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Aaron Douglas
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Douglas at the 2018 FedCon
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| Born | August 23, 1971 New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1998–present |
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Debbie
(died 2004) |
| Children | 1 |
Aaron Douglas is a Canadian actor born on August 23, 1971. He is widely recognized for his role as Galen Tyrol in the popular science fiction TV show Battlestar Galactica, which aired on the Sci-Fi Channel.
Aaron Douglas also played a main role in the Canadian TV drama The Bridge. In this show, he played Frank Leo, a police union leader. This character fought against criminals and also dealt with corruption within his own police department. He also starred in a movie called Killer Mountain with another actor from Battlestar Galactica, Paul Campbell.
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About Aaron Douglas
His Early Life and Journey to Acting
Aaron Douglas was born in New Westminster, a city located on the South Coast of British Columbia, Canada. His father was a professor, and his mother was a psychologist. He has a younger brother named Chris.
His family lived in Vancouver until Aaron was 10 years old. They then moved to Creston, where he attended Prince Charles Secondary School. During his teenage years, he was very active in school plays and even played in a rock band. He also took part in local community theater.
When he was 26, Aaron decided to follow his dream of becoming an actor. He moved back to Vancouver and studied acting at the William Davis Centre for Actors Study at VanArts.
How He Started His Acting Career
After finishing his studies, Aaron Douglas performed with the Okanagan Shakespeare Company in Canada. Many of his first acting jobs came from a unique role he had: he was a "reader" for auditions. This meant he would read the lines for the other characters while someone was auditioning for a role.
Often, after an audition, the director would notice his talent. They would offer him small parts, like a police officer with just a few lines. This is how he slowly started building his acting resume and getting more roles.
Aaron's Personal Interests
Aaron Douglas has a big passion for hockey. He has been skating since he was only two years old! He still plays hockey as an adult, usually as a goalie. He is a huge fan of the Vancouver Canucks hockey team. You can often find him at their home games, cheering loudly with his friends. Some of his friends are also actors from the Sci-Fi Channel, like Daniel Bacon, Dan Payne, and Ryan Robbins.
He is also a fan of Wil Wheaton, who was in Star Trek: The Next Generation. Aaron Douglas has even said he felt like a "fangirl" when he met Wil Wheaton for the first time at a convention in 2008.
Aaron Douglas's Acting Work
Aaron Douglas has appeared in many films and television shows. Here are some of his notable roles.
Film Roles
- 2003: Final Destination 2 as Deputy Steve Adams
- 2003: X2 as Stryker Soldier #1
- 2004: I, Robot as USR Attorney #1
- 2009: Battlestar Galactica: The Plan as Galen Tyrol
- 2020: Operation Christmas Drop as Sampson
Television Roles
- 2000–2002: Stargate SG-1 as Moac / Jaffa (2 episodes)
- 2003–2009: Battlestar Galactica as Galen Tyrol (main role, 69 episodes)
- 2010: The Bridge as Frank Leo (main role, 12 episodes)
- 2013: Hemlock Grove as Sheriff Tom Sworn (11 episodes)
- 2013: The Killing as Evan Henderson (12 episodes)
- 2016: The Flash as Russell Glosson / The Turtle (2 episodes)
- 2016: Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency as Gordon Rimmer (8 episodes)
- 2024: Resident Alien as General Devanney
- 2024: Murder in a Small Town as Sgt. Sid Sokolowski (8 episodes)
Video Game Roles
Aaron Douglas has also lent his voice to characters in video games.
- 2013: Dead Rising 3 as Adam Kane
- 2014: Watch Dogs as Jordi Chin (Voice)
- 2021: Watch Dogs: Legion as Jordi Chin
Awards and Nominations
Aaron Douglas was recognized for his acting skills at the 2013 Canadian Screen Awards. He was nominated for Best TV Series Dramatic Guest Performance for his role in the TV series Flashpoint. The specific episode he was nominated for was "Day Game".
