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Victor Garber Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1949-03-16

Birthplace:
London, Ontario, Canada

Credits:
169 Total Roles

Victor Garber

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Biography

Victor Jay Garber, OC (born March 16, 1949) is a Canadian actor. Known for his work on stage and screen, he has been nominated for three Gemini Awards, four Tony Awards, and six Primetime Emmy Awards. In 2022, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada.

Garber is perhaps best known for playing Jesus in Godspell, Jack Bristow in the television series Alias and Thomas Andrews in James Cameron's Titanic. Born in 1949 to Joseph and Hope Garber, Victor discovered his passion for acting early on. Beginning at nine, he honed his craft at the University of Toronto's Hart House, starting a career that spans over four decades. From notable TV roles in "The Slap," "The Flash," and "Motive" to acclaimed performances in "Alias," earning three Emmy nods, Victor’s talent extends to the stage, earning four Tony nominations. He’s celebrated for his on-screen presence, sharing in SAG Award nominations for "Milk" and "Titanic" and winning for "Argo." Beyond acting, he learned officiating to marry Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck and was the lead singer of the pop group Sugar Shoppe.

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2025 The Gettysburg Address MOVIE William Saunders (voice)
2025 You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... MOVIE Self / Jesus
2025 John Candy: I Like Me MOVIE Self - Actor (archive footage)
2025 Relay MOVIE McVie
2025 Heritage Minutes: Bora Laskin MOVIE Bora Laskin
2024 Broadway's Leading Men: A Musical Celebration MOVIE Self
2024 Fly Me to the Moon MOVIE Senator Hedges (uncredited)
2023 Titanic: Stories from the Heart MOVIE Self (archive footage)
2023 Wish MOVIE Sabino (voice)
2023 The Last Thing He Told Me TV Professor Tobias Cookman

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