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Dwain Murphy
Born
Roseau, Dominica
Occupation Film, Television actor
Years active 2006-present

Dwain Murphy is a talented actor from Dominica who grew up in Canada. He is well-known for his roles in popular TV shows and movies. You might recognize him as Eric from Degrassi: The Next Generation, Giles from The Line, or Bishop in the movie How She Move. He also lent his voice and movements to the character Isaac Briggs in the video game Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist.

About Dwain Murphy

Early Life and Education

Dwain Murphy was born on the beautiful Caribbean island of Dominica. When he was just four years old, he moved to Canada with his parents. As he grew up, he became interested in acting. He decided to pursue this passion and later graduated from the Humber College Acting for Film and Television program. This training helped him prepare for a career in movies and TV.

Life in Toronto

Today, Dwain Murphy lives in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Besides acting, he really enjoys basketball. He is also a Catholic.

Where You Might Have Seen Him

Dwain Murphy has appeared in many films and television shows. Here are some of his notable roles:

Movies

  • 2007: How She Move as Bishop (a main role)
  • 2007: Poor Boy's Game as Flipper
  • 2008: Saving God as Norris Johns
  • 2015: The Masked Saint as Jojo
  • 2016: A Family Man as Antoine
  • 2022: Brother as Dru

Television Shows

  • 2006–2008: Degrassi: The Next Generation as Eric (Marco Del Rossi's boyfriend)
  • 2008: The Line as Giles (Carlos's brother)
  • 2009: Guns as Baby Dee (a TV miniseries)
  • 2010: Ghost Whisperer as Private Paul Mace
  • 2011: Combat Hospital as PJ Terrel Ford (a recurring role)
  • 2012: Nikita as Mason
  • 2013: Played as Detective Constable Daniel Price (a main role)
  • 2015: Rogue as Eugene "Cups" Harris
  • 2016–2017: Mohawk Girls as Leon (a recurring role)
  • 2018: Star Trek: Discovery as Captain Maddox
  • 2018: Titans as Larry Trainor / Negative Man
  • 2020: Utopia Falls as Moore Times (a series regular)

Video Games

  • 2013: Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist as Isaac Briggs (he did both the voice and the physical movements for the character)
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