Jason Emanuel(I)
- Actor
Actor Jason Emanuel was born in Johannesburg, South Africa to parents
Melvyn and Sylvia on October 2nd, 1976. After immigrating to Canada
with his mom, dad, and older sister Susan in 1977, he was raised in
Richmond, British Columbia. Jason studied drama for three years at the
Gastown Actors' Studio in Vancouver, British Columbia (1995-1998) and
began his professional acting career in 1996. Since then, this talented
performer has made numerous television and film appearances, including
shorts, TV episodics and features. Jason has also acted, directed and
produced classical and contemporary plays for the stage, having
received a Jessie Richardson Award nomination (Best of Vancouver
Theatre) in the category of
'Outstanding Performance By An Actor In A
Supporting Role' for his portrayal of Aaron in Shakespeare's Titus
Andronicus. Jason wed actress
Sarah Kanter
on December 18, 2005 and immigrated to the United States in July 2007.
He then began studying with Terry Schreiber at T. Schreiber Studios in
New York City from 2007 - 2008 and began working in the theater. In
October of 2013, his son, Elijah was born. The couple decided to
relocate to Los Angeles in the spring of 2014 with their son, and 2
dogs Mikah and Maggie.
