Alexander Mackenzie Gray (born 22 November 1957) is a Canadian film, television, and stage actor. He is a dual citizen of the United Kingdom and Canada.
Life and career Gray was born in Toronto."Man of Steel role opens doors for Vancouver actor Mackenzie Gray" by Marsha Lederman at www.theglobeandmail.com After studying and working in London, UK, he completed his training at the University of Toronto. He performed in independent films in the UK, but his first North American feature film was The Wars in 1983. A professional actor for over 30 years, he has worked on stage numerous times in Britain, Canada and the United States."2017 Directors Guild of Canada awards winners announced" by Greg David at www.tv-eh.com He has also appeared in over 130 films and television shows"Mackenzie Gray credits Crazy8s for pushing him to produce iconic film noir" at www.vancouverisawesome.com and was a series lead on a major US network. Gray has also done voiceover work for animated series, documentaries and video games.Mackenzie Gray voice acting credits at www.behindthevoiceactors.com In addition to performing, Gray is a director, writer and producer in film and theatre. He wrote vignettes and "shorts" for several episodes of Sesame Street from 1984 to 1986.
Gray also has a musical background. He was the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the Toronto rock band The Fridge Stickers. Mackenzie has composed and recorded many songs, incidental music and scores for films, TV shows and web features. In 2008, he co-produced the award-winning feature film Poe: Last Days of The Raven. He taught Film History at The Art Institute of Vancouver for 5 years and teaches Acting for Film at The University of British Columbia. He was a sitting member of the board of directors of the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television for 4 years, as well as a voting member. He also served on the Western Gemini 2006 Committee for that year's Gemini Awards."Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television Annual Report" 2006-2007
Gray has appeared multiple times in Superman media,"The Marvel Villain You Likely Forgot Riverdale's Mackenzie Gray Played" by Jonah Schuhart at www.looper.com including twice in the television series Smallville, notably as an older clone of Lex Luthor; and as Kryptonian scientist Jax-Ur in Man of Steel. He played Fangtom in the 2011 animated series Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu, and also took the lead role of Dr. Hitz in the 2016 short film 2BR02B: To Be or Naught to Be based on the short story by Kurt Vonnegut. He also provided the voice for the main villain, Gramorr, in the first two seasons of LoliRock. Gray also appeared in the 2011 horror film Grave Encounters. In 2016, Gray portrayed Lux Dujour in Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency. In 2017, Gray voiced Dandy Grandeur in the My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic season seven episode "Fluttershy Leans In". He currently portrays Walter / The Eye on the FX television series Legion."REEL PEOPLE: Gray Matters" by Sabrina Furminger at www.vancouverisawesome.com
Filmography Film
+ YearTitleRole Notes1994ReplikatorCandor1995Johnny ShortwavePerformer (voice)19972103: The Deadly WakeNigel ChanFalling FireJoe SchneiderStrip SearchLawrence DurrellMy Teacher Ate My HomeworkThe Reaper1998ShepherdLyndon1999Shepherd IILyndon / Alter Lyndon2002Groove SquadDr. Nathaniel Nightingale (voice)Direct-to-video2003Ben HurRabbi (voice)Direct-to-video The Hitcher II: I've Been WaitingLieutenantDirect-to-video2004Lucky StarsDr. BrownPart of the GameDale2005ArkRabble Rouser (voice)2006Tony Hawk in Boom Boom SabotageMarshall / Boris / Stilt Walker / Floor Worker (voice)Direct-to-video2007ShooterDave Simmons2008Poe: Last Days of the RavenJohn Allan / Old ManMothers & DaughtersBook Launch HostJoy Ride 2: Dead AheadBartenderDirect-to-video2009Barbie: ThumbelinaRick (voice)Direct-to-video The Imaginarium of Doctor ParnassusFirst Monk2010Hard Ride to HellCrowleyDirect-to-videoMessages DeletedDirector2011Grave EncountersHouston GrayCitizen 101Preacher2013Man of SteelJax-UrMetallica: Through the NeverTall Man"Specialty B.O. Preview: ‘Metallica Through The Never’, ‘Muscle Shoals’, ‘Shepard & Dark’, ‘We Are What We Are’, ‘Morning’, ‘The Wicker Man’, ‘On The Job’, ‘The Network’" at deadline.com2014Barbie and the Secret DoorFather (voice)Direct-to-video2016WarcraftLordaerian Delegate2017EntanglementStreet PhotographerRunaway Christmas BrideTravis PaulsonHeart of ClayNicholas Miles Adew2018ViolentiaSenator Edward Frost The Prodigal DadSidney2019RabidGunter"Production begins on Soska sisters’ Rabid remake" by Regan Reid at playbackonline.ca"[FrightFest Review] ‘Rabid’ Remake Pays Tribute to Cronenberg and Canadian Horror" by Meagan Navarro at bloody-disgusting.comA Winter PrincessKristof2021DitchedCaine2024Festival of the Living DeadEMT Barclay
Television
+ YearTitleRole Notes 1993 Counterstrike Lord Eames Episode: "Peacemaker" 1999-2000So WeirdJohn Kane2 episodes2002Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction Nathaniel Bourke 2006, 2010SmallvilleDr. Alistair Kreig, Lex Luthor (LX-13)2 episodesIron Man: Armored AdventuresObadiah Stane (voice)Recurring role2012Ninjago: Masters of SpinjitzuMystaké / Fangtom / Museum Curator (voice)2013SpooksvilleMr. Spiney3 episodes2014 BittenJimmy KoenigEpisode: "Vengeance" 2014–2017LoliRockLord Gramorr (voice) 52 episodes2016Legends of TomorrowTime Master2 episodesDirk Gently's Holistic Detective AgencyLux DujourEpisode: "Rogue Wall Enthusiasts" 2017Legion Walter / The Eye Recurring role (Season 1); 8 episodesSupergirl Greggor Episode: "Crisis on Earth-X: Part One" 2017–2018Riverdale Dr. Curdle 3 episodes2023–2024Ninjago: Dragons RisingDorama (voice)2024Private Princess ChristmasUncle Felix
Short films
+ YearTitleRole Notes1997 The CellarMr. Friendly2000Legs ApartDoctor The Artist's Circle2003TherapyDr. Alex Manning2004Adolescent NationWindsor (leader of the tired)2005Say YesThe BartenderLaundry DayHaunting Man The VeilThe Husband The Road That Binds UsDonald2006Till Death Do You PartWalter DevlinMemories: A Writer's ConfessionJohn Carter2008Under Pressure: A Story of Microscopic StakesDr. Allen A Zombie Musical2010TunnelMan on the LawnSenselessEdgar2011While I BreatheBossMulligan's RunMulligan (voice)2012Fred & GingerFred The VesselTorinNow and ForeverMale TV Voice2013Under the Bridge of FearJervis Pender - Pool SharkAlso writer and director"Photos from the Set of "Under the Bridge of Fear" by Caroline Coutts at vancouversun.comCitizen 101: The Religion of ConsumerismPreacher2014Unlikely AllyGerman SS Leader - Special Guest AppearanceEarthlickersSheriff"Doing intergalactic battle. 1 Sheriff, a host of Goddesses." by Style Dayne at vancouversun.comMina.MinervaCemetery Patron2015I Wanna Date UTed The Wolf Who Came to DinnerThe Vampire"The Film Within A Film: "The Gray Vampire", Mackenzie Gray on the set of 'The Wolf Who Came to Dinner'" by Beatrice King at vancouversun.com The Twisted SlipperLe Duke The Starlight HeistAllan SwanDisappearedWes2016Grocery Store Action MovieLimey2BR02B: To Be or Naught to BeDr. Hitz2017 The CatchPeter The BasementDad2018EdenThe Mad ManSaint Playtrix DayLiam O Murchu2021BeliefBelial (voice)
Awards and nominations Gray has won 3 Leo awards and been nominated for one on 16 other occasions. Year Award Category Work Result Refs1999Leo AwardsBest Performance by a Male: Dramatic SeriesWelcome to Paradox, episode: "Acute Triangle"Past Nominees & Winners 1999 at www.leoawards.com2000Leo AwardsBest Performance by a Male: Dramatic SeriesSo Weird, episode: "Transplant"Past Nominees & Winners 2000 at www.leoawards.com2002Leo AwardsBest Supporting Performance by a Male: Feature Length DramaVoyage of the UnicornPast Nominees & Winners 2002 at www.leoawards.comBest Performance or Host(s): Music, Comedy, or Variety Program or SeriesBig Sound, episode: "There's a Rockstar in Your Office"2004Leo AwardsBest Guest Performance by a Male: Dramatic Series The Collector, episode: "The Rapper"Past Nominees & Winners 2004 at www.leoawards.com2011Leo AwardsBest Guest Performance by a Male: Dramatic SeriesSmallville, episode: "Lazarus"Past Nominees & Winners 2011 at www.leoawards.com2012Leo AwardsBest Performance: Youth or Children's Program or SeriesR.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour, episode: "Brush With Madness"Past Nominees & Winners 2012 at www.leoawards.comBest Supporting Performance by a Male: Dramatic SeriesAlcatraz, episode: "Kit Carson"2014Leo AwardsBest Short DramaUnder The Bridge Of FearPast Nominees & Winners 2014 at www.leoawards.comBest Screenwriting: Short DramaBest Direction: Short DramaBest Performance: Youth or Children's Program or SeriesSpooksville, episode: "The Dark Corner""#YVRSHOOTS - LEO AWARDS Go to DOWN RIVER, CONTINUUM, MOTIVE & More" by Susan Gittins at www.vancouverisawesome.comBest Guest Performance by a Male: Dramatic SeriesBitten, episode: "Vengeance"2015Leo AwardsBest Costume Design: Short DramaEarthlickersPast Nominees & Winners 2015 at www.leoawards.com2016Leo AwardsBest Supporting Performance by a Male: Television MovieIf There Be ThornsPast Nominees & Winners 2016 at www.leoawards.com2017Leo AwardsBest Guest Performance by a Male: Dramatic SeriesDirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency, episode: "Rogue Wall Enthusiasts"Past Nominees & Winners 2017 at www.leoawards.com2018Leo AwardsBest Supporting Performance by a Male: Dramatic SeriesLegion, episode: "Chapter 6"Past Nominees & Winners 2018 at www.leoawards.com 2020 Leo AwardsBest Supporting Performance by a Male: Motion PictureRabid Past Nominees & Winners 2020 at www.leoawards.comBest Supporting Performance by a Male: Television MovieA Winter Princess
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