Christopher Britton is a

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, stage,

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and voice actor known for his work in '' X-Men: The Animated Series'', in which he was the voice of

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. Additionally, Britton voiced the character of

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in the English dub of the anime series ''

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'' and its live action counterpart. He also was the narrator on the '' Dino Crisis II'' video game created by

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in 2000. He has a regular role as Richard Norton in ''

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/City Hall'', and has acted in several films, including '' The Day After Tomorrow'' and '' Godsend''. He has worked on many plays and theater productions, including two seasons with the Stratford and Shaw Festivals, and has acted throughout Ontario, Vancouver, and the United States.

Early life and education

Christopher Britton was born and raised in

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, Canada, and first studied acting as a teenager. For a brief period, he was a member of the Judy Jarvis Dance Company, one of the first modern dance companies in Toronto. He graduated from

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with a BFA in theatre. While an undergraduate, Britton was an associate fellow of Stong College teaching a course in the life and work of

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. Upon graduating, he spent two seasons at the Stratford and Shaw Festivals and worked at regional theaters across Canada.

Career

In 1980, Britton started the first Artists Action Network within

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that worked for the release of imprisoned artists. During the early eighties he studied acting with

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in New York City and acted in ''

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'' directed by Mark Lamos at The Hartford Stage and ''

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'' at the Astor Place Theater in New York. He returned to Canada to be a member of the Grand Theater Company with Robin Phillips. In the late 80's he landed the role of 'Einstein' in the one actor play and toured Canada, Boston, and Louisville in over 200 performances. In film and television his roles include Rombout Kemp in

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's ''Nightwatching'', the KKK leader opposite

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in ''Deacons For Defense'', the mad film critic in

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's ''Cigarette Burns'' and in ''The Final Cut'' opposite

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. He has had recurring roles in ''DaVinci's Inquest'', ''DaVinci's City Hall'', ''Intelligence'' and '' Painkiller Jane''. His first screenplay, ''Capital Murder'', based on the true story of the lawyer who defended the last two men to be executed in Canada, was awarded a Fellowship in the Praxis Screenwriting Competition. A second screenplay, ''The Good Men'', an action thriller, was also awarded a Fellowship at Praxis.

Personal life

Britton lives and works in Vancouver and Los Angeles with his wife, actress

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and frequently returns to Toronto to work and spend time with his daughter.

Filmography

Film

Television

Video games

References

External links

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