Gus Tayari
- Actor
Gus Tayari is a Canadian-Iranian actor based in Toronto. He is known for grounded, emotionally precise performances in independent film and genre television.
His film credits include His Father's Son (2025), which was acquired by Mongrel Media and premiered at the Canadian Film Fest and the Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival. The film received the festival's Audience Choice Award and Best Director Award. His television credits include Arrow You, Me, and the Christmas Trees, The Fall of the House of Usher, others on Crave, PrimeTV, Netflix, and Apple TV+.
Gus trained in film, television and stage at several schools in Vancouver. His approach combines Meisner-based technique with detailed text work. He works across film, television and theatre and is represented by The Characters Talent Agency.
His film credits include His Father's Son (2025), which was acquired by Mongrel Media and premiered at the Canadian Film Fest and the Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival. The film received the festival's Audience Choice Award and Best Director Award. His television credits include Arrow You, Me, and the Christmas Trees, The Fall of the House of Usher, others on Crave, PrimeTV, Netflix, and Apple TV+.
Gus trained in film, television and stage at several schools in Vancouver. His approach combines Meisner-based technique with detailed text work. He works across film, television and theatre and is represented by The Characters Talent Agency.
