Robin Dunne
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Robin Dunne is a Canadian actor who is mainly known for having had numerous leading roles in sequels throughout his career, and lately for his role as Doctor Will Zimmerman in the cult Science fiction Television series, Sanctuary.
. He was once married to actress Heidi Lenhart
.
/PAX television series Little Men
in 1998–99. He also appeared in Channel 4
's As If
as well as recurring guest roles on Dawson's Creek
and Dead Like Me
. Dunne also appeared on NCIS
and in Just Friends.
His most notable movie role was the character Sebastian Valmont in Cruel Intentions 2
. He has also appeared in Au Pair II
, The Skulls II
, Species 3, American Psycho II: All American Girl
, and Jewel
. Additionally, Dunne appeared in the made-for-TV movies Code Breakers and Roughing It
, where in the latter he portrayed a young Mark Twain traveling across the American West. Dunne also portrayed Robin Hood
in the film Beyond Sherwood Forest, directed by Peter DeLuise
, starring alongside Erica Durance
.
Since 2007 Dunne has co-starred with Amanda Tapping
in the science fiction/fantasy series Sanctuary which premiered as a series of eight webisodes before being commissioned as a conventional TV series by the Syfy
Channel in the U.S. The series has been broadcast on many international free-to-air and cable networks. Dunne has featured in all three seasons of the show, which was picked up for its fourth season in January 2011.
He is also currently working on a movie called B.F.F..
Dunne plays on the Mighty Thunder, a recreational hockey team based in North Vancouver.
Personal life
He was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and attended The Etobicoke School of the ArtsEtobicoke School of the Arts
The Etobicoke School of the Arts is a specialized public arts-academic high school located in Etobicoke area of Toronto, Canada. Founded on September 8, 1981, the Etobicoke School of the Arts has the distinction of being the oldest, free standing arts focused high school in Canada...
. He was once married to actress Heidi Lenhart
Heidi Lenhart
Heidi Noelle Lenhart is an American actress, best known for her role as Jenny Garrison in the American TV series California Dreams and Jenny Caldwell in the Au Pair films....
.
Acting career
One of Dunne's earliest starring roles was as Franz Bhaer in the CTVCTV television network
CTV Television Network is a Canadian English language television network and is owned by Bell Media. It is Canada's largest privately-owned network, and has consistently placed as Canada's top-rated network in total viewers and in key demographics since 2002, after several years trailing the rival...
/PAX television series Little Men
Little Men (TV series)
Little Men is a Canadian television show that first aired on November 7, 1998 on the PAX TV network and was shown in Canada on CTV beginning January 1, 1999. The show is set as a continuation from the 1871 Louisa May Alcott novel Little Men as a follow-up to Little Women...
in 1998–99. He also appeared in Channel 4
Channel 4
Channel 4 is a British public-service television broadcaster which began working on 2 November 1982. Although largely commercially self-funded, it is ultimately publicly owned; originally a subsidiary of the Independent Broadcasting Authority , the station is now owned and operated by the Channel...
's As If
As If
As If is a British comedy-drama series broadcast on Channel 4. There were 76 episodes across four series, the first broadcast on January 22, 2001 and the last on July 31, 2004.-Premise & Facts:...
as well as recurring guest roles on Dawson's Creek
Dawson's Creek
Dawson's Creek is an American teen drama television series which debuted on January 20, 1998, on The WB Television Network and was produced by Sony Pictures Television. The show is set in the fictional seaside town of Capeside, Massachusetts, and in Boston, Massachusetts, during the later seasons...
and Dead Like Me
Dead Like Me
Dead Like Me was an American-Canadian comedy-drama television series starring Ellen Muth and Mandy Patinkin as grim reapers who reside and work in Seattle, Washington. Filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia, the show was created by Bryan Fuller for the Showtime network, where it ran for two seasons...
. Dunne also appeared on NCIS
NCIS (TV series)
NCIS, formerly known as NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service, is an American police procedural drama television series revolving around a fictional team of special agents from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, which conducts criminal investigations involving the U.S...
and in Just Friends.
His most notable movie role was the character Sebastian Valmont in Cruel Intentions 2
Cruel Intentions 2
Cruel Intentions 2 is the 2000 American comedy-drama prequel to Cruel Intentions and was released direct-to-video. It was written and directed by Roger Kumble, who was also responsible for the first film. The film stars Robin Dunne, Sarah Thompson, Amy Adams, and Keri Lynn Pratt...
. He has also appeared in Au Pair II
Au Pair II
Au Pair II is a 2001 romantic comedy TV movie starring Gregory Harrison and Heidi Lenhart.- Brief synopsis :...
, The Skulls II
The Skulls II
The Skulls II is the 2002 American thriller film sequel to The Skulls and was released direct-to-video. It is directed by Joe Chappelle and it stars Robin Dunne, Ashley Cafagna-Tesoro, Nathan West, Lindy Booth and James Gallenders....
, Species 3, American Psycho II: All American Girl
American Psycho 2
American Psycho 2 is a stand-alone 2002 direct-to-video sequel/spin-off of Mary Harron's 2000 film adaptation of American Psycho. It is directed by Morgan J. Freeman and stars Mila Kunis as Rachael Newman, a driven criminology student who is drawn to murder. The film also features William Shatner...
, and Jewel
Jewel (film)
Jewel is a 2001 television drama film directed by Paul Shapiro, based on the book of the same name by Bret Lott.-Plot:In 1945 Jewel Hilburn , 39, and her husband Leston , 41, are scratching out a living in rural Mississippi, and caring for their four children: Raylene , 14; Burton , 11; Wilman ,...
. Additionally, Dunne appeared in the made-for-TV movies Code Breakers and Roughing It
Roughing It
Roughing It is a book of semi-autobiographical travel literature written by American humorist Mark Twain. It was written during 1870–71 and published in 1872 as a prequel to his first book Innocents Abroad...
, where in the latter he portrayed a young Mark Twain traveling across the American West. Dunne also portrayed Robin Hood
Robin Hood
Robin Hood was a heroic outlaw in English folklore. A highly skilled archer and swordsman, he is known for "robbing from the rich and giving to the poor", assisted by a group of fellow outlaws known as his "Merry Men". Traditionally, Robin Hood and his men are depicted wearing Lincoln green clothes....
in the film Beyond Sherwood Forest, directed by Peter DeLuise
Peter DeLuise
Peter John DeLuise is an American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter, perhaps best known for directing episodes of science fiction television shows, particularly in the Stargate franchise.-Career:...
, starring alongside Erica Durance
Erica Durance
Erica Durance is a Canadian actress. She has also been credited as Erica Parker. She is best known for her role as Lois Lane in the Superman-inspired television series Smallville.- Early life :...
.
Since 2007 Dunne has co-starred with Amanda Tapping
Amanda Tapping
Amanda Tapping is an English-born Canadian actress, producer and director. She is best known for portraying Samantha Carter in the Canadian-American military science fiction television series Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis...
in the science fiction/fantasy series Sanctuary which premiered as a series of eight webisodes before being commissioned as a conventional TV series by the Syfy
Syfy
Syfy , formerly known as the Sci-Fi Channel and SCI FI, is an American cable television channel featuring science fiction, supernatural, fantasy, reality, paranormal, wrestling, and horror programming. Launched on September 24, 1992, it is part of the entertainment conglomerate NBCUniversal, a...
Channel in the U.S. The series has been broadcast on many international free-to-air and cable networks. Dunne has featured in all three seasons of the show, which was picked up for its fourth season in January 2011.
He is also currently working on a movie called B.F.F..
Dunne plays on the Mighty Thunder, a recreational hockey team based in North Vancouver.