Jordan Prentice
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Jordan Prentice is a Canadian
dwarf
actor. He is known for his portrayal of Rock in American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile and Jimmy in the Oscar-nominated In Bruges
. He was also one of the actors to play Howard the Duck
. He is the lead actor in Toronto
Playwright
, Eric Woolfe's Revenger's Medicine Show which is currently in development by Eldritch Theatre.
Prentice developed an interest in acting when he was a child and was a member of the Young Players from the Drama Program, Department of English at the University of Western Ontario
. Later he attended École Alexandra
, the Module scolaire de langue française at London Central Secondary School
and Dalhousie University
. He was 13 when he played in Howard the Duck
.
Prentice appeared on British TV in a series of nine commercials for British radio station Absolute Radio, with DJ Christian O'Connell
, as Doug, the station's new music-mad security guard
with attitude.
He currently resides in Toronto, Ontario.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
dwarf
Dwarfism
Dwarfism is short stature resulting from a medical condition. It is sometimes defined as an adult height of less than 4 feet 10 inches , although this definition is problematic because short stature in itself is not a disorder....
actor. He is known for his portrayal of Rock in American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile and Jimmy in the Oscar-nominated In Bruges
In Bruges
In Bruges is a 2008 black comedy crime film written and directed by Martin McDonagh. The film stars Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson as two hitmen in hiding, with Ralph Fiennes as their gangster boss. The film takes place—and was filmed—within the Belgian city of Bruges. In Bruges was...
. He was also one of the actors to play Howard the Duck
Howard the Duck (film)
Howard the Duck is a 1986 American science fiction comedy film directed by Willard Huyck and produced by George Lucas. It is loosely based on the Marvel comic book of the same name, created by Steve Gerber and quoting scripts by Bill Mantlo, the film focuses on Howard, an alien from a planet...
. He is the lead actor in Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
Playwright
Playwright
A playwright, also called a dramatist, is a person who writes plays.The term is not a variant spelling of "playwrite", but something quite distinct: the word wright is an archaic English term for a craftsman or builder...
, Eric Woolfe's Revenger's Medicine Show which is currently in development by Eldritch Theatre.
Prentice developed an interest in acting when he was a child and was a member of the Young Players from the Drama Program, Department of English at the University of Western Ontario
University of Western Ontario
The University of Western Ontario is a public research university located in London, Ontario, Canada. The university's main campus covers of land, with the Thames River cutting through the eastern portion of the main campus. Western administers its programs through 12 different faculties and...
. Later he attended École Alexandra
École élémentaire Marie-Curie
École élémentaire Marie-Curie is a public French first language elementary school in London, Ontario, Canada. It is located in north-west end of London on Hunt Club Drive. Opened in 1972 it was originally the "London French School" and located on King Street in downtown London. The school was...
, the Module scolaire de langue française at London Central Secondary School
London Central Secondary School
London Central Secondary School is located at the corner of Dufferin Avenue and Waterloo Street in downtown London, Ontario. It is a member of the Thames Valley District School Board. It has approximately 1000 students in full attendance, ranging from grades nine to twelve...
and Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University is a public research university located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The university comprises eleven faculties including Schulich School of Law and Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine. It also includes the faculties of architecture, planning and engineering located at...
. He was 13 when he played in Howard the Duck
Howard the Duck (film)
Howard the Duck is a 1986 American science fiction comedy film directed by Willard Huyck and produced by George Lucas. It is loosely based on the Marvel comic book of the same name, created by Steve Gerber and quoting scripts by Bill Mantlo, the film focuses on Howard, an alien from a planet...
.
Prentice appeared on British TV in a series of nine commercials for British radio station Absolute Radio, with DJ Christian O'Connell
Christian O'Connell
Christian O'Connell is an English radio DJ who presents the Absolute Radio weekday breakfast show.He has formerly hosted BBC Radio Five Live's weekend sports game show Fighting Talk alongside the weekday breakfast show on indie music station Xfm London...
, as Doug, the station's new music-mad security guard
Security guard
A security guard is a person who is paid to protect property, assets, or people. Security guards are usually privately and formally employed personnel...
with attitude.
He currently resides in Toronto, Ontario.
Filmography
- An Insignificant HarveyAn Insignificant HarveyAn Insignificant Harvey is a 2011 independent Canadian film. The film made its world premiere at the Busan International Film Festival in South Korea...
(2011) as Harvey Lippe - Silent But DeadlySilent But DeadlySilent But Deadly is an 2011 television film which was filmed at Chatham-Kent, Ontario, Canada. It stars Kim Poirier, Jason Mewes and William Sadler. It is a MJC Entertainment Inc production...
(2011) as Sheriff Shelby - Aaron StoneAaron StoneAaron Stone is a live-action, single-camera adventure series created by Bruce Kalish. Originally broadcast with the launch of Disney XD on February 13, 2009...
(TV series) (2010) as Mr. Galapagos - In BrugesIn BrugesIn Bruges is a 2008 black comedy crime film written and directed by Martin McDonagh. The film stars Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson as two hitmen in hiding, with Ralph Fiennes as their gangster boss. The film takes place—and was filmed—within the Belgian city of Bruges. In Bruges was...
(2008) as Jimmy - WeirdsvilleWeirdsvilleWeirdsville is a black comedy directed by Allan Moyle and written by Willem Wennekers. The film premiered January 18, 2007 at the 2007 Slamdance Film Festival. The film has also been shown at the Edinburgh International Film Festival, the Toronto International Film Festival, and the Raindance Film...
(2007) as Martin - American Pie Presents: Beta HouseAmerican Pie Presents: Beta HouseAmerican Pie Presents: Beta House is a 2007 American teen comedy film released by Universal Pictures. It is the third spin-off to the American Pie film series and a sequel to the second spin-off, American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile...
(2007) (V) as Rock - American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile (2006) (V) as Rock
- Cameo performance in Beatfreakz pop video Sperfreak (2006) as lead vocalist
- G-Spot .... Small person stand-in (1 episode, 2005)
- The Life and Hard Times of Guy Terrifico (2005) as Reggie
- Harold & Kumar Go to White CastleHarold & Kumar Go to White CastleHarold & Kumar Go to White Castle is a 2004 American stoner film and the first installment in the Harold & Kumar series...
(2004) as Giant Bag of Weed - Love, Sex and Eating the Bones (2003) as Vendor
- Wolf Girl (2001) (TV) as Fingers Finnian
- The War Next Door as Charlie Soloman (1 episode, 2000)
- Howard the DuckHoward the Duck (film)Howard the Duck is a 1986 American science fiction comedy film directed by Willard Huyck and produced by George Lucas. It is loosely based on the Marvel comic book of the same name, created by Steve Gerber and quoting scripts by Bill Mantlo, the film focuses on Howard, an alien from a planet...
(1986) as Howard T. Duck
External links
- Jordan Prentice at Northernstars.ca