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Ardon Bess
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| Born | 1941 |
| Occupation | actor |
| Years active | 1973-present |
Ardon Bess is a Canadian actor born in 1941. He is well-known for his roles in Canadian television and films. One of his most famous parts was playing Maurice Ruddick in a Heritage Minutes short film. He also played Nestor "The Jester" Best in the TV show King of Kensington.
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Early Life and First Steps in Acting
Ardon Bess was born in Kingstown, which is the capital of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. After finishing high school there, he worked as a bank teller. Even before moving to Canada, Ardon was already acting and directing plays in his hometown.
In 1964, he moved to Canada and first lived in Oakville, Ontario. He briefly studied architecture at Ryerson Polytechnical Institute in Toronto. While at Ryerson, a classmate encouraged him to try out for an acting role. This led to his first professional theatre job in a play called The Teahouse of the August Moon. After this, Ardon left Ryerson to study acting at the National Theatre School of Canada.
Acting Career Highlights
Ardon Bess has had a long and successful career in both movies and television. He has appeared in many popular shows and films.
Notable Roles in Television
He was a regular on the Canadian sitcom King of Kensington, where he played Nestor Best. He also had a role in the popular show Trailer Park Boys. Other TV appearances include Kung Fu: The Legend Continues and Kim's Convenience.
Film Appearances
Ardon Bess has acted in many films. Some of these include Prom Night, Take the Lead, and How She Move. He also appeared in The Ladies Man and Jewel.
Awards and Recognition
Ardon Bess has been recognized for his acting talent. He was nominated for a Gemini Award for his role in the film One Heart Broken Into Song. In 2000, he won a Golden Sheaf Award for best male performance. This award was for his role as Don in the short film My Father’s Hands.
Filmography
Ardon Bess has been in many films and TV shows over the years. Here are some of them:
Films
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1975 | My Pleasure Is My Business | Ambassador |
| 1976 | Love at First Sight | Auditor |
| 1980 | Prom Night | Teacher |
| 1995 | Soul Survivor | Papa |
| 1999 | My Father’s Hands | Don |
| 2000 | The Ladies Man | Stage Manager |
| 2006 | Take the Lead | Smitty |
| 2007 | How She Move | Uncle Cecil |
| 2017 | Cardinals | Stanley Axel |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1975–1978 | King of Kensington | Nestor Best | 63 episodes |
| 1987 | Street Legal | Percival | Episode: "Tango Bellarosa" |
| 1993 | Heritage Minutes | Maurice Ruddick | Episode: "Maurice Ruddick" |
| 1993–1996 | Kung Fu: The Legend Continues | Brad Poster / Rawlins / Saul | 4 episodes |
| 2000 | Soul Food | Uncle Pete | 4 episodes |
| 2001 | Trailer Park Boys | Levi | 6 episodes |
| 2002 | Degrassi: The Next Generation | Wayne | Episode: "Don't Believe the Hype" |
| 2017 | Kim's Convenience | Arthur | Episode: "Resting Place" |
