Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman
Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman | |
---|---|
Born |
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | October 21, 1984
Occupation | Actor, model |
Years active | 2003–present |
Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman (born October 21, 1984) is a Canadian-American actor and fashion model. He is known for appearances in films and TV series including in the role of Jay in Lifetime dark comedy-drama series, UnREAL.
Life and career
Bowyer-Chapman was born in Edmonton, Alberta and raised in Rimbey, Alberta. At the age of 16, he began his modeling career, shooting for a number of fashion brands.[1] He is represented by Wilhelmina Models.[2] Alongside modeling, Bowyer-Chapman also began acting career, making his screen debut in gay-themed film Shock to the System (2006). He went to appear in Noah's Arc and The L Word, and well as romantic comedy The Break-Up Artist (2009).
From 2009 to 2011, Bowyer-Chapman had the recurring role in the Syfy series, Stargate Universe.[1] In 2012, he starred alongside Jussie Smollett in the LGBT-themed romantic comedy-drama The Skinny.[3] In 2015, he began starring alongside Constance Zimmer and Shiri Appleby in the critically acclaimed Lifetime dark comedy-drama series, Unreal, playing the role of Jay, the gay producer on reality show.[4][5][6] In 2016, Bowyer-Chapman appeared in the comedy fim Dirty Grandpa.[7]
Born in 1984, he was adopted as a one-month old child. He carries the family name of both his mother and father's surnames. He got trained as a gymnast. Bowyer-Chapman is openly gay.[8] He was named one of "Five Of The Best..." in Out magazine's 2007 feature article "Canada's Coolest" and was listed in Mwinda magazine's 2009 special issue "The 10 Most Beautiful Africans In Entertainment". He has modeled in many venues including USA, Canada, South Africa and Europe and modeled in international campaigns for American Apparel and Levi's.
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
2006 | Shock to the System | Levon | |
2007 | I Know What I Saw | Marco | Television film |
2007 | The Brown Bag Mystery | Justin | Short film |
2008 | On the Bus | Jeremy | Short film |
2009 | Encounter with Danger | Mr. Gaitan | Television film |
2009 | The Break-Up Artist | Steven | |
2010 | Another Brief Moment | Trevor | Short film |
2010 | Dear Mr. Gacy | Male hustler | |
2012 | The Skinny | Joey | |
2012 | Grave Encounters 2 | Vlogger | |
2013 | Lucille's Ball | Walter | |
2015 | Stray | Alex | Short film |
2016 | Dirty Grandpa | Bradley | |
2016 | Tao of Surfing | Val Stone |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
2006 | Stargate SG-1 | Server | Episode: "Memento Mori" |
2006 | Noah's Arc | Brandy's Assistant | Episode: "Under Pressure" |
2007 | The Virgin of Akron, Ohio | Brick | Unsold pilot |
2007 | The L Word | Cowboy | Episode: "Livin' La Vida Loca" |
2009-2011 | Stargate Universe | Pvt. Darren Becker | Recurring role, 19 episodes |
2011 | Fairly Legal | Server | Episode: "Coming Home" |
2011 | Warehouse 13 | Jalapeño | Episode: "Trials" |
2009-2012 | Iron Man: Armored Adventures | Black Panther | Voice, 4 episodes |
2013 | Hatfields & McCoys | Owen Rodney | Unsold pilot |
2015–present | UnREAL | Jay | Series regular |
References
- 1 2 "Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman". myLifetime.com. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
- ↑ "Wilhelmina International - jeffrey bowyer chapman new york direct portfolio". Retrieved 30 January 2016.
- ↑ "The Skinny Film Review - To Be Young, Black and Gay in New York". Splash Magazines - Los Angeles. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
- ↑ Kelly Marino. "UnREAL's Jay: 'No Better Time' for Black Suitor -- Vulture". Vulture. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
- ↑ Comcast Interactive Media. "'UnReal' Star Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman Talks Gay Characters and More Darkness Coming". Retrieved 30 January 2016.
- ↑ Debra Birnbaum. "'UnREAL' Team Talks Season Two, Casting A Black Bachelor And Men's Rights". Variety. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
- ↑ Nick Schager. "'Dirty Grandpa' Review: Robert De Niro, Zac Efron Hit Rock-Bottom - Variety". Variety. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
- ↑ "Jeffrey Bowyer Chapman at the 2015 HRC Seattle Gala".