Lucas Bryant (born September 28, 1978) is a

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actor. Bryant is most well known for his role as Nathan Wuornos in the Syfy TV channel series ''

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'' (2010–2015).

Early life

Bryant was born in

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, Canada to Susan Hodges Bryant and M. Darrol Bryant; he has dual Canadian and U.S. citizenship. His father's from

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and of "Scandinavian/Finnish heritage". His mother was also born and raised in the United States. Bryant graduated from

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and studied acting at

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Acting career

He was the star of the short-lived

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''. For television, Bryant has appeared in the movie ''More Sex and the Single Mom'', as well as guest starred in the series ''

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'', ''

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'' and ''

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''. He has also starred in Canadian television projects, including ''Crazy Canucks'', ''An American in Canada'' and ''The Eleventh Hour''. Bryant has appeared on stage all over Canada in many productions, including ''The Crucible'' and ''The King and I''. Bryant appeared as Gabe McCall on the CBC drama ''MVP: The Secret Lives of Hockey Wives''. In 2006, Bryant starred as Calvin Puddie in the TV movie '' Playing House'' based on the book by Patricia Pearson. He also starred as Brad in the short musical ''I Hate Musicals''. Bryant had supporting roles in the movies ''A Very Merry Daughter of the Brid''''e'' and '' The Vow''. In 2010, he and ''

'' co-star Emily Rose previously starred together in the 2010 "made-for-TV" suspense-thriller ''Perfect Plan''. In 2010, Bryant landed a lead role as Nathan in ''

'', a TV series based on

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's novel " The Colorado Kid". In "Haven," Bryant plays 'Nathan Wuornos,' the wry, hardened local cop who somewhat reluctantly becomes the partner of new-to-town FBI agent 'Audrey Parker,' played by Emily Rose.

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ranked him #72 on its list of "TV's Sexiest Men of 2011". In late 2012, Bryant starred in the Lifetime original movie ''Merry In-Laws''. Bryant played Peter, a teacher who becomes engaged to an astronomer. When she meets his parents she learns that they are really Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus. The film co-stars former ''

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'' stars

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and

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as Mr. and Mrs. Claus. The film is directed by Leslie Hope who previously directed Bryant in ''A Very Merry Daughter of the Bride''. In 2013, he guest-starred in shows '' CSI: Crime Scene Investigation'', ''

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'' and '' Beauty & the Beast''. In 2015, Bryant played the role of Count Johan Oxenstierna in the historical drama '' The Girl King''. In 2016, he and his Haven co-star Emily Rose had supporting role in the movie ''Secret Summer'', which priemered on PixL. In summer 2016, he starred as Tom Novak in the Hallmark Original Movie ''Tulips in Spring'' co-starring

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. He also starred as Colin Fitzgerlad in another Hallmark movie ''Summer Love'' co-starring

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. In fall, he starred in the highly anticipated CBC series from

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and Sudz Sutherland, '' Shoot the Messenger''.

Personal life

Bryant is married to Australian-born actress and personal trainer Kirsty Hinchcliffe. They have a daughter born in August 2008 and, as of July 2010, live in

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. They also have a son, born in 2015.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

*
Audio interview with Lucas Bryant about 'Haven'
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