Jake Goldsbie

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Jake Goldsbie
Born
Jacob Benjamin Goldsbie

(1988-08-08) August 8, 1988 (age 36)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Alma mater Concordia University
OccupationActor
Years active1995–present

Jacob Benjamin Goldsbie (born August 8, 1988) is a Canadian film, television, and stage actor, who is best known for portraying Toby Isaacs in the CTV television series Degrassi: The Next Generation from 2001 until 2009.

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Early life

Goldsbie graduated from Concordia University in Montreal where he studied communications and journalism. [1]

Career

Goldsbie made his acting debut in an episode of The Hardy Boys as Max. He went on the play a few smaller television roles, before landing a leading voice role in Corduroy as Marty. He would also play significant voice roles in Redwall, Pecola and Rolie Polie Olie. [2]

He made his film debut in 1999, in the children's adaption of Jacob Two Two Meets the Hooded Fangs.

In 2001, Goldsbie gained wide recognition for portraying Toby Isaacs on Degrassi: The Next Generation , although he originally auditioned for the role of J.T. Yorke. [3] He would stay on the show until his departure in 2009. He reunited with the cast in 2018 for former co-star Drake's "I'm Upset" music video, which takes place during a Degrassi reunion. [4] [5]

In the early 2010s, Goldsbie worked at The Score (now known as Sportsnet 360 ) where he wrote and hosted podcasts about professional sports. [6]

In 2018, he starred on stage in Harold Green Jewish Theatre Company's production of Bad Jews as Jonah. [7]

In 2023, he portrayed Brett in a stage production of Norm Foster's Moving In. [8]

Personal life

Goldsbie is Jewish. [9] [10]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1999 Jacob Two Two Meets the Hooded Fangs Oscar
2002 Rolie Polie Olie: The Great Defender of Fun Junior LittlegreenVoice
2003William Joyce's Rolie Polie Olie: The Baby Bot ChaseJunior LittlegreenVoice
2004 Childstar First Son
2017 Molly's Game LA Player

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1995 The Hardy Boys MaxEpisode: "Telling Lies"
1996Critical ChoicesJonahTelevision movie
1998Rescuers: Stories of Courage: Two CouplesAbraham / AlbertTelevision movie
Franklin PossumVoice
Noddy Grit2 episodes
1999Black and BlueBennie CastroTelevision movie
Twice in a Lifetime MickeyEpisode: "Blood Brothers"
2000 Corduroy MartyVoice; 16 episodes
When Andrew Came Home Carl RudnickTelevision movie
2000–2001 Redwall Vitch / Hedgehog SlaveVoice; 13 episodes
2001Laughter on the 23rd FloorPaulyTelevision movie
Prince Charming BoyTelevision movie
The KidEarlVoice; Television movie
The Santa Claus BrothersAdditional voicesVoice; Television movie
2001–2002 Pecola Rudy12 episodes; English dubbing
2001–2004 Rolie Polie Olie Junior LittlegreenVoice; 4 episodes
2001–2009 Degrassi: The Next Generation Toby Isaacs Main character; 120 episodes
2001 Leap Years Tyler – Age 112 episodes
Anne of Green Gables: The Animated Series McGuffin BoyVoice; Episode "The Stray"
2002 Marvin the Tap-Dancing Horse Andrew2 episodes
The Red Sneakers BoyTelevision movie
2003 My Dad the Rock Star Student #1Voice; Episode: "Mr. Zilla's Opus"
2005 I Do, They Don't MilesTelevision movie
Twitches Teen Trick or TreaterTelevision movie
2006–2007Degrassi: MinisToby Isaacs10 episodes
2009 Being Erica BeezerEpisode: "Battle Royale"
2018 Falling Water Medical TechEpisode: "Watchers"
2020 Mrs. America ProducerEpisode: "Gloria"
Private Eyes Baggage HandlerEpisode: "The P.I. Vanishes"
2022 Five Days at Memorial DoctorEpisode: "45 Dead"

Music videos

YearTitleArtist
2018 I'm Upset Drake

On stage

YearTitleRoleDirectorVenueRef.
2018 Bad Jews Jonah Lisa Rubin Greenwin Theatre [11]
2023Moving InBrett Jessie Collins Upper Canada Playhouse [12]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardsCategoryNominated workResultRef.
2002 Young Artist Awards Best Ensemble in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama Degrassi: The Next Generation Won [13]
Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series – Leading Young ActorNominated [13]
2003Best Ensemble in a TV Series (Comedy or DramaNominated [14]
Best Performance in a TV Movie, Mini-Series, or Special – Leading Young Actore The Red Sneakers Nominated [14]
2006Best Young Ensemble Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama)Degrassi: The Next GenerationNominated [15]

References

  1. Polger, Mark Aaron (2008-02-09). "Degrassis Jewish cast members share love for their TV program". Degrassi Online. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
  2. Fuentes, Tamara (2018-06-15). "This Is What the "Degrassi: The Next Generation" Cast Looks Like Now". Yahoo Life. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
  3. Balta, Victor (2004-08-27). "New 'Degrassi' series still tackles tough issues". HeraldNet.com. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
  4. Thompson, Desire (2018-06-14). "The Backstories To Every 'Degrassi' Character Featured In Drake's "I'm Upset" Video". VIBE.com. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
  5. Clark, Anne Victoria (2018-06-14). "Drake Throws a Degrassi Reunion in 'I'm Upset' Video". Vulture. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
  6. Bourne, Justin (2013-10-01). "Backhand Shelf Podcast: Prediction Edition, with John Noon & Jake Goldsbie". theScore.com. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
  7. Kates, Kathryn (2018-10-25). "Audience will have ringside seats to family quarrel". The Canadian Jewish News. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
  8. Swartz, John (2023-07-07). "Foster's Best Yet, Moving In | SUNonline/Orillia". sunonlinemedia.ca. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
  9. "Jake Goldsbie". Jewogle. Retrieved 2012-11-17.
  10. Archived June 21, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
  11. Fricker, Karen (2018-10-26). "A rabbi and a theatre critic walked into a play called Bad Jews …". Toronto Star. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
  12. Gibb, W. (2023-06-15). "Romance and laughter: The perfect combination in Norm Foster's Moving In". Morrisburg Leader. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
  13. 1 2 "Young Artist Awards (2002)". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
  14. 1 2 "Young Artist Awards (2003)". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
  15. "Young Artist Awards (2006)". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-04-06.