Nigel Downer
Nigel Downer is a Canadian actor and comedian.[1] He is most noted as the co-creator and co-star with Kris Siddiqi of the web series Bit Playas, for which they won the Canadian Screen Award for Best Writing in a Web Program or Series at the 9th Canadian Screen Awards in 2021.[2] He was also a nominee for Best Lead Performance in a Web Program or Series.[3]
Originally from Cambridge, Ontario, he is an alumnus of The Second City's Toronto troupe.[1] He has also had guest roles in Killjoys, Titans, Frankie Drake Mysteries and Baroness von Sketch Show.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Scars | Kyle | |
| 2016 | First Round Down | Security Guard | |
| 2019 | Georgetown | Hotel Employee |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Microwave Porn | Nigel | 2 episodes |
| 2014 | Odd Squad | Glenn | Episode: "Oscar and the Oscarbots/Picture Day" |
| 2015 | True Dating Stories | Cop #1 | Episode: "Tara" |
| 2016 | Idiot Parade | Karl | Television film |
| 2016 | The Beaverton | Black Man in Suit | Episode #1.5 |
| 2017 | Epic Studios | Cop #1 | Episode: "Cocaine Brings People Together" |
| 2017 | Space Riders: Division Earth | Night Security Guard | Episode: "Space Convention" |
| 2018 | The Sean Ward Show | Black Panther | Episode: "Black Panther Epic Movie Parody" |
| 2018 | The Amazing Gayl Pile | Sand Buyer | Episode: "Sandmen" |
| 2018 | Killjoys | Guy | Episode: "The Warrior Princess Bride" |
| 2018 | Suits | Passerby Four | Episode: "Good Mudding" |
| 2018 | Frankie Drake Mysteries | Bartender | Episode: "Extra Innings" |
| 2018 | Titans | Local Cop #1 | Episode: "Doom Patrol" |
| 2018 | Soul Decision | Server | Episode: "The Bros" |
| 2018–2021 | Baroness von Sketch Show | Tom / Pilot / Uncle Mike | 10 episodes |
| 2019 | Adventures in Casting | Nigel | Episode: "Boomerang" |
| 2019 | Bit Playas | Leon Solomon | 8 episodes |
| 2020 | The Crossword Mysteries | Dr. Cohen | Episode: "Abracadaver" |
| 2021 | Two for the Win | Emcee | Television film |
| 2021 | Air Crash Investigation | NTSB Investigator | Episode: "Cabin Catastrophe" |
| 2021 | The Parker Andersons | Stan | Episode: "Field Trippin'" |
| 2021 | Christmas à La Carte | Theo | Television film |
| 2021–2022 | Ghosts | Cholera Victim Nigel | 3 episodes |
References
- Del Cowie, "Nigel Downer: More than a Bit Playa". CBC News, February 21, 2020.
- Victoria Ahearn, "Sarah Polley, Jayne Eastwood among winners on night 2 of Canadian Screen Awards". CityNews, May 18, 2021.
- Brent Furdyk, "Television Nominees Announced For 2021 Canadian Screen Awards, ‘Schitt’s Creek’ Leads The Pack With 21 Nominations". ET Canada, March 30, 2021.
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