John Henry Reardon (born July 30, 1975) is a Canadian[1] actor. Prior to 2015, Reardon starred as Blake Laviolette on the CBC Television series Arctic Air and had a recurring role as Greg Cameron on the Showcase series Continuum. As of 2019, Reardon stars as Detective Charlie Hudson on the Canadian television series Hudson & Rex.
John Reardon | |
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.jpg) Reardon at the 2013 Leo Awards | |
| Born | John Henry Reardon July 30, 1975 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Alma mater | Mount Allison University, B.S. 1997 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3 |
| Website | Website |
Life and career
editBorn July 30, 1975, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Reardon studied Theatre Arts at the Lir Academy of Dramatic Arts in Dublin, Ireland as well as improv at The Second City in Los Angeles, California, and Toronto, Ontario. While at Mount Allison University, Reardon considered pursuing a career in medicine, but growing up, his dream was to become a professional athlete. He attended Mount Allison from 1993 to 1997, graduating with a B.S. degree in Biology.
He started acting in 2001 and has appeared in several TV shows and movies, such as Tru Calling as Randall Thompson, White Chicks as Heath, Scary Movie 4 as Jeremiah and Merlin's Apprentice as Jack. From 2012 to 2014, he had roles on both CBC's Arctic Air and Showcase's Continuum.
On Arctic Air, John Reardon portrayed Blake Laviolette, a young, good-looking "Top Gun-type" pilot who was secretly involved with his coworker and fellow pilot Krista Ivarson. According to Reardon, his character is "a fascinating duality because Blake is a bit of a cocky hotshot pilot who, I think, just found himself in the north and Yellowknife as a bit of a stepping stone to moving to what he probably considered his dream job. However, once he gets there, he starts to realize that there’s something about that part of the country that gets to people. In fact, it starts to get to him and he begins to fall in love with the north, followed by Krista (Pascale Hutton). The priorities he had before all this end up changing and Blake becomes almost a prouder Yellowknifer than anyone else."[2]
On Continuum, Reardon played Greg Cameron, the husband of the main character, Kiera Cameron. According to Reardon, "Greg on the surface appears to be a clean-cut family man who is a respectable law-abiding member of society. The memory of Greg, along with their son Sam, is an anchor for Kiera when she is transported back in time and taken away from her family. However, as season one progresses, it appears that Greg may not be what he seems."[3]
In 2019, Reardon first appeared on the Canadian hit series Hudson & Rex as recently-divorced Charlie Hudson, a detective for St. John's Police Department. His sidekick and fellow member of the SJPD is a K-9 dog named Rex who had lost his human partner in a case they were working. Charlie was the only one at the scene that was able to get Rex to step away from his partner's body, and the two formed an unbreakable bond as they began to work cases together. He has revealed his take on the pair's chemistry and why Charlie and Rex get along so well, "Charlie, he’s looking for some companionship since he’s on his own. Rex fills that void for him and they work really well together."[4] Reardon reprised his role as Charlie for an additional three seasons after the first season was a success. Following the finale of season 4, the show has been renewed for season 5, which premiered in September 2022.[5]
Personal life
editIn 2008, Reardon married actress Meghan Ory. They had previously worked together on the miniseries Merlin's Apprentice. Their first child was born in 2018,[6] their second in 2019 and their third in 2023.
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | White Chicks | Heath | |
| 2005 | Fallen | The Man | Short film |
| 2006 | Scary Movie 4 | Jeremiah | |
| 2008 | Make It Happen | Joel | |
| 2010 | Super Hybrid | David | |
| Tron: Legacy | Young Kevin Flynn / Clu (body double) |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | The Chris Isaak Show | Bruce | Credited as John Henry Reardon |
| 2002–05 | Edgemont | Josh Wyatt | Recurring role (11 episodes) |
| 2002 | The Twilight Zone | Sam | Episode: "Dream Lover" |
| The Real World Movie: The Lost Season | Adam | TV film | |
| 2003 | Andromeda | Luck | Credited as John Henry Reardon; Episode: "Answers Given to Questions Never Asked" |
| 1st to Die | David Brandt | Credited as John Henry Reardon | |
| 2004 | Tru Calling | Randall Thompson | 3 episodes |
| The Thing Below | Lance Taylor | Video short | |
| 2005 | Severed | Greg | TV film |
| 2006 | Merlin's Apprentice | Jack | TV film |
| The L Word | Resident / Young Dad | 2 episodes | |
| 2007 | Painkiller Jane | Brian | 9 episodes |
| Blue Smoke | Josh | TV film | |
| A Valentine Carol | Matt | TV film | |
| 2008 | 7 Things to Do Before I'm 30 | Danny | TV film |
| Son of the Dragon | D.B. | TV film | |
| 2010 | Eureka | Dr. Derek Thergood | Episode: "Stoned" |
| 2011 | Hellcats | Jimmy | Episode: "Fancy Dan" |
| Bringing Ashley Home | David Powell | TV film | |
| Clue | Wheeler | 2 episodes | |
| 2012 | Deadly Hope | Michael Kirby | TV film |
| The Philadelphia Experiment | Deputy Carl Reed | TV film | |
| 2012–14 | Arctic Air | Blake Laviolette | Main cast (Seasons 1–3; 35 episodes) |
| Continuum | Greg Cameron | Recurring cast (Seasons 1–3; 10 episodes) | |
| 2013 | Supernatural | Shane / Prometheus | Episode: "Remember the Titans" |
| 2014 | The Christmas Secret | Jason | TV film |
| When Calls the Heart | Nate | 2 episodes | |
| 2016 | Love on the Sidelines | Danny Holland | TV film |
| I'll Be Home for Christmas | Detective Mike Kelley | TV film | |
| 2019-present | Hudson & Rex | Detective Charlie Hudson | Main role (84 episodes) |
| 2021 | Cypher | Antoine | 5 episodes |
References
edit- ^ John Reardon's biography at northernstars.com
- ^ Eramo, Steve (February 4, 2013). "Flying High: Interview with Arctic Air's John Reardon". The Morton Report. Archived from the original on 2014-11-04. Retrieved 2018-11-25.
- ^ Cox, Jennifer (January 28, 2013). "Speaking With John Reardon Of "Arctic Air"". Mandatory. Archived from the original on September 3, 2014. Retrieved 2018-11-25.
- ^ "Hudson & Rex's John Reardon on Why He Loves Working With His Canine Costar – The TV Junkies". Retrieved 2022-04-26.
- ^ "Citytv on Instagram: "Hey #HudsonAndRex fans! It's official 🐶🐾 An all-new Season 5 of @HudsonandRex is coming to Citytv 🤩💫 Follow us on social to get show…"". Instagram. Retrieved 2022-04-26.
- ^ Meghan Ory (May 13, 2018). "#happymothersday to all you fierce mommas out there! To answer the question, yes, I have joined the ranks of love, cuteness, poops and exhaustion and loving it! #motherhood #babies 💩 🍼". Instagram. Archived from the original on 2021-12-25. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
External links
edit- John Reardon at IMDb