| Tim Progosh |
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 Tim on set in 2005 |
| Born |
Timothy Jeffrey Progosh
(1957-12-21) December 21, 1957
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
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| Alma mater |
University of Western Ontario
(Political Science, Drama) |
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| Occupation |
Actor, TV Producer, Creator of the Canadian Comedy Awards and Hall of Fame |
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| Years active |
1983–present |
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Tim Progosh (born 1957) is a Canadian actor and the creator and original producer of the Canadian Comedy Awards,[1][2] an annual awards presentation that celebrates Canadian comedy in a variety of media (TV, radio, film, the Internet, etc.) inaugurated in 2000.[3][4]
Tim played Principal Bill Kremeza in the film Spotlight awarded Best Picture[5] and Best Screenplay in the 88th Academy Awards (2016). He played the ensemble cast character Firouz in the TV series The Adventures of Sinbad (1996-1998).
Tim graduated with a Double Honors degree in Political Science and Drama from the University of Western Ontario. His first job was as a lobbyist for the Canadian Federal Government, but switched permanently to acting and stand-up comedy in 1981. He studied screenwriting at Algonquin College[6] in Ottawa and improvisational acting at The Second City[7] in Toronto.
Filmography
- Films/TV Films
- Spotlight (2015) (Film) as Principal Bill Kemeza
- Channelled Lives (2012) (Short Film) as Warren
- Confession of an American Bride (2005) (TV) as uncredited
- The Good Shepherd (2004) (Film) as Phillip Patterson
- I Downloaded a Ghost (2004) (TV) as Walter Blackstone
- The Gospel of John (2003) (Film) as The Master of the Feast
- Who Is Cletis Tout? (2001) (Film) as Young Micah
- Jet Jackson: The Movie (2001) (TV) as Sylvester
- A Tale of Two Bunnies (2000) (TV) as Comedian
- The Sandy Bottom Orchestra (2000) (TV) as Cecil Bateman
- A Touch of Hope (1999) (TV) as Joshua Peterson
- The Corruptor (1999) as Lackey
- Shadow Zone: My Teacher Ate My Homework (1997) (Film) as Jesse's Dad
- The Abduction (1996) (TV) as Robert
- Remembrance (1996) (TV) as Clem Stafford
- Net Worth (1995) (TV) as Player #3
- Back in Action (1994) (Film) as Kasajian's assistant
- The Babymaker: The Dr. Cecil Jacobson Story (1994) (TV) as Mr. Black
- Life with Mikey (1993) (Film) as Lawyer Norman Feller
- To Catch a Killer (1992) (TV) as Delta Squad Detective Jack Morris
- Thick as Thieves (1991) (Film) as Yuppie
- Christmas in America (1990) (TV) ... Young Kenny Rogers (age 22)
- Prom Night III: The Last Kiss (1990) (Film) as Other Reporter
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- Television Series
- Murdoch Mysteries (2013) as Mr. Edgar Leeman
- Covert Affairs (2011) as Doctor
- 1-800-Missing (2004) as Dr. Benson
- Doc (2003) as Art Lang
- Within These Walls (2001) as Emily's Father
- Super Rupert (2001) as Sheriff Dave Patterson
- Code Name: Eternity (2000) as Scientist Cross
- Relic Hunter (2000) as Angus MacEvoy
- Twice in a Lifetime (1999) as Gary Ray
- Cold Squad (1999) as Father Geddes
- The Outer Limits (1999) as Walter Black
- First Wave (1998 - 2001) as Dean Hormeth
- The Adventures of Sinbad (1996-8) as Firouz
- The X Files (1995) as Mr. Fielding
- Robocop: The Series (1994) as Mark McAdam
- Street Legal (1990-1) as Reporter
- Degrassi Junior High (1987) as Policeman
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- As Producer
- 2015 The 16th Annual Canadian Comedy Awards (executive producer)
- 2014 The 15th Annual Canadian Comedy Awards (executive producer)
- 2013 The 14th Annual Canadian Comedy Awards (executive producer)
- 2012 The 13h Annual Canadian Comedy Awards (executive producer)
- 2011 The 12th Annual Canadian Comedy Awards (TV Special) (executive producer)
- 2010 The 11th Annual Canadian Comedy Awards (TV Special) (producer)
- 2009 The 10th Annual Canadian Comedy Awards (TV Special) (executive producer) / (producer)
- 2008 The 9th Annual Canadian Comedy Awards (TV Special) (producer)
- 2008 The Canadian Comedy Awards: Best of the Fest 2007 (TV Special) (producer)
- 2007 The 8th Annual Canadian Comedy Awards (TV Special) (producer)
- 2007 The Nice Show (TV Special) (executive producer)
- 2007 The Naughty Show (TV Special) (executive producer)
- 2006 The 7th Annual Canadian Comedy Awards (TV Special) (producer)
- 2005 The 6th Annual Canadian Comedy Awards (TV Special) (producer)
- 2004 The 5th Annual Canadian Comedy Awards (TV Special) (producer)
- 2003 The 4th Annual Canadian Comedy Awards (TV Special) (producer)
- 2003 The Road to Funny (TV Movie documentary) (executive producer) / (producer)
- 2002 Sketch Troop (TV Series) (producer)
- 2002 The 3rd Annual Canadian Comedy Awards (Video) (producer)
- 2001 The 2nd Annual Canadian Comedy Awards (TV Special) (producer)
- 2000 The 2000 Canadian Comedy Awards (TV Special) (producer)
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- As Writer
- 2009 The 10th Annual Canadian Comedy Awards (TV Special)
- 2006 George Canyon's Christmas (TV Special)
- 2002 The 2nd Annual Canadian Comedy Awards (TV Special)
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