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| '''Brian Markinson''' (born September 1, 1961) is an American actor of film and television who portrayed [[Jordan Duram]] on ''[[Caprica (series)|Caprica]]'' and [[Silas Nash]] on ''[[Blood and Chrome]]''.<ref group="external" name="imdb_markinson_profile">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0548498/#:~:text=Brian%20Markinson%20was%20born%20on%201%20September%201961%20in%20Brooklyn%2C%20New%20York%2C%20USA|title=Brian Markinson|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=8 February 2026}}</ref> Born into a [[w:Jewish|Jewish]] family in [[w:Brooklyn|Brooklyn]], [[w:New York|New York]], Markinson trained at the [[w:Royal Central School of Speech and Drama|Royal Central School of Speech and Drama]] in [[w:London|London]] and subsequently graduated from the [[w:American Academy of Dramatic Arts|American Academy of Dramatic Arts]] in 1983, where his classmates included [[w:Elias Koteas|Elias Koteas]] and [[w:Illeana Douglas|Illeana Douglas]].<ref group="external" name="imdb_markinson_bio">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0548498/bio/#:~:text=Graduated%20from%20New%20York%27s%20American%20Academy%20of%20Dramatic%20Arts%20in%201983|title=Brian Markinson - Biography|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=8 February 2026}}</ref><ref group="external" name="fandango_markinson_biography">{{cite web|url=https://www.fandango.com/people/brian-markinson-428011/biography#:~:text=American%2DCanadian%20actor%20Brian%20Markinson%20was%20born%20in%20Brooklyn%2C%20NY%2C%20graduated%20from%20the%20American%20Academy%20of%20Dramatic%20Arts%20in%20New%20York%20in%201983|title=Brian Markinson Biography|publisher=Fandango|accessdate=8 February 2026}}</ref> He is married to Canadian Nancy Kerr, and their sons Isaac and Evan were born in [[w:Los Angeles|Los Angeles]] in the late 1990s. In 1999, the family relocated to [[w:Vancouver|Vancouver]], [[w:British Columbia|British Columbia]], Canada, where they have resided since.<ref group="external" name="superstarsbio_markinson_height">{{cite web|url=https://superstarsbio.com/bios/brian-markinson/#:~:text=Brian%20Markinson%20is%20an%20American%20actor%2C%20born%20on%2001%20September%2C%201961%20in%20Brooklyn%2C%20New%20York%2C%20United%20States|title=Brian Markinson - Biography, Height & Life Story|publisher=Super Stars Bio|date=1 September 2023|accessdate=8 February 2026}}</ref>
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| == ''Battlestar Galactica'' Work ==
| | '''Brian Markinson''' is an actor of film and television who portrays [[Jordan Duram]] on ''[[Caprica (series)|Caprica]]'', and [[Silas Nash]] on ''[[Blood and Chrome]]''. |
| The producers praised Markinson's performance in the [[Caprica pilot|''Caprica'' pilot]], noting that he "carries a lot of weight" as an actor and brought a "great seriousness of purpose" to the role of [[Jordan Duram]], elevating the character beyond a simple antagonist.<ref group="commentary">[[Podcast:Caprica pilot|Podcast for ''Caprica'' pilot]], timestamp 00:14:28</ref><ref group="commentary">[[Podcast:Caprica pilot|Podcast for ''Caprica'' pilot]], timestamp 00:36:23</ref> According to ''Caprica'' executive producer [[Tom Lieber]], Markinson is a prolific actor in the Vancouver area, having appeared in nearly every major science fiction series filmed there, including ''[[w:The X-Files|The X-Files]]'' and ''[[w:Supernatural (TV series)|Supernatural]]''. Lieber affectionately refers to him as the "Old Yeller of Vancouver" for his reliability and consistent presence in local productions.<ref group="commentary">[[Podcast:Blowback|Podcast for "Blowback"]], timestamp 12:35</ref>
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| In ''Blood and Chrome'', Markinson returned to the ''Battlestar Galactica'' universe in an unrelated role as Commander [[Silas Nash]].<ref group="external" name="blastr_blood_chrome_filming">{{cite web|url=https://en.battlestarwiki.org/Blood_and_Chrome#:~:text=Other%20casting%20additions%20included%20Caprica%20stars%20Brian%20Markinson|title=Blood and Chrome|publisher=Battlestar Wiki|accessdate=8 February 2026}}</ref> This casting reunited him with several ''Caprica'' colleagues, including [[Zak Santiago]], [[Carmen Moore]], and [[John Pyper-Ferguson]], all of whom portrayed different characters in the new production.
| | Markinson's other apperances in the genre include ''[[w:The X-Files|The X-Files]]'', ''[[w:Dark Angel|Dark Angel]]'', ''[[w:Millennium (TV series)|Millennium]]'', ''[[w:Stargate SG-1|Stargate SG-1]]'', in addition to appearances on three of the four ''Star Trek'' spinoff series, which are ''[[MemoryAlpha:Star Trek: The Next Generation|Star Trek: The Next Generation]]'', ''[[MemoryAlpha:Star Trek: Deep Space Nine|Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]]'', and ''[[MemoryAlpha:Star Trek: Voyager|Star Trek: Voyager]]''. According to ''Caprica'' executive Tom Lieber, Markinson is a prolific actor in the Vancouver area, having appeared in nearly every major science fiction series filmed there. Lieber refers to him as the "Old Yeller of Vancouver" for his reliability and consistent presence in local productions.<ref>[[Podcast:Blowback|Podcast for "Blowback"]], timestamp 12:35</ref> |
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| == Career ==
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| === Theater ===
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| Markinson began his professional career in the [[w:New York City|New York]] theater scene. On [[w:Broadway theatre|Broadway]], he appeared in [[w:Neil Simon|Neil Simon]]'s [[w:Pulitzer Prize|Pulitzer Prize]] and [[w:Tony Award|Tony Award]]-winning ''[[w:Lost in Yonkers|Lost in Yonkers]]'', where he replaced [[w:Kevin Spacey|Kevin Spacey]].<ref group="external" name="tribal_cast_markinson">{{cite web|url=https://www.tribaltvseries.com/cast/brian-markinson#:~:text=Brian%20Markinson%20started%20his%20career%20in%20the%20New%20York%20theater%20scene%2C%20performing%20on%20Broadway%20in%20Neil%20Simon%27s%20Pulitzer%20Prize%20and%20Tony%20award%20winning%20Lost%20in%20Yonkers|title=Brian Markinson|publisher=Tribal Cast|accessdate=8 February 2026}}</ref> [[w:Off-Broadway|Off-Broadway]], he performed in [[w:Jules Feiffer|Jules Feiffer]]'s ''Elliot Loves'', which was directed by [[w:Mike Nichols|Mike Nichols]].<ref group="external" name="railtown_markinson_instructor">{{cite web|url=https://railtownactors.com/instructor-brianmarkinson#:~:text=Brian%20started%20his%20career%20in%20the%20New%20York%20theater%20scene%2C%20performing%20on%20Broadway%20in%20Neil%20Simon%27s%20Pulitzer%20Prize%20and%20Tony%20award%2Dwinning%20Lost%20in%20Yonkers%20and%20off%2DBroadway%20in%20Jules%20Feiffer%27s%20Elliot%20Loves%2C%20directed%20by%20the%20late%20Mike%20Nichols|title=Brian Markinson, Instructor|publisher=Railtown Actors Studio|accessdate=8 February 2026}}</ref> This collaboration marked the beginning of an extensive professional relationship with Nichols that would span multiple decades. | |
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| In 2016, Markinson led the revival of [[w:Tony Kushner|Tony Kushner]]'s ''[[w:Angels in America|Angels in America]]'' at the [[w:Arts Club Theatre Company|Arts Club Theatre Company]] in Vancouver, demonstrating his continued commitment to theater work alongside his screen career.<ref group="external" name="railtown_markinson_directing">{{cite web|url=https://railtownactors.com/instructor-brianmarkinson#:~:text=In%202016%2C%20Brian%20directed%20Haberdashery%20Theatre%20Company%27s%20The%20Motherfucker%20with%20the%20Hat%20at%20The%20Firehall%20Arts%20Centre%20in%20Vancouver%2C%20BC|title=Brian Markinson, Instructor|publisher=Railtown Actors Studio|accessdate=8 February 2026}}</ref> He has also performed in regional theaters across Canada throughout his career.
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| === Film ===
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| Markinson has appeared in a wide variety of feature films, frequently portraying authority figures or calculating villains. His notable film roles include a [[w:United States Attorney General|U.S. Attorney General]] in ''[[w:Shooter (2007 film)|Shooter]]'' (2007), an unscrupulous industrialist in ''[[w:Godzilla (1998 film)|Godzilla]]'' (1998), and supporting roles in ''[[w:Enemy of the State (film)|Enemy of the State]]'' (1998).<ref group="external" name="fandango_markinson_roles">{{cite web|url=https://www.fandango.com/people/brian-markinson-428011/biography#:~:text=A%20long%2Dtime%20character%20actor%2C%20Markinson%20frequently%20played%20very%20intense%20smaller%20roles%2C%20usually%20authority%20figures%20such%20as%20policemen%2C%20doctors%2C%20and%20lawyers|title=Brian Markinson Biography|publisher=Fandango|accessdate=8 February 2026}}</ref>
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| Markinson became a favorite collaborator of director Mike Nichols, appearing in more than six of the late director's projects.<ref group="external" name="rottentomatoes_markinson_nichols">{{cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/brian_markinson#:~:text=He%20also%20frequently%20collaborated%20with%20Mike%20Nichols%2C%20acting%20in%20Nichol%27s%20films%20%22Wolf%22%20(1994)%2C%20%22Primary%20Colors%22%20(1998)%2C%20%22Angels%20In%20America%22%20(HBO%202003)%20and%20%22Charlie%20Wilson%27s%20War%22%20(2007)|title=Brian Markinson Movies & TV Shows List|publisher=Rotten Tomatoes|accessdate=8 February 2026}}</ref> These films included ''[[w:Wolf (1994 film)|Wolf]]'' (1994), ''[[w:Primary Colors (film)|Primary Colors]]'' (1998), the [[w:Emmy Award|Emmy Award]]-winning [[w:miniseries|miniseries]] ''[[w:Angels in America (miniseries)|Angels in America]]'' (2003), and ''[[w:Charlie Wilson's War (film)|Charlie Wilson's War]]'' (2007).
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| Between 1999 and 2001, Markinson appeared in three consecutive [[w:Woody Allen|Woody Allen]] films in supporting character roles: ''[[w:Sweet and Lowdown|Sweet and Lowdown]]'' (1999), ''[[w:Small Time Crooks|Small Time Crooks]]'' (2000), and ''[[w:The Curse of the Jade Scorpion|The Curse of the Jade Scorpion]]'' (2001).<ref group="external" name="railtown_markinson_allen_films">{{cite web|url=https://railtownactors.com/instructor-brianmarkinson#:~:text=He%20has%20worked%20extensively%20with%20Woody%20Allen%2C%20appearing%20in%20Sweet%20and%20Lowdown%2C%20Small%20Time%20Crooks%20and%20The%20Curse%20of%20the%20Jade%20Scorpion|title=Brian Markinson, Instructor|publisher=Railtown Actors Studio|accessdate=8 February 2026}}</ref>
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| === Television ===
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| ==== Canadian Television ====
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| After relocating to Vancouver in 1999, Markinson established himself as a prominent figure in Canadian television. One of his most significant roles was as Police Chief Bill Jacobs on the [[w:Canadian Broadcasting Corporation|CBC]] procedural drama ''[[w:Da Vinci's Inquest|Da Vinci's Inquest]]'' (2002–2005) and its spinoff ''[[w:Da Vinci's City Hall|Da Vinci's City Hall]]'' (2005–2006).<ref group="external" name="fandango_markinson_canadian_tv">{{cite web|url=https://www.fandango.com/people/brian-markinson-428011/biography#:~:text=He%20later%20found%20an%20audience%20on%20Canadian%20television%2C%20including%20regular%20roles%20on%20%22DaVinci%27s%20Inquest%22%20(CBC%201998%2D2005)%2C%20%22Davinci%27s%20City%20Hall%22%20(CBC%202005)%2C%20and%20%22Continuum%22%20(Syfy%202013%2D15)|title=Brian Markinson Biography|publisher=Fandango|accessdate=8 February 2026}}</ref>
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| In the [[w:science fiction|science fiction]] series ''[[w:Continuum (TV series)|Continuum]]'' (2012–2015), Markinson portrayed Vancouver Police Inspector Jack Dillon, a pragmatic leader grappling with time-travel conspiracies.<ref group="external" name="fandango_markinson_continuum">{{cite web|url=https://www.fandango.com/people/brian-markinson-428011/biography#:~:text=In%20science%20fiction%2C%20he%20portrayed%20Vancouver%20Police%20Inspector%20Jack%20Dillon%2C%20a%20pragmatic%20leader%20grappling%20with%20time%2Dtravel%20conspiracies%2C%20in%20the%20Syfy%20series%20Continuum%20(2012%E2%80%932015)|title=Brian Markinson Biography|publisher=Fandango|accessdate=8 February 2026}}</ref>
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| From 2020 to 2022, Markinson starred as Chuck "Buke" Bukansky in the [[w:Aboriginal Peoples Television Network|APTN]] crime drama ''[[w:Tribal (TV series)|Tribal]]'', which addressed Indigenous justice issues in Canada.<ref group="external" name="sbs_tribal_cast">{{cite web|url=https://www.sbs.com.au/whats-on/article/whos-who-in-first-nations-investigative-drama-tribal/vv4apw8l5#:~:text=Chuck%20Bukansky%2C%20also%20known%20as%20Buke%2C%20is%20a%20city%20police%20detective%20forced%20to%20collaborate%20with%20the%20TRIBAL%20police%20force|title=Who's who in First Nations investigative drama 'Tribal'|publisher=SBS What's On|date=2 March 2022|accessdate=8 February 2026}}</ref>
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| ==== American Television ====
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| Markinson's early American television career consisted mainly of guest-starring roles on series such as ''[[w:Murphy Brown|Murphy Brown]]'', ''[[w:L.A. Law|L.A. Law]]'', and the short-lived revival of ''[[w:Columbo|Columbo]]''.<ref group="external" name="fandango_markinson_early_tv">{{cite web|url=https://www.fandango.com/people/brian-markinson-428011/biography#:~:text=Markinson%27s%20early%20career%20in%20front%20of%20the%20camera%20consisted%20mainly%20of%20single%2Dshot%20guest%20starring%20roles%20in%20shows%20like%20newsroom%20comedy%20%22Murphy%20Brown%22%20(CBS%201988%2D1998)%2C%20legal%20drama%20%22LA%20Law%22%20(NBC%201986%2D1994)%2C%20and%20the%20short%2Dlived%20revival%20of%20%22Columbo%22%20(CBS%201993)|title=Brian Markinson Biography|publisher=Fandango|accessdate=8 February 2026}}</ref> He continued to work in American television with recurring roles on ''[[w:The L Word|The L Word]]'' ([[w:Showtime (TV network)|Showtime]], 2004–2009) and ''[[w:The Killing (U.S. TV series)|The Killing]]'' ([[w:AMC (TV channel)|AMC]], 2011–2013; [[w:Netflix|Netflix]], 2014).<ref group="external" name="fandango_markinson_recurring_roles">{{cite web|url=https://www.fandango.com/people/brian-markinson-428011/biography#:~:text=He%20also%20continued%20to%20work%20in%20American%20television%2C%20recurring%20on%20lesbian%20drama%20%22The%20L%20Word%22%20(Showtime%202004%2D09)%20and%20moody%20procedural%20drama%20%22The%20Killing%22%20(AMC%202011%2D13%3B%20Netflix%2C%202014)|title=Brian Markinson Biography|publisher=Fandango|accessdate=8 February 2026}}</ref>
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| In the sixth season of the critically acclaimed drama ''[[w:Mad Men|Mad Men]]'' (2013), Markinson played Dr. Arnold Rosen, a neighbor and friend of [[w:Don Draper|Don Draper]] ([[w:Jon Hamm|Jon Hamm]]) who remained unaware of Draper's relationship with Rosen's wife Sylvia ([[w:Linda Cardellini|Linda Cardellini]]).<ref group="external" name="rottentomatoes_markinson_madmen">{{cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/brian_markinson#:~:text=In%20the%20sixth%20season%20of%20the%20hit%20drama%20%22Mad%20Men%22%20(AMC%202007%2D15)%20Markinson%20played%20Dr.%20Arnold%20Rosen%2C%20a%20neighbor%20and%20friend%20of%20Don%20Draper%20(Jon%20Hamm)%20unaware%20of%20the%20relationship%20between%20Draper%20and%20his%20wife%20Sylvia%20(Linda%20Cardellini)|title=Brian Markinson Movies & TV Shows List|publisher=Rotten Tomatoes|accessdate=8 February 2026}}</ref>
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| More recently, Markinson appeared in the [[w:Netflix|Netflix]] [[w:limited series|limited series]] ''[[w:Painkiller (miniseries)|Painkiller]]'' (2023), depicting pharmaceutical executive Howard Udell in a dramatization of the [[w:opioid crisis|opioid crisis]].<ref group="external" name="imdb_markinson_painkiller">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0548498/#:~:text=He%20is%20an%20actor%20and%20producer%2C%20known%20for%20Painkiller%20(2023)|title=Brian Markinson|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=8 February 2026}}</ref>
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| ==== Science Fiction Television ====
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| Beyond his work in the ''Battlestar Galactica'' universe, Markinson has made significant contributions to science fiction television. He is particularly notable in the ''[[MemoryAlpha:Star Trek|Star Trek]]'' franchise, having appeared in three of the four spinoff series. In ''[[MemoryAlpha:Star Trek: The Next Generation|Star Trek: The Next Generation]]'', he portrayed Vorin in the seventh season episode "[[MemoryAlpha:Homeward (episode)|Homeward]]". In ''[[MemoryAlpha:Star Trek: Deep Space Nine|Star Trek: Deep Space Nine]]'', he played Elias Giger in the fifth season episode "[[MemoryAlpha:In the Cards (episode)|In the Cards]]".<ref group="external" name="fandango_markinson_startrek">{{cite web|url=https://www.fandango.com/people/brian-markinson-428011/biography#:~:text=Markinson%20made%20a%20mark%20for%20himself%20in%20the%20Star%20Trek%20universe%2C%20where%20he%20played%20guest%20starring%20roles%20in%20three%20of%20the%20television%20series%3A%20%22Star%20Trek%3A%20Next%20Generation%22%20(Syndication%201987%2D1994)%2C%20%22Star%20Trek%3A%20Deep%20Space%20Nine%22%20(Syndication%201993%2D99)%2C%20and%20%22Star%20Trek%3A%20Voyager%22%20(UPN%201995%2D2001)|title=Brian Markinson Biography|publisher=Fandango|accessdate=8 February 2026}}</ref>
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| His most notable ''Star Trek'' appearance came in ''[[MemoryAlpha:Star Trek: Voyager|Star Trek: Voyager]]'', where he holds the unique distinction of being one of only two actors (along with [[MemoryAlpha:Jeffrey Combs|Jeffrey Combs]]) to play two different, completely unrelated characters in a single episode of a ''Star Trek'' series. In the first season episode "[[MemoryAlpha:Faces (episode)|Faces]]", Markinson portrayed both Lieutenant [[MemoryAlpha:Peter Durst|Peter Durst]] and the [[MemoryAlpha:Vidiian|Vidiian]] scientist [[MemoryAlpha:Sulan|Sulan]].<ref group="external" name="imdb_markinson_startrek_unique">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0548498/#:~:text=Along%20with%20Jeffrey%20Combs%2C%20he%20is%20one%20of%20only%20two%20actors%20to%20play%20two%20different%2C%20completely%20unrelated%20characters%20in%20a%20single%20episode%20of%20a%20%22Star%20Trek%22%20series%2C%20playing%20Lt.%20Peter%20Durst%20and%20Sulan%20in%20the%20Star%20Trek%3A%20Voyager%20(1995)%20episode%20%22Faces.%22|title=Brian Markinson|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=8 February 2026}}</ref> The character of Durst was first introduced in the preceding episode "[[MemoryAlpha:Cathexis (episode)|Cathexis]]" so that he would be a familiar face to viewers when Sulan grafted Durst's face onto his own in "Faces".<ref group="external" name="tvtropes_voyager_faces">{{cite web|url=https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Trivia/StarTrekVoyagerS1E13Faces#:~:text=Acting%20for%20Two%3A%20Brian%20Markinson%20plays%20both%20Sulan%20and%20Peter%20Durst%2C%20allowing%20for%20the%20scene%20where%20Sulan%20puts%20on%20Durst%27s%20face%20to%20look%20terrifyingly%20convincing|title=Star Trek Voyager S 1 E 13 "Faces" Trivia|publisher=TV Tropes|date=18 May 2023|accessdate=8 February 2026}}</ref>
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| Markinson's other genre television appearances include ''[[w:The X-Files|The X-Files]]'', ''[[w:Dark Angel (TV series)|Dark Angel]]'', ''[[w:Millennium (TV series)|Millennium]]'', and ''[[w:Stargate SG-1|Stargate SG-1]]''.<ref group="commentary">[[Podcast:Blowback|Podcast for "Blowback"]], timestamp 12:35</ref>
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| == Awards and Recognition ==
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| In 2008, Markinson received a [[w:Gemini Award|Gemini Award]] nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Program for his portrayal of James Roszko in the [[w:CTV Television Network|CTV]] television film ''Mayerthorpe''.<ref group="external" name="gemini_2008_nominees">{{cite web|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/23rd_Gemini_Awards#:~:text=Brian%20Markinson%20%2D%20Mayerthorpe%20(Slanted%20Wheel%20Entertainment/Seven24%20Films)|title=23rd Gemini Awards|publisher=Wikipedia|date=24 September 2025|accessdate=8 February 2026}}</ref><ref group="external" name="tribal_markinson_gemini">{{cite web|url=https://www.tribaltvseries.com/cast/brian-markinson#:~:text=Brian%20was%20nominated%20for%20a%20Gemini%20Award%20for%20his%20role%20as%20James%20Roszko%20in%20the%20film%20Mayerthorpe|title=Brian Markinson|publisher=Tribal Cast|accessdate=8 February 2026}}</ref> The film, which depicted the tragic 2005 shooting of four [[w:Royal Canadian Mounted Police|Royal Canadian Mounted Police]] officers, attracted 1.3 million viewers and became the most-watched original Canadian drama of 2008.<ref group="external" name="tveh_mayerthorpe_ratings">{{cite web|url=https://www.tv-eh.com/2008/02/11/mayerthorpe-movie-reaches-13-million-viewers/#:~:text=The%20most%2Dwatched%20original%20Canadian%20drama%20of%20the%20year|title=Mayerthorpe movie reaches 1.3 million viewers|publisher=TV, eh?|date=12 February 2008|accessdate=8 February 2026}}</ref>
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| Markinson was also nominated for a [[w:Canadian Screen Awards|Canadian Screen Award]] for his work in ''The Romeo Section''.<ref group="external" name="tribal_markinson_csa">{{cite web|url=https://www.tribaltvseries.com/cast/brian-markinson#:~:text=ROMEO%20SECTION%3B%20for%20which%20he%20was%20nominated%20for%20a%20Canadian%20Screen%20Award|title=Brian Markinson|publisher=Tribal Cast|accessdate=8 February 2026}}</ref> He has received multiple [[w:Leo Awards|Leo Award]] nominations throughout his career for his work in British Columbia productions.<ref group="external" name="tvguide_markinson_awards">{{cite web|url=https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/brian-markinson/bio/3030426032/#:~:text=2009Leo%2DBest%20Supporting%20Performance%20by%20a%20Male%20in%20a%20Feature%20Length%20Drama%3A%20nominated|title=Brian Markinson Biography, Celebrity Facts and Awards|publisher=TV Guide|accessdate=8 February 2026}}</ref>
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| == Personal Life ==
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| Markinson is married to Nancy Kerr (full name Nancy Lynn Kerr), a Canadian. The couple has two sons, Isaac and Evan, who were both born in Los Angeles in the late 1990s.<ref group="external" name="americanstarbuzz_markinson_family">{{cite web|url=https://americanstarbuzz.com/biography/who-is-brian-markinson-age-height-bio-career-net-worth-wife-children/#:~:text=Nonetheless%2C%20as%20per%20his%20Wiki%20bio%2C%20Brian%20and%20his%20wife%20have%20two%20children%3A%20sons%20Isaac%20Markinson%20and%20Evan%20Markinson%2C%20who%20were%20both%20born%20in%20Los%20Angeles%20in%20the%20late%201990s|title=Who is Brian Markinson? Age, Height, Bio. Net Worth, Wife, & Children|publisher=American Star Buzz|date=1 December 2023|accessdate=8 February 2026}}</ref> In 1999, the family moved to Vancouver, British Columbia, where they have lived since, allowing Markinson to maintain an active presence in both the Canadian and American film and television industries.
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| Beyond his screen work, Markinson is an acting instructor at [[w:Railtown Actors Studio|Railtown Actors Studio]] in Vancouver, where he teaches scene study classes.<ref group="external" name="railtown_markinson_teaching">{{cite web|url=https://railtownactors.com/instructor-brianmarkinson#:~:text=Brian%20can%20currently%20be%20seen%20in%20the%20APTN%20series%20Tribal|title=Brian Markinson, Instructor|publisher=Railtown Actors Studio|accessdate=8 February 2026}}</ref> Students have praised his "wealth of knowledge, experience, passion, and heart" as an instructor, noting his ability to bring "presence to the moment" and his connection to breath and body work in character development.
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| In 2016, Markinson directed Haberdashery Theatre Company's production of ''The Motherfucker with the Hat'' at The Firehall Arts Centre in Vancouver, demonstrating his continued engagement with theater beyond acting.<ref group="external" name="railtown_markinson_directing_2016">{{cite web|url=https://railtownactors.com/instructor-brianmarkinson#:~:text=In%202016%2C%20Brian%20directed%20Haberdashery%20Theatre%20Company%27s%20The%20Motherfucker%20with%20the%20Hat%20at%20The%20Firehall%20Arts%20Centre%20in%20Vancouver%2C%20BC|title=Brian Markinson, Instructor|publisher=Railtown Actors Studio|accessdate=8 February 2026}}</ref>
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