Victor Garber

Victor Garber

75 · Born: Mar 16, 1949

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Born Mar 16, 1949 London, Ontario, Canada
Parents
  • Hope Garber
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  • Sibling (Sibling)
  • Sibling (Sibling)

Biography

Victor Jay Garber, OC (born March 16, 1949) is a Canadian actor. Known for his work on stage and screen, he has been nominated for three Gemini Awards, four Tony Awards, and six Primetime Emmy Awards. In 2022, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada. Garber is perhaps best known for playing Jesus in Godspell, Jack Bristow in the television series Alias and Thomas Andrews in James Cameron's Titanic. Born in 1949 to Joseph and Hope Garber, Victor discovered his passion for acting early on. Beginning at nine, he honed his craft at the University of Toronto's Hart House, starting a career that spans over four decades. From notable TV roles in "The Slap," "The Flash," and "Motive" to acclaimed performances in "Alias," earning three Emmy nods, Victor’s talent extends to the stage, earning four Tony nominations. He’s celebrated for his on-screen presence, sharing in SAG Award nominations for "Milk" and "Titanic" and winning for "Argo." Beyond acting, he learned officiating to marry Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck and was the lead singer of the pop group Sugar Shoppe.

Career

2023
Wish
Wish as Sabino (voice)
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2021
Beebo Saves Christmas
Beebo Saves Christmas as Narrator
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Funny Face
Funny Face as Developer's Father
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Family Law
Family Law as Harry Svensson
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The Simpsons
The Simpsons as Michael de Graaf (voice)
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2020
Happiest Season
Happiest Season as Ted
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American Masters
American Masters as Narrator
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Schitt's Creek
Schitt's Creek as Clifton Sparks
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2019
Dark Waters
Dark Waters as Phil Donnelly
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Tales of the City
Tales of the City as Samuel Garland
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2018
The Woman Who Loves Giraffes
The Woman Who Loves Giraffes as Alex Matthew (voice)
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2017
Rebel in the Rye
Rebel in the Rye as Sol Salinger
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They Shall Not Perish: The Story of Near East Relief
Vixen: The Movie
Vixen: The Movie as Dr. Martin Stein / Firestorm (voice)
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The Orville
The Orville as Admiral Halsey
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Supergirl
Supergirl as Dr. Martin Stein
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2016
DC's Legends of Tomorrow
DC's Legends of Tomorrow as Dr. Martin Stein / Firestorm
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2015
Sicario
Sicario as Dave Jennings
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Consumed
Consumed as Dan Conway
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The Gettysburg Address
The Gettysburg Address as William Saunders
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Self/less
Self/less as Martin
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Bob's Broken Sleigh
Bob's Broken Sleigh as Fluffy (voice)
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The Slap
The Slap as Narrator (voice)
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2014
Big Game
Big Game as Vice President
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The Flash
The Flash as Dr. Martin Stein
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2013
Continuum
Continuum as Sal
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The Hunters
The Hunters as Mason Fuller
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Sleepy Hollow
Sleepy Hollow as Mr. Crane
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Deception
Deception as Robert Bowers
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2012
Argo
Argo as Ken Taylor
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Moving Day
Moving Day as Wilf
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William & Catherine: A Royal Romance
William & Catherine: A Royal Romance as HRH Prince Charles
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2011
The Entitled
The Entitled as Bob Vincent
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Take Me Home
Take Me Home as Arnold
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Web Therapy
Web Therapy
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Charlie's Angels
Charlie's Angels as Charles Townsend (voice)
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Republic of Doyle
Republic of Doyle as Garrison Steele
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2010
You Again
You Again as Mark
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Ice Quake
Ice Quake as Colonel Bill Hughes
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Stargate Universe
Stargate Universe as Ambassador Ovirda
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2009
Augustus Saint-Gaudens: Master of American Sculpture
Everything She Ever Wanted
Everything She Ever Wanted as Walter Allanson
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Green Lantern: First Flight
Green Lantern: First Flight as Sinestro (voice)
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The Last Templar
The Last Templar as Monsignor De Angelis
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Everything She Ever Wanted
Everything She Ever Wanted as Walter Allanson
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2008
Milk
Milk as Mayor Moscone
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Eli Stone
Eli Stone as Jordan Wethersby
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2006
Justice
Justice as Ron Trott
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2004
Will & Grace
Will & Grace as Peter Bovington
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2003
The Music Man
The Music Man as Mayor Shinn
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Human Trials: Testing the Aids Vaccine
2002
Home Room
Home Room as Det. martin Van Zandt
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Tuck Everlasting
Tuck Everlasting as Robert Foster
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Torso: The Evelyn Dick Story
Torso: The Evelyn Dick Story as J.J. Robinette
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2001
Laughter on the 23rd Floor
Laughter on the 23rd Floor as Kenny Franks
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A Colder Kind of Death
A Colder Kind of Death as Insp. Philip Millard
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Legally Blonde
Legally Blonde as Professor Callahan
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Call Me Claus
Call Me Claus as Taylor
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The Wandering Soul Murders
The Wandering Soul Murders as Insp. Philip Millard
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Alias
Alias as Jack Bristow
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Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows
2000
Deadly Appearances
Deadly Appearances as Inspector Philip Millard
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Frasier
Frasier as Ferguson
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1999
Invisible Child
Invisible Child as Tim Beeman
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Boys Briefs
Boys Briefs as Father Carson (segment "The Absolution of Anthony")
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The Wonderful World of Disney
The Wonderful World of Disney as Oliver Warbucks
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External Affairs
External Affairs as Harry Raymond
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1998
Beyond Titanic
Beyond Titanic as Narrator
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1997
Cinderella
Cinderella as King Maximillian
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Let Me Call You Sweetheart
Let Me Call You Sweetheart as Geoff Dorso
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Titanic
Titanic as Thomas Andrews
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Liberty! The American Revolution
Liberty! The American Revolution as John Dickinson
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1996
The First Wives Club
The First Wives Club as Bill Atchison
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Hostile Advances: The Kerry Ellison Story
Hostile Advances: The Kerry Ellison Story as Jack Gilcrest
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The Outer Limits
The Outer Limits as Dr. Ben McCormick
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1995
Jeffrey
Jeffrey as Tim
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Kleptomania
Kleptomania as Morgan Allen
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1994
Exotica
Exotica as Harold
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1993
Sleepless in Seattle
Sleepless in Seattle as Greg
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Dieppe
Dieppe as Lord Louis Mountbatten
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Life with Mikey
Life with Mikey as Brian Spiro
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1992
The First Circle
The First Circle as Lew Rubin
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Light Sleeper
Light Sleeper as Tis Brooke
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1988
Liberace: Behind the Music
Liberace: Behind the Music as Liberace
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1985
The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
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1984
Tales from the Darkside
Tales from the Darkside as Ambrose Cavender
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1983
Charley's Aunt
Charley's Aunt as Jack Chesney
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1978
Tartuffe
Tartuffe as Valere
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1976
Great Performances
Great Performances as Arthur
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1974
ABC Afterschool Specials
ABC Afterschool Specials as Christian de Neuvillette (voice)
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Monkeys in the Attic
Monkeys in the Attic as Eric
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1973
Godspell
Godspell as Jesus
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2019
Titanic: Stories from the Deep
2009
America Before Columbus
1992
Great Performances