Nicolas Wright
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Nicolas Wright is a Canadian actor. Wright has performed on stage, television and film. In 2004, he received the "most promising newcomer" award at the Just for Laughs
film festival
in Montreal
for his short film, Toutouffe. Recently he appeared in Mike Clattenburg
's 2011 film Afghan Luke
.
and the "A Mid Summer in Oxford" program at the British American Drama Academy
, Wright's performed on stages in Toronto
and Montreal. In 2004, he co-wrote, directed and produced the short film "Toutouffe". A number of roles followed in television and films before, in 2005, Wright was featured in the role of Rufus Marquez in the mini-series The Festival. The role continued in 2006 and 2007 with the sequel The Business
. Subsequently, he had featured roles in films such as End of the Line
, Swamp Devil
, Prom Wars
, and The Wild Hunt before obtaining the recurring role of Davis on the television series Accidentally on Purpose
.
Just for Laughs
Just for Laughs is a comedy festival held each July in Montreal, Quebec, founded in 1983. It is the largest international comedy festival in the world.- Information :...
film festival
Film festival
A film festival is an organised, extended presentation of films in one or more movie theaters or screening venues, usually in a single locality. More and more often film festivals show part of their films to the public by adding outdoor movie screenings...
in Montreal
Montreal
Montreal is a city in Canada. It is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest city in Canada and the seventh largest in North America...
for his short film, Toutouffe. Recently he appeared in Mike Clattenburg
Mike Clattenburg
Mike Clattenburg is a Canadian TV and film director best known as creator/director of the TV comedy series Trailer Park Boys , and This Hour Has 22 Minutes...
's 2011 film Afghan Luke
Afghan Luke
Afghan Luke is a 2011 Canadian film directed by Mike Clattenburg. The central character, Luke Benning , is a journalist investigating the possible mutilation of corpses in Afghanistan, a country that appears increasingly incomprehensible and surreal as Luke undergoes a series of bizarre...
.
Career
A graduate of the Professional Theatre program at John Abbott CollegeJohn Abbott College
John Abbott College is an English-language general and professional educational college located in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec, Canada, near the western tip of the Island of Montreal. The enabling legislation is the General and Vocational Colleges Act -History:The college was accredited in...
and the "A Mid Summer in Oxford" program at the British American Drama Academy
British American Drama Academy
The British American Drama Academy is a drama school in the United Kingdom.Background=The British American Drama Academy was founded in 1983 to enable students from around the world to study classical theatre with leading actors and directors of the British theatre...
, Wright's performed on stages in Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
and Montreal. In 2004, he co-wrote, directed and produced the short film "Toutouffe". A number of roles followed in television and films before, in 2005, Wright was featured in the role of Rufus Marquez in the mini-series The Festival. The role continued in 2006 and 2007 with the sequel The Business
The Business (TV series)
The Business is a Canadian television series, which airs on The Movie Network in Canada and IFC in the United States.The plot of the show centres on Vic Morgan , an adult film director of a low-budget softcore pornographic series similar to Girls Gone Wild...
. Subsequently, he had featured roles in films such as End of the Line
End of the Line (2007 film)
End of the Line is a 2007 Canadian horror film starring Ilona Elkin, Nicolas Wright, Neil Napier, Emily Shelton, Tim Rozon, Nina Fillis and written, produced and directed by Maurice Devereaux.-Plot:...
, Swamp Devil
Swamp Devil
Swamp Devil is a 2008 Canadian horror film directed by David Winning and stars Bruce Dern, Cindy Sampson and Nicolas Wright.-Plot:Melanie Blaine returns to their homeland in a small town called Gibbington because here her father, a former sheriff, suspected because of multiple murders is cruel and...
, Prom Wars
Prom Wars
Prom Wars is a comedy featuring Ricky Ullman, Alia Shawkat, Rachelle Lefèvre, and Nicolas Wright.- Cast :*Ricky Ullman as Percy Collins*Alia Shawkat as Diana Riggs*Rachelle Lefèvre as Sabina*Nicolas Wright as Joseph*Kevin Coughlin as Geoffrey...
, and The Wild Hunt before obtaining the recurring role of Davis on the television series Accidentally on Purpose
Accidentally on Purpose (TV series)
Accidentally on Purpose is an American television situation comedy series starring Jenna Elfman. It first aired on CBS during the 2009–10 season. and was produced by the CBS in-house production arm. The show is based on the book of the same name by Mary F...
.