David Sutcliffe

David Sutcliffe
Sutcliffe in 2012
Born David R. Sutcliffe
(1969-06-08) June 8, 1969
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Education University of Toronto
Occupation Actor
Years active 1995–present
Spouse(s)
Julie McCullough
(m. 2001; div. 2003)

David R. Sutcliffe (born June 8, 1969) is a Canadian actor. He is best known for playing Christopher Hayden on the television series Gilmore Girls and Detective Aidan Black on the television series Cracked.

Early life

Sutcliffe was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, but raised in Grimsby and St. Catharines, Ontario.[1] He studied English literature at Victoria College in the University of Toronto.[1] He was recruited to play varsity basketball at university, but had to give up the sport when he was diagnosed with a herniated disk.[1]

Career

Sutcliffe has appeared in numerous TV shows, his most notable roles are Adam Williams on Cold Feet,[2] Patrick Owen on I'm with Her,[3] Christopher Hayden on Gilmore Girls,[1] Officer Kevin Nelson on Private Practice,[4] Detective Aidan Black on Cracked[5] and Dr. Len Barliss on Proof.[6]

Sutcliffe's film work includes the straight to DVD film Cake,[7] Testosterone,[8] Under the Tuscan Sun,[5] Misconceptions[9] and the made-for-TV movies Murder in the Hamptons[10] and Before You Say I Do.[11]

He also produced and directed the 11-part documentary series Group, about a week-long group therapy retreat.[12]

Other work

Sutcliffe is also a Certified Core Energetics Practitioner, a graduate of the Radical Aliveness Institute of Southern California.[13]

Charity

Sutcliffe played on the World Poker Tour in the Hollywood Home games, for the Hollygrove House charity.[14] In 2013, he helped raise funds in support of children’s mental health programs in Toronto.[15]

Filmography

Year Title Role Note
1999Will & GraceCampbellEpisode: Secrets and Lays-Series 1
1999Two of a KindRickEpisode: "First Crush"
2000FriendsKyleEpisode: "The One with the Engagement Picture"
GrapevineMatt Brewer5 episodes
2001CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationIan WolfEpisode: "Overload"
ProvidenceRussell BanksEpisode: "Love Story"
2001–2007Gilmore GirlsChristopher Hayden37 episodes
2002Mutant XMark KearneyEpisode: "Body and Soul"
Body & SoulBarry MathesonEpisode: "The Curse"
2003Under the Tuscan SunEd
TestosteroneDean Seagrave
The DivisionJonah6 episodes
The Atwood StoriesMorrisonEpisode: "Polarities"
CSI: MiamiRick BreckEpisode: "Evidence of Things Unseen"
I'm with HerPatrick OwenSeries regular (1 season, 22 episodes)
2005Murder in the HamptonsTed Ammon
CakeIan
Happy EndingsGil
Snow WonderJimTV movie
His and Her ChristmasTom LaneTV movie
2007Towards Darkness / Hacia la OscuridadCharlie BainMovie Spanish/English dialog
2007–2009Private PracticeKevin Nelson13 episodes (season 1 - season 2)
2008Sticks and StonesNeil Martin
InconceivableJon Du Bose
NormNorm
MisconceptionsParker Bliss Sr
2009Before You Say I DoGeorgeTV movie
Accidentally on PurposeBrianEpisodes: "The Third Man", "One Night Stand"
2010Drop Dead DivaCharles EllisEpisodes: "The Long Road to Napa"
The Wish ListFred JonesTV movie
Lie to MeJohn StaffordEpisode: "Beyond Belief" (Season 3, Episode 6)
2011On Strike for ChristmasStephenTV movie
Mega CycloneJasonTV movie
2013CrackedDet. Aidan BlackSeason 1–2
21 Episodes
2015ProofDr. Len Barliss10 Episodes
Rookie BlueLloyd HillEpisode: Perfect Family
Charming ChristmasNickTV movie
2016Degrassi: Next ClassHimselfEpisode: #NotAllMen (Season 1, Episode 6)
Milton's SecretBill Adams
The Convenient GroomLucas WrightTV movie
Gilmore Girls: A Year in the LifeChristopher Hayden

Credit Sesame

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result Ref
2014ACTRA AwardsOutstanding Performance - MaleCrackedNominated[16]
Canadian Screen AwardsBest Performance by an Actor in a Continuing Leading Dramatic RoleNominated[17]
2015Nominated
2016Golden Maple AwardsBest actor in a TV series broadcast in the U.S.ProofNominated[18]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "From U of T grad to Rory's dad: actor David Sutcliffe on the 'Gilmore Girls' revival - Arts & Science News". Arts & Science News. 25 November 2016. Retrieved 2 December 2016.
  2. ↑ "'COLD FEET': PUNCHLESS IN SEATTLE". NY Daily News. Retrieved 2 December 2016.
  3. ↑ "I'm With Her | EW.com". Entertainment Weekly's EW.com. Retrieved 2 December 2016.
  4. ↑ "David Sutcliffe returning to Private Practice". Entertainment Weekly's EW.com. Retrieved 2 December 2016.
  5. 1 2 Eramo, Steve (9 September 2013). "The Human Equation: Interview with David Sutcliffe from Cracked". The Morton Report. Retrieved 2 December 2016.
  6. ↑ "Gilmore Girls star joins Proof". Digital Spy. 28 August 2014. Retrieved 2 December 2016.
  7. ↑ "Cheryl Hines jons the cast of Cake". movieweb.com. 2 June 2004. Retrieved 2 December 2016.
  8. ↑ "We Love Soaps talks to actor David Sutcliffe about playing Antonio Sabato Jr.'s lover in "Testosterone"". greginhollywood.com. Retrieved 2 December 2016.
  9. ↑ Staff, Variety (9 July 2009). "Review: 'Misconceptions'". Variety. Retrieved 2 December 2016.
  10. ↑ "REALITY MUCH BETTER THAN 'MURDER'". NY Daily News. Retrieved 2 December 2016.
  11. ↑ "Before You Say 'I Do' (2009) starring David Sutcliffe, Jennifer Westfeldt, Lauren Holly, Brad Borbridge, Jeff Roop, John Boylan, Brandon Firla, Reagan Pasternak directed by Paul Fox - movie review on The Movie Scene". www.themoviescene.co.uk. Retrieved 2 December 2016.
  12. ↑ "Media Distributors Exposes New Archival Production Values for Reality Show Pilot 'Group' Using Archive Station". www.consumerelectronicsnet.com. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
  13. ↑ "Cracked star David Sutcliffe on how therapy helps him play a cop with mental health issues | Toronto Star". thestar.com. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
  14. ↑ "A Winning Pair: Celebrity Poker Aces and Top Pros Ante Up for World Poker Tour Invitational". prnewswire.com. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
  15. ↑ "Hincks-Dellcrest Centre One Night Stand Charity Fundraiser". Filler Magazine. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
  16. ↑ "The ACTRA Awards in Toronto | ACTRA Toronto". www.actratoronto.com. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
  17. ↑ "awards database". www.academy.ca. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
  18. ↑ "Golden Maple Awards Nominees Unveiled". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
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