Summary
Robert Bockstael (born May 2, 1960) is a Canadian actor, director and writer.[1]
Robert Bockstael | |
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 Bockstael in 2015 | |
| Born | May 2, 1960 |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, director, writer |
| Years active | 1985-present |
Career edit
He is best known for his lead role as Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer Brian Fletcher in the Canadian television drama series North of 60,[2] for which he was a two-time Gemini Award nominee for Best Actor in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role at the 11th Gemini Awards in 1997[3] and the 12th Gemini Awards in 1998.[4]
His other leads and series regular roles have included Jim Flett in Wind at My Back,[5] Jeremy Woodsworm in Snakes and Ladders, Roy McMurtry in Trudeau,[5] Joey Stiglic in Our Hero and Mr. Dupree in The Famous Jett Jackson,[5] as well as voice roles in Silver Surfer, Sailor Moon, Friends and Heroes, X-Men, Tales from the Cryptkeeper , Monster Force, Robocop, Super Mario Brothers, Dennis the Menace, Magic School Bus, Max and Ruby, Maxie's World, Rupert, Babar, The Adventures of Teddy Ruxpin and The Animal Shelf.
On stage, his noted roles have included productions of George F. Walker's plays Theatre of the Film Noir,[6] Nothing Sacred,[7] Zastrozzi, The Master of Discipline[8] and Beautiful City.[9] He has performed in theatres across Canada in his one-man show Getting to Room Temperature. He was co-artistic director of the New Theatre of Ottawa as well as associate artistic director of the Great Canadian Theatre Company in Ottawa.[1] He has directed, produced and written for film and television and is a published author of short stories. His debut novel, Willow's Run, was published in April 2022.
Personal life edit
Originally from Winnipeg, Manitoba,[5] he is the nephew of former federal Member of Parliament Robert Bockstael.
Filmography edit
Film edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | The Midday Sun | Bron Mueller | |
| 1995 | No Contest | Sapper | |
| 1998 | All I Wanna Do | Frank Dewey | |
| 1999 | In the Blue Ground | Cpl. Brian Fletcher | |
| 1999 | Judgment Day: The Ellie Nesler Story | Daniel Driver | |
| 1999 | Top of the Food Chain | Jan Bathgate | |
| 2002 | My Name Is Tanino | Michael Garfield | |
| 2005 | The River King | Kenny | |
| 2011 | Citizen Gangster | Bank Manager | |
| 2020 | Fatman | Captain Jacobs |
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Rumpelstiltskin | Rumpelstiltskin | Television short |
| 1986 | The Tin Soldier | Various roles | Television film |
| 1986–1987 | The Adventures of Teddy Ruxpin | 32 episodes | |
| 1988 | Dennis the Menace | Voice | 13 episodes |
| 1988 | RoboCop | Alex Murphy / RoboCop | 12 episodes |
| 1989 | The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! | Additional voices | 52 episodes |
| 1990 | Babar | 13 episodes | |
| 1990 | Top Cops | Bruce | Episode: "James Garcia/Mike Coleman" |
| 1990, 1991 | Street Legal | David Bodger / Brad Casey | 2 episodes |
| 1991 | Drop Dead Gorgeous | Sgt. Teploe | Television film |
| 1991 | Urban Angel | Hee-Haw | Episode: "Ridin' Fire" |
| 1991 | Rupert | Additional voices | 13 episodes |
| 1992 | The Birthday Dragon | Father / Boss | Television short |
| 1992 | Counterstrike | Astridge | Episode: "Cyborg" |
| 1992, 1995 | Forever Knight | Various roles | 3 episodes |
| 1993 | The Hidden Room | Dr. Shepard | Episode: "No Word for Mercy" |
| 1993, 1994 | Tales from the Cryptkeeper | Additional voices | 3 episodes |
| 1994 | Monster Force | Various roles | 13 episodes |
| 1994–1996 | X-Men | 4 episodes | |
| 1994–1997 | North of 60 | Cpl. Brian Fletcher | 39 episodes |
| 1995 | Ultraforce | Russell Green | Episode: "Prime Time" |
| 1996 | F/X: The Series | Nicholas Breen | Episode: "Payback" |
| 1997 | La Femme Nikita | Oliver Price | Episode: "Choice" |
| 1997 | Psi Factor | Warden | Episode: "The Fog" |
| 1997 | Any Mother's Son | Captain Dinsmore | Television film |
| 1997 | The Magic School Bus | Mr. Ampier | Episode: "Gets Charged" |
| 1997, 1998 | Freaky Stories | Narrator | 2 episodes |
| 1997–2000 | The Animal Shelf | Voice | 52 episodes |
| 1998 | A Father for Brittany | Atty. Sam Turturro | Television film |
| 1998 | Silver Surfer | Pip the Troll | 4 episodes |
| 1998 | Thanks of a Grateful Nation | Dr. Lavigello | Television film |
| 1998 | His Bodyguard | Al | |
| 1998 | The Defenders: Taking the First | Karl Munro | |
| 1998 | Highlander: The Raven | Donald Magnus | Episode: "The Unknown Soldier" |
| 1998–2000 | Sailor Moon | Prince Diamond / Tsunawataro | 15 episodes |
| 1999 | The Hunt for the Unicorn Killer | Professor | Television film |
| 1999 | Dear America: The Winter of Red Snow | Papa | |
| 1999–2000 | Blaster's Universe | Additional voices | 13 episodes |
| 1999–2001 | Wind at My Back | Jim Flett | 17 episodes |
| 1999–2001 | The Famous Jett Jackson | Mr. Dupree | 13 episodes |
| 2000 | The Golden Spiders: A Nero Wolfe Mystery | Paul Kuffner | Television film |
| 2000 | D.C. | Press Secretary | Episode: "Blame" |
| 2000 | Our Hero | Joey Stiglic | Episode: "The Shallow Issue" |
| 2001 | Relic Hunter | Malcolm | Episode: "The Reel Thing" |
| 2001 | Snap Decision | Martin Schneider | Television film |
| 2001 | Jett Jackson: The Movie | Mr. Dupree | |
| 2001 | Walter and Henry | Dr. Rothstein | |
| 2001 | Jenifer | Researcher | |
| 2001 | The Day Reagan Was Shot | Dick Allen | |
| 2001 | Stolen Miracle | Captain Terry Dougan | |
| 2001 | A Wind at My Back Christmas | Jim Flett | |
| 2001, 2002 | A Nero Wolfe Mystery | Various roles | 20 episodes |
| 2001, 2004 | Blue Murder | Matt McCarten / Henry Porter | 2 episode |
| 2002 | Trudeau | Roy McMurtry | Television film |
| 2002 | Odyssey 5 | Norbert Manson | Episode: "L.D.U. 7" |
| 2002 | The Scream Team | Richard Carlyle | Television film |
| 2002 | Body & Soul | Principal White | Episode: "Shadow Boxing" |
| 2002 | The Eleventh Hour | Keith Cannetti | Episode: "Tree Hugger" |
| 2003 | Made in Canada | Terry McKenzie | Episode: "Dock Cops" |
| 2003 | Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story | David | Television film |
| 2003 | More Than Meets the Eye: The Joan Brock Story | Dr. Corbett | |
| 2003 | Defending Our Kids: The Julie Posey Story | Dennis Goodwin | |
| 2003 | Thoughtcrimes | Dr. Galbraith | |
| 2003 | The Newsroom | TV Executive | Episode: "Death 1, George 0" |
| 2004 | Snakes and Ladders | Jeremy Woodsworm | Television film |
| 2004 | Doc | Dr. Barker | Episode: "Choices of the Heart" |
| 2004 | Reversible Errors | Detective | Television film |
| 2004 | Lives of the Saints | Nathan Cordingley | |
| 2004 | Plain Truth | George Calloway | |
| 2005 | Beach Girls | Chris | 5 episodes |
| 2005 | Trudeau II: Maverick in the Making | Sergeant Major | Television film |
| 2005 | Waking Up Wally: The Walter Gretzky Story | Butch | |
| 2005–2008 | Delilah & Julius | Voice | 31 episodes |
| 2006 | Time Bomb | Principal | Television film |
| 2006 | North/South | Manni Angelucci | |
| 2006 | A Christmas Wedding | Pastor Williams | Television film |
| 2006 | Canada Russia '72 | Stuart Gibbons | 2 episodes |
| 2008 | Air Crash Investigation | Captain Person | Episode: "Gimli Glider" |
| 2008 | Anne of Green Gables: A New Beginning | Overseer | Television film |
| 2008–2009 | Friends and Heroes | Antonius | 12 episodes |
| 2009 | Flashpoint | Harvey Silver | Episode: "Haunting the Barn" |
| 2009 | Wild Roses | Nichols | Episode: "Time and Chance" |
| 2010 | The Wild Girl | Photo Editor | Television film |
| 2016 | Pregnant at 17 | Orin | |
| 2022 | House Of Chains | Detective Cameron Cortez |
References edit
- ^ a b "North of 60 tracks down Bockstael; Actor-director to play constable". Ottawa Citizen, October 5, 1994.
- ^ "North of 60 actor relishes character's descent into darkness". Ottawa Citizen, November 4, 1996.
- ^ "CBC-TV tops Geminis News, current affairs lead nominations". The Globe and Mail, January 15, 1997.
- ^ "5th Estate leads Gemini pack". Halifax Daily News, January 14, 1998.
- ^ a b c d "Role of a lifetime". Ottawa Citizen, January 2, 2014.
- ^ Barbara Crook, "Production of Film Noir does justice to play's subtleties". Ottawa Citizen, January 30, 1986.
- ^ "Walker on the wild side". Toronto Star, January 15, 1988.
- ^ "Zastrozzi rides again". Toronto Star, May 15, 1987.
- ^ "Play's real anger diluted: Potential George Walker firecracker fizzles into sentimentality". Toronto Star, October 1, 1987.
External links edit
- Robert Bockstael at IMDb