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'''Keir David Peters Gilchrist''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|k|ɪər|_|ˈ|ɡ|ɪ|l|k|r|ɪ|s|t}};<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHs7QuA7O-Q|title=Scotiabank & BC SPCA Paws for a Cause|publisher=British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals|date=28 August 2012|access-date=16 June 2022}}</ref> born 28 September 1992) is a |
'''Keir David Peters Gilchrist''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|k|ɪər|_|ˈ|ɡ|ɪ|l|k|r|ɪ|s|t}};<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHs7QuA7O-Q|title=Scotiabank & BC SPCA Paws for a Cause|publisher=British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals|date=28 August 2012|access-date=16 June 2022}}</ref> born 28 September 1992) is a British-born Canadian actor. On television, he portrayed [[List of United States of Tara characters#Marshall Gregson|Marshall Gregson]] on the [[Showtime (TV network)|Showtime]] comedy-drama ''[[United States of Tara]]'' (2009–2011) and headlined the [[Netflix]] comedy-drama ''[[Atypical]]'' (2017–2021). His film roles include the comedy-drama ''[[It's Kind of a Funny Story (film)|It's Kind of a Funny Story]]'' (2010) and the supernatural horror ''[[It Follows]]'' (2014). Outside of his acting career, Gilchrist is the vocalist of [[grindcore]] band Whelm and [[death metal]] band Phalanx.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://daily.bandcamp.com/features/the-death-metal-double-life-of-atypical-star-keir-gilchrist|title=Bandcamp|date=24 January 2020 |access-date=22 September 2020}}</ref> |
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In 2016, he co-starred in the film ''[[The Good Neighbor (film)|The Good Neighbor]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.variety.com/2015/film/news/james-caan-keir-gilchrist-the-waiting-cast-1201492427/|title=James Caan, Keir Gilchrist to Star in Thriller 'The Waiting'|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|first=Dave|last=McNary|date=11 May 2015}}</ref> |
In 2016, he co-starred in the film ''[[The Good Neighbor (film)|The Good Neighbor]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.variety.com/2015/film/news/james-caan-keir-gilchrist-the-waiting-cast-1201492427/|title=James Caan, Keir Gilchrist to Star in Thriller 'The Waiting'|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|first=Dave|last=McNary|date=11 May 2015}}</ref> |
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In 2017, he starred in the film ''[[Heartthrob (film)|Heartthrob]]'' as Henry, directed by [[Chris Sivertson]]. |
In 2017, he starred in the film ''[[Heartthrob (film)|Heartthrob]]'' as Henry, directed by [[Chris Sivertson]]. In August of that year, he starred as Sam Gardner, a teen on the autism spectrum who is ready to have a girlfriend, in the [[Netflix]] comedy-drama ''[[Atypical]]''. He continued with the role for four seasons until the show concluded on 9 July 2021. |
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In August 2017, he began starring as Sam Gardner, a teen on the autism spectrum, in the [[Netflix]] comedy-drama ''[[Atypical]]''. The fourth and final season of ''Atypical'' was released on 9 July 2021. |
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Latest revision as of 03:08, 9 July 2024
Keir Gilchrist | |
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![]() Gilchrist at the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival | |
Born | Keir David Peters Gilchrist 28 September 1992 Camden, London, England |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2003–present |
Relatives | Douglas Peters (grandfather) |
Keir David Peters Gilchrist (/ˈkɪər ˈɡɪlkrɪst/;[1] born 28 September 1992) is a British-born Canadian actor. On television, he portrayed Marshall Gregson on the Showtime comedy-drama United States of Tara (2009–2011) and headlined the Netflix comedy-drama Atypical (2017–2021). His film roles include the comedy-drama It's Kind of a Funny Story (2010) and the supernatural horror It Follows (2014). Outside of his acting career, Gilchrist is the vocalist of grindcore band Whelm and death metal band Phalanx.[2]
Early life
[edit]Gilchrist was born in Camden Town, London,[3] to Canadian parents Catherine (née Peters) and Ian Gilchrist.[4][5] His maternal grandfather was banker, economist, and politician Douglas Peters, and his uncle is economist David Wilfrid Peters.[6][7] Gilchrist spent his early years in London, before relocating to Boston, Massachusetts, during his childhood,[8] then to New York City, before finally settling in Toronto, Ontario.
Career
[edit]Gilchrist attended the Annex Children's Theatre. Gilchrist's first significant television role was that of Josh McKellar on Fox's short-lived television sitcom The Winner, which aired in 2007. From 2009 until its ending in 2011, Gilchrist co-starred as Marshall Gregson, the son of the lead character, on the Showtime comedy-drama series United States of Tara.[9]
In 2009, Gilchrist won the lead role of Craig Gilner in the film It's Kind of a Funny Story, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2010.[10]
In 2014, Gilchrist co-starred in the film It Follows.
In 2015, he played the lead role of Daniel Austin in the film Dark Summer,[11] starred as John Lovett in The Stanford Prison Experiment and William in Len and Company, and had a role in the short drama film Share.[12]
In 2016, he co-starred in the film The Good Neighbor.[13]
In 2017, he starred in the film Heartthrob as Henry, directed by Chris Sivertson. In August of that year, he starred as Sam Gardner, a teen on the autism spectrum who is ready to have a girlfriend, in the Netflix comedy-drama Atypical. He continued with the role for four seasons until the show concluded on 9 July 2021.
Filmography
[edit]† | Denotes works that have not yet been released |
Film
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2004 | The Right Way | Young David | |
2005 | Horsie's Retreat | Louie | |
2005 | The Waldo Cumberbund Story | Young Waldo | |
2006 | A Lobster Tale | Mike Stanton | |
2007 | Dead Silence | Young Henry | |
2008 | The Rocker | Moby type kid | |
2009 | Just Peck | Michael Peck | |
2009 | Hungry Hills | Snit Mandolin | |
2010 | It's Kind of a Funny Story | Craig Gilner | |
2011 | Matty Hanson and the Invisibility Ray | Matty Hanson | |
2013 | Seasick Sailor | Penna | Short film |
2014 | It Follows | Paul | |
2015 | Dark Summer | Daniel Austin | |
2015 | The Stanford Prison Experiment | John Lovett | |
2015 | Share | Dylan | Short film |
2015 | The Heyday of the Insensitive Bastards | Michael | |
2015 | Len and Company | William | |
2015 | Tales of Halloween | The Stranger | Segment: "The Weak and the Wicked" |
2016 | The Good Neighbor | Sean Turner | |
2016 | Katie Says Goodbye | Matty | |
2017 | Heartthrob | Henry Sinclair | |
2019 | Castle in the Ground | Polo boy | |
2020 | Flashback | Andre | |
2021 | An Intrusion | Layne | |
2023 | The Featherweight | Billy Papaleo Jr. | |
2024 | Freaky Tales | Josh |
Television
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2003 | Queer as Folk | Jim Stockwell Jr. | Episode: "#3.9" |
2004 | Doc | R. J. Mitchell | Episode: "The Last Ride" |
2004 | Samantha: An American Girl Holiday | Factory boy | Television film |
2005 | 1-800-Missing | Danny Sheperd | Episode: "Unnatural Disaster" |
2006 | Miss Spider's Sunny Patch Friends | Squidge | Episode: "Giddy Up Bugs/A Plushy Parable" |
2006 | ReGenesis | 10-year-old boy | Episode: "The Wild and the Innocent" |
2007 | Family Guy | Kyle (voice) | Episode: "The Tan Aquatic with Steve Zissou" |
2007 | The Winner | Josh McKellar | Main role |
2007 | Life with Derek | Jamie | 3 episodes |
2009 | The Listener | Daniel / Lisa | Episode: "Lisa Says" |
2009–2011 | United States of Tara | Marshall Gregson | Main role |
2012–2013 | Delete | Daniel Gerson | 2 episodes |
2013 | Family Guy | Toby (voice) | Episode: "Valentine's Day in Quahog" |
2013 | Newsreaders | Ben Hayflack | Episode: "31-Up" |
2014 | Sea of Fire | Rudy McAllister | Unsold pilot |
2017–2021 | Atypical | Sam Gardner | Main role |
2017 | Room 104 | Alex | Episode 10: "Red Tent" |
2023 | Love & Death | Ron Adams | Miniseries |
Music videos
[edit]Year | Artist | Song | Notes |
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2016 | Gatecreeper | "Desperation" | One of the two characters |
References
[edit]- ^ "Scotiabank & BC SPCA Paws for a Cause". British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. 28 August 2012. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
- ^ "Bandcamp". 24 January 2020. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
- ^ "Keir Gilchrist". TV Guide. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
- ^ "Kier Gilchrist - Yahoo!". Yahoo!.
- ^ "Keir Gilchrist – United States of Tara Cast". United States of Tara Fan Site. Archived from the original on 18 July 2011.
- ^ "Mrs. Audrey Catherine Clark Peters Dec. 2, 1928 – Aug. 2, 2007". The Dowswell Family of North America. 2007. Archived from the original on 26 July 2011. Retrieved 3 September 2010.
- ^ Lumley, Elizabeth (2004). Canadian Who's Who 2004. University of Toronto Press. p. 1030. ISBN 978-0-8020-8892-5.
- ^ "Biography: Keir Gilchrist". Teen Stars Online. Archived from the original on 1 August 2007.
- ^ Nordyke, Kimberly; Andreeva, Nellie (30 March 2008). "Diablo Cody's 'Tara' adds players". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ Kit, Borys (2 November 2009). "Keir Gilchrist to star in 'Funny Story'". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ McNary, Dave (16 October 2014). "Keir Gilchrist's 'Dark Summer' Finds U.S. Home with IFC". Variety.
- ^ Richford, Rhonda (22 May 2015). "Cannes: Cinefondation Selection Winner Announced". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ McNary, Dave (11 May 2015). "James Caan, Keir Gilchrist to Star in Thriller 'The Waiting'". Variety.
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- 1992 births
- 21st-century Canadian male actors
- Canadian male child actors
- Canadian male film actors
- Canadian male television actors
- Canadian male voice actors
- English people of Canadian descent
- English emigrants to Canada
- Living people
- Male actors from London
- Actors from the London Borough of Camden
- Male actors from Toronto
- People from Camden Town