Kristian Bruun

Kristian Bruun

Bruun in 2016
Born Charles Kristian Bonnycastle Bruun
1979/1980 (age 36–37)[1]
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Alma mater Queen's University (2001)
Occupation Actor
Years active 2003–present

Charles Kristian Bonnycastle Bruun (born 1979),[1] known professionally as Kristian Bruun, is a Canadian actor. He plays a major role in the science fiction television series Orphan Black as Donnie Hendrix.

Biography

Bruun was born and grew up in Toronto, Canada on October 25. He is of German origin. He attended Valley Forge Military Academy in Pennsylvania from 1994 to 1997, followed by Queen's University in Ontario for a B.A. in drama, graduating in 2001.[2] He also studied at the George Brown Theatre School in Toronto and with David Rotenberg at the Professional Actors Lab.

His first screen role was in the film Good Morning Tomorrow in 2003, playing a bartender. He went on to take other roles including a Lead Officer in Nikita, Stu in Blood Pressure and Alec in Play the Film. He had an ongoing role in Murdoch Mysteries, playing Constable Slugger Jackson in 21 episodes from 2012 to 2015.[3] His most famous role has been in the award-winning Canadian science fiction series Orphan Black, playing Donnie Hendrix, the husband of one of the main characters, Alison Hendrix. His role became larger in the third season compared to the previous two, as he has become a member of the main cast.[4][5]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2005 Holiday Hypnosis Jack
2005 Air Hockey Hank
2009 A Grimsville Orphanage Christmas Custodian Short film
2012 Build or Bust George Short film
2012 Blood Pressure Stu
2012 Hail Satan Chris Short film
2013 Play the Film Alec Hess
2013 The Doctor's Case Dr. John Watson Short film
2013 Boycatt Short film; completed
2014 Dirty Singles English Man
2014 Bang Bang Baby Helmut
2014 Agape John Short film
2014 True Man Adam Short film
2014 10 Years Kevin Jenkins/Dad Short film
2015 Life Roger Love
2015 Night Cries David
2015 This Is Not What You Had Planned Hank Short film
2015 Static Cooking show host Short film
2015 Regression Andrew
2015 Treatment Mr. Samson Short film
2015 The Space Between Teddy
2015 Let's Rap Stefano Chyka
2016 How to Plan an Orgy in a Small Town Seth Parsons
2017 The Space Between Teddy

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2003 Good Morning Tomorrow Bartender Television film
2010 Covert Affairs Hungry Passenger Episode: "Communication Breakdown"
2011 Dark Rising: The Savage Tales of Summer Vale Soldier #2
2011 Dan for Mayor Roller Blader #1 Episode: "Insane in the Bike Lane"
2011 Change of Plans Dennis Television film
2012 Nikita Lead Officer Episode: "Shadow Walker"
2015 Schitt's Creek Gas Station Attendant Episode: "Surprise Party"; Scenes deleted
2012–2016 Murdoch Mysteries Constable Slugger Jackson 26 episodes
2013–present Orphan Black Donnie Hendrix 33 episodes
2016 11.22.63 Dr. Ronald Jones 2 episodes

References

  1. 1 2 Aksich, Caroline (August 6, 2014). "On the Cover: Orphan Black's Kristian Bruun". Post City Toronto. 34-year-old
  2. "Kristian Bruun Resume". KristianBrunn.com. Retrieved June 17, 2015.
  3. "Murdoch Mysteries: A Merry Murdoch Christmas - Holiday Guide". www.cbc.ca. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
  4. "Orphan Black's Kristian Bruun on Character Growth and Tatiana Maslany". The Hudsucker. 11 June 2015. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
  5. "Exclusive Interview with Orphan Black's Kristian Bruun". talknerdywithus.com. 31 July 2015. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
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