John Paul Tremblay

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John Paul Tremblay
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Tremblay in character as Julian in April 2009
Born (1968-05-17) May 17, 1968 (age 55)
Other namesJP Tremblay
Occupation(s)Actor, screenwriter, comedian
Years active1995–present
Spouse
Andrea Hurley
(m. 2002)
Children3

John Paul Tremblay (born May 17, 1968) [1] is a Canadian actor, screenwriter, and comedian who is most well known for his role as Julian in the TV series Trailer Park Boys.

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Career

Before acting in Trailer Park Boys, Tremblay and his future co-star Robb Wells owned a chain of pizza restaurants called J.R. Capone's. [1] Trailer Park Boys is written by Tremblay along with co-stars Robb Wells and Mike Smith. The Trailer Park Boys released a film in 2006, most of it being filmed in the municipality of Halifax. Tremblay and Wells also appeared in the 2002 family film Virginia's Run , though not as Ricky and Julian.

In 2010, Tremblay appeared with many of his former Trailer Park Boys castmates in the new series The Drunk and On Drugs Happy Fun Time Hour . [2] In 2011, Tremblay again reunited with Trailer Park Boys castmates Robb Wells and Mike Smith for the live comedy show Drunk, High and Unemployed, which toured across the United States. [3]

Tremblay reunited with the Trailer Park Boys for an eighth and ninth season of the show which premiered on Netflix from September 5, 2014. Writing for seasons 10 & 11 began in January 2015. Filming began for season 10 in June 2015. Season 10 of the show was released March 28, 2016, the eleventh on March 31, 2017, and the twelfth and most recent season was released on March 30, 2018. This concluded with most of the main characters entering an animated reality after taking an overdose of hallucinogenic mushrooms, which led into Trailer Park Boys: The Animated Series released in 2019.

Filmography

Films

YearTitleRoleNotes
1995The Cart BoyJasonShort film; also writer
1998One Last ShotGary William (aka G.W)
1999Trailer Park Boys Julian Also writer
2004 A Hole in One Moe
2006 Trailer Park Boys: The Movie Julian
2009 Trailer Park Boys: Countdown to Liquor Day Julian
2010MashUpPiece Theater: The Wire/Trailer Park BoysJulianShort film
2011 Goon JulianAlso credited as "Production Assistant #3"
2014Swearnet LiveHimself / JulianAlso director, writer, producer and executive producer
Swearnet: The Movie Himself / Julian
Trailer Park Boys: Don't Legalize It Julian
2015 Being Canadian Documentary

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2001–2008;
2014–2018
Trailer Park Boys Julian Also writer (26 episodes)
Also producer (20 episodes)
2004Gracie's ChoiceRoland Television movie
Uncredited
2004 Snakes & Ladders ThugSeason 1, Episode 5
2004 The Trailer Park Boys Christmas Special JulianTelevision movie
2006Hearts of Dartmouth: Life of a Trailer Park GirlJulianDocumentary (Archive footage)
2006 East Coast Music Awards JulianHost
2011 The Drunk and On Drugs Happy Funtime Hour Various2 episodes; also writer and executive producer
2012 Archer Mountie / Terrorist (voice)Episode: "The Limited"
2014 Trailer Park Boys: Live in F**kin' Dublin JulianTelevision movie
Also director, writer and producer
2014 Trailer Park Boys: Live at the North Pole JulianTelevision movie
Also director, writer and producer
2015Drunk, High and Unemployed (Live in Austin)JulianTelevision movie
Also director, writer and producer
2016 Trailer Park Boys: Out of the Park: Europe Julian
2017 Trailer Park Boys: Out of the Park: USA Julian
2019–2020 Trailer Park Boys: The Animated Series Julian (voice)Also executive producer and writer
2021 Trailer Park Boys: Jail JulianAlso executive producer and writer

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References

  1. 1 2 "John Paul Tremblay biography". tribute.ca. Retrieved January 18, 2017.
  2. Knox, Carsten (July 12, 2010). "The Boys are back and on drugs". The Globe and Mail . Retrieved January 18, 2017.
  3. Liberty, John (June 22, 2011). "Drunk, high and unemployed: Trailer Park Boys coming to Kalamazoo, tickets on sale soon". Kalamazoo Gazette. Retrieved July 8, 2011.