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Garber began acting at the age of nine, joining the University of Toronto 's Hart House at age fifteen. In 1967 he formed a folk band called The Sugar Shoppe . The group found mild success, even performing on The Ed Sullivan Show and The Tonight Show before breaking up. [1] He has worked in various American and Canadian movies and television, such as James Cameron 's Titanic (1997), where he played the R.M.S. Other well-known appearances include Godspell (1973), Sleepless in Seattle (1993), Legally Blonde (2001), and Tuck Everlasting (2002). He appeared on Broadway in the original productions of Deathtrap , Sweeney Todd , and Noises Off . His mother, Hope Garber , was also an actor and singer. After moving her to Los Angeles, California , Victor is also her caregiver since her Alzheimer's Disease was diagnosed. Since 2001 , Garber has played the role of Jack Bristow in J.J. Abrams 's television series Alias alongside Ron Rifkin , Jennifer Garner (who plays his daughter), and Lena Olin (as his former wife).1
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Victor Joseph Garber (born March 16, 1949) is a Canadian film, stage and television actor and singer .Garber is perhaps best known for playing Jesus in Godspell , Jack Bristow in the television series Alias and Thomas Andrews in James Cameron 's Titanic .
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Victor Joseph Garber (born March 16, 1949) is a Canadian film, stage and television actor and singer . He is known for playing Jesus in Godspell , John Wilkes Booth in Assassins , Jack Bristow in the television series Alias , Max in Lend Me a Tenor , Thomas Andrews in James Cameron 's Titanic and as Canadian ambassador to Iran , Ken Taylor in Argo .He currently guest stars as Dr.Martin Stein on The Flash and will appear as a regular on Legends of Tomorrow .
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Canadian actor and singer Victor Joseph Garber (born March 16, 1949) is a Canadian-American actor and singer known for his work in television, film, and theatre.He started his career on the Broadway stage playing: Jesus in Godspell ; Anthony Hope in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street ; and John Wilkes Booth in Assassins .He would later go on to earn four Tony Award nominations for his performances in Deathtrap , Little Me , Lend Me a Tenor , and Damn Yankees .Garber is also known for his film appearances in the comedies Sleepless in Seattle (1993), The First Wives Club (1996), and Legally Blonde (2001).Garber earned three Screen Actors Guild Award nominations for his performances in the historical drama films Titanic (1997), Milk (2008), and Argo (2012).Garber is also known for the role Jack Bristow in the television series Alias as well as his appearances in Frasier , Modern Family , Glee , Nurse Jackie , Louie , The Good Wife , Damages and Schitt's Creek .He was a series regular on Legends of Tomorrow as Dr.Martin Stein , having previously played the same role in a recurring capacity on The Flash and on the web series Vixen .
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Canadian–American actor and singer For the politician, see Victor Garber (politician) .Victor Jay Garber , OC (born March 16, 1949) is a Canadian–American actor and singer.Known for his work on stage and screen, he has been nominated for three Gemini Awards , four Tony Awards , and six Primetime Emmy Awards .In 2022, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada .Garber originated roles in the Broadway productions of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street in 1979, Noises Off in 1983, Lend Me a Tenor in 1989, Arcadia in 1995 and Art in 1998.He's received four Tony Award nominations for his performances in the play Deathtrap in 1978, the Neil Simon musical Little Me in 1982, the comedic play Lend Me a Tenor in 1989 and the musical comedy revival of Damn Yankees in 1994.He has also been nominated for three Screen Actors Guild Awards along with the casts of the critically acclaimed films Titanic (1997), Milk (2008), and Argo (2012) winning for the latter.Other notable films include Sleepless in Seattle (1993), The First Wives Club (1996), Legally Blonde (2001), Sicario (2015), Dark Waters (2019), and Happiest Season (2020).On television, Garber is best known as Jack Bristow in the ABC series Alias (2001 to 2006) for which he received three consecutive Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series nominations.He received further Emmy nominations for his portrayal of Sidney Luft in Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows (2001) and for his guest roles in the sitcoms Frasier in 2001 and Will & Grace in 2005.He has since joined the Arrowverse appearing as Martin Stein / Firestorm in the superhero series The Flash (2015–2017) and Legends of Tomorrow (2016–2017, 2021).The Governor General of Canada .
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Canadian actor (born 1949) For the politician, see Victor Garber (politician) .Victor Garber , OC (born March 16, 1949) is a Canadian stage and film actor and singer. Known for his work on stage and screen, he has been nominated for three Gemini Awards , four Tony Awards , and six Primetime Emmy Awards . In 2022, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada . The Demon Barber of Fleet Street in 1979 (as Anthony Hope), Noises Off in 1983 (as Garry LeJuene), Lend Me a Tenor in 1989 (as Max), Arcadia in 1995 (as Bernard Nightingale), and Art in 1998 (as Serge).He's received four Tony Award nominations for his performances in the play Deathtrap in 1978 (as Clifford Anderson), the Neil Simon musical Little Me in 1982 (as The Men in Belle's Life), Lend Me a Tenor in 1989, and the musical comedy revival of Damn Yankees in 1994 (as Applegate).He created the role of John Wilkes Booth in the original cast of the 1990 Off-Broadway run of Assassins .In 2018, he returned to Broadway in the revival of Hello, Dolly! as Horace Vandergelder opposite Bernadette Peters and Gavin Creel . He has also been nominated for three Screen Actors Guild Awards along with the casts of the critically acclaimed films Titanic (1997), Milk (2008), and Argo (2012), winning for Argo . Other notable films include Sleepless in Seattle (1993), The First Wives Club (1996), Annie (1999), Legally Blonde (2001), Sicario (2015), Dark Waters (2019), and Happiest Season (2020). On television, Garber is best known as Jack Bristow in the ABC series Alias (2001 to 2006) for which he received three consecutive Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series nominations. He received further Emmy nominations for his portrayal of Sidney Luft in Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows (2001) and for his guest roles in the sitcoms Frasier in 2001 and Will & Grace in 2005. Garber portrayed Martin Stein / Firestorm in the superhero series The Flash (2015–2017) and Legends of Tomorrow (2016–2017, 2021), which are part of the Arrowverse . The Governor General of Canada .
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