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Rookie Blue (season 1)
The first season of the Canadian police drama ''Rookie Blue'' began airing on June 24, 2010 with a simultaneous premiere on Global in Canada and ABC in the U.S. On July 12, 2010, four days after the third episode was broadcast, it was announced that the show had been renewed for a second season. The first season completed its run on September 9, 2010 with a double episode airing. Production The series is set and filmed in Toronto. The first season was produced in 2009 by Canwest, Thump Inc., and E1 Entertainment. The season was shot on 35mm film. Tassie Cameron, a co-creator of the series, served as showrunner for the first season. Cameron described the premise and her inspiration for the show as, "A sort of primal theme that’s interested me is imposter syndrome and the feeling I think everybody has: if you’re new at something you feel like a fraud. So what if it was that, but with guns?" The cast had one day of training with real police officers. During production ''Rookie Blu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Global Television Network
The Global Television Network (more commonly called Global, or occasionally Global TV) is a Canadian English-language terrestrial television network. It is currently Canada's second most-watched private terrestrial television network after CTV, and has fifteen owned-and-operated stations throughout the country. Global is owned by Corus Entertainment — the media holdings of JR Shaw and other members of his family. Global has its origins in a regional television station of the same name, serving Southern Ontario, which launched in 1974. The Ontario station was soon purchased by the now-defunct CanWest Global Communications, and that company gradually expanded its national reach in the subsequent decades through both acquisitions and new station launches, building up a quasi-network of independent stations, known as the CanWest Global System, until the stations were unified under the Ontario station's branding in 1997. History NTV The network has its origins in NTV, a new ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gregory Smith (actor)
Gregory Edward Smith is a Canadian actor, writer, and director. Smith has appeared in several Hollywood films, and is known for his roles as Alan Abernathy in ''Small Soldiers'', Ephram Brown on The WB television series ''Everwood'', and as Dov Epstein on the ABC/Global police drama series ''Rookie Blue''. Early life Smith was born in Toronto, Ontario, the son of Terrea (''née'' Oster), a teacher from the United States, and Maurice Smith, a producer of low-budget films originally from the United Kingdom. Smith's mother appeared in several of the films that his father produced during the 1980s. Smith has two brothers, including fellow actor Douglas Smith, and a sister. Career Smith began acting when he was fourteen months old, and appeared in a Tide television commercial and in store catalogues. After a role in the 1994 children's film '' Andre'', he starred in the 1995 direct-to-video release ''Leapin' Leprechauns!'' and its 1996 sequel, ''Spellbreaker: Secret of the Leprecha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Binamé
Charles Binamé (born May 25, 1949) is a Quebec director. He was born in Belgium and came to Montreal with his family at a young age. He joined the National Film Board of Canada as an assistant director in 1971, but soon left for the private sector. During the 1970s, he mostly directed documentaries for Quebec television, and in the 1980s he directed over 200 television commercials, including some in England. When he returned to Canada in the early 1990s, he directed two of Quebec's most popular television series of all time, ''Blanche'' (the sequel to the series ''Les Filles de Caleb'') and ''Marguerite Volant''. The former won him seven Prix Gémeaux and the FIPA d'Or at Cannes Film Festival for best drama series. Also in the 1990s Binamé wrote and directed a trio of edgy urban dramas – ''Eldorado (1995 film), Eldorado'', ''Streetheart (film), Streetheart (Le Coeur au poing)'' and ''Pandora's Beauty (La Beauté de Pandore)''. His big-budget ''Séraphin: Heart of Stone'' (a rem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Wellington (director)
David Wellington (born 1963) is a Canadian film and television director, best known for the films '' I Love a Man in Uniform'' and the 1996 adaptation of '' Long Day's Journey into Night''.''Long Day's Journey into Night'' at the 's Canadian Film Encyclopedia. He has also directed episodes of the television series ''The Hidden Room'', '' The Eleventh Hour'', '' [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aidan Devine
Aidan Devine is an English–Canadian film actor. He was born in England and immigrated with his family to Canada at the age of 15. He studied at Dawson College's Dome Theatre in Montreal, Quebec and began his acting career in Montreal. He would later relocate to Toronto, Ontario. His 1993 breakout role came in Denys Arcand's, ''Love and Human Remains''. Since then he has worked steadily in Canadian and American television and cinema capturing two Gemini Awards; a best actor award in 1997 for his performance as Ted Lindsay in '' Net Worth'' and in 1998, a best supporting actor Gemini for his performance as airframe engineer, Jim Chamberlin in '' The Arrow''. He has been nominated three other times. Filmography Feature films * 1985 '' Night Magic'' * 1986 '' The Boy in Blue'' * 1986 ''And Then You Die'' * 1988 ''The Jeweller's Shop'' * 1988 '' Criminal Law'' * 1990 ''A Touch of Murder'' * 1990 '' Falling Over Backwards'' * 1993 '' Love & Human Remains'' * 1997 ''Joe's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adam MacDonald
Adam MacDonald (born May 16, 1977) is a Canadian actor, writer, and director. He is known for portraying Josh MacIntosh on the CBC show ''Being Erica'', Peter McGregor on '' Wild Roses'', and Detective Steve Peck on ''Rookie Blue'', and for his guest-starring roles in several other shows, including ''Murdoch Mysteries'' and ''Republic of Doyle''. MacDonald's writing and directing work includes the horror films ''Backcountry'' (2014) and '' Pyewacket'' (2017), both of which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, and the third season of the Anthology series, anthology horror Television show, television series ''Slasher (TV series), Slasher'' (2019). Life and career MacDonald was born and raised in Montreal, and dabbled in acting and music throughout high school. He began to take it seriously in 1997 at the age of 20, when he became "hooked" after participating in an acting class. MacDonald has starred in several television series throughout his career, in both le ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Melanie Nicholls-King
Melanie Nicholls-King is a Canadian actress, perhaps best known for playing Cheryl in the drama series ''The Wire'', and for her portrayal of Officer Noelle Williams in the drama series ''Rookie Blue''. Personal life Nicholls-King is from Toronto. She is married and has a son. Filmography Film Television External linksOfficial Site*Melanie Nicholls-Kingon TwitterMelanie Nicholls-Kingon FacebookMelanie Nicholls-Kingon Instagram Instagram is a photo and video sharing social networking service owned by American company Meta Platforms. The app allows users to upload media that can be edited with filters and organized by hashtags and geographical tagging. Posts can ... References Black Canadian actresses Canadian people of Barbadian descent Canadian film actresses Living people Year of birth missing (living people) Canadian television actresses Actresses from Toronto 20th-century Canadian actresses 21st-century Canadian actresses Canadian voice actr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ben Bass (actor)
Benjamin Langer Bass (born August 14, 1968) is an American–Canadian actor. He is best known for his role as officer/detective Sam Swarek on the Global police television series ''Rookie Blue,'' which also aired on ABC. Life and career Bass was born in Baltimore, Maryland. At age 7, he moved with his family to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He speaks French fluently. He started his television career by appearing in the show ''21 Jump Street'', and started his stage career when he appeared in ''Angry Housewives''. He was nominated for a Jessie Richardson Theatre Award for best supporting actor in ''Angry Housewives''. Also, he originated the stage role of the young Elvis Presley in ''Are You Lonesome Tonight'' at The Charlottetown Festival in Prince Edward Island. Following that, he attended Theatre School at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art and L'École Internationale de Théâtre Jacques Lecoq in Paris. After returning to Canada, he appeared in television ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lyriq Bent
Lyriq Bent (born January 3, 1979) is a Jamaican-Canadian actor. He is known for his roles in the ''Saw'' films, the television series ''Rookie Blue'', and '' The Book of Negroes''. Bent portrays Jamie Overstreet in the Netflix series ''She's Gotta Have It'', based on the film of the same name. Early life Bent was born in Kingston, Jamaica, and moved to Toronto, Ontario, Canada, when he was six years old. He grew up in Toronto and later attended Seneca College in North York. Career Bent has starred in various lead and supporting roles both in film and television since he began his acting career in the early 2000s. Prior to landing a co-starring role in the drama series ''Angela's Eyes'', he guest starred on the UPN series ''Kevin Hill'' opposite Taye Diggs, and USA Network's ''Kojak'' opposite Ving Rhames. After appearing on several television shows, ''Playback Magazine'' listed him as one of Canada's top rising stars. Bent attracted further attention when he co-starred in t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matt Gordon
Matt Gordon (born 1969) is a Canadian actor, perhaps best known for playing Doc in the sports sitcom '' Rent-a-Goalie'', and for his portrayal of Officer Oliver Shaw in the drama series ''Rookie Blue ''Rookie Blue'' is a Canadian police drama television series starring Missy Peregrym and Gregory Smith. It was created by Morwyn Brebner, Tassie Cameron, and Ellen Vanstone. The series premiered on June 24, 2010, at 9:00 p.m. Eastern/8 ...''. Filmography Awards References External links * 1969 births Canadian male film actors Living people Date of birth missing (living people) Place of birth missing (living people) {{Canada-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Noam Jenkins
Noam Jenkins is a Canadian actor, voice actor, and television director. He is best known for his portrayal as Aiden Pearce in the 2014 video game ''Watch Dogs'', and Detective Jerry Barber on Global's ''Rookie Blue ''Rookie Blue'' is a Canadian police drama television series starring Missy Peregrym and Gregory Smith. It was created by Morwyn Brebner, Tassie Cameron, and Ellen Vanstone. The series premiered on June 24, 2010, at 9:00 p.m. Eastern/8 ...''. Filmography Video games External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Jenkins, Noam Year of birth missing (living people) Living people Canadian male television actors Canadian male film actors Place of birth missing (living people) Canadian male voice actors Canadian male video game actors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charlotte Sullivan
Charlotte Sullivan is a Canadian actress. Career Sullivan began acting professionally as a child. Her first on-screen role was an extra in a Liza Minnelli music video. She has had starring roles in the film ''Harriet the Spy'' (1996) and the CBS series '' The New Ghostwriter Mysteries'' (1997), as well as smaller parts in the films ''How to Deal'' (2003) and ''Fever Pitch'' (2005). Sullivan played Katie in the drama television series '' Across the River to Motor City'' (2007). She portrayed Maxima in the fourth episode of the eighth season of ''Smallville'' in October 2008. In 2010, Sullivan began portraying Officer Gail Peck in the police drama series ''Rookie Blue'', which aired on Global in Canada and on ABC in the United States. In 2011, Sullivan appeared as Marilyn Monroe in the Canadian-American miniseries '' The Kennedys''. She was nominated for a Canadian Screen Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the 2011 film '' Citizen Gangster''. In early 2021, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
