Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman
| Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman | |
|---|---|
| Born |
October 21, 1984 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
| Occupation | Actor, model |
| Years active | 2003–present |
Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman (October 21, 1984) is a Canadian-American actor and fashion model. He is best known for his role as Jay in the critically acclaimed 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 repped 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 has appeared in the comedy fim Dirty Grandpa.[7]
Bowyer-Chapman is openly gay.[8]
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".