Everyone knows about Drake’s acting history as the character Jimmy Brooks on Degrassi: The Next Generation, but we wanted to show love to some other TV and movie characters played by Canadian artists and producers.
From legends to budding artists, rappers to producers, the list of Canadian musicians also putting in work as actors is surprisingly long and diverse.
We compiled a list of 10 of our favourite TV and movie characters played by Canadian artists and producers.
(Originally shared on HipHopCanada’s Instagram).
Maestro Fresh Wes
Movie/Show: Mr. D
Role: Paul Dwyer
Info: IMDB
Tom Green
Movie/Show: Road Trip
Role: Barry
Info: IMDB
Eddie G. aka Erupt
Movie/Show: Transplant
Role: Lou
Info: IMDB
Organik
Movie/Show: Detention
Role: Gordo
Info: IMDB
Bishop Brigante
Movie/Show: NARC
Role: Deacon
Info: IMDB
Kardinal Offishall
Movie/Show: Private Eyes
Role: Apollo
Info: IMDB
Michie Mee
Movie/Show: Drop The Beat
Role: Divine
Info: IMDB
Dan-e-o
Movie/Show: Tapped Out
Role: Lou
Info: IMDB
Kris Wu
Movie/Show: xXx: Return of Xander Cage (2017)
Role: Nicks
Info: IMDB
Noah “40” Shebib
Movie/Show: The Virgin Suicides (1999)
Role: Parkie Denton
Info: IMDB
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