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| Jake Goldsbie | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jacob Benjamin Goldsbie (1988-08-08) August 8, 1988 (age 36) Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Alma mater | Concordia University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1995–present |
Jacob Benjamin Goldsbie (born August 8, 1988) is a Canadian film, television, and stage actor, who is best known for portraying Toby Isaacs in the CTV television series Degrassi: The Next Generation from 2001 until 2009.
Early life
Goldsbie graduated from Concordia University in Montreal where he studied communications and journalism.
Career
Goldsbie made his acting debut in an episode of The Hardy Boys as Max. He went on the play a few smaller television roles, before landing a leading voice role in Corduroy as Marty. He would also play significant voice roles in Redwall, Pecola and Rolie Polie Olie.
He made his film debut in 1999, in the children's adaption of Jacob Two Two Meets the Hooded Fangs.
In 2001, Goldsbie gained wide recognition for portraying Toby Isaacs on Degrassi: The Next Generation, although he originally auditioned for the role of J.T. Yorke. He would stay on the show until his departure in 2009. He reunited with the cast in 2018 for former co-star Drake's "I'm Upset" music video, which takes place during a Degrassi reunion.
In the early 2010s, Goldsbie worked at The Score (now known as Sportsnet 360) where he wrote and hosted podcasts about professional sports.
In 2018, he starred on stage in Harold Green Jewish Theatre Company's production of Bad Jews as Jonah.
In 2023, he portrayed Brett in a stage production of Norm Foster's Moving In.
Personal life
Goldsbie is Jewish.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Jacob Two Two Meets the Hooded Fangs | Oscar | |
| 2002 | Rolie Polie Olie: The Great Defender of Fun | Junior Littlegreen | Voice |
| 2003 | William Joyce's Rolie Polie Olie: The Baby Bot Chase | Junior Littlegreen | Voice |
| 2004 | Childstar | First Son | |
| 2017 | Molly's Game | LA Player |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | The Hardy Boys | Max | Episode: "Telling Lies" |
| 1996 | Critical Choices | Jonah | Television movie |
| 1998 | Rescuers: Stories of Courage: Two Couples | Abraham / Albert | Television movie |
| Franklin | Possum | Voice | |
| Noddy | Grit | 2 episodes | |
| 1999 | Black and Blue | Bennie Castro | Television movie |
| Twice in a Lifetime | Mickey | Episode: "Blood Brothers" | |
| 2000 | Corduroy | Marty | Voice; 16 episodes |
| When Andrew Came Home | Carl Rudnick | Television movie | |
| 2000–2001 | Redwall | Vitch / Hedgehog Slave | Voice; 13 episodes |
| 2001 | Laughter on the 23rd Floor | Pauly | Television movie |
| Prince Charming | Boy | Television movie | |
| The Kid | Earl | Voice; Television movie | |
| The Santa Claus Brothers | Additional voices | Voice; Television movie | |
| 2001–2003 | Pecola | Rudy | 12 episodes; English dubbing |
| 2001–2004 | Rolie Polie Olie | Junior Littlegreen | Voice; 4 episodes |
| 2001–2009 | Degrassi: The Next Generation | Toby Isaacs | Main character; 120 episodes |
| 2001 | Leap Years | Tyler – Age 11 | 2 episodes |
| Anne of Green Gables: The Animated Series | McGuffin Boy | Voice; Episode "The Stray" | |
| 2002 | Marvin the Tap-Dancing Horse | Andrew | 2 episodes |
| The Red Sneakers | Boy | Television movie | |
| 2003 | My Dad the Rock Star | Student #1 | Voice; Episode: "Mr. Zilla's Opus" |
| 2005 | I Do, They Don't | Miles | Television movie |
| Twitches | Teen Trick or Treater | Television movie | |
| 2006–2007 | Degrassi: Minis | Toby Isaacs | 10 episodes |
| 2009 | Being Erica | Beezer | Episode: "Battle Royale" |
| 2018 | Falling Water | Medical Tech | Episode: "Watchers" |
| 2020 | Mrs. America | Producer | Episode: "Gloria" |
| Private Eyes | Baggage Handler | Episode: "The P.I. Vanishes" | |
| 2022 | Five Days at Memorial | Doctor | Episode: "45 Dead" |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | I'm Upset | Drake |
On stage
| Year | Title | Role | Director | Venue | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Bad Jews | Jonah | Lisa Rubin | Greenwin Theatre | |
| 2023 | Moving In | Brett | Jessie Collins | Upper Canada Playhouse |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Awards | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Young Artist Awards | Best Ensemble in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama | Degrassi: The Next Generation | Won | |
| Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series – Leading Young Actor | Nominated | ||||
| 2003 | Best Ensemble in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama | Nominated | |||
| Best Performance in a TV Movie, Mini-Series, or Special – Leading Young Actore | The Red Sneakers | Nominated | |||
| 2006 | Best Young Ensemble Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) | Degrassi: The Next Generation | Nominated |
References
- Polger, Mark Aaron (2008-02-09). "Degrassis Jewish cast members share love for their TV program". Degrassi Online. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
- Fuentes, Tamara (2018-06-15). "This Is What the "Degrassi: The Next Generation" Cast Looks Like Now". Yahoo Life. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
- Balta, Victor (2004-08-27). "New 'Degrassi' series still tackles tough issues". HeraldNet.com. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
- Thompson, Desire (2018-06-14). "The Backstories To Every 'Degrassi' Character Featured In Drake's "I'm Upset" Video". VIBE.com. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
- Clark, Anne Victoria (2018-06-14). "Drake Throws a Degrassi Reunion in 'I'm Upset' Video". Vulture. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
- Bourne, Justin (2013-10-01). "Backhand Shelf Podcast: Prediction Edition, with John Noon & Jake Goldsbie". theScore.com. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
- Kates, Kathryn (2018-10-25). "Audience will have ringside seats to family quarrel". The Canadian Jewish News. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
- Swartz, John (2023-07-07). "Foster's Best Yet, Moving In | SUNonline/Orillia". sunonlinemedia.ca. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
- "Jake Goldsbie". Jewogle. Retrieved 2012-11-17.
- Archived June 21, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
- Fricker, Karen (2018-10-26). "A rabbi and a theatre critic walked into a play called Bad Jews …". Toronto Star. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
- Gibb, W. (2023-06-15). "Romance and laughter: The perfect combination in Norm Foster's Moving In". Morrisburg Leader. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
- ^ "Young Artist Awards (2002)". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
- ^ "Young Artist Awards (2003)". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
- "Young Artist Awards (2006)". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
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