Biography

Brian Knox McGugan ~ (BFA acting U of A 1987) actor, director film / theatre, bass player / vocals. Winner 'best supporting actor', 72 hour horror film race 2018, he's a complex and evolving artist, born in Calgary Alberta of geologist parents. First Inspired by Gary Stromsmoe at Western Canada High School in Calgary, who made drama class the coolest place to be in school. Other past Stromsmoe disciples included: Michael Sterling Green, (One Yellow Rabbit, Ikarus) Jason Thompson & David Gordon.

Brian Knox McGugan apprenticed in "The Lark" (Nicol Williamson) & "King Lear"(Len Cariou) at the Citadel theatre Edmonton in the early 1980's, and created acted & produced exciting original performances with his experimental theatre group, "The Acting Gypsies", including the infamous version of Franz Kafka's "The Metamorphosis", starring Jason Thompson, Michael Charrois & Doug Ferris. Following his graduation from the University of Alberta BFA (acting) program, Brian wrote & performed in his one-man psycho thriller "The Man With The Jelly Mask" from 1989 - 1991, across Canada from Victoria to Toronto, garnering fantastic reviews.

Brian also worked extensively behind the camera on series, features and commercials in several departments, including locations, AD, editorial camera, and as video playback coordinator, learning the movie biz as he earned, and as a volunteer at Rogers community television for over 5 years, Brian created dozens of short videos, crewed, shot and edited many others, and executive produced Linda Darlow's 12 episode Biz-series, "Reel Pro-Files"

Cast as Jeff in the short play, "Motifs & Repetitions" at UBC's Brave New Playwrights festival, Brian was so intrigued by this haunting & poetic work of theatre that he then produced, directed & starred in the film adaptation of the work, selling it first to the Bravo Channel & subsequently to the Knowledge Network.

In motion pictures, Brian's favourites include: Fringe, Once upon a time, DC Legends of tomorrow, Anne Wheeler's "Cowboys Don't Cry", "Prom Night 2", "MacGyver", "Highlander", "The X Files", "Bordertown" & "Murphy's Law" He's played lead roles in Kevin Tyson's "PLUS", Jack McQuistin's "The Interview" & in George Allen's "Franks Case". Nominated best supporting actor co-starring with Curtis Caravaggio as SS Brigadefürer Reiner in, "Ghosts of Europe" (winner ~ best international film, 168 festival L.A. 2012), supporting lead in Kristian Messere's feature, "Stockholders", as ' Valentino' in Christoph Kozitsa's "Old Traditions". An out and proud gay man, Brian won the outstanding performer award for his portrayal of a Gay Catholic priest in Sophie Romvari's "Sunday Morning", followed by mother role in Sophie's "Cold Feet". Nurturing emerging filmmakers in the indy scene is of great importance, such as appearing in Christoph Kositza's "Rehab" & "Dreg", and then as Salavan in Nikki Wallin's apocalyptic fantasy pilot, "The Children of Pellah"

Brian continues his commitment to excellence through classes, and personal exploration of music, theatre & film, and in 2018 he obtained TEFL certification from Oxford Seminars, Vancouver. Since then he has travelled a lot and discovered many ESL teaching opportunities in Canada, and in Bangkok Thailand,& now online in 2020. Next, Brian is excited to expand his teaching skills to include teaching, performing and auditioning for film & tv, scene study and actor coaching.

- IMDb mini biography by: Carl O'Core