James Allodi (born February 26, 1967) is a Canadian actor, writer and director.

Career

James Allodi earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts, with a Major in Film, from

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. Since then, the writer, director, and actor has amassed an impressive resume of stage, television and film credits. His first feature film was the critically acclaimed, off-beat comedy ''

The Uncles ''The Uncles'' is a 2000 Canadian drama film directed by James Allodi. The film stars Chris Owens as John, an Italian Canadian restaurant manager in Toronto who is supporting his brother Marco (Kelly Harms), a college student, and sister Celia ( ...

''. Television directing credits include ''

Naked Josh ''Naked Josh'' is a Canadian comedy television series, which aired on Showcase from 2004 to 2006. It was created and written by Alex Epstein and Laura Kosterski. The show starred David Julian Hirsh as Josh Gould, a university professor in Mont ...

'' (which won him a

Gemini Award The Gemini Awards were awards given by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television between 1986–2011 to recognize the achievements of Canada's television industry. The Gemini Awards are analogous to the Emmy Awards given in the United States ...

for best direction), '' Rent-A-Goalie'', ''

Paradise Falls ''Paradise Falls'' is a weekly soap opera television series which aired nationally on the Showcase channel in Canada, starting in 2001. It was filmed in the summer cottage community of Muskoka, Ontario. Like many major soap operas, sex is a dom ...

'', ''

Degrassi ''Degrassi'' is a Canadian television franchise created by Kit Hood and Linda Schuyler in 1979. It is centred on a multigenerational teen drama about an ensemble cast of teenagers attending the namesake Toronto school as they navigate their ad ...

'', and '' The Associates''. As an actor, he starred in

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's ''

Wilby Wonderful ''Wilby Wonderful'' is a 2004 comedy-drama film directed by Daniel MacIvor, and starring James Allodi, Maury Chaykin, Paul Gross, Rebecca Jenkins, Sandra Oh, Elliot Page, Callum Keith Rennie, and Daniel MacIvor. ''Wilby Wonderful'' tells the story ...

'',

Paul Gross Paul Michael Gross OC (born April 30, 1959) is a Canadian actor, director, writer, producer, and musician born in Calgary, Alberta. Gross is known for his lead role as Constable Benton Fraser in the popular Canadian television series ''Due So ...

' ''

Men With Brooms ''Men with Brooms'' is a 2002 Canadian romantic comedy film, starring and directed by Paul Gross. Centred on the sport of curling, the offbeat comedy tells the story of a reunited curling team from a small Canadian town as they work through their ...

'' and

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Genie Award The Genie Awards were given out annually by the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television to recognize the best of Canadian cinema from 1980–2012. They succeeded the Canadian Film Awards (1949–1978; also known as the "Etrog Awards," for scu ...

nominated feature-length documentary '' The Herd''. Allodi had a recurring role in the television series '' Once A Thief'', and has appeared in numerous other series including '' The Associates'', '' The Newsroom'', and ''

Due South ''Due South'' is a Canadian crime comedy-drama television series created by Paul Haggis, and produced by Alliance Communications from its premiere on April 26, 1994, to its conclusion after four seasons on March 14, 1999. The series starred Pau ...

''.

Filmography

* '' Kung Fu: The Legend Continues'' (1995) * ''

'' (1994, 1996) * '' Once a Thief'' (1998) * '' PSI Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal'' (1997, 1999) * '' The Herd'' (1998) * ''

Elimination Dance ''Elimination Dance'' is a 1998 Canadian short drama film. Directed by Bruce McDonald, Don McKellar and Michael Ondaatje based on Ondaatje's poem of the same name, the film stars McKellar and Tracy Wright as a couple in a jazz dance competition, ...

'' (1998) * ''

American Whiskey Bar ''American Whiskey Bar'' is a Canadian television film, which was broadcast by Citytv in 1998. The film was directed by Bruce McDonald as an adaptation of the novel by Michael Turner. The novel is an experimental metafiction which mixes the s ...

'' (1998) * ''

When Ponds Freeze Over ''When Ponds Freeze Over'' is a Canadian short film, directed by Mary Lewis and released in 1998."Ice tale will melt hearts". ''Montreal Gazette'', September 6, 1998. Mixing live action with animation, the film stars Lewis herself as Mary, a woma ...

'' (1998) * '' The Five Senses'' (1999) * ''

Top of the Food Chain ''Top of the Food Chain'' is a 1999 Canadian comedy-horror film directed by John Paizs and starring Campbell Scott, Fiona Loewi, and Tom Everett Scott. A parody A parody, also known as a spoof, a satire, a send-up, a take-off, a lampoon, a play ...

'' (1999) * ''

Thrill Seekers ''Thrill Seekers'' was a syndicated Four Star Television series that was produced in 1973 and 1974. It was hosted by Chuck Connors and featured people who did dangerous stunts. One of the series featured Australian stunt woman, Carol Cranston, w ...

'' (1999) - FBI Agent Stanton * ''

'' (2000) * '' The Associates'' (2001) * ''

Men with Brooms ''Men with Brooms'' is a 2002 Canadian romantic comedy film, starring and directed by Paul Gross. Centred on the sport of curling, the offbeat comedy tells the story of a reunited curling team from a small Canadian town as they work through their ...

'' (2002) * ''

'' (2004) * ''

Snow Cake ''Snow Cake'' is a 2006 British/Canadian indie romantic comedy drama film directed by Marc Evans and starring Alan Rickman, Sigourney Weaver, Carrie-Anne Moss, Emily Hampshire and Callum Keith Rennie. It was released on 8 September 2006 in the Un ...

'' (2006) * ''

ReGenesis ''ReGenesis'' is a Canadian science-fiction television series produced by The Movie Network and Movie Central in conjunction with Shaftesbury Films. The series, which ran for four seasons from 2004 to 2008, revolves around the scientists of No ...

'' (2007)

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Allodi, James 1967 births Living people Canadian male television actors Male actors from Toronto Canadian male film actors Canadian Film Centre alumni