Jonathan Watton | |
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 Jonathan Watton, February 2017 | |
| Born | |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1999–present |
Jonathan Watton is a Canadian actor. [1] He is best known for playing the role of Darcy Garland in Murdoch Mysteries . [2] He has a recurring role in The Handmaid's Tale as Matthew Calhoun. [3] He also directed the short films Last of the Snow (2012) and The Pamplemousse (2013). [4]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | The Crossing | Cadman | TV film |
| 2001 | Haven | Henry | TV film |
| On the Line | Paul | ||
| 2003 | Absolon | Man on Phone / Technician | |
| 2004 | A Hole in One | Bobby Watson | |
| The Messiah: Prophecy Fulfilled | Yosef | ||
| 2005 | Four Minutes | Hamilton | TV film |
| 2006 | Between Truth and Lies | John Walters | TV film |
| 2007 | Breach | Geddes | |
| They Come Back | Mason | TV film | |
| 2008 | Just Business | David Gray | |
| 2010 | Perfect Plan | Garrett Crawford | TV film |
| 2012 | A Dark Truth | Caller | |
| 2013 | A Trip to the Island | Hero | |
| 2014 | Maps to the Stars [5] | Sterl Carruth | |
| The Calling | Father Glendinning | ||
| 2017 | XX | Robert Jacobs | |
| 2019 | Spinster | Will | |
| 2024 | Sharp Corner | Dr. Peter Murphy |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Little Men | Grayson | 1 Episode |
| 2002 | The Associates | Simon Tassel | 4 Episodes |
| 2003 | Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye | Ryan | 1 Episode |
| Mutant X | Billy Larkin | 1 Episode | |
| 2005 | G-Spot | Misha | 1 Episode |
| Wild Card | Hugh | 1 Episode | |
| 2006 | 1-800-Missing | Eric Dubin | 1 Episode |
| Masters of Horror | Bruce Sweetland | 1 Episode | |
| 2008 | Supernatural | Paul Dutton | 1 Episode |
| 2011 | Republic of Doyle | Alex Pittman | 1 Episode |
| Covert Affairs | Cameron | 1 Episode | |
| Murdoch Mysteries | Dr. Darcy Garland | 14 Episodes | |
| 2012 | Wrath of Grapes: The Don Cherry Story II | Ron Maclean | 1 Episode |
| Good God | Tim Hailwood | 7 Episodes | |
| 2013 | The Listener | Nicholas D'Angelo | 1 Episode |
| 2014 | Lost Girl | Hugin | 1 Episode |
| Saving Hope | Carl | 1 Episode | |
| 2015 | Reign | Ridley | 2 Episodes |
| 2019-2021 | The Handmaid's Tale | Commander Matthew Calhoun | 7 Episodes |
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