Kaj-Erik Eriksen

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Kaj-Erik Eriksen
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Eriksen in 2010
Born (1979-02-15) 15 February 1979 (age 45)
OccupationActor
Years active1987–present
Website Kaj-Erik Eriksen on Twitter
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Kaj-Erik Eriksen (born 15 February 1979 [1] ) is a Canadian actor. He is known for his roles as David Scali in The Commish , [2] Danny Farrell in the television series The 4400 , [3] [4] and Jeremy Peters in the television series Boston Public . [5]

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Personal life

Eriksen enjoys music, and is a fan of the Dave Matthews Band. [6]

Eriksen's father is Danish and his mother is Swedish. [7]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1989QuarantineThe Kid
1990 Short Time Dougie Simpson
2002The Water GameClemon [8] [9]
2007 88 Minutes Matt Wilner
2014 See No Evil 2 Seth [10]
2016Blood and DinosaursLeeShort
20??To Lloyd with LoveParty ManShort, completed

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1988, 1990 MacGyver Jacob Miller, Tommy WileyEpisodes: "The Outsiders", "The Visitor"
1990 Danger Bay Stephen Walker, MichaelEpisodes: "Live Wires", "Three's a Crowd"
1990, 1992 Neon Rider Boomer, HarryEpisodes: "Playing with Fire", "Point Blank"
1991The Girl from MarsRicky SwansonTV film
1991Monkey HouseThe KidTV film
1991–1996 The Commish David ScaliMain role
1992Miles from NowherePatrick ReillyTV film
1992 The Odyssey GalileoEpisode: "Galileo & the Gypsies"
1993Liar, Liar: Between Father and DaughterJonahTV film
1993 Born Too Soon Ethan ButterfieldTV film
1995 Mega Man: Upon a Star Proto Man (voice)English version, TV miniseries
1995 Are You Afraid of the Dark? Zeke MatthewsEpisode: "The Tale of the Dead Man's Float"
1995 Goosebumps Billy HarlanEpisodes: "Welcome to Camp Nightmare: Parts 1 & 2"
1996Captains CourageousDan TroopTV film
1996 Poltergeist: The Legacy Joseph DawkinsEpisode: "The Substitute"
1997 The Journey of Allen Strange BillyEpisode: "The Visit"
1998 Walker, Texas Ranger Ted McGeeEpisode: "In God's Hands"
1998 Home Improvement BrianEpisode: "The Write Stuff"
1998 Promised Land Kevin NearyEpisode: "When Darkness Falls"
1998 Prey ShaneEpisodes: "Collaboration", "Sleeper"
1999 Heaven's Fire Jeremy McConnellTV film
1999–2001 Beggars and Choosers Carey MaloneRecurring role
2000 Miracle on the Mountain: The Kincaid Family Story Rick KincaidTV film
2000 The Outer Limits Josh DaytonEpisode: "Something About Harry"
2001 So Weird InkyEpisode: "The Great Incanto"
2001–02 Boston Public Jeremy PetersRecurring role (seasons 1–2) [11]
2003 Peacemakers Jack MorganEpisode: "The Perfect Crime"
2003 Tru Calling ColeEpisode: "Star Crossed"
2004 The Dead Zone J.J. (age 20)Episode: "Tipping Point"
2004 Star Trek: Enterprise SmikeEpisode: "Cold Station 12"
2004–2007 The 4400 Danny Farrell Supporting role
2005 NCIS Frank SmithEpisode: "Red Cell"
2006 Disaster Zone: Volcano in New York Joey WalshTV film
2006 Saved ElliotEpisode: "Family"
2007 Criminal Minds Henry FrostEpisode: "Identity"
2008The Triple Eight Adolf Hitler Episode: "Heil Filters"
2009 The Closer Adam SummersEpisode: "Blood Money"
2009 Ice Twisters EricTV film
2011Time After TimeRichard KernTV film
2011 Perfect Couples GuyEpisode: "Perfect Exes"
2012 The 12 Disasters of Christmas AaronTV film
2014 Signed, Sealed, Delivered for Christmas Rob CaseyTV film
2015 Hell on Wheels Cassius YoungEpisode: "False Prophets"
2015 Ties That Bind Ken DavontEpisode: "The Whole Picture"
2015 A Christmas Detour Bryce SmithTV film
2016 NCIS: Los Angeles Mark PowellEpisode: "Angels & Daemons"

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References

  1. Kaj-Erik Eriksen's bio at www.northernstars.ca
  2. "The Commish Set Up" by Todd Everett at variety.com
  3. "Alien pilot comes in for landing at USA" by Denise Martin at variety.com
  4. The 4400 overview by Brian Lowry at variety.com
  5. Time After Time: Cast Bios Archived 5 March 2011 at the Wayback Machine
  6. Kaj-Erik Eriksen: A Class Act
  7. Eriksen, Kaj-Erik [@KajEriksen] (6 January 2013). "@Yo_hanne Danish! My mothers Swedish and my dads Danish :)" (Tweet). Retrieved 19 January 2022 via Twitter.
  8. The Water Game review by Ken Eisner at variety.com
  9. "VH1 tests (sweet) waters of B.C. with first film shoot" by Ian Edwards at playbackonline.ca
  10. "See No Evil 2 Screamfest World Premiere Carpet Photos; The Soskas, Kane & Slash!" by Sean Decker at www.dreadcentral.com
  11. Kaj-Erik Eriksen's bio at www.hallmarkdrama.com