Craig Olejnik
| Craig Olejnik | |
|---|---|
 Craig Olejnik at the London MCM Expo | |
| Born |
June 1, 1979 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1995–present |
Craig Olejnik (born June 1, 1979 in Halifax, Nova Scotia) is a Canadian actor. He is best known as the lead actor in the television series The Listener as Toby Logan, a paramedic with the power to read minds by hearing others' thoughts (hence, the series' title) and seeing events that have happened to them from their point of view.[1] His previous work includes Runaway, Thir13en Ghosts, Margaret's Museum and Wolf Lake. He is also the director, writer and producer of the film Interview with a Zombie.
Olejnik graduated from West Kings District High School in Auburn, Nova Scotia. His father was in the military.[2] His grandparents immigrated to Canada from Poland.[2]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Margaret's Museum | Jimmy MacNeil | |
| 1999 | Teen Sorcery | Michael Charming | Video |
| 2001 | So Weird | Zach Stewart | Episode: "Mr. Magnetism" |
| 2001 | Wolf Lake | Sean | Episode: "Meat the Parents" Episode: "Soup to Nuts" |
| 2001 | Thir13en Ghosts | Royce Clayton, The Torn Prince | |
| 2002 | Flower & Garnet | Carl | |
| 2005 | Interview with a Zombie | Interviewer | |
| 2006 | Obituary | Luke | TV movie |
| 2006–2008 | Runaway | Jake Bennett | 8 episodes |
| 2007 | In God's Country | Frank | TV movie |
| 2009 | The Timekeeper | Martin Bishop | |
| 2009–2014 | The Listener | Toby Logan | Titular character, 65 episodes |
| 2011 | Murdoch Mysteries[3] | Nicholas Jenkins[3] | Episode: "Upstairs, Downstairs"[4] |
| 2013 | Haven | Aiden Driscoll | Guest role (Season 4, Episode 8) |
| 2013 | Republic of Doyle | (season 5, episode 8) |
References
- ↑ Amatangelo, Amy (June 4, 2009). "Craig Olejnik hears siren song of acting", Boston Herald. Retrieved on 2009-06-05.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Rising Star: Craig Olejnik". Access Hollywood. July 2, 2009. Archived from the original on July 4, 2009.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Yannick Bisson Does Double Duty and Directs an Upcoming Episode". newswire.ca. August 16, 2010. Retrieved January 29, 2011.
- ↑ "‘Murdoch’ mysteries revealed". tvguide.ca. Retrieved January 29, 2011.