1. Overview
Timothy Webber is a prominent Canadian actor known for his extensive work across television, film, and stage. Born in St. John's, he has built a distinguished career primarily based out of British Columbia, Canada. Webber gained significant recognition for his portrayal of Djordje in the 1999 film My Father's Angel, which earned him a nomination for Best Supporting Actor at the 21st Genie Awards. His notable television roles include Cece Cooper in Arctic Air, Jerome Robinsky in Men in Trees, Moon in Cedar Cove, Harris Miller in North of 60, Desmond Cage in Cold Squad, Dutch in Black Harbour, and The Apprentice in Once Upon a Time. Throughout his career, he has also received multiple Gemini Award nominations for his performances in drama series.
2. Personal Life and Background
Timothy Webber's personal and academic journey has shaped his path as a dedicated actor.
2.1. Early Life and Education
Timothy Webber was born in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. He pursued his higher education at Dalhousie University, where he completed his studies before embarking on his professional acting career.
2.2. Residential and Professional Base
For the majority of his professional life, Timothy Webber has been based in British Columbia, Canada, where he has lived and worked extensively as an actor. This region has served as his primary home and professional hub, influencing much of his career trajectory in the Canadian entertainment industry.
3. Acting Career
Timothy Webber's acting career spans decades, marked by a diverse range of roles in television, film, and stage productions, earning him critical acclaim and several award nominations.
3.1. Major Television Roles
Webber has had numerous prominent and recurring roles in various television series. He was a main cast member as Cece Cooper in the series Arctic Air and played Moon in Cedar Cove. He also appeared as Jerome Robinsky in Men in Trees. Earlier in his career, he was a recurring character as Harris Miller in North of 60 and Brother Dutch in Black Harbour. His dramatic performances include Desmond Cage in Cold Squad and The Apprentice in Once Upon a Time, where he appeared in ten episodes. He also lent his voice to various characters in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Other notable television appearances include Ranger Wilkinson in Supernatural, a priest in Reaper and Stargate Universe, Carpenter in Alice, Reid Tatum in Heartland, and Willie McComb in Falling Skies. He also had supporting roles as Ed in Loudermilk and Jimmy in A Series of Unfortunate Events.
3.2. Noted Film and Stage Work
Beyond television, Webber has made significant contributions to film and stage. He is particularly recognized for his performance as Djordje in the 1999 film My Father's Angel, which led to a Genie Award nomination. Other notable film roles include Willie in War Brides, Malcolm Ward in Seventh Son, and an Ape Elder in War for the Planet of the Apes. He also had an uncredited role as Stan Timko, a cleaner, in Rise of the Planet of the Apes. On stage, he gained recognition for his role as Slater in the debut production of Kent Stetson's play Warm Wind in China. Additionally, Webber provided the voice for the laser pre-show in select IMAX theaters across Canada, which played before certain movies.
3.3. Awards and Nominations
Timothy Webber's distinguished career has been marked by several significant award nominations. He received a nomination for Best Supporting Actor at the 21st Genie Awards for his role as Djordje in the film My Father's Angel. In television, he has been a two-time nominee for the Gemini Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, earning nominations at the 11th Gemini Awards for his work in North of 60 and at the 14th Gemini Awards for Black Harbour. He also received a Gemini Award nomination for Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series in 1999 for his performance in Cold Squad.
4. Filmography
Timothy Webber has an extensive filmography spanning both film and television.
4.1. Film
Year | Title | Role |
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1979 | The Prize Fighter | Bradshaw |
1980 | Hog Wild | Upperclassman II |
1980 | Terror Train | Mo |
1982 | The Grey Fox | Sergeant Fernie |
1983 | The Wars | Corporal Bates |
1984 | The Hotel New Hampshire | Wrench |
1984 | That's My Baby! | Lewis |
1985 | Toby McTeague | Edison Crowe |
1985 | One Magic Christmas | Herbie Conklin |
1986 | The Wake | Jim Whalen |
1987 | Nowhere to Hide | Kevin |
1987 | John and the Missus | Danny Boland |
1988 | The Moderns | Stone's Business Associate |
1989 | Millennium | Audio Technician |
1990 | Bethune: The Making of a Hero | Reporter |
1992 | Leaving Normal | Spicy's Friend |
1992 | North of Pittsburgh | Lyman |
1992 | Impolite | Prentice |
1994 | Intersection | Truck Driver |
1999 | In the Blue Ground | Harris Miller |
1999 | My Father's Angel | Djordje |
2001 | Ignition | Suit #2 |
2002 | Cypher | Callaway |
2003 | One Last Dance | Jerry |
2005 | Missing in America | Mitchell |
2007 | Married Life | Alvin Walters |
2011 | Afghan Luke | Dr. Hinkley |
2011 | Rise of the Planet of the Apes | Stan Timko (uncredited cleaner) |
2013 | A Fish Story | Hank |
2014 | Seventh Son | Malcom Ward |
2017 | War for the Planet of the Apes | Ape Elder |
2018 | Rabbit | Dusty Kelly |
2019 | Light of My Life | Lemmy |
4.2. Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1980 | War Brides | Willie | TV movie |
1983 | Cook & Peary: The Race to the Pole | Harry Whitney | TV movie |
1983 | The Accident | Rev. Gowers | TV movie |
1985 | Murder in Space | Guy Sterling | TV movie |
1985 | Murder: By Reason of Insanity | Guy Sterling | TV movie |
1986 | He Shoots, He Scores | Gary Bennett | Supporting cast |
1986 | The Wonderful Wizard of Oz | Various voices | |
1987 | Alfred Hitchcock Presents | Alan | Episode: "The Mole" |
1987 | Ghost of a Chance | Fein | TV movie |
1988 | The Ann Jillian Story | Charlie Austin | TV movie |
1988 | God Bless the Child | Dr. Chaney | TV movie |
1988, 1989 | Friday the 13th: The Series | Bob Tucker / Telephone Lineman | 2 episodes |
1989 | T. and T. | Hickson | Episode: "Hunted" |
1989 | Day One | Colonel Lansdale | TV movie |
1989 | Matinee | Geoff | TV movie |
1989 | Dick Francis: Blood Sport | Matt Clive | TV movie |
1989 | E.N.G. | Tony | Episode: "Pilot: Part 1" |
1989 | Magic Hour: Tom Alone | Willie Davis | TV movie |
1989 | Love and Hate | Jim Street | TV movie |
1990 | MacGyver | Joe Banneker | Episode: "Deep Cover" |
1990 | War of the Worlds | Thresher | Episode: "The True Believer" |
1990 | Wiseguy | Fred McKnight | Episode: "Changing Houses" |
1990 | Neon Rider | Norman Otis Beales | Episode: "Clay Pigeon" |
1991 | 21 Jump Street | Officer Forbes | Episode: "Equal Protection" |
1991 | Captive | Harry Jordan | TV movie |
1991 | Street Justice | Det. Traynor | 5 episodes |
1991 | Max Glick | Teacher | 2 episodes |
1992 | Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures | Man | Episode: "It's a Totally Wonderful Life" |
1992 | Screen One | Jack Lamb | Episode: "Disaster at Valdez" |
1992 | Dead Ahead: The Exxon Valdez Disaster | Jack Lamb | TV movie |
1992 | The Boys of St. Vincent | Brian Lunney age 30 | TV movie |
1992-1997 | North of 60 | Harris Miller | Recurring role |
1994 | Green Dolphin Beat | Artie Minz | TV movie |
1994-1996 | The X-Files | Various roles | 3 episodes |
1995 | Forever Knight | News Anchor #2 | Episode: "A More Permanent Hell" |
1996 | Justice on Wheels | Joe | TV movie |
1996 | To Brave Alaska | Bar Patron | TV movie |
1996-2001 | The Outer Limits | Various roles | 3 episodes |
1997 | Poltergeist: The Legacy | Sheriff | Episode: "Black Widow" |
1997, 1998 | Millennium | Waylan Bryce / Sheriff Camden | 2 episodes |
1997-1999 | Black Harbour | Brother Dutch | Recurring role |
1998-2002 | Cold Squad | Desmond Cage / Eric Marshall | 6 episodes |
1999 | Dead Man's Gun | Cole | Episode: "Bad Boys" |
1999 | Life in a Day | Chief Max Reed | TV movie |
1999 | Da Vinci's Inquest | Louis Diggens | Episode: "His Wife" |
1999 | Hope Island | Roy Franklin | Episode: "Ships That Pass in the Night" |
2000 | Trial by Fire | Harris Miller | TV movie |
2000 | Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show | Mr. Gorvak | Episode: "Honey, Situation Normal, All Szalinski'd Up" |
2000 | Deadlocked | Marvin Levin | TV movie |
2000 | Mysterious Ways | Angus Sharp | Episode: "Spirit Junction" |
2000 | So Weird | Ziegler | Episode: "Exit 13" |
2000 | The Immortal | McQueen | Episode: "Half Way" |
2000 | Call of the Wild | Mallory / Malloy | Recurring role |
2001 | Anatomy of a Hate Crime | Officer Slade | TV movie |
2001 | The Lone Gunmen | Jason Guthrie | Episode: "Like Water for Octane" |
2001 | Dream Storm | Harris | TV movie |
2001 | UC: Undercover | Henderson | Episode: "The Siege" |
2002 | Andromeda | Archduke | Episode: "The Prince" |
2002 | Taken | Dewey Clayton | 2 episodes |
2002-2004 | Tom Stone | Grant Davidson | Main cast |
2003 | Another Country | Harris Miller | TV movie |
2004 | Stargate SG-1 | Commander Gareth | Episode: "Icon" |
2005 | Distant Drumming: A North of 60 Mystery | Harris Miller | TV movie |
2005 | Saving Milly | Neurologist | TV movie |
2005 | Supernatural | Ranger Wilkinson | Episode: "Wendigo" |
2005 | Dark Pines | Judge Little | TV movie |
2006 | The Collector | Henry Tollin | Episode: "The Farmer" |
2006 | The Evidence | Dr. Layland | Episode: "Pilot" |
2006 | Past Sins | Leo Rudd | TV movie |
2006-2008 | Men in Trees | Jerome Robinsky | Recurring role |
2009 | The Guard | Mike Weber | Episode: "Body Parts" |
2009 | Reaper | Priest | Episode: "The Devil and Sam Oliver" |
2009 | Virtuality | Union Sergeant | TV movie |
2009 | Stargate Universe | Priest | Episode: "Air: Part 3" |
2009 | Alice | Carpenter | 2 episodes |
2010 | Always a Bridesmaid | Larry | Episode: "So Hippie Together" |
2011 | Bringing Ashley Home | Chuck McGee | TV movie |
2011 | Heartland | Reid Tatum | 2 episodes |
2012 | Fringe | Man in Warehouse | 2 episodes |
2012-2014 | Arctic Air | Cece Cooper | Main cast |
2013-2015 | Cedar Cove | Moon | Main cast |
2014-2017 | Once Upon a Time | The Apprentice | 10 episodes |
2015 | Falling Skies | Willie McComb | Episode: "Respite" |
2016 | Unser Traum von Kanada | Hank | Episode: "Sowas wie Familie" |
2016 | Aftermath | Ewan | Episode: "The Barbarous King" |
2017 | Moonlight in Vermont | Chauncey | TV movie |
2017 | Somewhere Between | Simon | Episode: "Madness" |
2017 | The Exorcist | Russ / Ted Holmstrom | 4 episodes |
2017-2020 | Loudermilk | Ed | Supporting cast |
2017-2019 | A Series of Unfortunate Events | Jimmy | 3 episodes |
2019 | See | Cutter | 3 episodes |
2019, 2020 | Riverdale | Forsythe Pendleton Jones I | 2 episodes |
2021 | Schmigadoon! | Marv | Episode: "Schmigadoon!" |
2022 | Legends of Tomorrow | The Proprietor | 2 episodes |