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Maurice Dean Wint
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Maurice Dean Wint in 2017
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1 May 1964
Leicestershire, England
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| Nationality | Canadian English |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1987–present |
Maurice Dean Wint is a talented actor born in England on May 1, 1964. He has starred in many movies and TV shows in Canada, where he moved with his family when he was young.
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About Maurice Dean Wint
Maurice Dean Wint was born in Leicestershire, England. In 1967, his family moved to Canada. He started his acting journey on stage in Toronto. He studied drama at York University and earned a special degree in fine arts.
His first TV role was in a Canadian police show called Night Heat in 1987.
Early Film Success
In 1995, Maurice starred in two popular movies: Rude and Curtis's Charm. Both films were shown at the Toronto International Film Festival. Rude was even shown at the famous 1995 Cannes Film Festival in France. Curtis's Charm also won a special award for being a great Canadian film.
One of his most famous roles came in 1997. He played Quentin in the science fiction horror movie Cube. This movie became a favorite among fans.
Other Notable Roles
Maurice has also played many other interesting characters. He was Sgt. Luther Robinson in the 2001 movie Hedwig and the Angry Inch. He has also appeared in many Canadian TV shows. Some of these include Tekwar, RoboCop: Prime Directives, Psi Factor, Hudson & Rex, Shoot the Messenger, and Diggstown.
In 2022, Maurice was nominated for a Canadian Screen Award. This award was for his excellent acting in the web series For the Record. In 2023, he joined the cast of the popular TV series SurrealEstate.
Besides acting on screen and stage, Maurice also works as a voice actor. This means he uses his voice to bring characters to life in cartoons or video games.
Awards and Recognition
Maurice Dean Wint has received several awards for his acting. For his work on television, he was nominated for two Gemini Awards. These awards celebrate great achievements in Canadian television.
For his theater work, he won a Dora Award in 2011. He received this award for his performance in a play called Courageous at the Tarragon Theatre.
Filmography
Film Roles
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1991 | The Reckoning | Curt |
| 1992 | The Swordsman | Swordplay Fencer |
| 1993 | Trial & Error | Mike Everett |
| 1994 | Spenser: Pale Kings and Princes | Esteva |
| 1994 | TekWar | Lt. Winger |
| 1995 | Rude | General |
| 1995 | Curtis's Charm | Curtis |
| 1997 | Cube | Quentin |
| 1998 | The Sweetest Gift | Booker |
| 2000 | The Best Girl | Father |
| 2001 | Hedwig and the Angry Inch | Sgt. Luther Robinson |
| 2001 | The Little Bear Movie | Cub's Father (voice) |
| 2001 | On Their Knees | Gimp Bartender |
| 2001 | Jane Doe | Niles Armstrong |
| 2002 | Evelyn: The Cutest Evil Dead Girl | Narrator |
| 2003 | Nothing | Narrator |
| 2003 | It All Happens Incredibly Fast | The Stranger |
| 2005 | Burnt Toast | Prosecution |
| 2008 | The Circuit | Davis |
| 2010 | Tangled | Paulo |
| 2014 | My Daughter Must Live | Wagner |
| 2018 | Her Stolen Past | Don |
| 2018 | Honey Bee | Det. Walker |
| 2020 | The Kid Detective | Constable Cleary |
| 2021 | Six Guns for Hire | The Gunslinger |
| 2022 | Brother | Samuel |
Television Roles
Selected television credits:
- Friday the 13th: The Series (1987–1990) as Gil (1 episode)
- Street Legal (1991) as Joe Minor (2 episodes)
- TekWar (1994–1996) as Lt Winger (9 episodes)
- PSI Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal (1996–1999) as Dr. Curtis Rollins (12 episodes)
- Freaky Stories (1997) as Narrator - voice (1 episode)
- Earth: Final Conflict (1998) as Capt. Lucas Johnson (2 episodes)
- The Outer Limits (1998–1999) as Capt. Roger Kimbro / Jesha (2 episodes)
- Traders (1998–1999) as Fatty Size (4 episodes)
- Twice in a Lifetime (1999) as Dr. Sam Heistings, M.D. (1 episode)
- Power Stone (1999) as Pride Falcon / Gunrock - voice (8 episodes)
- Twitch City (2000) as Taylor (1 episode)
- RoboCop: Prime Directives (2001) as John T. Cable/RoboCable (4 episodes)
- The Zack Files (2001) as Lucky the Talisman - voice (1 episode)
- Blue Murder (2001–2002) as Cpl. Nathaniel Sweet/Sgt. Derek Tait (14 episodes)
- Tom Stone (2003) as Maj. Lakewood (1 episode)
- Moville Mysteries (2003) as Blind Louie - voice (1 episode)
- King (2003-2004) as Hugh the Yu-Yu - voice (3 episodes)
- Delilah & Julius (2005) as Dynimo / Agent Robinson - voice (2 episodes)
- ReGenesis (2004–2006) as Connor McGuinn (4 episodes)
- Sons of Butcher (2006) as Father Fish - voice (1 episode)
- Bruno & the Banana Bunch (2006) as Narrator - voice
- The Border (2009) as Leonard Drake (1 episode)
- Murdoch Mysteries (2009) as John Warton (1 episode)
- Bloodletting & Miraculous Cures (2010) as Anatomy Lab Professor (1 episode)
- Spliced (2010) as Narrator / Dreamworm - voice (2 episode)
- Haven (2010–2012; 2015) as Agent Byron Howard (8 episodes)
- Razzberry Jazzberry Jam (2008–2011) as RC the Double Bass - voice (7 episodes)
- The Listener (2011) as Officer Dewhurst (1 episode)
- Heartland (2011) as Martin (1 episode)
- Flashpoint (2012) as Detective Rene Meyer (1 episode)
- Transporter: The Series (2014) as Wilson (1 episode)
- Shoot the Messenger (2016) as Phil Hardcastle (8 episodes)
- Suits (2017) as Rick Dunn (1 episode)
- Murdoch Mysteries (2017) as Raymond Hatch (1 episode)
- Trailer Park Boys: The Animated Series (2019) as Teddy - voice (1 episode)
- Diggstown (2019-2022) as Austin Diggs (14 episodes)
- SurrealEstate (2021–) as August Ripley
Video Game Voice Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1998 | Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes | Onslaught | |
| 2000 | Spawn: In the Demon's Hand | Spawn, Brimstone | |
| 2011 | Warriors: Legends of Troy | Rhesos |
