Sam Earle
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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 and went on to study Cognitive Science, Computer Science and Film at the University of Toronto.[2]
Career
Earle made his stage debut in his father's play Russell Hill at the Tarragon Theatre Mainspace from April to May 2003.[3]
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.[4][5] After his departure from the show in 2012, he appeared in independent short films and made guest appearances in television shows.[citation needed]
In 2017, he starred in the dark comedy horror film Game of Death as Tom, a mass murderer.[6] The film was shown at several festivals in 2017, earning two wins at the Brooklyn Horror Film Festival. It was released in t in 2020.[citation needed]
He has performed and DJ'd at independent music venues in Toronto and has produced ambient soundscapes and electronic soundtracks for several independent theatre productions.[citation needed]
Personal life
Earle is currently a PhD student, studying Computer Science at New York University.[2]
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][7] | ||
| 2013 | Radio:30 | Mike | Shari Hollett | — | Canadian tour | [1][8] |
| 2020 | #CanadaPerformsSeries | [9] |
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.
- ^ a b "OpenReview". OpenReview. Retrieved 2024-03-26.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Sumi, Glenn (2020-04-17). "Second City vets launch Home-Prov, an online improv workshop - NOW Magazine". NOW Toronto. Retrieved 2024-03-26.