David Stuart (born 19 December 1965) is a Canadian actor, best known for his work as Pete in the ''

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''.

Personal life and education

Born in

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, Stuart grew up in

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. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre at the

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, and attended the

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Career

While studying his craft, Stuart worked as a background performer in films ('' Bird on a Wire'') and television (''

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'', episode 47). His first guest-starring role was on the 1988 television series ''Time Exposures'' alongside

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(''

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'', ''

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''). From there, he earned roles on ''

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'', '' Touched by an Angel'' and ''

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''. During this time, he had a supporting role on the big screen in '' The Climb'' alongside Dabney Coleman ('' Domino'', ''

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'') as well as in the television movie ''Perfect Murder, Perfect Town: JonBenét and the City of Boulder'' with Kris Kristofferson ('' Blade''), Marg Helgenberger (''

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''), and Ronny Cox ('' Stargate SG-1''). Other early credits include ''

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'', ''Criminal Intent'', ''Inconvenience'', ''Suspicious Agenda'', ''

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'' More recently Stuart can be seen in ''

'', '' Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol'', ''Continuum'', '' Hiccups'', '' Eureka'', ''

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'', ''

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'' and '' Whistler''. He appeared in the Danny DeVito / Matthew Broderick Christmas movie ''

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'' and in ''Sweet Amerika'' (2008) as the villain alongside Gulshan Grover (

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’s legendary Badman). Stuart has performed in over 100 commercials, including a Kyocera spot directed by

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('' Thank You for Smoking'') and the

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tribute to '' Bullitt'' and '' Field of Dreams'' titled ''Cornfield'', which featured

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. Stuart has lent his voice to a number of projects including '' Jackhammer'', on which he also contributed sound work, '' Girlfriend Experience'', ''

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'', ''Daisenki'' and ''Dysfunction''.

Selected filmography

*'' My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic'' ''

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'' episode ''The Fault in Our Cutie Marks'' (2016) *''

'' ''

'' episode ''

'' (2012) *''Continuum'' episode ''Fast Times'' (2012) *'' Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol'' (2011) *'' Hiccups'' episode ''Commercial Success'' (2011) *'' Eureka'' episode ''Sight Unseen'' (2007) *''

'' episode ''House of Cards'' (2007) *''

'' episode ''Pride'' (2007) *'' Whistler'' episode ''Endgame'' (2007) *''

'' episode ''Confessions of a Dangerous Moon'' (2006) *''

'' (2006) *''

'' '' Season 2'' episode ''Everybody Loves A Clown'' (2006) *''

'' episode ''Jerry 2.0'' (2003) *'' The Climb (2002) *'' Touched by an Angel'' episodes ''Penalty Box'' (2001) and ''Death in the Family'' (2001) *''

'' episodes ''Gone Fishing'' (1995) and ''The Great Train Robbery'' (1995) *''

'' episode ''Colony'' (1995) *'' Bird on a Wire'' (1990) *''

'' episode ''The Dreaded Return of Russell Buckins'' (1989)

References

External links

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David Stuart Productions
{{DEFAULTSORT:Stuart, David 1965 births Living people Canadian male film actors Canadian male television actors Canadian male voice actors Male actors from Edmonton University of Victoria alumni