Richard Harmon

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Richard Harmon
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Harmon in 2018
Born
Richard Scott Harmon

(1991-08-18) August 18, 1991 (age 33) [1]
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
OccupationActor
Years active2003–present
Relatives Jessica Harmon (sister)

Richard Scott Harmon (born August 18, 1991) is a Canadian actor. His roles on television include John Murphy in The CW's The 100 , Jasper Ames in The Killing and Julian Randol on Continuum . Harmon received critical praise for his role in the movie If I Had Wings. [2]

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Early life

Richard Harmon was born in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. [3] His parents are director Allan Harmon and producer Cynde Harmon; his sister is actress Jessica Harmon.

Career

Harmon made his acting debut in the 2002 television series Jeremiah . [4]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2005 School of Life TimmyTelevision film
Painkiller Jane SqueakTelevision film
2007 To Be Fat Like Me KyleTelevision film
Trick 'r Treat Vampire kid
2008Left CoastTelevision film
2009Wolf CanyonInternTelevision film
2010The CultLucasTelevision film
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief Smart ass kid
Dear Mr. Gacy Victim
Triple Dog Stephan
2011Time After TimeRickyTelevision film
Judas Kiss Danny Reyes Jr.
2012 Rufus Clay
The Pregnancy ProjectAaronTelevision film
Girl in Progress Bad boy
Grave Encounters 2 Alex Wright
The Wishing TreeAndrew BreenTelevision film
2013One Foot In HellCoryTelevision film
Forever 16JaredTelevision film
Evangeline Konnor
ScarecrowsTylerTelevision film
If I Had WingsAlex TaylorNominated – Leo Award for Best Lead Performance by a Male in a Feature Length Drama (2014)
Nominated – Canadian Screen Award for Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series (2015) [5]
2014Cruel & UnusualWilliam
Christmas Icetastrophe Tim RatchetTelevision film
2015 The Age of Adaline Tony
A Mother's InstinctSeth DurandTelevision film
Nominated – Leo Award for Best Lead Performance By A Male in a Television Movie (2016)
The HollowTelevision film [6]
2018 Crypto Jake
I Still See You Kirk Lane
2020 Darkness Falls Adam WitverNominated – Leo Award for Best Supporting Performance by a Male in a Motion Picture (2020)
The ReturnRogerWon – New York City Horror Film Festival for Best Actor (2020)
WoodlandJakeNominated – UBCP/ACTRA Award for Best Actor (2018)
Nominated – Leo Awards for Best Lead Performance by a Male in a Motion Picture (2019)
Won – Whistler Film Festival Award for Star to Watch (2018)
2021 A Cinderella Story: Starstruck Kale
2022Game, Set, LoveWillTelevision film
2022 Margaux Clay
2025 Final Destination: Bloodlines TBAPost-production

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2003 Jeremiah MadisonEpisode: "The Mysterious Mister Smith"
2006 Medium Stephen CambellEpisode: "The Boy Next Door"
Da Vinci's City Hall Andrew2 episodes
2007 Flash Gordon Tee-Jay's friendEpisode: "Ascension"
Aliens in America Junior #2Episode: "Junior Prank"
2009 Smallville Gaunt teenage addictEpisode: "Turbulence"
2010 Caprica Tad/Heracles2 episodes
Riese: Kingdom Falling Prototype7 episodes
Fringe TeenagerEpisode: "White Tulip"
Shattered Trevor StanwoodEpisode: "Sound of a Strap"
Tower Prep Ray SniderRecurring role
2011 Clue AndrewEpisode: "School for Conspiracy"
The Haunting Hour: The Series Bobby/Caleb2 episodes;
Won – Leo Award for Best Performance in a Youth or Children's Program or Series (2011)
2011–2012 The Killing Jasper AmesRecurring role (seasons 1–2)
2012 The Secret Circle Ian2 episodes
2012–2015 Continuum Julian RandolRecurring;
Won – Leo Award for Best Supporting Performance by a Male in a Dramatic Series (2013)
2013–2014 Bates Motel Richard Sylmore4 episodes
2013 Rogue Lee2 episodes
2014–2020 The 100 John Murphy Recurring (seasons 1–2); main cast (seasons 3–7);
Won – Leo Award for Best Supporting Performance by a Male in a Dramatic Series (2014)
Nominated – Leo Award for Best Guest Performance by a Male in a Dramatic Series (2015)
Nominated – UBCP/ACTRA Award for Best Actor (2017)
Nominated – Leo Award for Best Supporting Performance by a Male in a Dramatic Series (2018)
Nominated – Leo Award for Best Supporting Performance by a Male in a Dramatic Series (2020)
2014 Intruders BixEpisode: "There Is No End"
2015 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Kyle JessupEpisode: "Merchants of Menace"
Garage Sale Mystery William CarsonEpisode: "The Deadly Room"
2019 Van Helsing Max BormanRecurring (season 4) [7]
Won – Leo Award for Best Guest Performance by a Male in a Dramatic Series (2020)
Nominated – UBCP/ACTRA Award for Best Supporting Performance, Male (2020)
2021 Kung Fu TJEpisode: "Destiny"
2022FakesTryst
2023 The Flash Owen Mercer / Captain Boomerang Recurring role
The Night Agent Elliot Rome [8] Recurring role
The Good Doctor Eddie RichterEpisode: "Blessed"
2024 Tracker Matt WinslowEpisode: "Springland"

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