Chaz Thorne (born 1975 in

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) is a Canadian

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and

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and

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. He graduated from the

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in 1996. He has appeared on stages across Canada as well as in numerous film and television projects, including ''

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'' and '' Lucky Girl''. Thorne founded Toronto's Jack in the Black Theatre in 1996. His first film projects as writer and director were two half-hour comedies for CBC television: ''Table Dancer'' and ''One Hit Wonder''. His first feature film screenplay was produced in 2006 as ''

Poor Boy's Game ''Poor Boy's Game'' is a 2007 Canadian drama film directed by Clement Virgo. Co-written with Nova Scotian writer/director Chaz Thorne ('' Just Buried''), it is the story of class struggle, racial tensions, and boxing, set in the Canadian east coa ...

'', co-written and directed by Clément Virgo and starring

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. The horror film ''

Just Buried ''Just Buried'' is a Canadian dark comedy film written and directed by Chaz Thorne. Released in 2007, the film stars Jay Baruchel and Rose Byrne among several other actors. Plot Grocery delivery boy Oliver Whynacht and his brother Jackie go o ...

'' was Thorne's directorial film debut. His film, '' Whirlygig'', was featured in the

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* 1975 births Living people Canadian male television actors National Theatre School of Canada alumni Male actors from Nova Scotia People from Bridgewater, Nova Scotia Canadian male screenwriters Film directors from Nova Scotia Writers from Nova Scotia {{Canada-actor-stub