Alex Karzis
Encyclopedia
Constantine Alexander Karzis (born June 8) is a Canadian film and television actor, voiceover artist, singer, and musician. He was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario.
He played the roles of Bruce in the 1993 film I Love a Man in Uniform
, Dante Carfanini in the television series Street Legal
, two episodes of the television show Friday the 13th: The Series
. Karzis is also known for performing the voice of Dr. Kirk in the 1999 video game Dino Crisis
.
As a musician, he writes, sings lead, and plays bass in the Wilco
-inspired alternative rock band The Giant Baby. Karzis also writes, sings background, and plays drums for the pop rock band Living With Jane.
Karzis has roles in Gangster Exchange
(2008) and Cry of the Owl (2009).
Cyberchase
(two episodes)) as Ledge, the villain that turns against hacker after being rejected.
He played the roles of Bruce in the 1993 film I Love a Man in Uniform
I Love a Man in Uniform (film)
I Love a Man in Uniform is a Canadian film, directed by David Wellington and released in 1993.-Plot:The film, a dark psychological drama, stars Tom McCamus as Henry Adler, a bank employee and struggling actor who finally gets his big break, being cast as a police officer in a television series...
, Dante Carfanini in the television series Street Legal
Street Legal (TV series)
Street Legal is a Canadian television series, which aired on CBC Television from 1987 to 1994.-Synopsis:A spinoff from the 1985 television movie Shellgame, Street Legal focused on the professional and private lives of the partners in a small Toronto, Ontario law firm, Barr, Robinovitch and Tchobanian...
, two episodes of the television show Friday the 13th: The Series
Friday the 13th: The Series
Friday the 13th: The Series is an American-Canadian horror television series that ran for three seasons, from October 3, 1987 to May 26, 1990 in first-run syndication....
. Karzis is also known for performing the voice of Dr. Kirk in the 1999 video game Dino Crisis
Dino Crisis
is a survival horror video game by Capcom, originally released in 1999 for the PlayStation and later ported to Microsoft Windows and Dreamcast in 2000...
.
As a musician, he writes, sings lead, and plays bass in the Wilco
Wilco
Wilco is an American alternative rock band based in Chicago, Illinois. The band was formed in 1994 by the remaining members of alternative country group Uncle Tupelo following singer Jay Farrar's departure. Wilco's lineup has changed frequently, with only singer Jeff Tweedy and bassist John...
-inspired alternative rock band The Giant Baby. Karzis also writes, sings background, and plays drums for the pop rock band Living With Jane.
Karzis has roles in Gangster Exchange
Gangster Exchange
Gangster Exchange is a 2009 film written and directed by Dean Bajramovic. The film debuted at the Beverly Hills Film Festival on April 3, 2009, where it won the Audience Choice for Best Film.-Plot:...
(2008) and Cry of the Owl (2009).
Television
- Friday the 13th: The SeriesFriday the 13th: The SeriesFriday the 13th: The Series is an American-Canadian horror television series that ran for three seasons, from October 3, 1987 to May 26, 1990 in first-run syndication....
(2 episodes, 1988–1989)- "And Now the News" (1988) -Craig
- "The Prisoner" (1989) -Woody Reese
- Street LegalStreet Legal (TV series)Street Legal is a Canadian television series, which aired on CBC Television from 1987 to 1994.-Synopsis:A spinoff from the 1985 television movie Shellgame, Street Legal focused on the professional and private lives of the partners in a small Toronto, Ontario law firm, Barr, Robinovitch and Tchobanian...
(1 episode, 1989) - Magi-NationMagi-Nation (TV series)Magi-Nation is an animated television series based on the card game Magi Nation Duel. The show premiered in Canada on September 8, 2007 on CBC Television and on September 22, 2007 in the U.S. on Kids' WB. A series of DVDs are set to be released on October 21, 2008 through January 6, 2009. The...
-Zed
Cyberchase
Cyberchase
Cyberchase is an American educational television series for children age 6-12, that teaches children discrete mathematics. The show airs on Public Broadcasting Service and PBS Kids GO! in the United States. Seasons one through five were produced by Thirteen/WNET New York and Nelvana...
(two episodes)) as Ledge, the villain that turns against hacker after being rejected.
Filmography
- I Love a Man in UniformI Love a Man in Uniform (film)I Love a Man in Uniform is a Canadian film, directed by David Wellington and released in 1993.-Plot:The film, a dark psychological drama, stars Tom McCamus as Henry Adler, a bank employee and struggling actor who finally gets his big break, being cast as a police officer in a television series...
(1993) -Bruce - Stalked (1994) - Tony
- Face Down (1997) -
- Blind FaithBlind Faith (1998 film)Blind Faith is a 1998 film starring Charles S. Dutton, Courtney B. Vance, and Lonette McKee.-Plot:Black lawyer John Williams defends his nephew, who is charged with murdering a white youth in 1957.-Cast:*Charles S. Dutton as Charles Williams...
(1998) - - Chasing Cain (2001)
- Jane Doe (2001) -
- The Circle (2001) -
- You Belong to MeYou Belong to Me (2001 film)You Belong to Me is a film adaptation of the novel written by Mary Higgins Clark. Lesley-Anne Down and Tony DeSantis star in the film. The film is directed by Paolo Barzman....
(2001) - - Global HeresyGlobal HeresyGlobal Heresy is a 2002 comedy-drama film about a highly successful American rock band recovering from the loss of their leader by going into seclusion in the United Kingdom.-Plot:...
(2002) - - DetentionDetention (2003 film)Detention is a 2003 action film directed by Sidney J. Furie. It stars Dolph Lundgren as a soon to be retired high school teacher Sam Decker who has one last detention to proctor and Alex Karzis as Chester Lamb. Unfortunately, drug runners have chosen to attack the school...
(2003) - - Direct ActionDirect actionDirect action is activity undertaken by individuals, groups, or governments to achieve political, economic, or social goals outside of normal social/political channels. This can include nonviolent and violent activities which target persons, groups, or property deemed offensive to the direct action...
(2004) - - HustleHustle (TV series)Hustle is a British television drama series made by Kudos Film and Television for BBC One in the United Kingdom. Created by Tony Jordan and first broadcast in 2004, the series follows a group of con artists who specialise in "long cons" – extended deceptions which require greater commitment, but...
(2004) -Ron Delaplane - For Lease (2007) -Rob Marco
- Gangster ExchangeGangster ExchangeGangster Exchange is a 2009 film written and directed by Dean Bajramovic. The film debuted at the Beverly Hills Film Festival on April 3, 2009, where it won the Audience Choice for Best Film.-Plot:...
(2008) (post-production) - Cry of the Owl (2009) (post-production) -Robert's Lawyer
- CyberchaseCyberchaseCyberchase is an American educational television series for children age 6-12, that teaches children discrete mathematics. The show airs on Public Broadcasting Service and PBS Kids GO! in the United States. Seasons one through five were produced by Thirteen/WNET New York and Nelvana...
(2010) -Ledge
External links
- http://www.myspace.com/thegiantbaby The Giant Baby myspace page
- Alex Karzis at TV.com