Tim Progosh

Tim Progosh

Tim on set in 2005
Born Timothy Jeffrey Progosh
(1957-12-21) December 21, 1957
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Alma mater University of Western Ontario
(Political Science, Drama)
Occupation Actor, TV Producer, Creator of the Canadian Comedy Awards and Hall of Fame
Years active 1983–present

Tim Progosh (born 1957) is a Canadian actor and the creator and original producer of the Canadian Comedy Awards,[1][2] an annual awards presentation that celebrates Canadian comedy in a variety of media (TV, radio, film, the Internet, etc.) inaugurated in 2000. [3][4]

Tim played Principal Bill Kremeza in the film Spotlight awarded Best Picture[5] and Best Screenplay in the 88th Academy Awards (2016). He played the ensemble cast character Firouz in the TV series The Adventures of Sinbad (1996-1998).

Tim graduated with a Double Honors degree in Political Science and Drama from the University of Western Ontario. His first job was as a lobbyist for the Canadian Federal Government, but switched permanently to acting and stand-up comedy in 1981. He studied screenwriting at Algonquin College[6] in Ottawa and improvisational acting at The Second City[7] in Toronto.

Filmography

Films/TV Films
  • Spotlight (2015) (Film) as Principal Bill Kemeza
  • Channelled Lives (2012) (Short Film) as Warren
  • Confession of an American Bride (2005) (TV) as uncredited
  • The Good Shepherd (2004) (Film) as Phillip Patterson
  • I Downloaded a Ghost (2004) (TV) as Walter Blackstone
  • The Gospel of John (2003) (Film) as The Master of the Feast
  • Who Is Cletis Tout? (2001) (Film) as Young Micah
  • Jet Jackson: The Movie (2001) (TV) as Sylvester
  • A Tale of Two Bunnies (2000) (TV) as Comedian
  • The Sandy Bottom Orchestra (2000) (TV) as Cecil Bateman
  • A Touch of Hope (1999) (TV) as Joshua Peterson
  • The Corruptor (1999) as Lackey
  • Shadow Zone: My Teacher Ate My Homework (1997) (Film) as Jesse's Dad
  • The Abduction (1996) (TV) as Robert
  • Remembrance (1996) (TV) as Clem Stafford
  • Net Worth (1995) (TV) as Player #3
  • Back in Action (1994) (Film) as Kasajian's assistant
  • The Babymaker: The Dr. Cecil Jacobson Story (1994) (TV) as Mr. Black
  • Life with Mikey (1993) (Film) as Lawyer Norman Feller
  • To Catch a Killer (1992) (TV) as Delta Squad Detective Jack Morris
  • Thick as Thieves (1991) (Film) as Yuppie
  • Christmas in America (1990) (TV) ... Young Kenny Rogers (age 22)
  • Prom Night III: The Last Kiss (1990) (Film) as Other Reporter
Television Series
  • Murdoch Mysteries (2013) as Mr. Edgar Leeman
  • Covert Affairs (2011) as Doctor
  • 1-800-Missing (2004) as Dr. Benson
  • Doc (2003) as Art Lang
  • Within These Walls (2001) as Emily's Father
  • Super Rupert (2001) as Sheriff Dave Patterson
  • Code Name: Eternity (2000) as Scientist Cross
  • Relic Hunter (2000) as Angus MacEvoy
  • Twice in a Lifetime (1999) as Gary Ray
  • Cold Squad (1999) as Father Geddes
  • The Outer Limits (1999) as Walter Black
  • First Wave (1998 - 2001) as Dean Hormeth
  • The Adventures of Sinbad (1996-8) as Firouz
  • The X Files (1995) as Mr. Fielding
  • Robocop: The Series (1994) as Mark McAdam
  • Street Legal (1990-1) as Reporter
  • Degrassi Junior High (1987) as Policeman

As Producer
  • 2015 The 16th Annual Canadian Comedy Awards (executive producer)
  • 2014 The 15th Annual Canadian Comedy Awards (executive producer)
  • 2013 The 14th Annual Canadian Comedy Awards (executive producer)
  • 2012 The 13h Annual Canadian Comedy Awards (executive producer)
  • 2011 The 12th Annual Canadian Comedy Awards (TV Special) (executive producer)
  • 2010 The 11th Annual Canadian Comedy Awards (TV Special) (producer)
  • 2009 The 10th Annual Canadian Comedy Awards (TV Special) (executive producer) / (producer)
  • 2008 The 9th Annual Canadian Comedy Awards (TV Special) (producer)
  • 2008 The Canadian Comedy Awards: Best of the Fest 2007 (TV Special) (producer)
  • 2007 The 8th Annual Canadian Comedy Awards (TV Special) (producer)
  • 2007 The Nice Show (TV Special) (executive producer)
  • 2007 The Naughty Show (TV Special) (executive producer)
  • 2006 The 7th Annual Canadian Comedy Awards (TV Special) (producer)
  • 2005 The 6th Annual Canadian Comedy Awards (TV Special) (producer)
  • 2004 The 5th Annual Canadian Comedy Awards (TV Special) (producer)
  • 2003 The 4th Annual Canadian Comedy Awards (TV Special) (producer)
  • 2003 The Road to Funny (TV Movie documentary) (executive producer) / (producer)
  • 2002 Sketch Troop (TV Series) (producer)
  • 2002 The 3rd Annual Canadian Comedy Awards (Video) (producer)
  • 2001 The 2nd Annual Canadian Comedy Awards (TV Special) (producer)
  • 2000 The 2000 Canadian Comedy Awards (TV Special) (producer)
As Writer
  • 2009 The 10th Annual Canadian Comedy Awards (TV Special)
  • 2006 George Canyon's Christmas (TV Special)
  • 2002 The 2nd Annual Canadian Comedy Awards (TV Special)

References

  1. ↑ sifr4. "Canadian Comedy Awards Festival | History". www.canadiancomedy.ca. Retrieved 2016-02-29.
  2. ↑ "Movies take top honours at home". Times-Colonist. October 4, 2008. Retrieved December 20, 2010.
  3. ↑ sifr4. "Canadian Comedy Awards Festival | Awards". www.canadiancomedy.ca. Retrieved 2016-02-29.
  4. ↑ Gallagher, Noel (October 15, 2005). "Canadian Comedy Festival expands show". CANOE. Retrieved January 10, 2013.
  5. ↑ "Academy Awards; Best Picture". oscar.go.com. February 29, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Algonquin College". www.algonquincollege.com. Retrieved 2016-02-29.
  7. ↑ "Location: Toronto | The Second City - 50 Years of Funny". www.secondcity.com. Retrieved 2016-02-29.
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