John Francis Bregar (born March 1, 1985) is a Canadian actor best known for his role as Dylan Michalchuk on Degrassi: The Next Generation. He also played Cody Flowers in Family Biz.
John Bregar | |
|---|---|
 Bregar in Beverly Hills, California, March 9, 2011 | |
| Born | March 1, 1985 |
| Years active | 2003–present |
His professional acting debut was starring in the music video "Father" by Knights of the Realm. He played Jason Valentine in the Canadian Film Center short film, Todd And The Book Of Pure Evil.[2] He and Adamo Ruggiero were nominated for a GLAAD Media Award[3] at the 15th Annual GLAAD Media Awards and featured in The Advocate for their roles in Degrassi: The Next Generation as Dylan Michalchuk[4] and Marco Del Rossi.
Other work
editBregar also played Bobby Clarke in the made-for-TV movie Canada Russia '72.[5][6][7]
Bregar also played Cody in the lifetime movie Dead At 17 (2008).[8]
Bregar starred the film Verona with fellow Degrassi star Shannon Kook. The film was released in winter 2012 by Canadian Filmmakers Distribution Centre.[9]
In 2009 Bregar portrayed the role of Scott Mink in CBS's show Flashpoint, along with Calum Worthy and Alexia Fast. He also portrayed an FBI agent in CBS's The Mentalist, in the episode "Red John", which aired on November 24, 2013.
Bregar guest starred in an episode of Murdoch Mysteries that aired March 18, 2013, playing a character named Alvin Storey. He appeared in an episode of Saving Hope that aired November 26, 2015, playing a husband of a pregnant woman in the hospital. Bregar also played a character named Trent Harris in two episodes of the third season in the US version of the supernatural TV show Being Human as a human and then a ghost after accidentally being killed by one of the leading characters.
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Todd and the Book of Pure Evil | Jason Valentine | Short |
| 2006 | It's a Boy Girl Thing | Richard | |
| 2007 | Left for Dead | Freddy | |
| 2009 | The Lesson | John | Short |
| 2010 | New Year | Tyler O'Neill | |
| 2010 | Verona | Brandon | Short |
| 2011 | Servitude[10] | Tommy[11] | |
| 2011 | The Entitled | Jeff Vincent | |
| 2012 | Bloodwork | Rob Jeffries | |
| 2017 | Awakening the Zodiac | Adam | |
| 2018 | TMI Crossing the Threshold | John Birch |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2007 | Degrassi: The Next Generation | Dylan Michalchuk | Recurring role (seasons 3–6) |
| 2005 | Darcy's Wild Life | Troy | "Cuz in Trouble" |
| 2006 | Canada Russia '72 | Bobby Clarke | "1.1", "1.2" |
| 2007 | The Jane Show | Jimmy Whitton | "Voices from the Past" |
| 2008 | Dead at 17 | Cody Masterson | TV film |
| 2009 | Being Erica | Barrett | "What I Am Is What I Am" |
| 2009 | Taking a Chance on Love | David | TV film |
| 2009 | The Best Years | Lou | "Dangerous Liaisons" |
| 2009 | Flashpoint | Scott Mink | "Perfect Storm" |
| 2009 | Family Biz | Cody Flowers | Recurring role (14 episodes) |
| 2011 | Jack of Diamonds[12] | Campbell Lassiter | TV film |
| 2011 | Rookie Blue | Aaron Samuels | "Brotherhood" |
| 2011 | Desperately Seeking Santa | Neal McCormick | TV film |
| 2013 | Being Human | Trent Harris | "(Dead) Girls Just Wanna Have Fun", "The Teens, They Are a Changin'" |
| 2013 | Murdoch Mysteries | Alvin Storey | "Twisted Sisters" |
| 2013 | Satisfaction | Quinn | "Confrontations" |
| 2013 | The Mentalist | FBI Agent Mullins | "Red John" |
| 2013 | Fir Crazy | Lance | TV film |
| 2014 | Chop Shop | Porter | Recurring role |
| 2015 | Saving Hope | Adam Hart | "Shattered", "Emotional Rescue" |
| 2018 | iZombie | Max Roberts | "Don't Hate the Player, Hate the Brain" |
References
edit- ^ "Bregar shoots and scores" by Sharmarke Ismail, The Toronto Star (1 June, 2006) [ONT Edition]. Retrieved from ProQuest 439015783
- ^ Todd and the Book of Pure Evil (2003) Summary & Credits at www.radiotimes.com
- ^ "Kudos for Degrassi kiss: Series takes right step with gay teen story" by Dana Gee, The Province (15 March, 2004) [Final Edition]. Retrieved from ProQuest 269374000
- ^ "John Bregar's latest film, Servitude, comes to theatres" by Fannie Sunshine at www.toronto.com
- ^ "40 things you don't know about the Summit Series" by Lance Hornby at torontosun.com
- ^ "The Cold War" by Stephen Cole at www.cbc.ca
- ^ "Broadcast" at playbackonline.ca
- ^ Dead at 17 Summary & Credits at www.radiotimes.com
- ^ "CFMDC New Queer Works, Winter 2012". CFMDC.org. Archived from the original on April 14, 2013. Retrieved July 5, 2012.
- ^ "Dinicol, Kash, Colantoni and Foley enter Servitude" by Etan Vlessing at playbackonline.ca
- ^ "Servitude review: Send back this lame Canuck comedy" by Linda Barnard at www.thestar.com
- ^ "Berteloot, Bregar, Legault and Almgren join Diamonds" by Etan Vlessing at playbackonline.ca