Victor Garber
Born March 16, 1949 (Age: 77)
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London, Ontario, Canada
Biography
Victor Jay Garber, OC (born March 16, 1949) is a Canadian actor. Known for his work on stage and screen, he has been nominated for three Gemini Awards, four Tony Awards, and six Primetime Emmy Awards. In 2022, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada. Garber is perhaps best known for playing Jesus in Godspell, Jack Bristow in the television series Alias and Thomas Andrews in James Cameron's Titanic. Born in 1949 to Joseph and Hope Garber, Victor discovered his passion for acting early on. Beginning at nine, he honed his craft at the University of Toronto's Hart House, starting a career that spans over four decades. From notable TV roles in "The Slap," "The Flash," and "Motive" to acclaimed performances in "Alias," earning three Emmy nods, Victor’s talent extends to the stage, earning four Tony nominations. He’s celebrated for his on-screen presence, sharing in SAG Award nominations for "Milk" and "Titanic" and winning for "Argo." Beyond acting, he learned officiating to marry Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck and was the lead singer of the pop group Sugar Shoppe.
Victor Jay Garber, OC (born March 16, 1949) is a Canadian actor. Known for his work on stage and screen, he has been nominated for three Gemini Awards, four Tony Awards, and six Primetime Emmy Awards. In 2022, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada.
Garber is perhaps best known for playing Jesus in Godspell, Jack Bristow in the television series Alias and Thomas Andrews in James Cameron's Titanic. Born in 1949 to Joseph and Hope Garber, Victor discovered his passion for acting early on. Beginning at nine, he honed his craft at the University of Toronto's Hart House, starting a career that spans over four decades. From notable TV roles in "The Slap," "The Flash," and "Motive" to acclaimed performances in "Alias," earning three Emmy nods, Victor’s talent extends to the stage, earning four Tony nominations. He’s celebrated for his on-screen presence, sharing in SAG Award nominations for "Milk" and "Titanic" and winning for "Argo." Beyond acting, he learned officiating to marry Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck and was the lead singer of the pop group Sugar Shoppe.
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Filmography
Relay
2025
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as McVie
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Age: 76
Fly Me to the Moon
2024
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as Senator Hedges (uncredited)
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Age: 75
Wish
2023
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as Sabino (voice)
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Age: 74
Happiest Season
2020
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as Ted
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Age: 71
Dark Waters
2019
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as Phil Donnelly
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Age: 70
Rebel in the Rye
2017
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as Sol Salinger
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Age: 68
Sicario
2015
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as Dave Jennings
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Age: 66
Self/less
2015
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as Martin
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Age: 66
Big Game
2014
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as Vice President
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Age: 65
Argo
2012
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as Ken Taylor
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Age: 63
No Image
Rebuilding Titanic
2011
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as Narrator (voice)
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Age: 62
Kung Fu Panda 2
2011
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as Master Thundering Rhino (voice)
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Age: 62
You Again
2010
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as Mark
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Age: 61
The Town
2010
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as Assistant Bank Manager (uncredited)
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Age: 61
Augustus Saint-Gaudens: Master of American Sculpture
2009
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as Narrator
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Age: 59
Milk
2008
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as Mayor Moscone
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Age: 59
Tuck Everlasting
2002
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as Robert Foster
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Age: 53
Home Room
2002
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as Det. martin Van Zandt
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Age: 53
Torso: The Evelyn Dick Story
2002
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as J.J. Robinette
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Age: 53
Legally Blonde
2001
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as Professor Callahan
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Age: 52
A Colder Kind of Death
2001
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as Insp. Philip Millard
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Age: 51
Deadly Appearances
2000
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as Inspector Philip Millard
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Age: 51
Love and Murder
2000
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as Inspector Philip Millard
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Age: 51
Beyond Titanic
1998
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as Narrator
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Age: 49
How Stella Got Her Groove Back
1998
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as Isaac (uncredited)
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Age: 49
Titanic
1997
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as Thomas Andrews
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Age: 48
Cinderella
1997
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as King Maximillian
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Age: 48
Let Me Call You Sweetheart
1997
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as Geoff Dorso
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Age: 48
The Absolution of Anthony
1997
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as Father Carson
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Age: 47
The First Wives Club
1996
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as Bill Atchison
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Age: 47
Hostile Advances: The Kerry Ellison Story
1996
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as Jack Gilcrest
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Age: 47
Jeffrey
1995
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as Tim
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Age: 46
Exotica
1994
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as Harold
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Age: 45
Dieppe
1993
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as Lord Louis Mountbatten
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Age: 44
No Image
Friends of Gilda
1993
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as Self
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Age: 44
Sleepless in Seattle
1993
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as Greg
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Age: 44
Life with Mikey
1993
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as Brian Spiro
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Age: 44
Woman on Trial: The Lawrencia Bembenek Story
1993
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as Frank Marrocco
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Age: 44
I'll Never Get to Heaven
1993
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as Eric Hoskins
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Age: 43
Singles
1992
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as Kid's Dad
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Age: 43
Light Sleeper
1992
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as Tis Brooke
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Age: 43
Sondheim: A Celebration at Carnegie Hall
1992
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as Self
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Age: 43
The First Circle
1992
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as Lew Rubin
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Age: 42
Grand Larceny
1991
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as Judge Keeler
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Age: 42
Liberace: Behind the Music
1988
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as Liberace
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Age: 39
The Legendary Life of Ernest Hemingway
1988
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as Ernest Hemingway
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Age: 38
Private Sessions
1985
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as Jerry Sharma
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Age: 36
Tartuffe
1978
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as Valere
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Age: 29
Ah, Wilderness!
1976
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as Arthur
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Age: 27
Monkeys in the Attic
1974
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as Eric
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Age: 25
Cyrano
1974
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as Christian de Neuvillette (voice)
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Age: 24
Godspell
1973
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as Jesus
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Age: 24