Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman

Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman
Born (1984-10-21) October 21, 1984
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Occupation Actor, model
Years active 2003–present

Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman (born October 21, 1984) is a Canadian-American actor and fashion model. He is known for appearances in films and TV series including in the role of Jay in 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 represented 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 appeared in the comedy fim Dirty Grandpa.[7]

Born in 1984, he was adopted as a one-month old child. He carries the family name of both his mother and father's surnames. He got trained as a gymnast. Bowyer-Chapman is openly gay.[8] He was named one of "Five Of The Best..." in Out magazine's 2007 feature article "Canada's Coolest" and was listed in Mwinda magazine's 2009 special issue "The 10 Most Beautiful Africans In Entertainment". He has modeled in many venues including USA, Canada, South Africa and Europe and modeled in international campaigns for American Apparel and Levi's.

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

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