Greg Bryk
Gregory Michael Bryk (born 19 August 1972[1]) is a Canadian film and television actor.[3] He has appeared in numerous films and television series and is best known for his reoccurring roles in ReGenesis (2004–2008), XIII: The Series (2011–2012), Bitten (2014–2016) and Frontier (2016–2018).
Greg Bryk | |
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Born | Gregory Michael Bryk 19 August 1972 |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1998–present |
Known for | Bitten Far Cry 5 Frontier |
Spouse |
Danielle Nicholas (m. 1996) |
Children | 3 |
He is also known for his role in the 2018 video game Far Cry 5, which he portrayed the game's lead antagonist Joseph Seed through performance capture.[4] He reprised the role in Far Cry: New Dawn (2019)[5] and Far Cry 6 (2021).[6]
Early life and education
Bryk graduated from Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, in 1994 with a Bachelor of Arts in drama.[7] While attending Queen's, he was a member of the football team as a linebacker. During his time on the team, he helped the Gaels win the 28th Vanier Cup.[7]
Personal life
Bryk met his wife, Danielle Bryk, while both were studying English literature at Queen's University. The couple married in 1996 and have 3 children together, his elder son Dempsey, who is also an actor,[8] son Billy, and daughter Ella.[9]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1998 | The Pawn | Vinnie | |
2002 | Men with Brooms | Alexander Yount | |
2003 | The Gospel of John | Disciple | |
2005 | A History of Violence | Billy | [10] |
2005 | Neil | Neil | |
2006 | Living Death | Victor Harris | Direct-to-video film |
2007 | Weirdsville | Abel | [11] |
2007 | Poor Boy's Game | Keith Rose | |
2007 | Shoot 'Em Up | Lone Man | |
2008 | Grindstone Road | Graham | |
2008 | The Incredible Hulk | Commando #1 | |
2008 | Saw V | Mallick | |
2009 | You Might as Well Live | Dixie | |
2009 | Screamers: The Hunting | Cmdr. Andy Sexton | Direct-to-video film |
2009 | Dolan's Cadillac | Chief | |
2010 | Act of Dishonour | Ben | |
2010 | Red | Firefighter | |
2010 | Saw 3D | Mallick | |
2011 | Man on the Train | Tough Guy | |
2011 | Immortals | Nycomedes | |
2011 | Unlucky | Waylon | |
2015 | Borealis | Hunter | |
2016 | Lost & Found | Jim Walton | |
2018 | Far Cry 5: Inside Eden's Gate | The Father | Short film[12] |
2019 | Rabid | Director | |
2019 | Ad Astra | Chip Garnes | |
2019 | Code 8 | Marcus Sutcliffe | |
2020 | Secret Society of Second-Born Royals | Inmate 34 / Edmond | Disney+ film[13] |
2020 | My Spy | Marquez | |
2020 | Marlene | Steven Truscott | [14] |
2020 | Bloodthirsty | Vaughn | |
2021 | Trigger Point | Richard Pool |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1998 | Rescuers: Stories of Courage: Two Families | Gestapo Clerk | TV movie |
2000 | Relic Hunter | Matt | Episode: "Possessed" |
2001 | Mutant X | Ledeker | Episode: "In the Presence of Mine Enemies" |
2002 | Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye | Dr. Pierre | Episode: "A Blast from the Past" |
2003 | Blue Murder | Phil Grady | Episode: "Love and Marriage" |
2003 | Starhunter | Dakota clan minion | Episode: "Star Crossed" |
2004 | Missing | Mr. Keegan | Episode: "Last Stop" |
2004–2005 | Show Me Yours | Ogden Brunt | 2 episodes |
2004–2008 | ReGenesis | Weston Field | Main role (50 episodes) |
2005 | Tilt | Pete Shurgin | 3 episodes |
2005 | Slatland | Rezvan Balescu | TV movie |
2007 | The Gathering | Tommy Carrier | 2 episodes |
2007 | Blood Ties | Father Cascioli | Episode: "Deep Dark" |
2007 | The Robber Bride | Henry Kelly | TV movie[15] |
2007–2008 | The Dresden Files | Tommy Tomm | 2 episodes |
2008 | XIII: The Conspiracy | Colonel Amos | 2 episodes |
2009 | The Listener | Henderson | Episode: "I'm an Adult Now" |
2009 | Flashpoint | Sloan Keller | Episode: "Just a Man" |
2009 | Deadliest Sea | Stubbs | TV movie |
2009 | The Good Times Are Killing Me | Huxley | TV movie |
2009 | The Dealership | Scott Calen | TV movie |
2010 | Cra$h & Burn | Kazmir | 5 episodes |
2010 | Republic of Doyle | Tom Rockwell | Episode: "The Woman Who Knew Too Little" |
2010 | The Bridge | Dom Furillo | Episode: "Brown Sugar" |
2010 | Happy Town | Dr. Pete | 3 episodes |
2010 | Aaron Stone | Damaged | 6 episodes |
2010 | Red: Werewolf Hunter | Marcus Sullivan | TV movie |
2011 | Combat Hospital | Master Sgt. Edward Farringdon | 2 episodes |
2011 | Mistletoe over Manhattan | Joe Martel | TV movie |
2011 | Against the Wall | — | Episode: "The Fifth Body" |
2011 | Covert Affairs | Nils Crofft | Episode: "Letter Never Sent" |
2011–2012 | XIII: The Series | Amos | 24 episodes |
2012 | Wrath of Grapes: The Don Cherry Story II | — | Episode: "Night 2" |
2012 | The Phantoms | Greg Young | TV movie |
2012 | Lost Girl | Cleasby | Episode: "Lachlan's Gambit" |
2012 | Rookie Blue | Jon Grey | 2 episodes |
2012 | Transporter: The Series | Bernhardt | Episode: "12 Hours" |
2013 | Cracked | Vincent Kray | Episode: "The Thumb Parade" |
2013 | Nikita | Karl Jaeger | Episode: "High-Value Target" |
2014 | Reign | Viscount Richard de la Croix | Episode: "Inquisition" |
2014 | The Divide | Raymond | 2 episodes |
2014–2016 | Bitten | Jeremy Danvers[16][17] | Main role (33 episodes) |
2015 | The Book of Negroes | Robertson Appleby | 3 episodes |
2015 | Fargo | Virgil Bauer | Episode: "The Gift of the Magi" |
2015–2016 | The Expanse | Lopez | 4 episodes |
2016 | Wynonna Earp | Jack of Knives | 2 episodes |
2016–2018 | Frontier | Cobbs Pond | Main role (18 episodes) |
2017 | Ransom | Rand Govender | Episode: "Joe" |
2017 | Mary Kills People | Grady | 6 episodes |
2017 | Saving Hope | Danny Kilbride | Episode: "Tested and Tried" |
2018 | Caught | Cyril Carter | 5 episodes |
2018 | The Handmaid's Tale | Commander Ray Cushing | 3 episodes |
2018 | Channel Zero: The Dream Door | Detective McPhillips | 4 episodes |
2019 | V-Wars | Bobby | 10 episodes |
2020 | The Wilds | Tim Campbell | |
2021 | The Lost Symbol | Ellison Blake | 4 episodes |
2021 | Titans | Fletcher | 3 episodes |
2023 | Star Trek: Strange New Worlds | Captain Harr Caras | Episode: "Those Old Scientists" |
Video games
Year | Title | Voice role | Notes |
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2018 | Far Cry 5 | Joseph Seed | Likeness and motion capture |
2019 | Far Cry: New Dawn | ||
2021 | Far Cry 6 |
References
- Greg Bryk's bio at www.northernstars.ca
- "Verified I follow you, Our map of the lost drawn on my heart by the decades, textured with vow love making a quiet navigation leads us back to its very beginning @dnicholasbryk #weddinganniversary #twentyfourthanniversary". instagram.com.
- "Why Greg Bryk’s favourite room is his kitchen" by Deirdre Kelly at www.theglobeandmail.com
- "Far Cry 5 hopes for a cult following" by Raju Mudhar at www.thestar.com
- "Olivia Alexander, Greg Bryk Dish on Hope County 17 Years Later in Far Cry: New Dawn" by Chris Shive at hardcoregamer.com
- Greg Bryk at www.behindthevoiceactors.com
- "Greg Bryk, Artsci'94, 'Bitten' By The Acting Bug" at www.queensu.ca
- "‘The Fight Machine’ Trailer: First Look At Andrew T. Hunt’s Action Drama Debuting At Fantasia Festival" by Jesse Whittock at deadline.com
- Gill, Nikki (15 October 2015). "How They Met: Bitten star Greg Bryk dishes on love and Levi's jeans". TRNTO.com. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
- A History of Violence review by Todd McCarthy at variety.com
- Weirdsville review by Joe Leydon at variety.com
- "Far Cry 5 to release live-action short film on Amazon Prime" by Natalie Abrams at ew.com
- "'Secret Society Of Second Born Royals': Greg Bryk To Star In Disney+ Movie". deadline.com.
- "Fictional new movie packs ‘emotional truth’ of Steven Truscott’s wrongful conviction for reporter who helped expose the case" by Julian Sher at www.thestar.com
- "Capturing Robber Bride" by Jim Bawden at www.thestar.com
- "Space’s Bitten casts male leads" by Etan Vlessing at playbackonline.ca
- "Greg Bryk, Greyston Holt and Paul Greene Join Canadian Sci-Fi Drama ‘Bitten’" by Etan Vlessing at www.hollywoodreporter.com