Jay Brazeau facts for kids

Jay Brazeau is a Canadian actor who has been in many movies and TV shows. He is well-known for playing Sam Fisher in the TV series Cold Squad. He also played Harlan in Stargate SG-1 and voiced Uncle Quigley in Sabrina: The Animated Series. You might also remember him as Bobby in the movie Double Jeopardy or as the Referee in the Air Bud film series. He was also in the movie We're No Angels.

Jay Brazeau's Acting Journey

Jay Brazeau has had a long and exciting career in acting! In 1992, he appeared in TV shows like Street Justice and Highlander: The Series. He played Harlan in Stargate SG-1 in 1998 and again in 2001. He also appeared as "The Lord Protector" in Stargate Atlantis.

Jay is also a talented voice actor. He was the voice of Uncle Quigley in Sabrina: The Animated Series, Mr. Pretty in The Cramp Twins, and Stavros Garkos in Hurricanes. He even lent his voice to animated short films like "Get a Job" and "La Salla".

In 2009, he was part of a play called The Drowsy Chaperone in Ottawa. He also added some scenes to the "Ultimate Cut" version of the movie Watchmen. Jay often worked with another actor named Don S. Davis.

Jay also performed in a musical! He played Edna Turnblad in the play Hairspray in 2010 and 2011. He said he based his character on his own mother and a neighbor he knew as a child.

A Quick Recovery

On May 12, 2011, Jay had a small stroke while he was backstage during a performance of Hairspray. He had to miss 36 shows while he recovered. Luckily, he made a full recovery and was able to return to the play! This shows how strong and determined he is.

Some of Jay Brazeau's Movies and TV Shows

Jay Brazeau has been in many films and television shows over the years. Here are some of his notable roles:

Movies

• We're No Angels (1989) as Sheriff
• Cool Runnings (1993) as Kroychzech
• Andre (1994) as Griff Armstrong
• Little Women (1994) as Dashwood
• Air Bud (1997) as Referee 1
• Disturbing Behavior (1998) as Principal Weathers
• Double Jeopardy (1999) as Bobby
• Best in Show (2000) as Dr. Chuck Nelken
• Snow Dogs (2002) as Race Official #2
• Insomnia (2002) as Francis
• House of the Dead (2003) as Captain
• Watchmen (2009) as News Vendor
• The Possession (2012) as Professor McMannis
• Horns (2013) as Father Mould
• Barbie and the Secret Door (2014) as Mr. Primrose (voice)
• Noelle (2019) as Santa

Television Shows

• 21 Jump Street (1987–1990) in various roles
• MacGyver (1988, 1990) as Zamora / AF Colonel Phelps
• It (1990) as Derry Cab Driver
• Bucky O'Hare and the Toad Wars (1991) as Toad Air Marshal (voice)
• Highlander: The Series (1992) as Commissioner Cominski
• Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog (1993–1996) as Spelunk / Santa Claus / Additional Voices
• The X-Files (1994) as Dr. Daly / Prof. Varnes
• Sliders (1995) as KGB Colonel
• Stargate SG-1 (1998, 2001) as Harlan
• Cold Squad (1998–2001) as Sam Fisher
• Sabrina: The Animated Series (1999) as Uncle Quigley (voice)
• The Cramp Twins (2001–2005) as Mr. Pretty / Harry (voice)
• Stargate Atlantis (2005) as Lord Protector
• Supernatural (2006, 2010) as Dr. Corman / Librarian
• Psych (2008) as Director
• Harper's Island (2009) as Dr. Campbell
• Eureka (2009) as Captain Yuri Gregor
• The Killing (2011) as Judge Russell Elliot
• My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic (2014) in various roles (voice)
• Bates Motel (2016) as Justin Willcock
• Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency (2016) as John Dollow
• The Dragon Prince (2018) as Doctor (voice)