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Gordon Michael Woolvett was born on June 12, 1970, in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. His career in entertainment commenced at the age of 12 with a role in the film “Joshua Then and Now” alongside James Woods and Allan Arkin. This early experience initiated a commitment to film. He underwent training at Theatre Aquarius, which prepared him for a career in film and television that spanned the 1980s and 1990s. During the early 1990s, Woolvett also gained recognition as a host for YTV’s “Video & Arcade Top 10,” a weekly program focused on Nintendo video game systems. This period saw him working alongside future co-star Lexa Doig, who briefly hosted movie and music segments.

In the 2000s, Woolvett became widely recognized for his role as Seamus Harper, an engineer, in “Gene Roddenberry’s Andromeda,” which aired from 2000 to 2005. During his tenure on “Andromeda,” he was honored with a Gemini Award in 2002 as “Canada’s Hottest Star” at the 17th Annual Gemini Awards. Following this achievement, Woolvett transitioned to behind-the-camera work, beginning with writing three episodes for “Andromeda.” His career progression included directing and producing various projects, notably his short film “Parkman,” which received special selection at the Buffalo Niagara Film Festival (BNFF) in 2016. He also directed episodes for series like “The Heartbreak Cafe” in 2006.

Woolvett continues to act, with recent appearances in shows such as “iZombie” in 2017. He is actively involved in directing, with several projects in development, including a feature documentary that was in post-production in 2017/2018. His career demonstrates a sustained engagement across multiple facets of the entertainment industry, including acting, writing, and directing for both television and film. He is currently represented by LLA and KC Talent out of British Columbia, Canada.