David Alpay
Encyclopedia
David Alpay is a Canadian
actor.
in North York, Ontario
. He even went so far as to win the University of Maryland, Baltimore
's Brain Bee in grade 12. Alpay was also a member of the school's winning dragon boat
race team and at one time the principal violin
ist for the Canadian Dance Tapestry. Prior to his first film role, he was studying at the University of Toronto
, and he returned there to pursue a Masters in the History of Medicine
.
's Ararat
, for which he received a Genie Award
nomination. Alpay returned to his education, declaring his plan to leave the business for a while . In 2006, Alpay played the character Danny in the political comedy Man of the Year
, starring Robin Williams
. He later appeared in some chapters of the second season of The Tudors
playing Mark Smeaton, a musician of Henry VIII's court, and narrated the 2008 short film Ten for Grandpa
by director Doug Karr
. He has also appeared in episodes of Dollhouse
and Fairly Legal.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
actor.
Education
Alpay had planned to pursue a career in neuroscience when he was studying at Earl Haig Secondary SchoolEarl Haig Secondary School
Earl Haig Secondary School is a public high school with a student body of about 2,300 students in Willowdale, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The school's principal is Renata Gonsalves.-History:...
in North York, Ontario
North York, Ontario
North York is a dissolved municipality within the current city of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Geographically, it comprises the central part of the northern section of Toronto. As of the 2006 Census, it has a population of 635,370. The official 2001 census count was 608,288...
. He even went so far as to win the University of Maryland, Baltimore
University of Maryland, Baltimore
University of Maryland, Baltimore, was founded in 1807. It comprises some of the oldest professional schools in the nation and world. It is the original campus of the University System of Maryland. Located on 60 acres in downtown Baltimore, Maryland, it is part of the University System of Maryland...
's Brain Bee in grade 12. Alpay was also a member of the school's winning dragon boat
Dragon boat
A dragon boat is a human-powered watercraft traditionally made, in the Pearl River delta region of southern China - Guangdong Province, of teak wood to various designs and sizes. In other parts of China different woods are used to build these traditional watercraft...
race team and at one time the principal violin
Violin
The violin is a string instrument, usually with four strings tuned in perfect fifths. It is the smallest, highest-pitched member of the violin family of string instruments, which includes the viola and cello....
ist for the Canadian Dance Tapestry. Prior to his first film role, he was studying at the University of Toronto
University of Toronto
The University of Toronto is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, situated on the grounds that surround Queen's Park. It was founded by royal charter in 1827 as King's College, the first institution of higher learning in Upper Canada...
, and he returned there to pursue a Masters in the History of Medicine
History of medicine
All human societies have medical beliefs that provide explanations for birth, death, and disease. Throughout history, illness has been attributed to witchcraft, demons, astral influence, or the will of the gods...
.
Career
Alpay received critical acclaim for his leading role in Atom EgoyanAtom Egoyan
Atom Egoyan, OC is a critically acclaimed Armenian-Canadian stage director and film director. Egoyan made his career breakthrough with Exotica...
's Ararat
Ararat (film)
Ararat is a 2002 film directed, written, and co-produced by Atom Egoyan based loosely on the Siege of Van during the Armenian Genocide, an event that is disputed by the government of Turkey. In addition to exploring the human impact of that specific historical event, the film also examines the...
, for which he received a Genie Award
Genie Award
Genie Awards are given out to recognize the best of Canadian cinema by the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television. From 1949-1979, the awards were named the Canadian Film Awards...
nomination. Alpay returned to his education, declaring his plan to leave the business for a while . In 2006, Alpay played the character Danny in the political comedy Man of the Year
Man of the Year (2006 film)
Man of the Year is a 2006 Comedy film directed and written by Barry Levinson and starring Robin Williams in the lead role. In addition to Williams, the film features Christopher Walken, Laura Linney, Lewis Black and Jeff Goldblum....
, starring Robin Williams
Robin Williams
Robin McLaurin Williams is an American actor and comedian. Rising to fame with his role as the alien Mork in the TV series Mork and Mindy, and later stand-up comedy work, Williams has performed in many feature films since 1980. He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance...
. He later appeared in some chapters of the second season of The Tudors
The Tudors
The Tudors is a Canadian produced historical fiction television series filmed in Ireland, created by Michael Hirst and produced for the American premium cable television channel Showtime...
playing Mark Smeaton, a musician of Henry VIII's court, and narrated the 2008 short film Ten for Grandpa
Ten for Grandpa
Ten for Grandpa is a 2009 film by writer/director Doug Karr starring David Huband, Catherine Black, and narrated by David Alpay. Filmed in Toronto for the Bravo! network this film explores the convoluted past of Karr's own Grandfather...
by director Doug Karr
Doug Karr
Doug Karr has worked in the industry since 1997 creating original independent films. Karr’s 2009 film Ten for Grandpa is a personal investigation into the life of Karr's grandfather, an infamous Cold War merchant banker, and screened at the Sundance Film Festival...
. He has also appeared in episodes of Dollhouse
Dollhouse
A dollhouse is a toy home, made in miniature. For the last century, dollhouses have primarily been the domain of children but their collection and crafting is also a hobby for many adults. The term dollhouse is common in the United States and Canada...
and Fairly Legal.
Television
| Year | Series | Role | Episodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Wild Card | Jack | Episode 1 |
| 2005 | Kevin Hill | Donnelly | Episode 1 |
| 2005 | Slings and Arrows | Patrick | Episode 5 |
| 2007 | Billable Hours | Roderick Stelmakie | Episode 10 |
| 2008 | The Tudors The Tudors The Tudors is a Canadian produced historical fiction television series filmed in Ireland, created by Michael Hirst and produced for the American premium cable television channel Showtime... |
Mark Smeaton | Episode 9 |
| 2009 | Dollhouse | Seth | Episode 1 |
| 2011 | Fairly Legal | Eric | Episode 9 |
Film
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Ararat Ararat (film) Ararat is a 2002 film directed, written, and co-produced by Atom Egoyan based loosely on the Siege of Van during the Armenian Genocide, an event that is disputed by the government of Turkey. In addition to exploring the human impact of that specific historical event, the film also examines the... |
Raffi | |
| 2005 | Whiskey Echo | Dr. Carlo Scanchelli | TV movie |
| 2005 | Sabah | Mustafa | |
| 2005 | Anniversary Present | Lonnie Dobbs | TV movie |
| 2005 | Martha Behind Bars | Douglas Faneuil | TV movie |
| 2005 | Burnt Toast | Bill | TV movie |
| 2005 | Category 7: The End of the World | Billy Chamber | TV movie |
| 2006 | Man of the Year Man of the Year (2006 film) Man of the Year is a 2006 Comedy film directed and written by Barry Levinson and starring Robin Williams in the lead role. In addition to Williams, the film features Christopher Walken, Laura Linney, Lewis Black and Jeff Goldblum.... |
Danny | |
| 2007 | All Hat | Paulie Stanton | |
| 2007 | Closing the Ring Closing the Ring Closing the Ring is a film directed by Richard Attenborough and starring Shirley MacLaine, Christopher Plummer, Mischa Barton, Stephen Amell, Neve Campbell, Pete Postlethwaite, and Brenda Fricker.... |
Chuck | |
| 2008 | Inconceivable Inconceivable (film) Inconceivable is a 2008 satirical drama about the test-tube baby industry. The film was written and directed by Mary McGuckian.-Plot:Dr. Freeman runs a Las Vegas Assisted Reproductive Technology clinic... |
Mark | |
| 2009 | Ten for Grandpa | Narrator | TV movie |