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David Bourne (born April 8, 1970), known professionally as JR Bourne, is a Canadian actor. He portrayed Chris Argent on all six seasons of the
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'' (2011–2017) and was part of the main cast in the final season. Bourne has also appeared as a series regular on the
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'' (2019–2020). Other notable television roles include
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/ Lantash on the
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'' (2009–2011), and Kenny Ryan on the ABC drama ''
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'' (2012–2013). Outside of television, Bourne has won two
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Awards for Best Supporting Actor in a Canadian Film for ''
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'' in 2004 and ''
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'' in 2007. He also received nominations for Best Supporting Performance by a Male in a Feature Length Drama for both films at the
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Charity work

Bourne's niece Madison was born with the genetic disorder
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. The actor has long been a champion of the
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. In an interview with
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, Bourne revealed that he had come to realize back when he'd first started doing conventions for ''
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'' how amazing of a platform it provided to raise money and awareness for the foundation.


Filmography


Film


Television


Accolades


Notes and references


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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Bourne, JR 1970 births Living people Canadian male film actors Canadian male television actors Canadian male voice actors Male actors from Toronto