Greyston Holt

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Greyston Holt in 2020
Born
Greyston Stefancsik

(1985-09-30) September 30, 1985 (age 39)
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
OccupationActor
Years active2004–present
Partner Cristina Rosato [1]
Children1 [2]

Greyston Holt (born September 30, 1985) is a Canadian actor. He is known for his role as Ray Prager Jr in the television series Durham County , as young Emerson Hauser in the Fox series Alcatraz , [3] and as Clayton Danvers in Space series Bitten . [4]

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Personal life

Greyston Stefancsik was born in Calgary, Alberta. He was raised by his parents, Mike and Nancy, on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia. His grandparents, Mike and Edith Stefancsik emigrated from Hungary in 1957 to Lethbridge. [5] Greyston's maternal grandmother, Anna Horvath also immigrated from Hungary with her parents in 1927.

During his high school years, he learned to play guitar after which he formed a band and played at various venues. He also took an acting class for the "extra credits" and fell in love with a new avenue of expression. [6]

Career

He moved to Vancouver after high school to pursue an acting career. He was cast in a small role in Killer Bash which was followed by another small role in Steven Spielberg's award winning miniseries, Into the West . After small roles in major television shows like Smallville , Blood Ties and The 4400 , he was cast in a recurring role in Durham County for which he was nominated for a Leo Award for Best Supporting Performance by a Male in a Dramatic Series. He was later cast in guest roles on Stargate Universe , Sanctuary , Fringe and Flashpoint .

In 2011, he was cast as the Young Emerson Hauser in the short-lived FOX series, Alcatraz . [3] His biggest role was being cast in Space fantasy/horror TV series Bitten [4] for which he received another "Leo Award" nomination. [7] The success of the show led to it being acquired by American basic cable channel, Syfy who renewed the show for a second 10-episode season. [8]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2004 The Sisterhood DanDirect-to-video
Credited as Greyston Stefancsik
2008 Lost Boys: The Tribe Evan MonroeDirect-to-video
2008 Slap Shot 3: The Junior League Riley HaskellDirect-to-video
2014Lonesome Dove ChurchIsaac Shepherd
2014 See No Evil 2 WillDirect-to-video
2014DeeperJohn Wilkinson
2022 Lou Chris

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2004Perfect RomanceLong-haired kidTelevision film
Credited as Greyston Stefancsik
2005 Killer Bash GregTelevision film
2005 Into the West Aaron WheelerMiniseries; episode: "Dreams and Schemes"
2006 A Girl Like Me: The Gwen Araujo Story Jaron NaborsTelevision film
2007 Smallville Tobias RiceEpisode: "Freak"
2007 Blood Ties BrendanEpisode: "Stone Cold"
2007–2010 Durham County Ray Prager Jr.Main role
2007 The 4400 Byron LillibridgeEpisode: "One of Us"
2007 Flash Gordon Keith ParksEpisode: "Life Source"
2007SabbaticalJordanTelevision film
2008Nightmare at the End of the HallSamTelevision film
2010FakersTanner CruikshankTelevision film
2010Seven Deadly SinsCain GearyMiniseries; 2 episodes
2011 Fringe VinceEpisode: "Os"
2011 Stargate Universe Corporal ReynoldsEpisode: "The Hunt"
2011 Sanctuary Lt. CoxswellEpisode: "Into the Black"
2011 The Killing Game CharlieTelevision film
2011 Flashpoint Kevin BainesEpisode: "Team Player"
2012 Alcatraz Young Emerson Hauser3 episodes
2012 Once Upon a Time Frederick / JimEpisode: "What Happened to Frederick"
2012 Psych Todd KramerEpisode: "Shawn and the Real Girl"
2012 Hannah's Law Wyatt EarpTelevision film
2012 The Horses of McBride Simon SenegalTelevision film
2013 Borealis Dan RiordanTelevision film
2013 Emily Owens, M.D. Mrs. Duroux's sonEpisode: "Emily and... The Social Experiment"
2013 Arctic Air Jesse BackusEpisode: "Stormy Weather"
2013 Motive Scott HaywardEpisode: "Pushover"
2013 She Made Them Do It RickTelevision film
2013 Cedar Cove Seth GundersonEpisode: "Pilot"
2014–2016 Bitten Clayton DanversMain role
2014 Supernatural DaleEpisode: "Alex Annie Alexis Ann"
2014 Signed, Sealed, Delivered SamEpisode: "Soulmates"
2014The Christmas SecretBradTelevision film
2015All of My HeartDarylTelevision film
2016–2017 No Tomorrow Mikhail4 episodes
2016A Puppy for ChristmasLiamTelevision film
2017 Somewhere Between Kyle6 episodes
2017A Very Country ChristmasZane GuntherTelevision film
2018 Take Two DylanEpisode: "Ex's and Oh's"
2019A Very Country WeddingZane GuntherTelevision film
2019 The 100 Gavin / Marcus Kane II2 episodes
2019–2022 Chesapeake Shores Jay RossRecurring, seasons 4–5
2019 Batwoman Tyler5 episodes
2020 50 States of Fright Scott Wilke3 episodes
2020Love Is a Piece of CakeAidan CooperTelevision film
2020A Very Country Christmas HomecomingZane GuntherTelevision film
2020Cross Country ChristmasMax CooperTelevision film
2020 The Wedding Planners JackEpisode: "The Perfect Wedding"
2021A Wedding to RememberBrian WolfTelevision film
2021–2023 Riverdale Glen ScottRecurring role (season 5-6) Guest role (season 7); 9 episodes
2022House of ChainsTye McGrathTelevision film
2023 FBI: International David PappEpisode: "Trust"
2023 The Night Agent Paulo3 episodes

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResultRefs
2008 Leo Award Best Supporting Performance by a Male in a Dramatic Series Durham County Nominated [9]
2014Best Lead Performance by a Male in a Dramatic Series Bitten Nominated [7]
2015 Golden Maple Awards Best Actor in a TV series broadcasted in the U.S.Nominated [10]
2021Leo AwardsBest Lead Performance by a Male in a Television MovieCross Country ChristmasNominated [11]
2023Leo AwardsBest Lead Performance - Male in a Television MovieHouse Of ChainsNominated [12]

References

  1. https://hollywoodmask.com/p/greyston-holt-girlfriend.html
  2. "Greyston Holt and Girlfriend Cristina Rosato Welcome New Baby".
  3. 1 2 "Alcatraz - Casting News - Greyston Holt joins cast". SpoilerTV. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
  4. 1 2 Vlessing, Etan (April 9, 2013). "Greg Bryk, Greyston Holt and Paul Greene Join Canadian Sci-Fi Drama 'Bitten". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
  5. "January « 2012 « Greyston Holt Fan". Archived from the original on 2014-07-16. Retrieved 2014-06-26.
  6. "Greyston Holt - TVSA" . Retrieved 2014-06-26.
  7. 1 2 Past Nominees & Winners 2014 at www.leoawards.com
  8. Prudom, Laura. "Syfy Acquires 'Bitten' for Season 2". Variety . Retrieved 26 June 2014.
  9. Past Nominees & Winners 2008 at www.leoawards.com
  10. Levine, Sydney. "Golden Maple Awards'15 Winners Include Brandon Jay McLaren and Amanda Crew | IndieWire". www.indiewire.com. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  11. 2021 Nominees & Winners by Name at www.leoawards.com
  12. 2023 Nominees & Winners by Name at www.leoawards.com