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Charles Campbell (born 5 August 1969) is a
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actor who portrayed the role of Chuck the Technician on ''
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''.


Early life

Campbell was born in Halifax,
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. He got a BA in Theatre at
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. He now resides in
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,
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.


Career

Campbell started his career in acting working with
theatre Theatre or theater is a collaborative form of performing art that uses live performers, usually actors or actresses, to present the experience of a real or imagined event before a live audience in a specific place, often a stage. The perform ...
troupes touring the US and Canada. He later moved to
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to start work in
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and
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, and also did a lot of radio and
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''Stargate Atlantis''

Campbell was hired as a
stand in A stand-in for film and television is a person who substitutes for the actor before filming, for technical purposes such as lighting and camera setup. Stand-ins are helpful in the initial processes of film and television production. Stand-ins al ...
for
Joe Flanigan Joe Flanigan (born January 5, 1967) is an American writer and actor best known for his portrayal of the character Major/Lt. Colonel John Sheppard in ''Stargate Atlantis''. Early life Flanigan was born Joseph Dunnigan III in Los Angeles. He has ...
for ''
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'':" Rising" but was actually used as the
stand-in A stand-in for film and television is a person who substitutes for the actor before filming, for technical purposes such as lighting and camera setup. Stand-ins are helpful in the initial processes of film and television production. Stand-ins a ...
for
David Hewlett David Ian Hewlett (born 18 April 1968) is a British-born Canadian actor, writer, and director known for his role as Dr. Rodney McKay in the '' Stargate'' science-fiction franchise. He first gained fame for his roles as Grant Jansky in the Cana ...
, and continued to be his
stand-in A stand-in for film and television is a person who substitutes for the actor before filming, for technical purposes such as lighting and camera setup. Stand-ins are helpful in the initial processes of film and television production. Stand-ins a ...
until the show ended. He was given an acting role in the Season 1 episode " The Brotherhood" by Martin Wood and appeared in over thirty episodes. For three seasons, Campbell's character did not have a name, and he was always credited as "the technician". In " First Strike", Weir refers to Campbell's character as Chuck. Speaking at the Pegasus 2 convention in the UK, Campbell stated that he thought this was a mistake on
Torri Higginson Sarah Victoria "Torri" Higginson (born December 6, 1969) is a Canadian actress. She is best known for her roles in the ''TekWar'' movies and series, and for portraying Dr. Elizabeth Weir in ''Stargate SG-1'' and ''Stargate Atlantis'' (2004–20 ...
's part, but Martin Wood decided to keep the scene. The character continued to be called Chuck on-screen, but is given no surname. On the DVD commentary tracks, he has been referred to, jokingly, as "Chucknician", an amalgam of Chuck and technician.


Other roles

Campbell played Tsunaron in the Jason film ''
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''. This last installment was made with a more tongue-in-cheek feel than the others, which was one of the factors which made Chuck consider the role. In an online interview, Chuck was asked the question: 'Why do you think the Friday the 13th movies have been a bigger hit than other thrillers featuring serial killers?' His response: "Interesting question! I think it might be the car accident syndrome, where sometimes you don't WANT to look, but you always end up turning your head to see what happens. They are so unrealistic and usually quite graphic with their violence, that it becomes almost silly, and you start to laugh and wonder how is the next person going to die. Maybe everybody just likes a really good villain, and I think Jason is probably in the top five." Campbell once played
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in a production of
Romeo and Juliet ''Romeo and Juliet'' is a Shakespearean tragedy, tragedy written by William Shakespeare early in his career about the romance between two Italian youths from feuding families. It was among Shakespeare's most popular plays during his lifetim ...
which starred a fellow
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cast member
Claire Rankin Claire Rankin is a Canadian actress. She was raised in Prince Edward Island. Career In the 1990s, Rankin performed in Shakespeare's plays ''Love's Labour's Lost'', ''Romeo and Juliet'' and '' The Tempest''. Rankin has appeared in over 50 films ...
as
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.


Filmography

*''Anna's Storm'' – DJ Dan (2007) *''
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1x07 Higher Court'' – exhibitor (2007) *'' Sanctuary Web/TV series 1x02, 3x14'' – Two Faced Guy (2007, 2011) *''
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10x03 The Pegasus Project'' – Technician (2006) *''
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'' – Technician (
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) (2005–2009) *''
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'' 1x13 Finale – flashback scene guest (2004) *'' Just Cause 1x11 Fading Star'' – Gettaway Records executive (2002) *''
Jason X ''Jason X'' is a 2001 American science fiction slasher film directed by Jim Isaac, written by Todd Farmer and starring Lexa Doig, Lisa Ryder, Chuck Campbell, and Kane Hodder in his fourth and final cinematic appearance as Jason Voorhees. It is ...
'' – Tsunaron (2002) *'' Angel Eyes'' – young man (2001) ''credited but scene cut from final release'' *'' Twice in a Lifetime 2x21 Final Flight'' – Dan (2001) *'' Phase IV'' – Nathan (2001) *''
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'' – bartender (2000) *''
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'' – dying G.I. (2000) *''
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'' – Boyd Scullarzo (voice) (2000) *'' Urban Legends: Final Cut'' – man in aeroplane (2000) *'' Earth: Final Conflict 3x21 Abduction'' – paramedic (2000) *''
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'' – Bon Bonne (2000) *''
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'' – Owen Flanagan (1999) *'' Strange Justice'' – Johnny (1999) *''
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'' – Hugo Peplon (1999) *'' Toron ni kobun'' – Bon Bonne (voice) (1999) *'' My Dog Vincent'' – O'Brien Higgins (lead role) (1998) *''
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'' – customer (1995) *''
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Season 2 Episode 13 – The Tale of The Dark Dragon'' – Keith (1993) *''
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4x05 Moving On'' – Calvin Murphy (1993) *'' Class of 96 1x02 They Shoot Baskets, Don't They?'' – Gamps (1993)


References


External links

*
The Official Chuck Campbell Website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Campbell, Chuck 1969 births Living people Canadian male film actors Canadian male television actors Canadian male voice actors Male actors from Halifax, Nova Scotia