Christopher Jacot
Christopher Jacot (born June 30, 1979) is a Canadian actor recognized for his versatile performances in film, television, and voice-over work, with notable roles including Ensign Brent "BB" Baxton in Battlestar Galactica and multiple characters across seasons of the horror anthology series Slasher and the limited series Hell Motel (2025).[1][2] Born in Toronto, Ontario, Jacot began his training in the drama program at Earl Haig Secondary School alongside actors such as Sarah Polley, later studying acting at the National Theatre School of Canada before transitioning from stage performances to screen roles.[2][3] His film credits include supporting parts in Going the Distance (2004), Battle in Seattle (2007), Chaos Theory (2007), Hellraiser: Hellworld (2005), and the critically acclaimed sci-fi thriller Possessor (2020) directed by Brandon Cronenberg.[1] On television, he has appeared in guest and recurring capacities on popular series such as Supernatural, Psych, Smallville, White Collar, CSI: NY, Eureka, and Nikita.[2] In animation, Jacot is particularly noted for voicing Johnny Storm / Human Torch in Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Heroes (2006–2007), as well as characters like Topher in the Total Drama franchise and Sho Tenma in BeyWheelz and BeyRaiderz.[4] His early career featured a screen debut in the independent film Short for Nothing (1998) and guest spots on shows like Twice in a Lifetime, The Famous Jett Jackson, Relic Hunter, and The Zack Files.[3]Early life and education
Early years
Christopher Jacot was born on June 30, 1979, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.[5][6]Education
Jacot attended Earl Haig Secondary School in Toronto, where he participated in the drama program, which nurtured his early interest in performance.[2] Among his contemporaries in the program was actor Sarah Polley, contributing to a collaborative environment that emphasized dramatic arts education.[2] Following high school, Jacot pursued formal acting studies at the National Theatre School of Canada, a prestigious institution known for its rigorous three-year conservatory program in English or French.[6] There, he developed foundational skills in classical and contemporary techniques through intensive classroom and production work.[7] In addition to his acting training, Jacot received instruction in ballet and modern dance, which provided essential physical discipline and expressive capabilities crucial for stage and screen performance.[6] These disciplines enhanced his overall versatility as a performer during his formative years. Jacot further refined his craft through early involvement in theater productions and workshops, transitioning from student exercises to professional-level stage experience that prepared him for on-camera work.[7]Career
Breakthrough and notable roles
Jacot began his professional acting career in the late 1990s with guest appearances in Canadian television series, including a recurring role as Matt Oleander, a student teacher, in six episodes of Degrassi: The Next Generation during its fourth season in 2004-2005. This early work established him in the domestic TV landscape, where he portrayed complex characters navigating personal and professional boundaries in teen drama settings.[8] His breakthrough came with a recurring role as Larry Haberman, the quirky administrative assistant in the Global/Syfy sci-fi series Eureka, appearing in 23 episodes from 2006 to 2012. This part marked a significant transition to American television, showcasing Jacot's ability to handle comedic and ensemble dynamics in a high-concept science fiction environment, and it helped solidify his presence in genre programming.[9] Throughout the late 2000s and early 2010s, Jacot demonstrated versatility across genres with notable guest and recurring roles in prominent U.S. series. In sci-fi, he played Ensign Brent "BB" Baxton, a Viper pilot, in the Battlestar Galactica episode "Scar" (2006), and appeared as an assistant in Smallville (2007). He ventured into supernatural territory as Neil, a grieving student, in Supernatural's "Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things" (2006). For procedurals, Jacot guest-starred as Harvin Garrity in CSI: NY (2011), Nick in Psych (2007), and Teddy Eames in White Collar (2011), highlighting his range from forensic drama to lighthearted detective work.[1] Jacot's involvement in the horror anthology series Slasher represented an extended arc across four seasons from 2016 to 2021, where he portrayed multiple characters, including Robin Turner in season 1 ("The Executioner"), Antoine in season 2 ("Guilty Party"), Terrence Crenshaw in season 3 ("Solstice"), and Seamus in season 4 ("Flesh & Blood").[10] This multi-season commitment elevated his profile in the horror genre, allowing him to explore antagonistic and victim roles in a slasher format that drew critical attention for its thematic depth and ensemble storytelling.[11] His career evolved from initial guest spots to more substantial recurring positions, reflecting a progression toward series regulars and lead supporting roles. This trajectory included television movies such as Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B (2014), where he played music executive Ryan Nichols, blending biographical drama with his established TV presence. Recent live-action highlights include the romantic comedy TV film 'Twas the Date Before Christmas (2024) as Andrew, the true-crime miniseries Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy (2025) as Detective Everford, and the horror miniseries Hell Motel (2025) as Joey Ridgeley, underscoring his continued adaptability in holiday fare, investigative narratives, and the Slasher universe.[12]Voice work
Christopher Jacot began his voice acting career in the mid-2000s, marking his entry into animated series with the role of Johnny Storm, the Human Torch, in the 26-episode run of Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Heroes (2006). In this adaptation of the Marvel Comics superhero team, Jacot voiced the impulsive and fiery young hero across various adventures that stayed faithful to the source material's dynamics while updating the characters for a modern audience, including team conflicts and battles against classic villains like Doctor Doom.[13] Jacot expanded into video games with prominent roles that often combined voice performance and motion capture, leveraging his physical training to enhance character embodiment. He provided the voice and motion capture for Maurice Vega, a key antagonistic figure in the open-world hacker thriller Watch Dogs (2014), where his delivery captured the character's volatile intensity amid Chicago's digital underworld. Building on this, Jacot reprised his motion capture and voice work as Dušan Nemec, a cunning tech mogul, in the sequel Watch Dogs 2 (2016), contributing to the narrative's exploration of corporate espionage and counter-hacking in San Francisco. His background in ballet and modern dance, honed during training at the National Theatre School of Canada, informed the physical expressiveness required for these motion-captured performances, allowing for nuanced portrayals of character movement synced with vocal inflections.[14][15][16][6] In addition to superhero and gaming projects, Jacot contributed to anime dubbing and comedic animation, voicing Shinobu Hiryuin in Beyblade: Shogun Steel (2013–2014), a high-energy competitor in the toy battle series, and Sho Tenma in BeyWheelz (2012), emphasizing agile and strategic personalities. He also lent his voice to Topher, a self-absorbed celebrity aspirant, in the satirical Total Drama Pahkitew Island (2014), showcasing his range in humorous, reality-TV parody contexts. By the mid-2010s, Jacot's voice work had solidified his versatility across media, though no major new projects were announced through 2025, with his efforts focusing on integrating vocal and physical acting techniques in interactive formats.[17][18]Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Short for Nothing | Edgar |
| 2001 | Get Over It | Peter Wong[19] |
| 2004 | Going the Distance | Nick |
| 2005 | Hellraiser: Hellworld | Jake |
| 2007 | Battle in Seattle | Michael |
| 2007 | Chaos Theory | Best Man |
| 2018 | An Audience of Chairs | Duncan |
| 2019 | Entropic | Dan |
| 2020 | Possessor | Reid Parse |