Stefan Brogren (born 21 April 1972) is a

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, and producer. He is best known as

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in the ''Degrassi'' franchise of television shows.

Early life

Stefan Brogren was born on 21 April 1972, in

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, Canada. Brogren's father is of Swedish descent.

Career

Brogren has portrayed

since his teen years, as a student in ''

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'' and ''

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'' in the late 1980s and the early 1990s, and then as a media teacher and principal in '' Degrassi: The Next Generation'' (2001-2015). He is the only actor to appear in every season of the ''Degrassi'' franchise, and is also a regular cast member in each season. Brogren was the first Canadian actor to use the word "

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" on Canadian primetime television, on the ''Degrassi High'' TV movie, '' School's Out!'' when he was discussing Joey Jeremiah's sexual escapades with Tessa Campanelli. In 1999, Brogren starred in the music video for "''Rock Past It''" by London pop-metal band Scratching Post. Brogren made his directing debut with ''Degrassi of the Dead'', a

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horror episode, which aired on Halloween 2007. The 15 minute webisode depicted several Degrassi characters attempting to escape from other characters who had become zombies as a result of eating

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. The show was followed by a behind-the-scenes/making-of presentation during which he was introduced as the director. He has directed many episodes since, and became a series producer in the eleventh season. Brogren is one of two directors of ''

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'' which, like ''Degrassi'', was produced by Epitome Pictures.

Personal life

He resides in

, Canada. He is 6 feet 4 inches (6'4") tall, and is married to Canadian comedian and actress Michelle Shaughnessy.

Filmography

Awards

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Brogren, Stefan 1972 births Living people 20th-century Canadian male actors 21st-century Canadian male actors Canadian male film actors Canadian male screenwriters Canadian male television actors Canadian people of Swedish descent Canadian Screen Award winners Canadian television directors Canadian television producers Male actors from Toronto