John Dunsworth

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John Dunsworth Wiki Biography

John Dunsworth was born on 12 April 1946, in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Canada, to Frances and Frank Dunsworth. He is a Canadian actor, best known for his role of trailer park supervisor Jim Lahey in the television series “Trailer Park Boys”, and as reporter Dave Teagues in the series “Haven”.

So just how rich is John Dunsworth now? According to sources in early 2017, Dunsworth has established a net worth over $500,000, earned during his acting career which began in the late ‘80s.

Dunsworth grew up in Halifax, Nova Scotia, along with his nine siblings. He attended the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada, majoring in Theatre. However, he dropped out of college in his fourth year. He went on to land gigs in numerous CBC radio dramas, as well as leading parts in various stage productions at the Neptune Theater in Halifax. In 1970 he leased a run-down building in Halifax, to turn it into what would eventually become the first and most successful alternative theater company in the city, Pier One Theatre. In 1987, he founded Filmworks Casting, and began working as a casting director, quickly achieving a reputation. By the end of the ’80s, he had appeared in films such as “The Last Dog Drive”, “Deep Sea Conspiracy” and “Justice Denied”. His net worth started to rise.

In the mid-’90s, director Mike Clattenburg cast Dunsworth in his short film “One Last Shot”; what was initially a small role grew into a leading one, earning the actor a Best Performance award from the Atlantic Film Festival, and considerably adding to his wealth. The role would eventually turn into the character of Jim Lahey in the “Trailer Park Boys” series. Dunsworth also appeared in several other films of the ’90s, including “Buried on Sunday”, “Life with Billy” and “New Waterford Girl”.

In 2001 he was cast in Clattenburg’s mockumentary television series “Trailer Park Boys”, to play the character of frequently drunk trailer park supervisor Jim Lahey. He remained in the show for seven seasons, until 2008, and his performance as Lahey brought him an astonishing popularity with audiences around the world, considerably contributing to his net worth.

Meanwhile, in 2002 he played a local cop in the indie family drama film “Virginia’s Run”. The following year saw him in the CBC film “Shattered City: The Halifax Explosion”, which portrayed the Halifax Explosion that took place in 1971. Other roles he took during this time were in the films “The Shipping News”, “Lift-Off”, “Serious Miracles” and “A Bug and a Bag of Weed”, along with a number of television films. He also appeared in several television series, including the mini-series “Trudeau” and “Trudeau II: Maverick in the Making”. His net worth rose consistently.

Dunsworth reprized his role of Lahey in the 2006 film “Trailer Park Boys: The Movie”, which eventually developed into a cult film with two sequels – the 2009 “Countdown to Liquor Day” and the 2014 “Don’t Legalize It” – additionally reinforcing his popularity and improving his wealth.

In 2010, the actor was cast as the mysterious reporter Dave Teagues in the SyFy supernatural drama television series “Haven”, based on Stephen King’s novel “The Colorado”. He played the role for five seasons until 2015, gaining further positive reviews and greatly improving his fortune.

Meanwhile, he tackled a mix of other television and film work, appearing in films such as “Cloudburst”, “Take This Waltz” and “Santa Quest”, and in the TV series “The Drunk and On Drugs Happy Funtime Hour” and “Forgive Me”. Dunsworth has also continued to played Lahey in the new seasons of “Trailer Park Boys” series.

Speaking about his private life, Dunsworth is a married man – wife somewhat anonymous – having four children, with two of his three daughters, Molly and Sarah, being actresses. His family resides in Nova Scotia.

IMDB Wikipedia “Forgive Me” (2013) “Haven” (2010-2015) “One Last Shot” (1998) “Santa Quest” (2014) “Shattered City: The Halifax Explosion” “The Drunk and On Drugs Happy Funtime Hour” (2010) “Trailer Park Boys” (2001-2008 $500 Thousand 1946-04-12 2013 5′ 10″ (1.78 m) Actor ACTRA Maritimes Award – Outstanding Performance – Male (2013) Bridgewater Canada Casting Department Casting Director Cloudburst (2011) Gemini Award for Best Ensemble Performance in a Comedy Program or Series (2005) Genie Awards for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role (2010) Haven (2010) John Dunsworth John Dunsworth Net Worth Nova Scotia Take This Waltz (2011) The Shipping News (2001) Trailer Park Boys (2001) Trailer Park Boys: Countdown to Liquor Day (2009) University of Guelph in Ontario

John Dunsworth Quick Info

Full Name John Dunsworth
Net Worth $500,000
Date Of Birth April 12, 1946
Place Of Birth Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Canada
Height 5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
Profession Actor, Casting Director, Casting Department
Education University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada
Nationality Canadian
Children Molly Dunsworth, Sarah Dunsworth
Parents Frank Dunsworth, Frances Dunsworth
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/theJohnDunsworth
Twitter https://twitter.com/johndunsworth?lang=en
IMDB http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0243082
Allmusic www.allmusic.com/artist/john-dunsworth-mn0002766242
Awards Gemini Award for Best Ensemble Performance in a Comedy Program or Series (2005), ACTRA Maritimes Award – Outstanding Performance – Male (2013)
Nominations Genie Awards for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role (2010)
Movies “One Last Shot” (1998), “Shattered City: The Halifax Explosion”, “Cloudburst” (2011), “Take This Waltz” (2011), “Santa Quest” (2014)
TV Shows “Trailer Park Boys” (2001-2008, 2013-), “Haven” (2010-2015), “The Drunk and On Drugs Happy Funtime Hour” (2010), “Forgive Me” (2013)

John Dunsworth Important Facts

  • Discovered Ellen Page when she was 10-years old while visiting her school during filming the Pit Pony television series, which she first starred in.
  • Went to the University of Guelph. Majored in Theatre but dropped out in his 4th year when he was forced to take philosophy in a summer semester.
  • A Master Bridge player.
  • Father of Sarah Dunsworth and Molly Dunsworth.
  • Has done numerous radio drama roles, commercials and voice-over work.
  • Avid sailor.

John Dunsworth Filmography

Title Year Status Character Role
Trailer Park Boys 2001-2017 TV Series Jim Lahey Actor
Forgive Me 2013-2015 TV Series Prelate Actor
Trailer Park Boys: Drunk, High & Unemployed 2015 TV Movie Jim Lahey Actor
Haven 2010-2015 TV Series Dave Teagues Actor
Trailer Park Boys: Live at the North Pole 2014 TV Movie Jim Lahey Actor
Swearnet Live 2014 Actor
Lure 2014/I Actor
Swearnet: The Movie 2014 John Dunsworth Actor
Trailer Park Boys: Don’t Legalize It 2014 Jim Lahey Actor
Lizzie Borden Took an Ax 2014 TV Movie Dr. Bowen Actor
Call Me Fitz 2012 TV Series Cranky Guard Actor
Titanic: The Aftermath 2012 TV Movie Fredrick Hamilton Actor
Beat Down 2012 Cop Actor
Cloudburst 2011 Arnold Actor
Take This Waltz 2011 Tourist Actor
The Drunk and on Drugs Happy Funtime Hour 2011 TV Series Papa Karlson Actor
Backbencher 2010 TV Series Earl Higgins Actor
The Gospel According to the Blues 2010 TV Movie Manager Actor
Guess Who’s Knocking 2009 Short Joseph Actor
Two Men, Two Cows, Two Guns 2009 Short Greg Actor
Trailer Park Boys: Countdown to Liquor Day 2009 Jim Lahey Actor
Say Goodnight to the Bad Guys 2008 TV Movie Jim Lahey Actor
Treevenge 2008 Short Tree Voice (voice) Actor
Coffee Mishap 2007 Short The Professor (voice) Actor
Stuck 2007 Cabbie Actor
The Conclave 2006 Cardinal Calandrini Actor
Trailer Park Boys: The Movie 2006 Mr. Lahey Actor
A Bug and a Bag of Weed 2006 Geoff Actor
Trudeau II: Maverick in the Making 2005 TV Movie Émery Beaulieu Actor
The Hunt for the BTK Killer 2005 TV Movie Pastor Actor
Ambulance Girl 2005 TV Movie Chief Vince Melmac Actor
Serious Miracles 2005 Short Mr. Garrety Actor
Jesse Stone: Stone Cold 2005 TV Movie Jim Burns Actor
Suzanne’s Diary for Nicholas 2005 TV Movie Samuels Actor
Funpak 2005 TV Series Nero (voice) Actor
The Trailer Park Boys Christmas Special 2004 TV Movie Jim Lahey Actor
The Riverman 2004 TV Movie Haney Actor
Sleep Murder 2004 TV Movie Lance Actor
Reversible Errors 2004 TV Movie Ike Actor
A Hole in One 2004 Pastor Actor
Blessings 2003 TV Movie Deputy Actor
Shattered City: The Halifax Explosion 2003 TV Series Naval Officer McNabb Actor
The Christmas Shoes 2002 TV Movie Dr. Julian Actor
Lift-Off 2002 Short Actor
Too Young to Be a Dad 2002 TV Movie Manager Actor
Lexx 1997-2002 TV Series Reporter / His Shadow / White Rook #1 / … Actor
Trudeau 2002 TV Movie Delegate Actor
Virginia’s Run 2002 Cop Actor
This Boy 2002 Short Uncle Will Actor
The Shipping News 2001 Guy Quoyle Actor
Three Days 2001 TV Movie Mayor Actor
A Glimpse of Hell 2001 TV Movie Earl Hartwig Actor
Deeply 2000 Voice of Urban (voice) Actor
Pit Pony 1999-2000 TV Series Jack Doyle / MacIsaac Smith Actor
New Waterford Girl 1999 Roddy Actor
The Real Howard Spitz 1998 Clown – Amusement Park Actor
One Last Shot 1998 Short Jim Lahey Actor
Pit Pony 1997 TV Movie MacIsaac Smith Actor
Lexx: The Dark Zone Stories 1997 TV Mini-Series Divine Predecessor Actor
Sweet Angel Mine 1996 Billy Lee Actor
Mary Silliman’s War 1994 TV Movie Rapist Actor
Life with Billy 1993 TV Movie Ray Fiske Actor
Buried on Sunday 1992 Reporter 2 Actor
The Little Kidnappers 1990 TV Movie Mr. Fraser Actor
The Jim Henson Hour 1989 TV Series Sam Actor
Deep Sea Conspiracy 1987 Mark Actor
So Long to Run 1978 Short Dennie Actor
The Magic of Marciano 2000 Casting Director
Lexx 1999-2000 TV Series 16 episodes Casting Director
One Heart Broken Into Song 1999 Casting Director
Eb & Flo 1998 Short Casting Director
Pit Pony 1997 TV Movie Casting Director
Life with Billy 1993 TV Movie Casting Director
Deadly Betrayal: The Bruce Curtis Story 1991 TV Movie Casting Director
Sweet Angel Mine 1996 casting: UK Casting Department
Two If by Sea 1996 extras casting Casting Department
Dolores Claiborne 1995 extras casting Casting Department
Le secret de Jérôme 1994 casting assistant Casting Department
Paint Cans 1994 casting: Halifax Casting Department
Mary Silliman’s War 1994 TV Movie casting: Halifax Casting Department
The Secret 1992 TV Movie casting: Canada Casting Department
The Waiting Game 2001 TV Movie casting: Halifax Casting Department
Deeply 2000 casting: Halifax Casting Department
Loving Evangeline 1999 TV Movie casting: Halifax Casting Department
Blue Moon 1999 TV Movie casting: Halifax Casting Department
Recipe for Revenge 1998 TV Movie casting: Halifax Casting Department
The Real Howard Spitz 1998 additional casting: Halifax Casting Department
Titanic 1997 extras casting: Halifax contemporary shoot Casting Department
The Hanging Garden 1997 casting director: Halifax Casting Department
Love and Death on Long Island 1997 additional casting Casting Department
Lexx 1997 TV Series casting – 2 episodes Casting Department
Calm at Sunset 1996 TV Movie local casting Casting Department
Trailer Park Boys 2014 TV Series 1 episode Director
This Is Jim Cleveland 2012 Documentary short Director
The Surf Gods 2015 Short executive producer completed Producer
This Is Jim Cleveland 2012 Documentary short producer Producer
Guess Who’s Knocking 2009 Short Writer
This Is Jim Cleveland 2012 Documentary short Cinematographer
The Magic of Marciano 2000 Set Decorator
Lexx 1999 TV Series performer – 1 episode Soundtrack
John Dunsworth Documentary announced John Dunsworth Self
Santa Quest 2014 Documentary Self
The Haunting Truth About Haven: A Documentary 2012 Documentary short Self
Trailer Park Boys: The Movie – Behind the Scenes 2006 TV Movie documentary Himself (uncredited) Self
Northern Lights: The Canadian UFO Experience 2004 TV Mini-Series documentary Narrator Self
The Hero’s Hero: The Forgotten Life of William Barker 2003 TV Movie documentary Narrator Self
The Perfect Hero 1999 Documentary Narrator (voice) Self
The Last Log Drive 1985 Short documentary Narrator (voice) Self
Miller Brittain 1981 Documentary Narrator (voice) Self
Hearts of Dartmouth: Life of a Trailer Park Girl 2006 TV Movie documentary Jim Lahey Archive Footage
Lexx 1999 TV Series Video Asteroid Commander Archive Footage

John Dunsworth Awards

Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie Category
2013 ACTRA Maritimes Award ACTRA Awards Outstanding Performance – Male Forgive Me (2013) Won
2005 Gemini Gemini Awards Best Ensemble Performance in a Comedy Program or Series Trailer Park Boys (2001) Won
2013 ACTRA Maritimes Award ACTRA Awards Outstanding Performance – Male Forgive Me (2013) Nominated
2005 Gemini Gemini Awards Best Ensemble Performance in a Comedy Program or Series Trailer Park Boys (2001) Nominated