Chris Sandiford (born August 5, 1987) is a Canadian actor and comedian.Michelle Dorey Forestell, "Hometown 'nerd' Chris Sandiford stars in CTV's 'Shelved'. Kingstonist, March 2, 2023. He is most noted for his leading role as Howard in the comedy series Shelved, for which he was a Canadian Screen Award nominee in 2024.
Early life Originally from Kingston, Ontario, he attended the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema at Concordia University.
Career Besides his leading role as Howard in the television comedy series Shelved,Jesse Whittock, "Lyndie Greenwood, Chris Sandiford, Dakota Ray Hebert And Paul Braunstein Cast As Leads In Anthony Q. Farrell’s CTV Sitcom ‘Shelved’", Deadline Hollywood, June 29, 2022. He has also had recurring roles as Derek in What We Do in the ShadowsMelanie McFarland, "The harder coming out stories on "What We Do in the Shadows" aren't what you think they'd be". Salon, September 1, 2023. and Tom in God's Favorite Idiot,William Hughes, "God's Favorite Idiot is a less-good The Good Place". The A.V. Club, June 21, 2022. and has had supporting roles in film and television.
He has also performed comedy, both as a solo stand-up comedian and with Daniel Carin in the sketch comedy duo Ladies & Gentlemen.Kelly Hurcomb, "Local comics scramble towards success". Cult MTL, January 24, 2017.
Awards
12th Canadian Screen Awards - Nominee for Best Leading Performance in a Comedy Series (2024)Jackson Weaver, "BlackBerry, Sort Of, Little Bird dominate Canadian Screen Award nominations". CBC News, March 6, 2024.
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