Charles Kristian Bonnycastle Bruun (born October 25, 1979) is a Canadian actor. He is best known for his roles in ''

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'', ''

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'', '' The Recruit'', ''The Girl Who Escaped: The Kara Robinson Story'', and '' The Rookie''.

Life and career

Bruun was born on October 25, 1979, in

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, Canada, where he was raised. He attended

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from 1994 to 1997, followed by Queen's University in

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for a B.A. in drama, graduating in 2001. He also studied at the

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in Toronto and with

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at the Professional Actors Lab. His first screen role was in the film ''Good Morning Tomorrow'' in 2003, playing a bartender. He went on to take other roles including a Lead Officer in ''

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'', Stu in ''

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'' and Alec in ''Play the Film''. He had an ongoing role in ''

'', playing Constable Slugger Jackson from 2012 to 2017, for seasons 6 through 11. His most famous role has been in the award-winning Canadian science fiction series ''

'', playing Donnie Hendrix, the husband of one of the main characters, Alison Hendrix. His role became larger in the third season compared to the previous two, as he became a member of the main cast.

Filmography

Film

Television

Podcasts

References

External links

* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Bruun, Kristian Living people 21st-century Canadian male actors Male actors from Toronto Canadian male film actors Canadian male television actors Queen's University at Kingston alumni Canadian people of Finnish descent Canadian people of German descent 1979 births