode of Family Matters , and a mutant in the 1993 comedy film Freaked . He appeared in a recurring role as the character of Anglican priest Duncan Magee in the CBC Television sitcom Little Mosque on the Prairie . He voices Spiff in the animated children's series Iggy Arbuckle . He also voices Melvin, the mayor of Maple Lake in the animated series Bob & Doug . [4] He also provided the voice of Heathcliff's nemesis Spike in DIC's Heathcliff and the Catillac Cats . He has also voiced various characters in Grossology , Pole Position , The Romance of Betty Boop , Intergalactic Thanksgiving , Bakugan Battle Brawlers , Super Why! , Wayside , Ruby Gloom , Toot and Puddle , Spliced , Jane and the Dragon and Take Me Up to the Ball Game .

In the 1970s, he was a prominent actor on TVOntario educational programming, most notably Mathmakers . [5] In 2002, he narrated the National Film Board of Canada short The Hungry Squid , which won the Genie Award for Best Animated Short. [6]

He voices Mr. McFeely in Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood and Chief Quimby in Inspector Gadget . He also played Garth Harble, Animal Control Officer, in the fifth season of The Red Green Show .

McGrath had a recurring role on Kim's Convenience as Frank the handyman.

Filmography

Film

Film
YearTitleRoleNotes
1973 The Last Detail Nichiren Shoshu Member
1980 Nothing Personal Gas Jockey
1983 The Funny Farm Harvey
Mr. Mom Exec. #1
1987 Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol Butterworth
1989 She's Out of Control Jeff Robbins
1993 Freaked Worm/Worm as an Oxford Professor Dual role
The Legend II Voice
1994 Fist of Legend Voice
English version
1995 My Father is a Hero Also known as The Enforcer and Jet Li's The Enforcer
Voice
Hologram ManSecretary CulkinDirect-to-video
Chameleon Morris Steinfeld
Stuart BlissMover [7]
1999 Nice Guys Sleep Alone Eddie
Bloodsport 4: The Dark Kumite Warden Preston
2001 The Safety of Objects Mr. Peabody
2002 The Hungry Squid NarratorAnimated short film
Voice
2007 Full of It Principal Hayes
Charlie Bartlett Superintendent Sedgwick
2009Zombie DearestUncle Pete
2010Planting SeasonThe ManShort film
2013AliceSmoking ManShort film
Carrie Head Commissioner
2015 Gridlocked Booking Officer
2016Blood BrothersShort film
An American Dream: The Education of William Bowman Oswald Chambers [8]
2019 The Marijuana Conspiracy John Bradow [9]
TBACamila: a FableSebastian SosaShort film
The WallShort film
Post-production
One (Nine)Post-production

Television

Television
YearTitleRoleNotes
1977 Custard Pie Harvey Douglas
1978 King of Kensington BobbySeason 4 episode 8: "The Purse Snatcher"
Mathmakers Cal Harrison
1979Intergalactic Thanksgiving or Please Don't Eat the PlanetPrince NotfunnyenufVoice
1980 Take Me Up to the Ball Game TV movie
Credited as Derek McGarth
1983 AfterMASH Dave GlassSeason 1 episode 10: "Thanksgiving of '53"
1983–1992 Cheers Andy Schroeder / Andy4 episodes
1984 Shaping Up Wayne LewisEpisode 5: "Defusing the Muse"
Draw! Reggie BellTV movie
At Your ServiceJerry BiancoTV movie
The Cracker BrothersDerek CrackerTV movie
Pole Position Additional voicesVoice
1984–1986 Newhart Cousin Eugene Wiley / Waiter #12 episodes
1984–1986 Heathcliff Spike / Muggsy / Knuckles / Lefty /
Knuckles / Mr. Woodley / Additional voices
Also known as Heathcliff and the Catillac Cats and Les Entrechats in French
Voice
23 episodes
1985 The Romance of Betty Boop Waldo Van LavishTV movie
Voice
Comedy FactoryRepair Man / John / Melvin / Otis7 episodes
Growing Pains Encyclopedia SalesmanSeason 1 episode 7: "Weekend Fantasy"
1985–1986 Hangin' In Hudson / Bucky2 episodes
1986 The Last Precinct "Pilot"; TV movie
Mary Ronnie4 episodes
1986–1988 Dallas Oswald Valentine17 episodes
1987 Married... with Children BuckSeason 2 episode 4: "Buck Can Do It"
The Real Ghostbusters Simon QueggVoice
Season 2 episode 27: "The Man Who Never Reached Home"
Take Five AlMain role; 6 episodes
1987–1993 Street Legal Frank McCrindle / Terry Silver2 episodes
1988 Who's the Boss? Tony PetardiSeason 4 episode 24: "The Two Tonys"
1988–1991 My Secret Identity Dr. Benjamin Jeffcoate / Mr. Jeffcoate / Slimeball72 episodes
1991 Empty Nest Dr. YardleySeason 4 episode 1: "50 Million Men and a Baby"
E.N.G. Joel MacFarlaneSeason 3 episode 4: "Secrets"
1992 The Golden Girls CoordinatorSeason 7 episode 16: "Questions and Answers"
Roc IanSeason 2 episode 4: "Roc Works for Joey"
1992–1998 Family Matters Conductor / Pat2 episodes
1993 Against the Grain AbelEpisode 5: "Don't Be a Stranger"
1994Golden GateOtto MunsonTV movie
1994–2000 Walker, Texas Ranger Reporter / Harris2 episodes
1995 The Red Green Show Garth Harble9 episodes
1995–2000 Star Trek: Voyager Chell / Crewman Chell2 episodes
1996 The Client Arnie4 episodes
1996–1997 In the House Bernie / Agent Dick Kelly6 episodes
1997 Ellen Stanley PeckSeason 4 episode 16: "Ellen Unplugged"
1999 Inherit the Wind Radio TechnicianTV movie
2000 The Huntress DriverEpisode 1: "What Ralph Left Behind"
2001 Mentors Gregor Mendel [10] Season 3 episode 2: "The Odd Pod"
Made in Canada DaveAlso known as The Industry and La loi du Show-Biz in French
Season 4 episode 1: "The Pitch"
Earth: Final Conflict PaxSeason 5 episode 9: "Entombed"
2001–2004 Doc Dr. Derek HebertMain role; 88 episodes
2002 Whitewash: The Clarence Brandley Story Icky PeaceTV movie
2005 Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye Gregory GilbornSeason 3 episode 19: "Endings and Beginnings"
2006 This Is Wonderland Charlie RossEpisode: #3.8
1-800-Missing Season 3 episode 17: "Double Take"
Grossology Mr. FowlerAlso known as Glurp Attack in France
Season 1 episode 10: "Owl Most Foul"
Aladdin: The Magical Family MusicalWidow BenderTV movie
2007 Iggy Arbuckle SpiffVoice
Episode 1: "Iggy Vs. the Volcano"/A Dip in the Pole"
Wide AwakeDr. Matt EinenTV movie
2007–2011 Little Mosque on the Prairie Reverend Duncan Magee52 episodes
2008 Daniel's Daughter Jim CavanaughTV movie
2009 Bob & Doug Mayor MelvinVoice
2 episodes
2010 You Lucky Dog Bus DriverTV movie
Fairfield RoadSam PeabodyTV movie [11]
2011 She's the Mayor Frank CrumbMain role; 13 episodes
Dan for Mayor Pork Council ChairmanSeason 2 episode 26: "Porktoberfest"
Justin Time GrampaVoice
Season 1 episode 2: "Yodel Odel Day & Wait, Little Penguin!"
Christmas MagicHenryTV movie
2012–2015 Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Mr. McFeely / Additional VoicesVoice
47 episodes
2013Oh Christmas TreeHankTV movie
Christmas with TuckerHank FisherTV movie
2015 Beauty & the Beast PriestSeason 3 episode 8: "Shotgun Wedding"
Christmas IncorporatedExtraTV movie
Uncredited
Northpole: Open for ChristmasPete ElfmanTV movie
Last Chance for ChristmasSantaTV movie
2015–2016 Good Witch Vice Principal3 episodes
2015–2018 Inspector Gadget Chief QuimbyVoice
Main role; 52 episodes
2016A Puppy for ChristmasGrampsTV movie
Sound of ChristmasEarl McKinleyTV movie
2016–2019 Suits Mr. Paulson2 episodes
2016–2021 Kim's Convenience Frank13 episodes
2017 True and the Rainbow Kingdom Voice
Season 1 episode 1: "Super Duper Dance Party"
The Mist Benedict Raven3 episodes
Frankie Drake Mysteries Abraham AmorySeason 1 episode 1: "Mother of Pearl"
2019From Friend to FiancéPatrick MulliganTV movie
Let's Go Luna! Accordion HansVoice
Season 2 episode 5: "The Big Squeeze/Meet the Presses"
Carter Eugene WallaceSeason 2 episode 4: "Harley Gets an Office Job"
2020 Elinor Wonders Why Mr. HippoVoice
Episode 14: "The Paper Trail/Bath Time"
Remy & Boo PoppyVoice
Main role; 14 episodes
2021 Blue's Clues & You! Bunny BobVoice
Season 2 episode 10: "Blue's Big Dance Party"
The Good Doctor Artie HillSeason 4 episode 17: "Letting Go"
2022Sago Mini FriendsJasper

Video games

Video games
YearTitleRoleNotes
2000 Star Trek: Voyager – Elite Force Crewman ChellVoice

Awards and nominations

McGrath was nominated two years in a row (1989 and 1990) for a Gemini Award for My Secret Identity . The first time was for Best Performance by a Lead Actor in a Continuing Dramatic Role, [12] and the second time was for Best Writing in a Dramatic Series (shared with Michael O'Connell, father of My Secret Identity lead Jerry). [13]

References

  1. 1 2 "That face on U.S. TV returns to shoot movie" by Rita Zekas, Toronto Star (20 Oct, 1987) [Final Edition] Retrieved from ProQuest   435658354
  2. 1 2 3 "Timmins-born actor finds religion..." by Wayne Snider, Timmins Daily Press (2 Oct, 2007) Retrieved from ProQuest   2175865498
  3. 1 2 "Secret formula Winner of an International Emmy Award, CTV's series My Secret Identity owes much of its widespread success to it's [sic] two charming stars" by Jim Bawden, Toronto Star (12 May 1990) Retrieved from ProQuest   436199042
  4. "Bob & Doug set for Sundays" by Marise Strauss at playbackonline.ca
  5. "TVO show makes case for fitness" by Donald Martin, The Globe and Mail (7 April 1984) Retrieved from ProQuest   386466071
  6. "The Hungry Squid". Collection. National Film Board of Canada . Retrieved September 30, 2010.
  7. Stuart Bliss review by Leonard Klady at variety.com
  8. "Telefilm invests $8.1M across 14 features" by Julianna Cummins at playbackonline.ca
  9. "‘The Marijuana Conspiracy’ Review: Research Study Amounts to a Case of Reefer Sadness" by Lisa Kennedy at variety.com
  10. "Hallmark is Roughing It in Calgary" by Dave Lazar at playbackonline.ca
  11. Fairfield Road review by Brian Lowry at variety.com
  12. "Banting series tops Gemini nominees" at the Edmonton Journal (26 Oct, 1989) [Final Edition] Retrieved from ProQuest   251554018
  13. "E.N.G., Avonlea top Gemini nominees Awards in 54 categories will be handed out Dec. 2-4" by Christopher Harris, The Globe and Mail (24 Oct, 1990) Retrieved from ProQuest   385579063