Sebastian Spence
Born (1969-12-09) December 9, 1969
OccupationActor

Sebastian Spence (born December 9, 1969)[1] is a Canadian actor. He played the lead role of Cade Foster in the Space Channel science fiction television series, First Wave (1998–2001).[2]

Early life

Spence was born in St. John's, Newfoundland to Michael Cook and Janis Spence, both playwrights.[3] His first professional acting job was at age 16, in a play written by his mother.[4]

Career

Spence's first on-camera role was in second part of the Canadian television miniseries, The Boys of St. Vincent, which was well-received by critics.[5][6][7] His next role was in the trilogy of A Family of Cops television films with Charles Bronson, playing Eddie Fein the younger son of Bronson's character.[8][9][10]

Spence's first film role was in the futuristic Anchor Zone, which was filmed in his native Newfoundland.[11] performed in a substantial role in the film Drive, She Said in 1997; the film's storyline and staging were criticized by reviewers.[12][13] Spence's first leading role was as Cade Foster, in the Space Channel (and later Sci-Fi Channel) original series, First Wave,[14] which ran between 1998 and 2001.

Spence played the role of Cliff Harting on the Hallmark Channel drama Cedar Cove, between 2013 and 2015.[15]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
1994Anchor ZoneDuke
1997Drive, She SaidJonathan Evans
1998FirestormCowboy
1999Little Boy BluesThat Guy
2005Paper Moon AffairVern Staub
2006A Bug and a Bag of WeedFrehley
2007CrossingDaniel CimmermanAlso known as Dress to Kill
2009Dr. Dolittle: Million Dollar MuttsChad CassidyDirect-to-video
2011Crash SiteDaniel SaundersAlso known as Crash Site: A Family in Danger
201312 Rounds 2: ReloadedGovernor Devlin WeaverDirect-to-video
2013Wolverine: OriginJohn Howlett Jr.Voice, direct-to-video

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1993The Boys of St. Vincent: 15 Years LaterKevin Reevey age 25Television miniseries (Part 2)
1994–1995MadisonCal Sharpe4 episodes
1995Family of CopsEddie FeinTelevision film
1995Robin's HoodsEpisode: "Rock and a Hard Place "
1996The Outer LimitsYoung GerryEpisode: "Paradise"
1996The X FilesDeputy Barney PasterEpisode: "Home"
1997Breach of Faith: A Family of Cops IIEddie FeinTelevision film
1997Dead Man's GunWillyTelevision film/backdoor pilot; segment: "My Brother's Keeper"
1997Poltergeist: The LegacyNoah WilkesEpisode: "The Devil's Lighthouse"
1997–1998Fast TrackStevie ServineMain role, 23 episodes
1998–2001First WaveCade FosterLead role, 66 episodes
1999Family of Cops III: Under SuspicionEddie FeinTelevision film
2001Dark AngelCharles SmithEpisode: "Hit a Sista Back"
2001Special Unit 2IanEpisode: "The Rocks"
2001Strange FrequencyBradEpisode: "Don't Fear the Reaper"
2002First ShotOwen TaylorTelevision film
2002Dawson's CreekProfessor Matt FreemanRecurring role, 5 episodes
2002Glory DaysGreg EmbryEpisode: "The Lost Girls"
2003The Lone RangerHarmon HartmanTelevision film/backdoor pilot
2003A Crime of PassionDaleTelevision film
2003Mutant XNoelEpisode: "Under the Cloak of War"
2003AndromedaPatriusEpisode: "Conduit to Destiny"
2004The ClinicKyle SouthernTelevision film
2004Eve's ChristmasScottTelevision film
2004Stargate SG-1DelekEpisode: "Death Knell"
2004BlissCable GuyEpisode: "Penelope and Her Suitors"
2005The CollectorThe Devil/Dr. BurrussEpisode: "The Pharmacist"
2005Young BladesDon MarcoEpisode: "Four Musketeers and a Baby"
2005Criminal IntentDevon MajorTelevision film
2005CerberusJake AddamsTelevision film
2005Third Man OutTimmy CallahanTelevision film
2005Category 7: The End of the WorldFPS Agent Gavin CarrTelevision miniseries
2005–2006G-SpotPaulRecurring role, 9 episodes
2005–2009Battlestar GalacticaNoel "Narcho" AllisonRecurring role, 9 episodes
2006Shock to the SystemTimmy CallahanTelevision film
2006The Obsession[16]Reed HaltonTelevision film
2006To Have and to HoldTom DavidsonTelevision film
2006SupernaturalTom2 episodes
2007Uncaged HeartRobert MossTelevision film; also known as Passion's Web
2008Daniel's DaughterConnor BaileyTelevision film
2008On the Other Hand, DeathTimmy CallahanTelevision film
2008Ice BluesTimmy CallahanTelevision film
2008NYC: Tornado TerrorJim LawrenceTelevision film
2010Republic of DoyleBobby MaherEpisode: "Blood is Thicker Than Blood"
2011SmallvilleTed KordEpisode: "Booster"
2012Battlestar Galactica: Blood & ChromeLt. Jim "Sunshine" KirbyTelevision film
2012A Mother's NightmareSteveTelevision film
2013StonadosLee CartonTelevision film
2013PsychMayor Gavin ChanningEpisode: "Santa Barbarian Candidate"
2013–2015Cedar CoveCliff HartingRecurring role (season 1); main role (seasons 2–3); 29 episodes
2014My Mother's Future HusbandAndrewTelevision film
2014Stolen from the WombRob KingTelevision film
2015Accidental ObsessionRay JohnsonTelevision film
2015Driven UndergroundTom WilcoxTelevision film
2016A Wife's SuspicionKyleTelevision film
2018Taken Season 2 (TV series)Senator WarrenTelevision film
2019-2023Murdoch MysteriesAllen Templeton4 episodes

References

  1. "Sebastian Spence". www.tcm.com. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
  2. Science Fiction Television Series, 1990–2004: Histories, Casts and Credits for 58 Shows Archived 2020-09-10 at the Wayback Machine. McFarland; 27 September 2013. ISBN 978-0-7864-9183-4. p. 113–.
  3. "Director, actor Janis Spence dead at 61" Archived 2020-01-09 at the Wayback Machine. CBC News, Feb 07, 2008
  4. "Actor Sebastian Spence". American Profile. 2002-09-22. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
  5. Milchael Wilmington (November 11, 1994). "'Boys' Underscores Trauma Of Sexual Abuse". Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2016-02-23.
  6. "Painful Look at Pedophilia / `Boys' based on true story of abuse in orphanage" Archived 2018-03-03 at the Wayback Machine. SFGate, Peter Stack, February 3, 1995
  7. Tom Wiener. The Off-Hollywood Film Guide: The Definitive Guide to Independent and Foreign Films on Video and DVD Archived 2020-09-10 at the Wayback Machine. Random House Publishing Group; 13 August 2002. ISBN 978-0-679-64737-9. p. 92–.
  8. Adam Sandler (November 21, 1995). "Review: 'A Family of Cops'". Variety. Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2016-02-23.
  9. Tony Scott (January 30, 1997). "Review: 'Breach of Faith: Family of Cops II'". Variety. Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2016-02-23.
  10. Ray Richmond (January 11, 1999). "Review: 'Family of Cops III'". Variety. Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2016-02-23.
  11. "TERROR-NEUVE: Five Horror Films Shot in NL" Archived 2018-03-03 at the Wayback Machine. The Overcast, Lauren Power, October 2, 2015
  12. "Sophomore effort crashes" Archived 2018-03-03 at the Wayback Machine .Toronto Star - Toronto, Ont. Gerstel, Judy, Sep 4, 1998, Page 1
  13. Derek Elley. "Drive, She Said" Archived 2018-03-03 at the Wayback Machine. Variety, December 21, 1997
  14. Ray Richmond (March 18, 1999). "Review: 'First Wave'". Variety. Archived from the original on 2016-03-02. Retrieved 2016-02-22.
  15. Ed Andreychuk. The Lone Ranger on Radio, Film and Television Archived 2020-09-10 at the Wayback Machine. McFarland; 5 January 2018. ISBN 978-1-4766-2971-1. p. 154–.
  16. "The Obsession" Archived 2018-03-02 at the Wayback Machine. Radio Times"], review by Sloan Freer (2006)
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