Patrick Gilmore (born June 1, 1976) is a Canadian actor known for playing the role of Dale Volker in the science fiction series ''

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''. He has also had recurring or starring roles in ''

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'', ''

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'' and ''

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''. , Gilmore has a recurring role in the series ''

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''.

Personal life

Gilmore was born Patrick Watson Gilmore in

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, to Collette and professional hockey player Tom Gilmore, who was playing for the

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version of the

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. His brother is

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, executive director and one of the founders of

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, now called Building Markets. He is also the brother-in-law of

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, the former Canadian

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. Gilmore is a graduate of the

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with a degree in English Literature.

Stargate

Gilmore is one of the few actors to appear in all three ''

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'' TV series, along with

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and Gary Jones. Gilmore's role as Volker, created for the third series (''Stargate Universe''), began as a simple side character. Gilmore's portrayal impressed

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s and Gilmore was subsequently given more screen time (39 episodes), including more back story to the Volker character.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

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