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Dan Chameroy
Born (1970-11-12) November 12, 1970 (age 53)
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Occupation(s)Actor, singer
Years active1991–present
SpouseChristine Donato
Children1

Dan Chameroy (born November 12, 1970) is a Canadian actor and singer, best known for his work in musical theatre. In 1995, he originated the role of Gaston in the Canadian premiere production of Beauty and the Beast at the Princess of Wales Theatre.[1] Chameroy also originated the role of Miss Trunchbull in the Canadian premiere production of Matilda at the Ed Mirvish Theatre, and reprised the role in the show's first national tour.[2] He has also co-created and performed as the character "Plumbum" at several Ross Petty pantomimes.[3]

Chameroy has appeared in several musical theatre productions across Canada, mostly in Ontario. He has appeared in 29 productions at Stratford Festival, including leading roles in Oklahoma, The Rocky Horror Show, Billy Elliot, Little Shop of Horrors, and Chicago. He has appeared in 4 shows with Mirvish Productions, including Beauty and the Beast and Matilda. He has also appeared productions with the Canadian Stage Company, the Shaw Festival, and the Soulpepper Theatre Company.

Personal life

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Chameroy was born in Edmonton, Alberta.[4] His parents enrolled him in tap dancing when he was a child, which prompted his interest in performing.[5] After this, he starting doing more plays, musicals, and improv.[5]

He is married to Canadian actress Christine Donato, who he met in 1991 during the Canadian production of Les Misérables.[6] They have one daughter, Olivia.[7]

Career

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Theatre

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Chameroy made his professional theatre debut in the Canadian premiere production of Les Misérables, which played at the Royal Alexandra Theatre in Toronto. He was with the show between 1991 and 1992, where he was a member of the ensemble and understudied Enjolras. In 1995, Chameroy originated the role of Gaston in the Canadian premiere production of Beauty and the Beast, which played at the Princess of Wales Theatre.[1] For his performance, Chameroy won a Dora Award for Best Leading Actor.[7]

In 1997, Chameroy made his Stratford Festival debut when he appeared as Lancelot du Lac in their production of Camelot. Between 2002 and 2008, Chameroy appeared in 14 productions with the Stratford Festival. This included prominent roles as Gaston Lachailles in Gigi, Posthumus in Cymbeline, and the leading role of Curly McLain in Oklahoma!.[8][9] He also starred as Martin Townsend in the world premiere production of Palmer Park, written by Joanna Glass, which premiered at the Stratford Festival in 2008.[10]

In 2004, he appeared in the musical revue Side by Side by Sondheim presented by the Canadian Stage Company.[11]

In 2006 and 2007, Chameroy starred in two Shaw Festival productions, which included starring as C.K. Dexter Haven in their 2006 production of High Society.[12]

In 2009, he played Miles Gloriosus in the Stratford Festival's production of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.[13] Due to popular demand, the musical's run was extended by an extra week.[14] Chameroy reprised his role when the production transferred to Toronto, where it played at the Canon Theatre between December 15, 2010 and January 16, 2011.[13]

In 2014, Chameroy starred as Bobby in a production of Company, produced by Theatre 20 and the Canadian Stage Company. The musical, playing in Toronto for the first time in 30 years, also starred Louise Pitre, Brent Carver, Nia Vardalos, and Chameroy's wife, Christine Donato.[15][16]

In 2016, Chameroy originated the role of Miss Trunchbull in the Canadian premiere production of Matilda the Musical.[2] The musical opened at the Ed Mirvish Theatre on July 5, 2016 and closed on January 7, 2017. For his performance, Chameroy was nominated for Outstanding Male Performance in a Musical.[17] He then reprised his role of Miss Trunchbull on the first national tour of the musical, joining the tour in 2017.[18]

In 2017, Chameroy starred as Frank Carter in the world premiere production of Life After.[19] At the 2018 Dora Awards, Chameroy was nominated for Outstanding Performance (Male) in a Musical.[20]

In 2018, Chameroy starred as Frank 'n' Furter in a production of The Rocky Horror Show at the Stratford Festival.[21] The show was extended three times before eventually closing on December 2, 2018, which made it the longest running show in Stratford's history.[22] The following year, he starred as Jackie Elliott in Billy Elliot the Musical and as Orin Scrivello in Little Shop of Horrors at Stratford.[4]

Chameroy appeared as Phil Sullivan / Antipholus of Ephesus in The Comedy of Errors at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater.[23] Later in 2023, Chameroy performed as Count Carl-Magnus Malcolm in a concert staging of A Little Night Music at The Royal Conservatory of Music.[24]

Ross Petty pantomimes

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Plumbum is a character created and performed by Chameroy for Ross Petty's annual holiday pantomime shows in Toronto.[3] In the spirit of the pantomime dame, Plumbum is a female character with an over-the-top comedic style and dressed in flamboyant costumes.[3][25] Plumbum often adlibs and breaks the fourth wall with the audience. The character has received positive reception from both critics and audiences, with praise directed at Chameroy's portrayal and comedic timing.[25]

Chameroy first appeared as Plumbum in Petty's 2008 pantomime production of Cinderella. Based on the positive reception, Chameroy has become a recurring character in Petty's productions. Plumbum has appeared in 10 productions, including Cinderella (2008), Robin Hood (2009), The Wizard of Oz (2011), The Little Mermaid (2013), Cinderella (2014), Peter Pan (2015), A Christmas Carol (2017), There’s No Place Like Home For The Holidays (2020), Alice in Winterland (2021), and Peter's Final Flight (2022).[25]

In 2024, it was announced that Chameroy would reprise his role as Plumbum in a revival of Petty's panto production, The Wizard of Oz, which will now be presented and produced by the Canadian Stage Company.[26]

Television and film

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Chameroy has voiced characters in several animated shows. For the CBC Kids animated series, Mittens and Pants, he voiced several characters including Monsieur LaFleur.[27] He also voiced Briian in the YTV series Oh No! It's an Alien Invasion, Aunt Lydia and Dr. Gillman in the Disney Channel series Hotel Transylvania,[4] and Kit in the PBS Kids series Work It Out Wombats!.

His first major acting role was a guest appearance as Kenny Dolan in the Fox drama series Class of '96. Chameroy also appeared as Theodore "Laurie" Laurence in the drama series, Little Men, which aired between 1998 and 1999.[citation needed]

In 2020, Chameroy co-created and starred in the web series Leer Estates, produced by Stratford Festival.[28] Chameroy appeared as all of the characters in the series, which has been described as an absurdist soap opera.[28]

Music

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In 2003, Chameroy released a solo album, me, which consisted of various musical songs.[8]

Theatre credits

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Year Production Role Location Category Ref.
1991–1992 Les Misérables Ensemble, understudy Enjolras Royal Alexandra Theatre Mirvish Productions
1995 Into the Woods Steward St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts Canadian Stage Company
Max Bell Theatre Theatre Calgary
1995–1997 Beauty and the Beast Gaston Princess of Wales Theatre Mirvish Productions [1]
1997 Camelot Lancelot du Lac Festival Theatre Stratford Festival
Coriolanus Lieutenant Tom Patterson Theatre
2001 The Drowsy Chaperone Robert Martin Winter Garden Theatre Regional
2002 Henry VI: Revenge in France Earl of Westmoreland Tom Patterson Theatre Stratford Festival
Henry VI: Revolt in England Sir Humphrey Stafford
2003 Gigi Gaston Lachailles Avon Theatre [8]
The Hunchback of Notre Dame Pierre Gringoire
2004 Timon of Athens Ventidus / 4th Senator Tom Patterson Theatre
Cymbeline Posthumus [9]
King John French Herald
Side by Side by Sondheim Bluma Appel Theatre Canadian Stage Company [11]
2005 As You Like It Amiens Festival Theatre Stratford Festival
The Tempest Boatswain
The Lark Executioner
2006 High Society C.K. Dexter Haven Shaw Festival [12]
The Magic Fire General Henri Fontannes Court House Theatre
2007 Oklahoma! Curly McLain Festival Theatre Stratford Festival
2008 The Trojan Women understudy Menelaus Tom Patterson Theatre
Fuente Ovejuna Don Manrique
Palmer Park Martin Townsend Studio Theatre World premiere: Stratford Festival [10]
Cinderella Plumbum Elgin Theatre Ross Petty Productions
2009 West Side Story Lt. Schrank Festival Theatre Stratford Festival
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum Miles Gloriosus Avon Theatre [13]
Robin Hood Plumbum Elgin Theatre Ross Petty Productions
2010 As You Like It Ensemble Festival Theatre Stratford Festival
The Winter's Tale Polixenes Tom Patterson Theatre
2010–2011 A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum Miles Gloriosus Canon Theatre Mirvish Productions [13]
2011 Camelot Sir Dinadan Festival Theatre Stratford Festival
The Merry Wives of Windsor Ensign Pistol, understudy Frank Ford
The Wizard of Oz Plumbum Elgin Theatre Ross Petty Productions
2012 Wanderlust Dan McGrew Tom Patterson Theatre World premiere: Stratford Festival
The Arsonists Joseph Schmitz / Fire Brigade Bluma Appel Theatre Canadian Stage Company
2013 The Barber of Seville Figaro Young Centre for the Performing Arts Soulpepper Theatre Company
Farther West Babcock
The Little Mermaid Plumbum Elgin Theatre Ross Petty Productions
2014 Idiot's Delight Harry Van Young Centre for the Performing Arts Soulpepper Theatre Company
Company Robert Berkeley Street Theatre Canadian Stage Company / Theatre 20 [15]
Cinderella Plumbum Elgin Theatre Ross Petty Productions
2015 The Wild Party Mr. Black Berkeley Street Theatre Canadian Stage Company, Musical Stage Company
Peter Pan Plumbum Elgin Theatre Ross Petty Productions
2016–2017 Matilda the Musical Miss Trunchbull Ed Mirvish Theatre Mirvish Productions [2]
2017 First National Tour [18]
Life After Frank Carter Berkeley Street Theatre World premiere: Canadian Stage Company [19]
A Christmas Carol Plumbum Elgin Theatre Ross Petty Productions
2018 The Rocky Horror Show Frank 'N' Furter Avon Theatre Stratford Festival [21]
2019 Billy Elliot the Musical Jackie Elliot Festival Theatre
Little Shop of Horrors Orin Scrivello Avon Theatre
2020 There’s No Place Like Home For The Holidays Plumbum Virtual revue Ross Petty Productions
2021 Alice in Winterland
2022 Chicago Billy Flynn Festival Theatre Stratford Festival
Peter's Final Flight: The Pan-Tastical Family Musical Plumbum Elgin Theatre Ross Petty Productions
2023 A Comedy of Errors Phil Sullivan / Antipholus of Ephesus Courtyard Theater Chicago Shakespeare Theater [23]
A Little Night Music Count Carl-Magnus Malcolm The Royal Conservatory of Music Concert staging [24]
2024 Something Rotten! Nostradamus Festival Theatre Stratford Festival
The Diviners Brooke Tom Patterson Theatre
The Wizard of Oz Plumbum Elgin Theatre Canadian Stage Company [26]
2025 Fifteen Dogs Benjy CAA Theatre Mirvish Productions [29]

Filmography

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Television

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Year Show Role Notes
1993 Class of '96 Kenny Dolan S1.E13: "Greenwich Mean Time"
1996 F/X: The Series Hero S1.E4: "Payback"
1998 An Avonlea Christmas Wilfred Ainsley TV movie
1997–1998 Diabolik Leonov Voice role
1999 The Wonderful World of Disney Six Foot Can S2.E22: "Dogmatic"
1999 The Avengers: United They Stand Steve Rogers / Captain America Voice role; S1.E6: "Command Decision"
1998–1999 Little Men Theodore "Laurie" Laurence Recurring role: 17 episodes
2000 Earth: Final Conflict Vorjak 3 episodes
2001 Club Land Jimmy Hunter TV movie
2002 Queer as Folk Reverend Brad S2.E16: "You Say It's Your Birthday! I Couldn't Care Less!"
2002 Rescue Heroes Urv Voice role; S3.E2: "Ultimate Ride / The Newest Rescue Hero"
2002–2003 Maggie and the Ferocious Beast Reggie Voice role; S2.E6: "Guess Who's Coming to Visit", S3.E11: "Chicken Ladies"
2008–2009 Dex Hamilton: Alien Entomologist Syrrus Voice role; 4 episodes
2010–2012 Babar and the Adventures of Badou Prospero Voice role; 3 episodes
2013 Oh No! It's an Alien Invasion Briian Voice role; Main cast
2014 Lucky Duck Captain Chase Voice role; TV movie
2014–2015 The Day My Butt Went Psycho! Voice role; 6 episodes
2015 Reign Lord Lionel 2 episodes: S3.E1: "Three Queens, Two Tigers", S3.E2: "Betrothed"
2017–2019 Hotel Transylvania Aunt Lydia, Dr. Gillman Voice role: Main role
2018 The Next Step Jacquie's Dad S6.E14: "Ty'd to You"
2019 Go Away, Unicorn! Chef-Bot Voice role; S1.E47: "Ready or Bot, Unicorn!"
2019–2020 D.N. Ace Various Voice role; 6 episodes
2019–2021 Luna Around the World Sam Hopper Voice role; S1.E31: 4 episodes
2020 The Dog & Pony Show Santa Voice role; S1.E31: "A Very Fishy Christmas"
2022–present Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go Beresford Voice role; S2.E8: "Hot Air Percy", S2.E23: "Bring it on Beresford", S3.E21: "Percy's Duck Dilemma"
2023 Work It Out Wombats! Kit Voice role; Recurring
2023 Saving Me Mark Bramble Voice role; S2.E8: "The Not So Fun Fundraiser", S2.E10: "The Vault"
2023 Mittens & Pants Monsieur LaFleur, Mr. Pig, and various others Voice role; 59 episodes
2023 Pinkalicious & Peterrific Pantonio Voice role; S5.E6: "Color of the Year/Toothy McManners"
2023 Super Why's Comic Book Adventures More Man Voice role; 5 episodes
2024 Open Season: Call of Nature Howdy Voice role; S1.E9: "Camp Times Two/Straight from the Horse's Mouth"
2024 Murdoch Mysteries Anthony Winghed-Sheen S17.E14: "The Smell of Alarm"

Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2000 Ernest Coach Classen Short film
2001 Glitter Gary
2001 Invitation Dan
2002 Fancy Dancing Mar Stoddart
2011 Mulroney: The Opera Anchorman

Web series

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Year Title Role Notes
2020 Leer Estates All characters Also a co-writer and co-director[28]

Video games

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2021 Far Cry 6 Additional voices [30]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref.
1995 Dora Awards Outstanding Male Performance in a Musical Into the Woods Nominated
1996 Outstanding Male Performance in a Musical Beauty and the Beast Won [7]
2015 Outstanding Male Performance in a Musical The Wild Party Nominated
2015 Canadian Screen Awards Best Performance in an Animated Program or Series Oh No! It's an Alien Invasion Nominated
2017 Dora Awards Outstanding Male Performance in a Musical Matilda the Musical Nominated [17]
Toronto Theatre Critics Awards Best Supporting Actor in a Musical Won [31]
2018 Dora Awards Outstanding Male Performance in a Musical Life After Nominated [20]
2018 Canadian Screen Awards Best Performance in an Animated Program or Series Hotel Transylvania Nominated
2020 Best Lead Performance - TV Movie A Christmas Carol: The Family Musical with a Scrooge Loose Nominated [32]
2021 ACTRA Toronto Awards Outstanding Performance - Male Voice Hotel Transylvania Nominated [33]
2024 Outstanding Performance – Gender Non-Conforming or Male Voice Mittens & Pants Nominated [27]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Ellicock, Ray (23 May 1996). "US Cast for Toronto Beauty and the Beast?". Playbill. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
  2. ^ a b c Crawford, Trish (20 April 2016). "All Canadian principal cast in Mirvish musical Matilda". Toronto Star. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
  3. ^ a b c Ouzounian, Richard (3 December 2009). "Alter egos: Dan Chameroy and Plumbum von Botox". Toronto Star. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
  4. ^ a b c Paton-Evans, Karen (15 May 2019). "From Rocky Horror to Little Shop of Horrors, quick-change actor Chameroy loves a twisted comic role". London Free Press. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
  5. ^ a b Bedard, Kelly (1 March 2017). "Nominee interview series: Dan Chameroy". My Entertainment World. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
  6. ^ "How They Met: Matilda star Dan Chameroy met his wife while performing in another T.O. musical". Streets of Toronto. 23 September 2006. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
  7. ^ a b c Kates, Kathryn (29 November 2008). "At home with actor Dan Chameroy". Toronto Star. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
  8. ^ a b c Jones, Kenneth (30 July 2003). "Stratford Fest's Dan Chameroy, of Gigi, Releases Show-Tune CD". Playbill. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
  9. ^ a b Al-Solaylee, Kamal (17 July 2004). "How do you solve a problem like Cymbeline?". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
  10. ^ a b Jones, Kenneth (16 August 2008). "Joanna Glass' Palmer Park Makes World Premiere Aug. 16 in Ontario". Playbill. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
  11. ^ a b Kaplan, Jon (2 December 2004). "Revue Off-Side". NOW Toronto. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
  12. ^ a b Al-Solaylee, Kamal (2 September 2006). "Shaw and Stratford 2006". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
  13. ^ a b c d Nestruck, J. Kelly (20 December 2010). "'A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum' still brings the funny, but not as much". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
  14. ^ Donnelly, Pat (26 August 2009). "Stratford Extends its Season with More West Side Story and A Funny Thing Happened". Montreal Gazette. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
  15. ^ a b "Louise Pitre, Nia Vardalos, Brent Carver & More Join Dan Chameroy in Cast of Theatre 20's COMPANY, Beg. Tonight". Broadway World. 21 June 2014. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
  16. ^ Henry, Alan (22 June 2014). "BWW Interviews: Dan Chameroy On Theatre20's 'COMPANY'". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
  17. ^ a b Henry, Alan (30 May 2017). "Come from Away and Matilda Receive 14 Dora Award Nominations - See All The Nominees". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
  18. ^ a b Lengel, Kerry (3 February 2017). "'Matilda' star on playing crazy characters: 'I'm a bit of a lunatic myself'". AZ Central. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
  19. ^ a b Sumi, Glenn (2 October 2017). "Life After is a complex, moving look at grief, guilt and forgiveness". Now Toronto. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
  20. ^ a b Leung, Wayne (26 June 2018). "2018 Dora Mavor Moore Award Winners". Mooney on Theatre. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
  21. ^ a b Sharkey, Jackie (8 September 2018). "'Weird is welcome' at Stratford Festival's Rocky Horror Show". CBC. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
  22. ^ "Rocky Horror history: Musical will be Stratford's longest-running show ever". London Free Press. 31 October 2018. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
  23. ^ a b Oxman, Steven (17 March 2023). "Shakespeare, Golden Age of Film collide on the outskirts of 'Comedy of Errors'". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
  24. ^ a b Chong, Joshua (25 May 2023). "Music for dreamers and strugglers: Eric McCormack, Cynthia Dale and more take on Sondheim's 'A Little Night Music'". Toronto Star. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
  25. ^ a b c Nestruck, J. Kelly (10 December 2022). "Ross Petty takes final flight in Canada's most successful holiday pantomime". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
  26. ^ a b Murphy, Aisling (25 March 2024). "Canadian Stage unveils bracing 2024-25 season". Intermission Magazine. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
  27. ^ a b "ACTRA Toronto announces 22nd ACTRA Awards in Toronto Outstanding Performance nominees and Stunt Award recipient". ACTRA Toronto. 3 April 2024. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  28. ^ a b c Vermes, Jason (23 October 2020). "Dan Chameroy brings campy soap opera flair to the Stratford Festival's Leer Estates". CBC. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
  29. ^ Rabinowitz, Chloe (5 September 2024). "Cast Set for Fifteen Dogs at the CAA Theatre". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
  30. ^ "Far Cry 6 (2021)". Behind the Voice Actors. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
  31. ^ Sumi, Glenn (25 May 2017). "Toronto critics choose best shows of the year". Now Toronto. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  32. ^ "Schitt's Creek leads nominees for 2020 Canadian Screen Awards". CBC. 20 February 2020. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
  33. ^ "ACTRA Toronto Announces ACTRA Awards In Toronto 2021 Voice Nominees". ACTRA Toronto. 21 January 2021.
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