Stefan Brogren | |
|---|---|
 Brogren in November 2010 | |
| Born | 21 April 1972 |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, director, producer |
| Years active | 1987-present |
| Spouse | Michelle Shaughnessy (2019) |
Stefan Brogren (born 21 April 1972) is a Canadian actor, director, and producer who is best known for his mainstay role as Archie "Snake" Simpson in the Degrassi television franchise. First appearing as a student in the second series Degrassi Junior High (1987-89) and continuing into Degrassi High (1989-91), Brogren played the role of Snake throughout every subsequent entry in the franchise, reprising his role in the revival Degrassi: The Next Generation (2001-15) as a teacher and later principal, and again in Degrassi: Next Class (2016-17).
He was later a producer of The Next Generation and Next Class and directed numerous episodes of both series, winning a Gemini Award for his directorial work in 2010.
Early life
Stefan Brogren was born on 21 April 1972, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Brogren's father is of Swedish descent.[1]
Career
Brogren has portrayed Archie "Snake" Simpson since his teen years, as a student in Degrassi Junior High and Degrassi High in the late 1980s and the early 1990s, and then as a media teacher and principal in Degrassi: The Next Generation (2001-2015). With the exception of The Kids of Degrassi Street, Brogren has appeared in every Degrassi series as a regular cast member. Brogren was the first Canadian actor to use the word "fuck" on Canadian primetime television, on the Degrassi High TV movie, School's Out! when he was discussing Joey Jeremiah's sexual escapades with Tessa Campanelli.
In 1999, Brogren starred in the music video for "Rock Past It" by London pop-metal band Scratching Post.
Brogren made his directing debut with Degrassi of the Dead, a non-canonical horror episode, which aired on Halloween 2007. The 15 minute webisode depicted several Degrassi characters attempting to escape from other characters who had become zombies as a result of eating genetically modified food. The show was followed by a behind-the-scenes/making-of presentation during which he was introduced as the director. He has directed many episodes since, and became a series producer in the eleventh season.
Brogren is one of two directors of The L.A. Complex which, like Degrassi, was produced by Epitome Pictures.
Personal life
He resides in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He is 6 feet 4 inches (6'4") tall, and is married to Canadian comedian and actress Michelle Shaughnessy.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | School's Out | Archibald "Snake" Simpson | TV movie |
| 1998 | Hairshirt | Timothy "Tim" Wright | Also known as "Too Smooth" |
| 2001 | Prince Charming | Bob Worthington | TV movie |
| Focus | Bodyguard | ||
| Invitation | Stefan | ||
| 2002 | Drummer Boy | Family Doctor | |
| 2003 | Martha, Inc.: The Story of Martha Stewart | TV movie | |
| The Happy Couple | Dwayne's Friend | ||
| Masterpiece Monday | Joe | Short film | |
| 2004 | Denied | Donald | |
| Evel Knievel | Bob Tuax | TV movie | |
| 2005 | Pizza Shop | Short film | |
| Martha Behind Bars | Federal Agent #1 | TV movie | |
| 2006 | Succubus | Larry | Short film |
| 2008 | Bitten (Vampire Apocalypse) | Bearded Man | |
| 2010 | Degrassi Takes Manhattan | Archibald "Archie" Simpson | TV movie |
| 2018 | Very, Very, Valentine | Mr. Carlisle | TV movie |
| 2020 | A Christmas Break | Phil Johnson | TV movie |
| 2022 | Sneakerella | Shoe Executive |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-1989 | Degrassi Junior High | Archibald "Snake" Simpson | |
| 1990-1991 | Degrassi High | Archibald "Snake" Simpson | |
| 1991 | C.B.C's Magic Hour | Basketball Teammate | Episode: "The Prom" |
| 1995-1996 | Liberty Street | Brandon | 3 episodes |
| 1997 | La Femme Nikita | Security Guard | 1 episode |
| Wind at my Back | Bowser | Episode: "Something from Nothing" | |
| 1998 | Twitch City | Ty;er Fawcett | Episode: "I Slept with my Mother" |
| 1999 | I Was a Sixth Grade Alien | Corky | 1 episode |
| 2001–2015 | Degrassi: The Next Generation | Archibald "Archie" Simpson | Main role |
| 2001 | The Endless Grind | Howard | Episode: "The Endless Grind of Race" |
| Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows | Oscar Camerman | 2 episodes | |
| Witchblade | Leeman Bostwick | Episode: "Convergence" | |
| 2002 | The Associates | Grady Pascoe / Rudy Pasco | 2 episodes |
| 2003 | Wild Card | Motel Clerk | Episode: "No Bull" |
| 2004 | Sue Thomas: F.B. Eye | Brian Guthrie | Episode: "Political Agenda" |
| 2005 | Kojak | Terry | Episode: "East Sixties" |
| 2005-2006 | Degrassi: Minis | Archibald "Archie" Simpson | 5 episodes |
| 2016–2017 | Degrassi: Next Class | Archibald "Archie" Simpson | 8 episodes |
| 2020 | Canada's Drag Race | Himself | 1 episode |
| Private Eyes | Dean Carl Robinson | Episode: "Tappa Kegga Daily" | |
| 2021 | American Gods | High Priest Olaffson | Episode: "Fire and Ice" |
| 2022 | Air Crash Investigation | NTSB Investigator Macintosh | Episode: "Turboprop Terror" |
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2006-2007 | Instant Star | 2 episodes |
| 2008 | Degrassi: Minis | Episode "The Curse of Degrassi" |
| 2009-2015 | Degrassi: The Next Generationn | 51 episodes |
| 2009 | Degrassi Goes Hollywood | TV movie |
| 2010 | Degrassi Takes Manhattan | TV movie |
| 2012 | The L.A. Complex | 7 episodes |
| 2015 | Open Heart | 8 episodes |
| 2016-2017 | Degrassi: Next Class | 20 episodes |
| Raising Expectations | 2 episodes | |
| 2018-2022 | Holly Hobbie | 23 episodes |
| 2021 | A Mother's Lie | TV movie |
| A Chance for Christmas | TV movie | |
| 2022 | Obsessed to Death | |
| 2023 | Welcome to Valentine | TV movie |
| Popularity Papers | 5 episodes | |
| Twisted Neighbor |
| Year | Title | Artist | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | I'm Upset | Drake | Self |
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Series | Nominee | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Gemini Award | Best Performance by a Lead Actor in a Continuing Dramatic Role[2] | Degrassi Junior High | Stefan Brogren | Nominated |
| 1990 | Young Artist Award | Outstanding Young Ensemble Cast[3] | Degrassi High | Dayo Ade, Sara Ballingall, Stefan Brogren, Michael Carry, Christopher Charlesworth, Amanda Cook, Irene Courakos, Angela Deiseach, Anais Granofsky, Rebecca Haines, Neil Hope, Cathy Keenan, Pat Mastroianni, Maureen McKay, Stacie Mistysyn, Bill Parrott, Siluck Saysanasy, Amanda Stepto, Duncan Waugh | Nominated |
| 2002 | Gemini Award | Geminis' Hottest Star[4] | Degrassi: The Next Generation | Stefan Brogren | Nominated |
| 2010 | Gemini Award | Best Children's or Youth Fiction Program or Series[5] | Degrassi: The Next Generation | Linda Schuyler, Stefan Brogren, David Lowe, Stephen Stohn, Stephanie Williams, and Brendon Yorke |
Nominated |
| Best Direction in a Children's or Youth Program or Series[5] | Degrassi: The Next Generation | Stefan Brogren for "Beat It (Part 2)" | Won | ||
| 2011 | Gemini Award | Best Children's or Youth Fiction Program or Series[6] | Degrassi | Linda Schuyler, Stefan Brogren, David Lowe, Stephen Stohn, Stephanie Williams, and Brendon Yorke |
Won |
References
- ↑ Stefan Brogren's Twitter on Twitter
- ↑ "Canadian Awards Database History Search for "Degrassi"". Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television. 2007. Archived from the original on 3 September 2009. Retrieved 8 December 2007.
- ↑ "IMDb: Young Artist Awards: 1990". IMDb. 2007. Archived from the original on 10 January 2008. Retrieved 4 December 2007.
- ↑ "Degrassi: The Next Generation – Awards". Epitome Virtual Reality. CTV. 28 November 2006. Archived from the original on 18 February 2007. Retrieved 4 December 2007.
- 1 2 "2010 Gemini Awards Presented in Drama, Children's and Youth, Comedy, and Variety Categories" (PDF). Gemini Awards. 3 November 2010. Retrieved 5 November 2010.
- ↑ "2011 Gemini Awards Presented in Drama, Children's or Youth, Comedy and Variety Categories" (PDF). Gemini Awards. 31 August 2011. Retrieved 1 September 2011.