Sam Earle
Sam Earle | |
|---|---|
| Born | Samuel Richard Hollett Earle October 4, 1993 |
| Alma mater | University of Toronto |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Father | Chris Earle |
Sam Earle (born October 4, 1993) is a Canadian actor. He is best known for his role as K.C. Guthrie on Degrassi: The Next Generation.
Early life
Earle was born to Chris Earle, a playwright, and Shari Hollett, an actress and theatre director.[1]
He completed the Interational Baccalaureate at Le Collège Français. Following this, Earle went on to study Cognitive Science, Computer Science and Film at the University of Toronto.
Career
In 2003, Earle made his on stage debut in his father's play Russell Hill. The play was directed by Chris Abraham and played at the Tarragon Theatre Mainspace. It ran from April to May that year.[2]
Earle had his television debut in 2008 on the long running Canadian teen drama show Degrassi: The Next Generation, playing teen father K.C. Guthrie.[3][4] Following his departure from the show in 2012, he appeared in a variety of independent short films, as well as guest apperances on multiple television shows.
In 2017, he starred in the dark comedy horror film Game of Death as Tom, a mass murderer.[5] The film was shown at mulitple festivals in 2017, earning two wins at the Brooklyn Horror Film Festival. It was released to the public in 2020.
He has performed and DJ'd at various independent music venues throughout Toronto, and has produced ambient soundscapes and electronic soundtracks for several independent theatre productions.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Found Footage | Chris | Short film |
| 2013 | We Are Not Here | Hamlet | Short film |
| 2015 | Fin | Employee 1 | Short film |
| 2016 | Negative Twenty Seven | Matt | Short film |
| 2017 | Game of Death | Tom | |
| 2018 | Proximity | The Neighbour | Short film |
| 2019 | Phototaxis | Photographer | Short film |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-2012 | Degrassi: The Next Generation | K.C. Guthrie | Main role |
| 2010 | Degrassi in India | Self | Television movie |
| 2011 | Degrassi in Haiti | Television movie | |
| 2012 | Guidance | Sam Sales | 4 episodes |
| 2013 | Call Me Fitz | Young Pat | Episode: "O-Rigins" |
| 2014 | Defiance | Hyatt Mirch | Episode: "The Opposite of Hallelujah" |
| 2018 | Baroness Von Sketch Show | RIchard / Young Todd | 2 episodes |
| 2019 | Private Eyes | Corey Rollins | Episode: "Cut and Run" |
Theatre
| Year | Title | Role | Director | Venue | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Russell Hill | Chris Abraham | Tarragon Theatre | [1][6] | ||
| 2013 | Radio:30 | Mike | Shari Hollett | — | Canadian tour | [1][7] |
References
- ^ a b c Sumi, Glenn (2013-06-27). "The return of Chris Earle and Radio :30 - NOW Magazine". NOW Toronto. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
- ^ "Review - Russell Hill - Tarragon Theatre, Toronto - Christopher Hoile". www.stage-door.com. 27 April 2003. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
- ^ "Exclusive: Q & A With Degrassi's Melinda Shankar and Sam Earle - J-14". J-14. 2009-10-08. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
- ^ Swift, Andy (2011-04-15). "'Degrassi' Scoop: Sam Earle Says 'We're Very Close' To Seeing Jenna Have Her Baby". Hollywood Life. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
- ^ Hay, Carla (15 July 2020). "Review: 'Game of Death,' starring Sam Earle, Victoria Diamond, Emelia Hellman, Erniel Baez Duenas, Thomas Vallieres and Catherine Saindon". CULTURE MIX. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
- ^ Sumi, Glenn (2003-05-01). "Transit tales". NOW Toronto. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
- ^ Bellinham, Heather (21 June 2013). "Radio :30 – Toronto Fringe 2013 Press Release | Mooney on Theatre". www.mooneyontheatre.com. Retrieved 2024-03-24.