Stefan Brogren
| Stefan Brogren | |
|---|---|
 Brogren in November 2010 | |
| Born |
21 April 1972 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation | Actor, Director, and Producer |
| Years active | 1987-present |
Stefan Brogren (born 21 April 1972) is a Canadian actor and director. He is best known as Archibald "Archie"/"Snake” Simpson in the Degrassi franchise of television shows.
Career
Brogren has portrayed Snake since his teen years, as a student in Degrassi Junior High and Degrassi High, and then as a media teacher and principal in Degrassi: The Next Generation. He is the only actor to appear in every season of the Degrassi franchise, and is also a regular cast member in each season. Stefan was the first Canadian actor to use the word "fuck" on Canadian primetime television, on the Degrassi High TV movie, School's Out when he was discussing Joey's sexual escapades with Tessa.
In 1999, Stefan starred in the music video for "Rock Past It" by London pop-metal band, Scratching Post.
Brogren made his directing debut with Degrassi of the Dead, a non-canonical horror episode, which aired Halloween 2007. The 15 minute webisode depicted several of the Degrassi characters attempting to escape from other characters who had become zombies as a result of eating genetically modified food. The show was followed by a behind-the-scenes/making-of presentation during which he was introduced as the director. He has directed many episodes since, and has become a series producer in the eleventh season.
He is one of two directors of The L.A. Complex which, like Degrassi, is produced by Epitome Pictures.
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Series | Nominee | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Gemini Award | Best Performance by a Lead Actor in a Continuing Dramatic Role[1] | Degrassi Junior High | Stefan Brogren | Nominated |
| 1990 | Young Artist Award | Outstanding Young Ensemble Cast[2] | Degrassi High | Dayo Ade, Sara Ballingall, Stefan Brogren, Michael Carry, Christopher Charlesworth, Amanda Cook, Irene Courakos, Angela Deiseach, Anais Granofsky, Rebecca Haines, Neil Hope, Cathy Keenan, Pat Mastroianni, Maureen McKay, Stacie Mistysyn, Bill Parrott, Siluck Saysanasy, Amanda Stepto, Duncan Waugh | Nominated |
| 2002 | Gemini Award | Geminis' Hottest Star[3] | Degrassi: The Next Generation | Stefan Brogren | Nominated |
| 2010 | Gemini Award | Best Children's or Youth Fiction Program or Series[4] | Degrassi: The Next Generation | Linda Schuyler, Stefan Brogren, David Lowe, Stephen Stohn, Stephanie Williams, and Brendon Yorke |
Nominated |
| Best Direction in a Children's or Youth Program or Series[4] | Degrassi: The Next Generation | Stefan Brogren for "Beat It (Part 2)" | Won | ||
| 2011 | Gemini Award | Best Children's or Youth Fiction Program or Series[5] | Degrassi | Linda Schuyler, Stefan Brogren, David Lowe, Stephen Stohn, Stephanie Williams, and Brendon Yorke |
Won |
Filmography
- 1987-89: Degrassi Junior High as Archibald "Snake" Simpson
- 1990-91: Degrassi High as Archibald "Snake" Simpson
- 1992: School's Out as Archibald "Snake" Simpson
- 1998: Hairshirt as Timothy "Tim" Wright
- 2001–present: Degrassi: The Next Generation as Archibald "Archie" Simpson
- 2001: Prince Charming as Bob Worthington
- 2003: Martha, Inc.: The Story of Martha Stewart
- 2004: Sue Thomas: F.B. Eye
- 2008: Bitten as Bearded Man
References
- ↑ "Canadian Awards Database History Search for "Degrassi"". Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television. 2007. Retrieved 8 December 2007.
- ↑ Various authors (last updated 2007). "IMDb: Young Artist Awards: 1990". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 4 December 2007.
- ↑ "Degrassi: The Next Generation - Awards". Epitome Virtual Reality. CTV. Last updated: 28 November 2006. Retrieved 4 December 2007.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "2010 Gemini Awards Presented in Drama, Children's and Youth, Comedy, and Variety Categories". Gemini Awards. 3 November 2010. Retrieved 5 November 2010.
- ↑ "2011 Gemini Awards Presented in Drama, Children’s or Youth, Comedy and Variety Categories". Gemini Awards. 31 August 2011. Retrieved 1 September 2011.
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