Justin Peroff

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Justin Peroff in Toronto
Born (1977-10-13) October 13, 1977 (age 42)

Justin Peter Papadimitriou (born October 13, 1977), family name changed to Peroff, is best known as the drummer for the Toronto-based indie rock collective Broken Social Scene. He is a credited actor, appearing in the major motion picture How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days and the Canadian television shows Straight Up and Our Hero . Peroff is a known DJ, spinning Broken Social Scene after parties worldwide and when stationed in his home town of Toronto. He also fulfills bi-weekly and monthly DJ gigs at clubs and bars citywide. Peroff is also an event promoter and artist manager, managing Toronto based producer / musician and Last Gang artist Harrison and Toronto based neo-soul singer / artist and film maker M.I. Blue.


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