Sebastian Spence (born December 9, 1969) is a Canadian actor. He played the lead role of Cade Foster in the Space Channel science fiction television series First Wave (1998–2001).Science Fiction Television Series, 1990–2004: Histories, Casts and Credits for 58 Shows . McFarland; September 27, 2013. . p. 113–.
Early life Spence was born in St. John's, Newfoundland, to Michael Cook and Janis Spence, both playwrights."Director, actor Janis Spence dead at 61" . CBC News, February 7, 2008 His first professional acting job was at age 16, in a play written by his mother.
Career Spence's first on-camera role was in second part of the Canadian television miniseries The Boys of St. Vincent, which was well-received by critics."Painful Look at Pedophilia / `Boys' based on true story of abuse in orphanage" . SFGate, Peter Stack, February 3, 1995Tom Wiener. The Off-Hollywood Film Guide: The Definitive Guide to Independent and Foreign Films on Video and DVD . Random House Publishing Group; August 13, 2002. . p. 92–. His next role was in the trilogy of A Family of Cops television films with Charles Bronson, playing Eddie Fein the younger son of Bronson's character.
Spence's first film role was in the futuristic Anchor Zone, which was filmed in his native Newfoundland."TERROR-NEUVE: Five Horror Films Shot in NL" . The Overcast, Lauren Power, October 2, 2015 He performed in a substantial role in the film Drive, She Said in 1997; the film's storyline and staging were criticized by reviewers."Sophomore effort crashes" .Toronto Star - Toronto, Ont. Gerstel, Judy, September 4, 1998, Page 1Derek Elley. "Drive, She Said" . Variety, December 21, 1997 Spence's first leading role was as Cade Foster, in the Space Channel (and later Sci-Fi Channel) original series First Wave, which ran between 1998 and 2001.
Spence played the role of Cliff Harting on the Hallmark Channel drama Cedar Cove, between 2013 and 2015.Ed Andreychuk. The Lone Ranger on Radio, Film and Television . McFarland; January 5, 2018. . p. 154–.
Filmography Television YearTitleRoleNotes1993The Boys of St. Vincent: 15 Years LaterKevin Reevey age 25Television miniseries (Part 2)1994–1995MadisonCal Sharpe4 episodes1995Robin's HoodsEpisode: "Rock and a Hard Place "1996The Outer LimitsYoung GerryEpisode: "Paradise"The X FilesDeputy Barney PasterEpisode: "Home"1997Dead Man's GunWillyEpisode chapter: "My Brother's Keeper"; Television film & backdoor pilotPoltergeist: The LegacyNoah WilkesEpisode: "The Devil's Lighthouse"1997–1998Fast TrackStevie Servine23 episodes1998–2001First WaveCade Foster66 episodes2001Dark AngelCharles SmithEpisode: "Hit a Sista Back"Special Unit 2IanEpisode: "The Rocks"Strange FrequencyBradEpisode: "Don't Fear the Reaper"2002Dawson's CreekProfessor Matt Freeman5 episodesGlory DaysGreg EmbryEpisode: "The Lost Girls"2003Mutant XNoelEpisode: "Under the Cloak of War"AndromedaPatriusEpisode: "Conduit to Destiny"2004Stargate SG-1DelekEpisode: "Death Knell"BlissCable GuyEpisode: "Penelope and Her Suitors"2005The CollectorThe Devil/Dr. BurrussEpisode: "The Pharmacist"Young BladesDon MarcoEpisode: "Four Musketeers and a Baby"Category 7: The End of the WorldFPS Agent Gavin CarrTelevision miniseries2005–2006G-SpotPaul9 episodes2005–2009Battlestar GalacticaNoel "Narcho" Allison9 episodes2006SupernaturalTom2 episodes2010Republic of DoyleBobby MaherEpisode: "Blood is Thicker Than Blood"2011SmallvilleTed KordEpisode: "Booster"2013PsychMayor Gavin ChanningEpisode: "Santa Barbarian Candidate"2013–2015Cedar CoveCliff Harting29 episodes2018TakenSenator WarrenEpisode: "Charm School"2019–2023Murdoch MysteriesAllen Templeton4 episodes2024MaydayNTSB Investigator Episode: "Deadly Departure"
Film YearTitleRoleNotes1994Anchor ZoneDuke1995Family of CopsEddie FeinTV film1997Drive, She SaidJonathan EvansBreach of Faith: A Family of Cops IIEddie FeinTV film1998FirestormCowboy1999Family of Cops III: Under SuspicionEddie FeinTV film1999Little Boy BluesThat Guy2002First ShotOwen TaylorTV film2003A Crime of PassionDaleThe Lone RangerHarmon HartmanTV film, series pilot2004The ClinicKyle SouthernTV filmEve's ChristmasScott2005Criminal IntentDevon MajorCerberusJake AddamsPaper Moon AffairVern StaubThird Man OutTimmy CallahanTV film2006A Bug and a Bag of WeedFrehleyShock to the SystemTimmy CallahanTV filmThe ObsessionReed HaltonTo Have and to HoldTom Davidson2007CrossingDaniel CimmermanAlso known as Dress to KillUncaged HeartRobert MossTelevision film; also known as Passion's Web2008Daniel's DaughterConnor BaileyTV filmOn the Other Hand, DeathTimmy CallahanIce BluesNYC: Tornado TerrorJim Lawrence2009Dr. Dolittle: Million Dollar MuttsChad CassidyDirect-to-video2011Crash SiteDaniel SaundersAlso known as Crash Site: A Family in Danger2012Battlestar Galactica: Blood & ChromeLt. Jim "Sunshine" KirbyTV filmA Mother's NightmareSteve201312 Rounds 2: ReloadedGovernor Devlin WeaverDirect-to-videoStonadosLee CartonTV filmWolverine: OriginJohn Howlett Jr. (voice)Direct-to-videoUltimate Wolverine vs. HulkDr. Bruce BannerDirect-to-video2014My Mother's Future HusbandAndrewTV filmStolen from the WombRob King2015Accidental ObsessionRay JohnsonDriven UndergroundTom Wilcox2016A Wife's SuspicionKyle
References
External links
The Official Online Website of Sebastian Spence