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'''Jay Brazeau''' (born December 22, 1953) is a [[Canada|Canadian]] actor and voice actor from [[Winnipeg]], [[Manitoba]]. His credits include voicing [[Richard Condie]]'s Oscar-nominated [[animated short]] ''[[La Salla]]''. In 1992, he appeared in an episode of ''[[Street Justice]]'' and two of the first season episodes of ''[[Highlander: The Series]]''. In October 2009, he appeared as "Man in chair" in the [[National Arts Centre]] production of ''[[The Drowsy Chaperone]]'' in Ottawa. In 2009, he played a part in several scenes added for the Ultimate Cut version of ''[[Watchmen (film)|Watchmen]]''. He was a frequent co-star of [[Don S. Davis]]. Brazeau also voiced Uncle Quigley in ''[[Sabrina: The Animated Series]]'' |
'''Jay Brazeau''' (born December 22, 1953) is a [[Canada|Canadian]] actor and voice actor from [[Winnipeg]], [[Manitoba]]. His credits include voicing [[Richard Condie]]'s Oscar-nominated [[animated short]] ''[[La Salla]]''. In 1992, he appeared in an episode of ''[[Street Justice]]'' and two of the first season episodes of ''[[Highlander: The Series]]''. In October 2009, he appeared as "Man in chair" in the [[National Arts Centre]] production of ''[[The Drowsy Chaperone]]'' in Ottawa. In 2009, he played a part in several scenes added for the Ultimate Cut version of ''[[Watchmen (film)|Watchmen]]''. He was a frequent co-star of [[Don S. Davis]]. Brazeau also voiced Uncle Quigley in ''[[Sabrina: The Animated Series]]'', Stavros Garkos in ''[[Hurricanes (TV series)|Hurricanes]]'' and the [[Robot Masters]] Bright Man and Needle Man in the ''[[Mega Man (TV series)|Mega Man]]'' animated series. |
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Brazeau portrayed Edna Turnblad in the [[Arts Club Theatre Company]]'s production of ''[[Hairspray (musical)|Hairspray]]'' during the 2010/2011 season. Brazeau based his performance as Edna on his mother and an adult neighbor from his childhood nicknamed "Fat Kay".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gayvancouver.net/theatre/jay-brazeau-takes-on-ultimate-drag-role-in-arts-clubs-hairspray |title=Jay Brazeau takes on ultimate drag role in Arts Club's ''Hairspray'' |date=August 2, 2010 |author=Mark Robins |publisher=GayVancouver.net |accessdate=September 15, 2012}}</ref> On May 12, 2011, Brazeau suffered a minor [[stroke]] while changing costumes backstage 30 minutes into a preview performance; his role was filled by Andy Toth during his absence. Brazeau missed 36 performances before making a full recovery and returning to the production.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.straight.com/article-392828/vancouver/andy-toth-step-jay-brazeau-arts-clubs-hairspray |title=Andy Toth to step in for Jay Brazeau in Arts Club's ''Hairspray'' |date=May 13, 2011 |author=Jessica Werb |publisher=straight.com |accessdate=September 15, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/theatre-and-performance/hairspray-a-triumphal-return-for-actor-jay-brazeau/article629154/ |title=''Hairspray'': A triumphal return for actor Jay Brazeau |date=June 17, 2011 |author=Michael Harris |publisher=The Globe and Mail |accessdate=September 15, 2012}}</ref> |
Brazeau portrayed Edna Turnblad in the [[Arts Club Theatre Company]]'s production of ''[[Hairspray (musical)|Hairspray]]'' during the 2010/2011 season. Brazeau based his performance as Edna on his mother and an adult neighbor from his childhood nicknamed "Fat Kay".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gayvancouver.net/theatre/jay-brazeau-takes-on-ultimate-drag-role-in-arts-clubs-hairspray |title=Jay Brazeau takes on ultimate drag role in Arts Club's ''Hairspray'' |date=August 2, 2010 |author=Mark Robins |publisher=GayVancouver.net |accessdate=September 15, 2012}}</ref> On May 12, 2011, Brazeau suffered a minor [[stroke]] while changing costumes backstage 30 minutes into a preview performance; his role was filled by Andy Toth during his absence. Brazeau missed 36 performances before making a full recovery and returning to the production.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.straight.com/article-392828/vancouver/andy-toth-step-jay-brazeau-arts-clubs-hairspray |title=Andy Toth to step in for Jay Brazeau in Arts Club's ''Hairspray'' |date=May 13, 2011 |author=Jessica Werb |publisher=straight.com |accessdate=September 15, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/theatre-and-performance/hairspray-a-triumphal-return-for-actor-jay-brazeau/article629154/ |title=''Hairspray'': A triumphal return for actor Jay Brazeau |date=June 17, 2011 |author=Michael Harris |publisher=The Globe and Mail |accessdate=September 15, 2012}}</ref> |
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Jay Brazeau (born December 22, 1953) is a Canadian actor and voice actor from Winnipeg, Manitoba. His credits include voicing Richard Condie's Oscar-nominated animated short La Salla. In 1992, he appeared in an episode of Street Justice and two of the first season episodes of Highlander: The Series. In October 2009, he appeared as "Man in chair" in the National Arts Centre production of The Drowsy Chaperone in Ottawa. In 2009, he played a part in several scenes added for the Ultimate Cut version of Watchmen. He was a frequent co-star of Don S. Davis. Brazeau also voiced Uncle Quigley in Sabrina: The Animated Series, Stavros Garkos in Hurricanes and the Robot Masters Bright Man and Needle Man in the Mega Man animated series.
Brazeau portrayed Edna Turnblad in the Arts Club Theatre Company's production of Hairspray during the 2010/2011 season. Brazeau based his performance as Edna on his mother and an adult neighbor from his childhood nicknamed "Fat Kay".[1] On May 12, 2011, Brazeau suffered a minor stroke while changing costumes backstage 30 minutes into a preview performance; his role was filled by Andy Toth during his absence. Brazeau missed 36 performances before making a full recovery and returning to the production.[2][3]
References
- ^ Mark Robins (August 2, 2010). "Jay Brazeau takes on ultimate drag role in Arts Club's Hairspray". GayVancouver.net. Retrieved September 15, 2012.
- ^ Jessica Werb (May 13, 2011). "Andy Toth to step in for Jay Brazeau in Arts Club's Hairspray". straight.com. Retrieved September 15, 2012.
- ^ Michael Harris (June 17, 2011). "Hairspray: A triumphal return for actor Jay Brazeau". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved September 15, 2012.
External links
- Jay Brazeau at IMDb
- Profile at northernstars.ca
- Biography at TVGuide.com
- Jay Brazeau at timeout.com
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