Jay Brazeau is a Canadian actor, best known for his role as Sam Fisher in ''

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'', as Harlan in ''

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'' (1997–2007), and for voicing Uncle Quigley in '' Sabrina: The Animated Series''. He is also known for his role as Bobby in ''

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'' (1999), as Referee in the ''Air Bud'' film series (1997–2003), and his film role in '' We're No Angels'' (1989).

Career

In 1992, he appeared in an episode of ''

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'' and two of the first-season episodes of '' Highlander: The Series''. In 1998 he played Harlan in Stargate: SG1 Season 01 Episode 18 and the same character in a later episode in 2001. He also played "The Lord Protector" in Season 2 Episode 15 of Stargate: Atlantis. In October 2009, he appeared as "Man in chair" in the

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production of ''

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'' in Ottawa. In 2009, he played a part in several scenes added for the Ultimate Cut version of ''

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''. He was a frequent co-star of

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. Brazeau voiced Uncle Quigley in '' Sabrina: The Animated Series'', Mr. Pretty in ''

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'' and Stavros Garkos in ''

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''. His voice credits also include two Winnipeg-produced

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animated shorts, " Get a Job" and "

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". He portrayed Edna Turnblad in the

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's production of ''

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'' during the 2010/2011 season. Brazeau based his performance as Edna on his mother and an adult neighbor from his childhood nicknamed Fat Kay.

Personal life

On May 12, 2011, Brazeau suffered a minor

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while changing costumes backstage 30 minutes into a preview performance of ''Hairspray''. His role was filled by Andy Toth during his absence. Brazeau missed 36 performances before making a full recovery and returning to the production.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

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