Marcel Simoneau

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Marcel Simoneau
Potterfied Photo Shoot in Brooklyn.jpg
Born (1978-06-22) June 22, 1978 (age 46)
Quebec, Canada
Nationality Canadian, American
Occupation(s)Actor, musician, film director
Years active1998-present
Notable workBlacklist, Law & Order, God Friended Me, Gotham, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Kinsey, Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist, The Rebound, Ed, Strangers with Candy.
Children1
Website www.marcelsimoneau.com

Marcel Simoneau (born June 22, 1978 in Quebec, Canada) is a New York City based actor who has appeared on TV in: The Blacklist, God Friended Me, Gotham, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Fringe, Law & Order, Ed and Strangers with Candy . He has also appeared in the films: The Rebound, Imperialists are Still Alive , Zenith , Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist , Stranger and Kinsey .

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Marcel also has done extensive Voice-Over work in commercials for Budweiser, Canada Dry, NyQuill, GoDaddy, Goody, Chloe, BDO, MFS among others and in TV & Film: Little Women, Emily in Paris, The Queen's Gambit, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Wildlife, High Maintenance, Super Troopers 2, What Just Happened, Royal Pains and The Pirates of Somalia .

His band, Hot Seconds, can also be heard in the TV shows: Shameless, The Unit, The Big Bang Theory, The New Girl, Gossip Girl and The Office .

He studied at The Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute, NYU, Columbia University and the Maggie Flanigan Studio.

He currently teaches Method Acting at the Lee Strasberg Theater Institute and at New York University (NYU). [1]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2002 American Adobo Sal
MeridianTristan
2004 Kinsey Student #2
2006SeductionDylan
2007ValentinesActor
Jesse & JillJesse
2008 What Just Happened Voice Over
Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist Drunk Kid
Coney Island's for the BirdsProduction Assistant
2009 The Rebound Henri
Love SeatGuillaume
StrangerNate
2010 Zenith Clerk
The Imperialists Are Still Alive!Hipster
Elva SnowActor
Pieces of YouActorDirector, Editor, Producer
The Killer of a Cafe OwnerGeorge
Visiting FriendsMathieu
2011Fantastic PlasticActor
Green Plastic SandalsBen
Pour Me a Drink & Tell Me a Love StoryMason
The PortraitPierre
This is the GirlThe Actor
2013Rabbit StoriesManidas
Sunday SundaySam
2014Together We FallAdam
Trapped GirlJason
Universal LanguageActorProducer
Royal Pains Voice Over
2015Marcus and the Dead PetBill
2016Like Totally Hot Couple Seeking SameKarl "Monkey"Co-Directed with Kirsten Russell.
Sarah Is Not Her NameTimProducer
2017 The Pirates of Somalia Voice Over
LurkerMarstonDirector, Producer
Thru: The Hereafter Remains UnknownMark
Xposure Chapter 1James
2018 Super Troopers 2 Voice Over
Wildlife Voice Over
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Voice Over
2019 Little Women Voice Over
2020Let's Let GoLeadDirector, Editor
She Has Your EyesNick
Drowning SilenceLeadProducer, Editor
Stay Don't GoAdam
Racket RacketKeith
Emily in Paris Voice Over10 Episodes
JanusTodd
The Queen's Gambit Voice Over
Dash & Lily Voice Over
2021 Halston Voice Over
Untitled Sam Bennett ProjectNickProducer
Mythic Quest: Raven's Banquet Voice Over
Birds of Paradise Voice Over
Stillwater Voice Over
2023 I Think I'm Sick Will's Father
2024 Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Voice Over

Television

YearShowRoleNotes
2000 Strangers with Candy Troubled YouthEpisode 3.7
2001 Ed Fake PhilEpisode 12.6
2002 Law & Order ShaneEpisode 13.3
2003 Law & Order Dany PaytonEpisode 13.10
2008 Fringe Bethany's Co-WorkerEpisode 1.5
2009 Great Performances Hughes PanassieSeason 37, Episode 24
2016 Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt AlphonseEpisode 2.3
2016 Gotham Gilzean's HenchmanEpisode 2.15
2019 God Friended Me ManagerEpisode 2.2
2021 The Blacklist Stepan GervaisEpisode 8.7
2022 Law & Order Ryan BellEpisode 21.1
2023 Them LukeEpisode 1.1
Mythic Quest JacquesEpisode 3.10
Daily Show DadEpisode 28.104

Director

YearTitleRoleNotes
2002The Frank Zip StoryDirectorAlso Shot, Produced and Edited.
2011The Latest ShowDirector3 episodes
2012Two People He Never SawCo-Director with Kevin Corrigan Official Selection 2013 RiverRun Film Festival

Official Selection 2013 Bend Film Festival

Official Selection 2013 NY Shortfest

Official Selection 2013 Big Apple Film Festival

Official Selection 2013 Bushwick Film Festival

Official Selection 2013 Nitehawk Shorts Festival

2014Le VillageDirectorWINNER Best Fiction 2014 Fantasia International FF

WINNER Rising Star 2015 Canada Int. FF

Official Selection 2014 Fantasia International FF

Official Selection 2014 Hollyshorts

Official Selection 2014 RiverRun FF

Official Selection 2014 Beverly Hills Int. FF

Official Selection 2014 NY Shortfest

Official Selection 2014 Pasadena Int. FF

Official Selection 2014 Carousel du Film

Official Selection 2014 Festival de Cinéma de la Ville de Québec

Official Selection 2014 Les Percéides FF

Official Selection 2014 Bushwick Film Festival

Official Selection 2014 Nitehawk Shorts Festival

Official Selection 2014 Strasberg Film Festival

Official Selection 2014 Whistler Film Festival

Official Selection 2015 Canada International FF

2016Like Totally Hot Couple Seeking SameCo Director with Kirsten RussellAlso Acted, Produced.
2017LurkerDirectorAlso Wrote, Acted, Produced, Edited.

Official Selection 2017 NY Shortfest

Official Selection 2017 Cannes Short Film Corner

Official Selection 2017 HollyShorts Monthly Series

Official Selection 2017 Macabre Film Festival

2020Drowning SilenceCo-Director with Xavi OceanAlso Wrote, Produced, Edited
2022HologrammeDirectorAlso Wrote, Produced, Edited

Producer

YearTitleRoleNotes
2002''The Frank Zip StoryProducerAlso Shot, Directed and Edited.
2011The Latest ShowProducer3 episodes
2012Two People He Never SawProducerAlso Directed.
2014Universal LanguageProducer and Lead ActorWINNER Best Founders Award 2014 Anchorage International FF

WINNER Festival Prize Emerge FF

WINNER Stand-Out Award 2014 Hell's Half Mile Film and Music Festival

WINNER Audience Choice Award 2014 Macon Film Festival

WINNER Audience Choice Award 2014 White Sands International FF

Official Selection 2014 Anchorage International FF

Official Selection 2014 Emerge FF

Official Selection 2014 Hell's Half Mile Film and Music Festival

Official Selection 2014 Macon Film Festival

Official Selection 2014 Anchorage International FF

2014Le VillageProducerAlso Directed.
2016Like Totally Hot Couple Seeking SameCo Director with Kirsten RussellAlso Acted and Co-Directed
2016So You Wanna Be CoolAssociate Producer
2016Sarah Is Not Her NameProducerAlso Acted
2017LurkerProducerAlso Wrote, Acted, Produced, Edited.
2017CoverProducerAlso First Assistant Director.
2020Drowning SilenceProducerAlso Wrote, Co-Directed, Edited
2021Untitled Sam Bennett ProjectProducerAlso Acted.

Music Videos

YearBandSongRole
2009Hot SecondsHoly MolyDirector, Producer, Actor, Editor
2010Hot SecondsPieces of YouDirector, Producer, Actor, Editor
2010Ian Hudginsnt7Director, Producer, Editor
2011HolidayHolidayA ThousandDirector, Producer, Editor
2012Lavender FieldsSpiritualDirector, Producer, Editor
2017StarcadeLong LimousinesDirector, Producer
2020PotterfieldGoodbyeDirector, Producer, Performer
2020PotterfieldLet's Let GoDirector, Producer, Performer
2021StarcadeReal FreakyDirector, Producer
2021PotterfieldSweet Little MamaDirector, Producer, Editor

Music

Marcel was a member of the band Hot Seconds. He also records under the pen name Potterfield. [2]

Personal life

Marcel is the oldest of nine children. [3]

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