Greg Bryk
Greg Bryk | |
|---|---|
| Born | Gregory Michael Bryk 19 August 1972 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Known for | Bitten Far Cry 5 Frontier |
| Spouse |
Danielle Nicholas (m. 1996) |
| Children | 3, including Billy Bryk |
Gregory Michael Bryk (born 19 August 1972[1]) is a Canadian film and television actor.[3] He has appeared in numerous films and television series and is best known for his reoccurring roles in ReGenesis (2004–2008), XIII: The Series (2011–2012), Bitten (2014–2016) and Frontier (2016–2018).
He is also known for his role in the 2018 video game Far Cry 5, which he portrayed the game's lead antagonist Joseph Seed through performance capture.[4] He reprised the role in Far Cry: New Dawn (2019)[5] and Far Cry 6 (2021).[6]
Early life and education
[edit]Bryk graduated from Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, in 1994 with a Bachelor of Arts in drama.[7] While attending Queen's, he was a member of the football team as a linebacker. During his time on the team, he helped the Gaels win the 28th Vanier Cup.[7]
Personal life
[edit]Bryk met his wife, Danielle Bryk, while both were studying English literature at Queen's University. The couple married in 1996 and have 3 children together, his elder son Dempsey,[8] son Billy, who are both actors respectively, and daughter Ella.[9]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | The Pawn | Vinnie | |
| 2002 | Men with Brooms | Alexander Yount | |
| 2003 | The Gospel of John | Disciple | |
| 2005 | A History of Violence | Billy | [10] |
| 2005 | Neil | Neil | |
| 2006 | Living Death | Victor Harris | Direct-to-video film |
| 2007 | Weirdsville | Abel | [11] |
| 2007 | Poor Boy's Game | Keith Rose | |
| 2007 | Shoot 'Em Up | Lone Man | |
| 2008 | Grindstone Road | Graham | |
| 2008 | The Incredible Hulk | Commando #1 | |
| 2008 | Saw V | Mallick | |
| 2009 | You Might as Well Live | Dixie | |
| 2009 | Screamers: The Hunting | Cmdr. Andy Sexton | Direct-to-video film |
| 2009 | Dolan's Cadillac | Chief | |
| 2010 | Act of Dishonour | Ben | |
| 2010 | Red | Firefighter | |
| 2010 | Saw 3D | Mallick | |
| 2011 | Man on the Train | Tough Guy | |
| 2011 | Immortals | Nycomedes | |
| 2011 | Unlucky | Waylon | |
| 2015 | Borealis | Hunter | |
| 2016 | Lost & Found | Jim Walton | |
| 2018 | Far Cry 5: Inside Eden's Gate | The Father | Short film[12] |
| 2019 | Rabid | Director | |
| 2019 | Ad Astra | Chip Garnes | |
| 2019 | Code 8 | Marcus Sutcliffe | |
| 2020 | Secret Society of Second-Born Royals | Inmate 34 / Edmond | Disney+ film[13] |
| 2020 | My Spy | Marquez | |
| 2020 | Marlene | Steven Truscott | [14] |
| 2020 | Bloodthirsty | Vaughn | |
| 2021 | Trigger Point | Richard Pool | |
| 2023 | Cascade | Nick |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Rescuers: Stories of Courage: Two Families | Gestapo Clerk | TV movie |
| 2000 | Relic Hunter | Matt | Episode: "Possessed" |
| 2001 | Mutant X | Ledeker | Episode: "In the Presence of Mine Enemies" |
| 2002 | Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye | Dr. Pierre | Episode: "A Blast from the Past" |
| 2003 | Blue Murder | Phil Grady | Episode: "Love and Marriage" |
| 2003 | Starhunter | Dakota clan minion | Episode: "Star Crossed" |
| 2004 | Missing | Mr. Keegan | Episode: "Last Stop" |
| 2004–2005 | Show Me Yours | Ogden Brunt | 2 episodes |
| 2004–2008 | ReGenesis | Weston Field | Main role (50 episodes) |
| 2005 | Tilt | Pete Shurgin | 3 episodes |
| 2005 | Slatland | Rezvan Balescu | TV movie |
| 2007 | The Gathering | Tommy Carrier | 2 episodes |
| 2007 | Blood Ties | Father Cascioli | Episode: "Deep Dark" |
| 2007 | The Robber Bride | Henry Kelly | TV movie[15] |
| 2007–2008 | The Dresden Files | Tommy Tomm | 2 episodes |
| 2008 | XIII: The Conspiracy | Colonel Amos | 2 episodes |
| 2009 | The Listener | Henderson | Episode: "I'm an Adult Now" |
| 2009 | Flashpoint | Sloan Keller | Episode: "Just a Man" |
| 2009 | Deadliest Sea | Stubbs | TV movie |
| 2009 | The Good Times Are Killing Me | Huxley | TV movie |
| 2009 | The Dealership | Scott Calen | TV movie |
| 2010 | Cra$h & Burn | Kazmir | 5 episodes |
| 2010 | Republic of Doyle | Tom Rockwell | Episode: "The Woman Who Knew Too Little" |
| 2010 | The Bridge | Dom Furillo | Episode: "Brown Sugar" |
| 2010 | Happy Town | Dr. Pete | 3 episodes |
| 2010 | Aaron Stone | Damaged | 6 episodes |
| 2010 | Red: Werewolf Hunter | Marcus Sullivan | TV movie |
| 2011 | Combat Hospital | Master Sgt. Edward Farringdon | 2 episodes |
| 2011 | Mistletoe over Manhattan | Joe Martel | TV movie |
| 2011 | Against the Wall | — | Episode: "The Fifth Body" |
| 2011 | Covert Affairs | Nils Crofft | Episode: "Letter Never Sent" |
| 2011–2012 | XIII: The Series | Amos | 24 episodes |
| 2012 | Wrath of Grapes: The Don Cherry Story II | — | Episode: "Night 2" |
| 2012 | The Phantoms | Greg Young | TV movie |
| 2012 | Lost Girl | Cleasby | Episode: "Lachlan's Gambit" |
| 2012 | Rookie Blue | Jon Grey | 2 episodes |
| 2012 | Transporter: The Series | Bernhardt | Episode: "12 Hours" |
| 2013 | Cracked | Vincent Kray | Episode: "The Thumb Parade" |
| 2013 | Nikita | Karl Jaeger | Episode: "High-Value Target" |
| 2014 | Reign | Viscount Richard de la Croix | Episode: "Inquisition" |
| 2014 | The Divide | Raymond | 2 episodes |
| 2014–2016 | Bitten | Jeremy Danvers[16][17] | Main role (33 episodes) |
| 2015 | The Book of Negroes | Robertson Appleby | 3 episodes |
| 2015 | Fargo | Virgil Bauer | Episode: "The Gift of the Magi" |
| 2015–2016 | The Expanse | Lopez | 4 episodes |
| 2016 | Wynonna Earp | Jack of Knives | 2 episodes |
| 2016–2018 | Frontier | Cobbs Pond | Main role (18 episodes) |
| 2017 | Ransom | Rand Govender | Episode: "Joe" |
| 2017 | Mary Kills People | Grady | 6 episodes |
| 2017 | Saving Hope | Danny Kilbride | Episode: "Tested and Tried" |
| 2018 | Caught | Cyril Carter | 5 episodes |
| 2018 | The Handmaid's Tale | Commander Ray Cushing | 3 episodes |
| 2018 | Channel Zero: The Dream Door | Detective McPhillips | 4 episodes |
| 2019 | V-Wars | Bobby | 10 episodes |
| 2020 | The Wilds | Tim Campbell | |
| 2021 | The Lost Symbol | Ellison Blake | 4 episodes |
| 2021 | Titans | Fletcher | 3 episodes |
| 2023 | Star Trek: Strange New Worlds | Captain Harr Caras | Episode: "Those Old Scientists" |
| 2024 | Law and Order Toronto: Criminal Intent | Rick Kinwood | Episode: "The Real Eve" |
Video games
[edit]| Year | Title | Voice role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Far Cry 5 | Joseph Seed | Likeness and motion capture |
| 2019 | Far Cry: New Dawn | ||
| 2021 | Far Cry 6 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Greg Bryk's bio at www.northernstars.ca, Archived 3 December 2023 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Verified I follow you, Our map of the lost drawn on my heart by the decades, textured with vow love making a quiet navigation leads us back to its very beginning @dnicholasbryk #weddinganniversary #twentyfourthanniversary". instagram.com.
- ^ "Why Greg Bryk’s favourite room is his kitchen" by Deirdre Kelly at www.theglobeandmail.com
- ^ "Far Cry 5 hopes for a cult following" by Raju Mudhar at www.thestar.com
- ^ "Olivia Alexander, Greg Bryk Dish on Hope County 17 Years Later in Far Cry: New Dawn" by Chris Shive at hardcoregamer.com
- ^ Greg Bryk at www.behindthevoiceactors.com
- ^ a b "Greg Bryk, Artsci'94, 'Bitten' By The Acting Bug" at www.queensu.ca
- ^ "‘The Fight Machine’ Trailer: First Look At Andrew T. Hunt’s Action Drama Debuting At Fantasia Festival" by Jesse Whittock at deadline.com
- ^ Gill, Nikki (15 October 2015). "How They Met: Bitten star Greg Bryk dishes on love and Levi's jeans". TRNTO.com. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
- ^ A History of Violence review by Todd McCarthy at variety.com
- ^ Weirdsville review by Joe Leydon at variety.com
- ^ "Far Cry 5 to release live-action short film on Amazon Prime" by Natalie Abrams at ew.com
- ^ "'Secret Society Of Second Born Royals': Greg Bryk To Star In Disney+ Movie". deadline.com.
- ^ "Fictional new movie packs ‘emotional truth’ of Steven Truscott’s wrongful conviction for reporter who helped expose the case" by Julian Sher at www.thestar.com
- ^ "Capturing Robber Bride" by Jim Bawden at www.thestar.com
- ^ "Space’s Bitten casts male leads" by Etan Vlessing at playbackonline.ca
- ^ "Greg Bryk, Greyston Holt and Paul Greene Join Canadian Sci-Fi Drama ‘Bitten’" by Etan Vlessing at www.hollywoodreporter.com
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