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| name = Munro Chambers
| name = Munro Chambers
| image = 2011 MuchMusic Video Awards - Munro Chambers.jpg
| image = 2011 MuchMusic Video Awards - Munro Chambers.jpg
| caption = Chambers at the 2011 [[MuchMusic Video Awards]]
| caption = Chambers at the 2011 [[MuchMusic Video Awards]]
| birth_name =
| birth_name = Munnro Skylear Chambers
| birth_date = {{birth-date and age|July 29, 1990}}
| birth_date = {{birth-date and age|July 29, 1990}}
| birth_place = [[Ajax, Ontario]], Canada<ref name=NorthernBioRef/>
| birth_place = [[Ajax, Ontario]], Canada<ref name=NorthernBioRef/>
| othername =
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| occupation = [[Actor]]
| occupation = [[Actor]]
|yearsactive= 1998–present
| yearsactive = 1998–present
| relatives = {{ubl|[[Colin Mochrie]] (uncle)|[[Debra McGrath]] (aunt)}}
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'''Munro Chambers''' (born July 29, 1990<ref name=NorthernBioRef>[https://www.northernstars.ca/chambers_munro/ Munro Chambers' bio] at www.northernstars.ca</ref>) is a [[Canadians|Canadian]] actor who is best known for his roles as Wilder on ''[[The Latest Buzz]]'' (2007–2010),<ref>[https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/highlight-the-latest-buzz/article716447/ "Highlight: The Latest Buzz"] by Catherine Dawson March at [[The Globe and Mail|www.theglobeandmail.com]]</ref> Elijah "Eli" Goldsworthy on ''[[Degrassi: The Next Generation|Degrassi]]'' (2010–2015),<ref>[https://www.tv-eh.com/2015/07/29/mtv-bids-a-fond-farewell-to-degrassi-with-season-14-finale-and-special-movie-event/ "MTV Bids a Fond Farewell to Degrassi with Season 14 Finale and Special Movie Event"] by Greg David at www.tv-eh.com</ref> Frankie Chandler on ''Lockwood'' (2016–present) and Nate on ''[[Second Jen]]'' (2016).<ref name="Northern News">{{cite web |url=http://nnsl.com/northern-news-services/stories/papers/nov6_09fa.html |title=The buzz about bullying |author=Tim Edwards |date=November 6, 2009 |publisher=Northern News Services |access-date=December 5, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120321185146/http://nnsl.com/northern-news-services/stories/papers/nov6_09fa.html |archive-date=March 21, 2012 }}</ref>
'''Munro Skylear Chambers''' (born July 29, 1990<ref name=NorthernBioRef>[https://www.northernstars.ca/chambers_munro/ Munro Chambers' bio] at www.northernstars.ca</ref>) is a [[Canadians|Canadian]] actor who is best known for his roles as Wilder on ''[[The Latest Buzz]]'' (2007–2010),<ref>[https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/highlight-the-latest-buzz/article716447/ "Highlight: The Latest Buzz"] by Catherine Dawson March at [[The Globe and Mail|www.theglobeandmail.com]]</ref> Elijah "Eli" Goldsworthy on ''[[Degrassi: The Next Generation|Degrassi]]'' (2010–2015),<ref>[https://www.tv-eh.com/2015/07/29/mtv-bids-a-fond-farewell-to-degrassi-with-season-14-finale-and-special-movie-event/ "MTV Bids a Fond Farewell to Degrassi with Season 14 Finale and Special Movie Event"] by Greg David at www.tv-eh.com</ref> Frankie Chandler on ''Lockwood'' (2016–present) and Nate on ''[[Second Jen]]'' (2016).<ref name="Northern News">{{cite web |url=http://nnsl.com/northern-news-services/stories/papers/nov6_09fa.html |title=The buzz about bullying |author=Tim Edwards |date=November 6, 2009 |publisher=Northern News Services |access-date=December 5, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120321185146/http://nnsl.com/northern-news-services/stories/papers/nov6_09fa.html |archive-date=March 21, 2012 }}</ref>

== Career ==
Chambers made his television debut on ''[[Little Men (TV series)|Little Men]]'' as Rob Bhaer in 1998.

He appeared in a variety of shows and films before getting his big break in 2010 in the Canadian teen drama ''[[Degrassi: The Next Generation]].'' His portrayal of Eli Goldsworthy, an artistic teen struggling with [[bipolar disorder]], gained him a fan favorite status.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rosario |first=Alexandra Del |date=2021-06-12 |title='Degrassi: The New Generation': EPs & Cast Reflect On Teen Drama's Longevity, Pitch Potential Reboot Threads – ATX |url=https://deadline.com/2021/06/degrassi-the-new-generation-cast-teen-drama-longevity-potential-reboot-threads-atx-1234774088/ |access-date=2024-03-08 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Jason |date=2015-02-21 |title=Shifting Into High Gear: Munro Chambers Talks Career, 'Turbo Kid' And More! |url=https://www.iconvsicon.com/2015/02/21/shifting-into-high-gear-munro-chambers-talks-career-turbo-kid-and-more/ |access-date=2024-03-08 |website=Icon Vs. Icon |language=en-US}}</ref> He received a Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series nomination at the [[Canadian Screen Awards]] in 2014 for the role.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Munro Chambers - Awards |url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1089325/awards/ |access-date=2024-03-08 |website=IMDb |language=en-US}}</ref>

In 2015, Chambers starred in the [[Apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic fiction|post-apocalyptic]] [[superhero film]] ''[[Turbo Kid]],'' alongside [[Laurence Leboeuf]] and [[Michael Ironside]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dunlevy |first=T'Cha |date=13 August 2015 |title=Turbo Kid blasts off with Munro Chambers, Laurence Leboeuf, Michael Ironside |url=https://montrealgazette.com/entertainment/movies/turbo-kid-blasts-off-with-munro-chambers-laurence-leboeuf-michael-ironside |access-date=8 March 2024 |website=Montreal Gazette}}</ref> The film would earn him a Best Actor win at the [[Victoria, Texas|Victoria, TX]] Indie Film Fest.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Turbo Kid |url=https://www.emafilms.com/en/film/turbo-kid/ |access-date=2024-03-08 |website=EMA Films}}</ref>

In 2016, he played the romantic lead, country boy Charlie Bishop, in the film ''Country Crush''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gilligan |first=Melissa |date=12 June 2017 |title=Singer Madeline Merlo on role in 'Country Crush' movie: 'I just kind of dove into it" {{!}} Globalnews.ca |url=https://globalnews.ca/news/3520456/singer-madeline-merlo-on-role-in-country-crush-movie-i-just-kind-of-dove-into-it/ |access-date=2024-03-08 |website=Global News |language=en-US}}</ref>

Chambers played "the killer next door," Dixon in the Canadian thriller ''[[Knuckleball (2018 film)|Knuckleball]]'' in 2018 with Ironside.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Knight |first=Chris |date=28 Sep 2018 |title=Knuckleball is a chilling homage to The Shining, but not without its problems |url=https://nationalpost.com/entertainment/movies/knuckleball-is-a-chilling-homage-to-the-shining-but-not-without-its-problems |access-date=8 March 2024 |website=National Post}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Frye |first=Brendan |date=2019-08-21 |title=Munro Chambers: Interview with Harpoon Actor at Fantasia 2019 |url=https://www.cgmagonline.com/interviews/fantasia-2019-interview-with-harpoon-actor-munro-chambers/ |access-date=2024-03-08 |website=www.cgmagonline.com |language=en-CA}}</ref>

In 2019, he portrayed Jonah in [[Rob Grant]]'s horror comedy ''[[Harpoon (2019 film)|Harpoon]].''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Conner |first=Shawn |date=25 March 2020 |title=A sea outing turns deadly in white-knuckled thriller Harpoon |url=https://vancouversun.com/entertainment/local-arts/a-sea-outing-turns-deadly-in-bare-knuckled-thriller-harpoon |access-date=8 March 2024 |website=Vancouver Sun}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Hughes |first=Kat |date=2019-10-18 |title=Interview: Actor Munro Chambers on Horror at Sea Movie 'Harpoon' |url=https://www.thehollywoodnews.com/2019/10/18/interview-actor-munro-chambers-on-horror-at-sea-movie-harpoon/ |access-date=2024-03-08 |website=The Hollywood News |language=en-GB}}</ref> The same year, he appeared in the survival film ''[[Riot Girls]]'' as Jeremy, with [[Paloma Kwiatkowski]] and [[Madison Iseman]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Aitkens |first=Chris |date=7 August 2019 |title=[Exclusive Interview] Munro Chambers Talks HARPOON, RIOT GIRLS, and (of course) TURBO KID 2 |url=https://nofspodcast.com/exclusive-interview-munro-chambers-talks-harpoon-riot-girls-and-of-course-turbo-kid-2 |access-date=8 March 2024 |website=Nightmare on Film Street}}</ref> Chambers and Kwiatkowski went on to play [[Doppelgänger|doppelgangers]] in the 2019 sci-fi thriller film Multiverse. His portrayal of Gerry would earn him a Best Actor nomination at the Berlin Sci-fi Filmfest.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Berlin Sci-fi Filmfest (2019) |url=http://www.imdb.com/event/ev0006266/2019/1/ |access-date=2024-03-08 |website=IMDb}}</ref>

In 2021, Chambers reunited virtually with his former ''Degrassi'' castmates at the [[ATX Television Festival]] for the show's 20th anniversary and to discuss the impact of the show.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hipes |first=Patrick |date=2021-05-06 |title='Degrassi: The Next Generation' Reunion Panel To Help Open ATX Television Festival |url=https://deadline.com/2021/05/degrassi-the-next-generation-reunion-panel-atx-television-festival-1234750982/ |access-date=2024-03-08 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Chambers is related to both [[Colin Mochrie]] and [[Debra McGrath]]. In a 2010 interview, he stated:
Chambers is related to both [[Colin Mochrie]] and [[Debra McGrath]]. In a 2010 interview, he stated:


<blockquote>"I could say many things... my uncle, for one thing, is Colin Mochrie. He's been my inspiration getting into the industry. He's my uncle-in-law; his wife is my dad's cousin. My dad and his cousin, they were kind of like brother and sister growing up, so he’s my uncle by law. We have a good relationship."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thestarscoop.com/interviews/munro-chambers-interview-eli-eclare-and-more/|title=Munro Chambers Interview: Eli, "Eclare" & more|date=November 17, 2010|publisher=The Star Scoop|accessdate=January 17, 2022}}</ref></blockquote>
<blockquote>"I could say many things... my uncle, for one thing, is Colin Mochrie. He's been my inspiration getting into the industry. He's my uncle-in-law; his wife is my dad's cousin. My dad and his cousin, they were kind of like brother and sister growing up, so he’s my uncle by law. We have a good relationship."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thestarscoop.com/interviews/munro-chambers-interview-eli-eclare-and-more/|title=Munro Chambers Interview: Eli, "Eclare" & more|date=November 17, 2010|publisher=The Star Scoop|accessdate=January 17, 2022}}</ref></blockquote>While on ''Degrassi,'' Chambers worked with [[Free the Children]]. He and his castmates traveled to different countries to assist local communities in a variety of ways. Chambers expressed further gratitude for the program, stating that it helped him gain experiences of other cultures and religions.<ref name=":3" />


== Filmography ==
== Filmography ==
===Film===
===Film===
{|class="wikitable"
{|class="wikitable sortable"
! colspan=4 style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Film
|-
|-
! Year
! style="background: #CCCCCC;" | Year
! Title
! style="background: #CCCCCC;" | Title
! Role
! style="background: #CCCCCC;" | Role
! style="background: #CCCCCC;" | Notes
! class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
|-
| 2004
| 2004
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|-
|-
| rowspan=2| 2011
| rowspan=2| 2011
| ''[[Beethoven's Christmas Adventure]]''
| ''[[Beethoven's Christmas Adventure]]''<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.uphe.com/movies/beethovens-christmas-adventure|title=Beethoven's Christmas Adventure|publisher=[[Universal Pictures Home Entertainment]]|accessdate=December 5, 2011}}</ref>
| Mason Cooper
| Mason Cooper
| Direct-to-video<ref>{{cite web |title=Beethoven's Christmas Adventure |url=https://www.uphe.com/movies/beethovens-christmas-adventure |accessdate=December 5, 2011 |publisher=[[Universal Pictures Home Entertainment]]}}</ref>
| Direct-to-video
|-
|-
| ''[[Prancer Returns]]''
| ''[[Prancer Returns]]''
|
| Stunts for Gavin Fink
|Stunts for Gavin Fink
|-
|-
| 2014
| 2014
| ''Ahead''
| ''Ahead''
| Brandon
| Brandon
| Short film<br/> Writer
| Short film; Writer
|-
|-
| 2015
| 2015
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|
|
|-
|-
| ''[[Multiverse (2019 film)|Multiverse]]''
| ''Multiverse''
| Gerry
| Gerry
| Also known as ''Entangled''
| Also known as ''Entangled''
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|
|
|-
|-
| ''[[The Retreat (2021 film)|The Retreat]]''
| data-sort-value="Retreat, The" | ''[[The Retreat (2021 film)|The Retreat]]''
| Scott
| Scott
|
|
|-
|-
| 2022
| 2022
| ''The Protector''
| data-sort-value="Protector, The" | ''The Protector''
|
|
| <ref>[https://playbackonline.ca/2022/06/03/polaris-to-open-fantasia-international-film-festival/ "Polaris to open Fantasia International Film Festival"] by Victoria Ahearn at [[Playback (magazine)|playbackonline.ca]]</ref>
| <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://playbackonline.ca/2022/06/03/polaris-to-open-fantasia-international-film-festival/|title=Polaris to open Fantasia International Film Festival|last=Ahearn|first=Victoria|date=June 3, 2022|publisher=[[Playback (magazine)|Playback]]}}</ref>
|-
|-
| {{TBA}}
| rowspan=2 {{TBA}}
| ''Turbo Kid 2''
| ''Turbo Kid 2''
| The Kid
| The Kid
| Pre-production
| Pre-production
|-
| ''This Too Shall Pass''
|
| Post-production
|}
|}


===Television===
===Television===
{|class="wikitable"
{|class="wikitable sortable"
! colspan=4 style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Television
|-
|-
! Year
! style="background: #CCCCCC;" | Year
! Title
! style="background: #CCCCCC;" | Title
! Role
! style="background: #CCCCCC;" | Role
! style="background: #CCCCCC;" | Notes
! class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
|-
| 1998–1999
| 1998–1999
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| ''[[Doc (2001 TV series)|Doc]]''
| ''[[Doc (2001 TV series)|Doc]]''
| Brian Raines
| Brian Raines
| Season 2, episode 20: "Karate Kid"
| Episode: "Karate Kid"
|-
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2003
| rowspan="2" | 2003
| ''[[A Wrinkle in Time (2003 film)|A Wrinkle in Time]] ''
| data-sort-value="Wrinkle in Time, A" | ''[[A Wrinkle in Time (2003 film)|A Wrinkle in Time]] ''
| Sandy Murray
| Sandy Murray
| TV movie
| TV movie
|-
|-
| ''[[Good Fences]]'
| ''[[Good Fences]]''
| Billy
| Billy
| TV movie
| TV movie
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| 2004
| 2004
| ''[[Still Game]] ''
| ''[[Still Game]] ''
| Jack
| Jack's grandson
| Season 3, episode 1: "Holiday"
| Episode: "Holiday"
|-
|-
| 2005
| 2005
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|-
|-
| 2007–2010
| 2007–2010
| ''[[The Latest Buzz]]''
| data-sort-value="Latest Buzz, The" | ''[[The Latest Buzz]]''
| Wilder
| Wilder
| Main role; 68 episodes
| Main role; 68 episodes
|-
|-
|2010
| 2010–2014
| ''Degrassi: Minis
|''Degrassi in India''
|Self
| rowspan=2| [[Eli Goldsworthy]]
|Documentary special
| 6 episodes
|-
|-
| 2010–2015
| 2010–2015
| ''[[Degrassi: The Next Generation|Degrassi]]''
| ''[[Degrassi: The Next Generation|Degrassi]]''
|[[Eli Goldsworthy]]
| Main role; 155 episodes
| Main role; 155 episodes
|-
|2011
|''Degrassi in Haiti''
|Self
|Documentary special
|-
|-
| 2013
| 2013
| ''[[Cracked (Canadian TV series)|Cracked]]''
| ''[[Cracked (Canadian TV series)|Cracked]]''
| Trey
| Trey
| Season 1, episode 6: ''Spirited Away''
| Episode: "Spirited Away"
|-
|-
| 2014
| 2014
| ''[[The Divide (TV series)|The Divide]]''
| data-sort-value="Divide, The" | ''[[The Divide (TV series)|The Divide]]''
| Noah
| Noah
| Episode 1: "The Ways Men Divide"
| Episode: "The Ways Men Divide"
|-
|-
| 2015
| 2015
|''[[Riftworld Chronicles]]''
| ''[[Riftworld Chronicles]]''
| Wes
| Wes
| Miniseries<ref>[https://playbackonline.ca/2015/05/28/upfronts-2015-cbc-unveils-new-arts-initiative-series/ "Upfronts 2015: CBC unveils new arts initiative, series"] by Julianna Cummins at [[Playback (magazine)|playbackonline.ca]]</ref>
| Miniseries<ref>[https://playbackonline.ca/2015/05/28/upfronts-2015-cbc-unveils-new-arts-initiative-series/ "Upfronts 2015: CBC unveils new arts initiative, series"] by Julianna Cummins at [[Playback (magazine)|playbackonline.ca]]</ref>
|-
|-
| rowspan=2| 2016
| rowspan=2| 2016
| ''[[The Stanley Dynamic]]''
| data-sort-value="Stanley Dynamic, The" | ''[[The Stanley Dynamic]]''
| Rupert
| Rupert
| Episode 23: "The Stanley Honour"
| Episode: "The Stanley Honour"
|-
|-
| ''[[Second Jen]]''
| ''[[Second Jen]]''
| Nate
| Nate<ref>[https://playbackonline.ca/2016/07/21/second-jen-starts-rolling/ "Second Jen starts rolling"] by Regan Reid at [[Playback (magazine)|playbackonline.ca]]</ref>
| 6 episodes<ref>[https://playbackonline.ca/2016/07/21/second-jen-starts-rolling/ "Second Jen starts rolling"] by Regan Reid at [[Playback (magazine)|playbackonline.ca]]</ref>
| 6 episodes
|-
| 2016–unknown
| ''Lockwood''
| Frankie Chandler
|
|-
|-
| rowspan=3| 2017
| rowspan=3| 2017
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| #VitalSignz
| #VitalSignz
| Sparrow
| Sparrow
| Producer<br/> Episode: "The Adventures of Geriatric Man"
| Producer; Episode: "The Adventures of Geriatric Man"
|-
|-
| ''Played''
| ''Played''
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| ''[[Murdoch Mysteries]]''
| ''[[Murdoch Mysteries]]''
| Claude Cordier
| Claude Cordier
| Season 16, episode 8: "I Still Know What You Did Last Autumn"
| Episode: "I Still Know What You Did Last Autumn"
|-
|}
|}


===Video games===
===Video games===
{|class="wikitable"
{|class="wikitable"
! colspan=4 style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Video games
|-
|-
! Year
! style="background: #CCCCCC;" | Year
! Title
! style="background: #CCCCCC;" | Title
! Role
! style="background: #CCCCCC;" | Role
! Notes
! style="background: #CCCCCC;" | Notes
|-
|-
| 2020
| 2020
| ''[[Watch Dogs: Legion]]''
| ''[[Watch Dogs: Legion]]''
| Jackson Pearce
| Jackson Pearce
| Voice<br/> ''[[Watch Dogs: Legion#Bloodline|Bloodline]]'' DLC
| ''[[Watch Dogs: Legion#Bloodline|Bloodline]]'' DLC
|}

== Awards and nominations ==
{| class="wikitable"
!Year
!Award
!Category
!Work
!Result
!Notes
!Ref.
|-
|2014
|[[Canadian Screen Awards]]
|Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series
|''[[Degrassi: The Next Generation|Degrassi: The Next Generations]]''
<small>(Episode: "''Ray of Light, Part 2''")</small>
|{{Nominated}}
|
|style="text-align:center;" | <ref name=":0" />
|-
|2016
|Victoria, TX Indie Film Fest
|Best Actor
|''[[Turbo Kid]]''
|{{Won}}
|
|style="text-align:center;" | <ref name=":1" />
|-
|2019
|Berlin Sci-fi Filmfest
|Best Actor
|''Multiverse''
|{{Nominated}}
|
|style="text-align:center;" | <ref name=":2" />
|}
|}


Latest revision as of 09:03, 17 September 2024

Munro Chambers
Chambers at the 2011 MuchMusic Video Awards
Born
Munnro Skylear Chambers

July 29, 1990 (1990-07-29) (age 34)
Ajax, Ontario, Canada[1]
OccupationActor
Years active1998–present
Relatives

Munro Skylear Chambers (born July 29, 1990[1]) is a Canadian actor who is best known for his roles as Wilder on The Latest Buzz (2007–2010),[2] Elijah "Eli" Goldsworthy on Degrassi (2010–2015),[3] Frankie Chandler on Lockwood (2016–present) and Nate on Second Jen (2016).[4]

Career

Chambers made his television debut on Little Men as Rob Bhaer in 1998.

He appeared in a variety of shows and films before getting his big break in 2010 in the Canadian teen drama Degrassi: The Next Generation. His portrayal of Eli Goldsworthy, an artistic teen struggling with bipolar disorder, gained him a fan favorite status.[5][6] He received a Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series nomination at the Canadian Screen Awards in 2014 for the role.[7]

In 2015, Chambers starred in the post-apocalyptic superhero film Turbo Kid, alongside Laurence Leboeuf and Michael Ironside.[8] The film would earn him a Best Actor win at the Victoria, TX Indie Film Fest.[9]

In 2016, he played the romantic lead, country boy Charlie Bishop, in the film Country Crush.[10]

Chambers played "the killer next door," Dixon in the Canadian thriller Knuckleball in 2018 with Ironside.[11][12]

In 2019, he portrayed Jonah in Rob Grant's horror comedy Harpoon.[13][14] The same year, he appeared in the survival film Riot Girls as Jeremy, with Paloma Kwiatkowski and Madison Iseman.[15] Chambers and Kwiatkowski went on to play doppelgangers in the 2019 sci-fi thriller film Multiverse. His portrayal of Gerry would earn him a Best Actor nomination at the Berlin Sci-fi Filmfest.[16]

In 2021, Chambers reunited virtually with his former Degrassi castmates at the ATX Television Festival for the show's 20th anniversary and to discuss the impact of the show.[17]

Personal life

Chambers is related to both Colin Mochrie and Debra McGrath. In a 2010 interview, he stated:

"I could say many things... my uncle, for one thing, is Colin Mochrie. He's been my inspiration getting into the industry. He's my uncle-in-law; his wife is my dad's cousin. My dad and his cousin, they were kind of like brother and sister growing up, so he’s my uncle by law. We have a good relationship."[18]

While on Degrassi, Chambers worked with Free the Children. He and his castmates traveled to different countries to assist local communities in a variety of ways. Chambers expressed further gratitude for the program, stating that it helped him gain experiences of other cultures and religions.[6]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2004 Godsend Max Shaw
2005 Bailey's Billion$ Max Rizzo
2011 Beethoven's Christmas Adventure Mason Cooper Direct-to-video[19]
Prancer Returns Stunts for Gavin Fink
2014 Ahead Brandon Short film; Writer
2015 Turbo Kid The Kid [20][21]
2016 Country Crush Charlie Bishop
Sadie's Last Days on Earth Teddy
2018 Knuckleball Dixon [22]
Hellmington Brad Kovacs [23]
2019 Harpoon Jonah [24]
Riot Girls Jeremy
Multiverse Gerry Also known as Entangled
2021 Taking the Fall Tyler
The Retreat Scott
2022 The Protector [25]
TBA Turbo Kid 2 The Kid Pre-production
This Too Shall Pass Post-production

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1998–1999 Little Men Rob Bhaer 20 episodes
2001 Doc Brian Raines Episode: "Karate Kid"
2003 A Wrinkle in Time Sandy Murray TV movie
Good Fences Billy TV movie
2004 Still Game Jack's grandson Episode: "Holiday"
2005 Murder in the Hamptons Greg Ammon TV movie
2007–2010 The Latest Buzz Wilder Main role; 68 episodes
2010 Degrassi in India Self Documentary special
2010–2015 Degrassi Eli Goldsworthy Main role; 155 episodes
2011 Degrassi in Haiti Self Documentary special
2013 Cracked Trey Episode: "Spirited Away"
2014 The Divide Noah Episode: "The Ways Men Divide"
2015 Riftworld Chronicles Wes Miniseries[26]
2016 The Stanley Dynamic Rupert Episode: "The Stanley Honour"
Second Jen Nate 6 episodes[27]
2017 Ransom Cameron Duspleis Season 1, episode 7: "Regeneration"
#VitalSignz Sparrow Producer; Episode: "The Adventures of Geriatric Man"
Played Noah 10 episodes
2019 Cardinal Perry Dorn 2 episodes
2022 Murdoch Mysteries Claude Cordier Episode: "I Still Know What You Did Last Autumn"

Video games

Year Title Role Notes
2020 Watch Dogs: Legion Jackson Pearce Bloodline DLC

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result Notes Ref.
2014 Canadian Screen Awards Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series Degrassi: The Next Generations

(Episode: "Ray of Light, Part 2")

Nominated [7]
2016 Victoria, TX Indie Film Fest Best Actor Turbo Kid Won [9]
2019 Berlin Sci-fi Filmfest Best Actor Multiverse Nominated [16]

References

  1. ^ a b Munro Chambers' bio at www.northernstars.ca
  2. ^ "Highlight: The Latest Buzz" by Catherine Dawson March at www.theglobeandmail.com
  3. ^ "MTV Bids a Fond Farewell to Degrassi with Season 14 Finale and Special Movie Event" by Greg David at www.tv-eh.com
  4. ^ Tim Edwards (November 6, 2009). "The buzz about bullying". Northern News Services. Archived from the original on March 21, 2012. Retrieved December 5, 2011.
  5. ^ Rosario, Alexandra Del (2021-06-12). "'Degrassi: The New Generation': EPs & Cast Reflect On Teen Drama's Longevity, Pitch Potential Reboot Threads – ATX". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
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