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== Career == | == Career == | ||
Vincent was born on February 9 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.<ref group="external" name="imdb_christian_vincent_born">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1047408/#:~:text=Born%0AFebruary%209|title=Christian Vincent|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=4 January 2026}}</ref> He attended Sandwich West Public School in LaSalle, Ontario,<ref group="external" name="wikipedia_christian_vincent_school">{{cite web|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_Vincent_(actor)#:~:text=in%20grade%20school%20he%20attended%20Sandwich%20West%20Public%20School|title=Christian Vincent (actor)|publisher=Wikipedia|accessdate=4 January 2026}}</ref> and graduated cum laude from Butler University with a BFA degree.<ref group="external" name="imdb_christian_vincent_education">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1047408/#:~:text=B.F.A%20from%20Butler%20University%2C%20from%20which%20he%20graduated%20cum%20laude|title=Christian Vincent|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=4 January 2026}}</ref> He later earned an MFA in dance from the University of California, Irvine in 2015.<ref group="external" name="imdb_christian_vincent_mfa">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1047408/#:~:text=In%202015%20Christian%20graduated%20with%20an%20MFA%20in%20dance|title=Christian Vincent|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=4 January 2026}}</ref> | Vincent was born on February 9 in [[w:Windsor, Ontario|Windsor, Ontario]], Canada.<ref group="external" name="imdb_christian_vincent_born">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1047408/#:~:text=Born%0AFebruary%209|title=Christian Vincent|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=4 January 2026}}</ref> He attended Sandwich West Public School in [[w:LaSalle, Ontario|LaSalle, Ontario]],<ref group="external" name="wikipedia_christian_vincent_school">{{cite web|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_Vincent_(actor)#:~:text=in%20grade%20school%20he%20attended%20Sandwich%20West%20Public%20School|title=Christian Vincent (actor)|publisher=Wikipedia|accessdate=4 January 2026}}</ref> and graduated cum laude from [[w:Butler University|Butler University]] with a BFA degree.<ref group="external" name="imdb_christian_vincent_education">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1047408/#:~:text=B.F.A%20from%20Butler%20University%2C%20from%20which%20he%20graduated%20cum%20laude|title=Christian Vincent|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=4 January 2026}}</ref> He later earned an MFA in dance from the [[w:University of California, Irvine|University of California, Irvine]] in 2015.<ref group="external" name="imdb_christian_vincent_mfa">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1047408/#:~:text=In%202015%20Christian%20graduated%20with%20an%20MFA%20in%20dance|title=Christian Vincent|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=4 January 2026}}</ref> | ||
=== Dance === | === Dance === | ||
Vincent toured and performed with numerous artists, including Madonna (as dance captain for the Drowned World tour), Prince, Britney Spears, Gloria Estefan, Shakira, Ricky Martin, Stevie Wonder, Chayanne, Mandy Moore, Geri Halliwell, Macy Gray, and Ashanti.<ref group="external" name="imdb_christian_vincent_dance_artists">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1047408/#:~:text=Christian%20danced%20and%2For%20toured%20with%20artists%20such%20as%20Madonna|title=Christian Vincent|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=4 January 2026}}</ref> He has appeared as a dancer in films including ''[[w:She's All That|She's All That]]'' (1999), ''[[w:The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas|The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas]]'' (2000), ''[[w:Rent (film)|Rent]]'' (2005), ''[[w:Starsky & Hutch (film)|Starsky & Hutch]]'' (2004), and ''[[w:G.I. Joe: Retaliation|G.I. Joe: Retaliation]]'' (2013).<ref group="external" name="imdb_christian_vincent_film_dancer">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1047408/#:~:text=featured%20in%20various%20film%20projects%20such%20as%20She%27s%20All%20That|title=Christian Vincent|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=4 January 2026}}</ref> | Vincent toured and performed with numerous artists, including [[w:Madonna|Madonna]] (as dance captain for the Drowned World tour), [[w:Prince (musician)|Prince]], [[w:Britney Spears|Britney Spears]], [[w:Gloria Estefan|Gloria Estefan]], [[w:Shakira|Shakira]], [[w:Ricky Martin|Ricky Martin]], [[w:Stevie Wonder|Stevie Wonder]], [[w:Chayanne|Chayanne]], [[w:Mandy Moore|Mandy Moore]], [[w:Geri Halliwell|Geri Halliwell]], [[w:Macy Gray|Macy Gray]], and [[w:Ashanti (singer)|Ashanti]].<ref group="external" name="imdb_christian_vincent_dance_artists">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1047408/#:~:text=Christian%20danced%20and%2For%20toured%20with%20artists%20such%20as%20Madonna|title=Christian Vincent|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=4 January 2026}}</ref> He has appeared as a dancer in films including ''[[w:She's All That|She's All That]]'' (1999), ''[[w:The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas|The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas]]'' (2000), ''[[w:Rent (film)|Rent]]'' (2005), ''[[w:Starsky & Hutch (film)|Starsky & Hutch]]'' (2004), and ''[[w:G.I. Joe: Retaliation|G.I. Joe: Retaliation]]'' (2013).<ref group="external" name="imdb_christian_vincent_film_dancer">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1047408/#:~:text=featured%20in%20various%20film%20projects%20such%20as%20She%27s%20All%20That|title=Christian Vincent|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=4 January 2026}}</ref> | ||
His television dance work includes ''[[w:Buffy the Vampire Slayer|Buffy the Vampire Slayer]]'', ''[[w:Arrested Development (TV series)|Arrested Development]]'', ''Baywatch'', ''MADtv'', ''[[w:The George Lopez Show|The George Lopez Show]]'', ''[[w:Cold Case|Cold Case]]'', and ''[[w:Dancing with the Stars (American TV series)|Dancing with the Stars]]''.<ref group="external" name="imdb_christian_vincent_tv_dancer">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1047408/#:~:text=his%20extensive%20television%20appearances%20include%20Buffy|title=Christian Vincent|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=4 January 2026}}</ref> | His television dance work includes ''[[w:Buffy the Vampire Slayer|Buffy the Vampire Slayer]]'', ''[[w:Arrested Development (TV series)|Arrested Development]]'', ''[[w:Baywatch|Baywatch]]'', ''[[w:Mad TV|MADtv]]'', ''[[w:The George Lopez Show|The George Lopez Show]]'', ''[[w:Cold Case|Cold Case]]'', and ''[[w:Dancing with the Stars (American TV series)|Dancing with the Stars]]''.<ref group="external" name="imdb_christian_vincent_tv_dancer">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1047408/#:~:text=his%20extensive%20television%20appearances%20include%20Buffy|title=Christian Vincent|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=4 January 2026}}</ref> | ||
==== Early Influences ==== | ==== Early Influences ==== | ||
Vincent's mother introduced him to music at an early age, noting his innate response to dance.<ref group="commentary" name="authority_magazine_interview_mother">{{cite web|url=https://medium.com/authority-magazine/rising-star-christian-vincent-on-the-five-things-you-need-to-shine-in-the-entertainment-industry-4b2d75dbf801#:~:text=my%20mother%20introduced%20me%20to%20music|title=Rising Star Christian Vincent On The Five Things You Need To Shine In The Entertainment Industry|author=Elana Cohen|publisher=Authority Magazine|date=16 August 2023|accessdate=4 January 2026}}</ref> At age three, he attended an Earth, Wind and Fire concert, dancing so enthusiastically that he dirtied his white socks.<ref group="commentary" name="authority_magazine_interview_concert">{{cite web|url=https://medium.com/authority-magazine/rising-star-christian-vincent-on-the-five-things-you-need-to-shine-in-the-entertainment-industry-4b2d75dbf801#:~:text=At%20the%20age%20of%203%20she%20took%20me%20to%20an%20Earth%2C%20Wind%20and%20Fire%20concert|title=Rising Star Christian Vincent On The Five Things You Need To Shine In The Entertainment Industry|author=Elana Cohen|publisher=Authority Magazine|date=16 August 2023|accessdate=4 January 2026}}</ref> His mother enrolled him in dance lessons, inspired by tap dancers Gregory Hines and Sammy Davis Jr.<ref group="commentary" name="authority_magazine_interview_tap">{{cite web|url=https://medium.com/authority-magazine/rising-star-christian-vincent-on-the-five-things-you-need-to-shine-in-the-entertainment-industry-4b2d75dbf801#:~:text=my%20mother%20who%20enrolled%20me%20in%20dance%20lessons%2C%20because%20she%20loved%20tap%20dancers%20like%20Gregory%20Hines|title=Rising Star Christian Vincent On The Five Things You Need To Shine In The Entertainment Industry|author=Elana Cohen|publisher=Authority Magazine|date=16 August 2023|accessdate=4 January 2026}}</ref> | Vincent's mother introduced him to music at an early age, noting his innate response to dance.<ref group="commentary" name="authority_magazine_interview_mother">{{cite web|url=https://medium.com/authority-magazine/rising-star-christian-vincent-on-the-five-things-you-need-to-shine-in-the-entertainment-industry-4b2d75dbf801#:~:text=my%20mother%20introduced%20me%20to%20music|title=Rising Star Christian Vincent On The Five Things You Need To Shine In The Entertainment Industry|author=Elana Cohen|publisher=Authority Magazine|date=16 August 2023|accessdate=4 January 2026}}</ref> At age three, he attended an [[w:Earth, Wind & Fire|Earth, Wind and Fire]] concert, dancing so enthusiastically that he dirtied his white socks.<ref group="commentary" name="authority_magazine_interview_concert">{{cite web|url=https://medium.com/authority-magazine/rising-star-christian-vincent-on-the-five-things-you-need-to-shine-in-the-entertainment-industry-4b2d75dbf801#:~:text=At%20the%20age%20of%203%20she%20took%20me%20to%20an%20Earth%2C%20Wind%20and%20Fire%20concert|title=Rising Star Christian Vincent On The Five Things You Need To Shine In The Entertainment Industry|author=Elana Cohen|publisher=Authority Magazine|date=16 August 2023|accessdate=4 January 2026}}</ref> His mother enrolled him in dance lessons, inspired by tap dancers [[w:Gregory Hines|Gregory Hines]] and [[w:Sammy Davis Jr.|Sammy Davis Jr.]]<ref group="commentary" name="authority_magazine_interview_tap">{{cite web|url=https://medium.com/authority-magazine/rising-star-christian-vincent-on-the-five-things-you-need-to-shine-in-the-entertainment-industry-4b2d75dbf801#:~:text=my%20mother%20who%20enrolled%20me%20in%20dance%20lessons%2C%20because%20she%20loved%20tap%20dancers%20like%20Gregory%20Hines|title=Rising Star Christian Vincent On The Five Things You Need To Shine In The Entertainment Industry|author=Elana Cohen|publisher=Authority Magazine|date=16 August 2023|accessdate=4 January 2026}}</ref> | ||
At age twelve, Vincent attended his first dance convention (Tremaine Dance Convention), where he declared his intention to become a dancer.<ref group="commentary" name="authority_magazine_interview_convention">{{cite web|url=https://medium.com/authority-magazine/rising-star-christian-vincent-on-the-five-things-you-need-to-shine-in-the-entertainment-industry-4b2d75dbf801#:~:text=It%20wasn%E2%80%99t%20until%20I%20attended%20my%20first%20dance%20convention%20(Tremaine%20Dance%20Convention)%20at%20the%20age%20of%2012|title=Rising Star Christian Vincent On The Five Things You Need To Shine In The Entertainment Industry|author=Elana Cohen|publisher=Authority Magazine|date=16 August 2023|accessdate=4 January 2026}}</ref> In the interview, he stated: "The dance convention consisted of faculty members/dance educators that were working with the artists I admired. I instantly knew that I wanted to move to Hollywood and dance."<ref group="commentary" name="authority_magazine_interview_hollywood">{{cite web|url=https://medium.com/authority-magazine/rising-star-christian-vincent-on-the-five-things-you-need-to-shine-in-the-entertainment-industry-4b2d75dbf801#:~:text=I%20instantly%20knew%20that%20I%20wanted%20to%20move%20to%20Hollywood%20and%20dance|title=Rising Star Christian Vincent On The Five Things You Need To Shine In The Entertainment Industry|author=Elana Cohen|publisher=Authority Magazine|date=16 August 2023|accessdate=4 January 2026}}</ref> | At age twelve, Vincent attended his first dance convention (Tremaine Dance Convention), where he declared his intention to become a dancer.<ref group="commentary" name="authority_magazine_interview_convention">{{cite web|url=https://medium.com/authority-magazine/rising-star-christian-vincent-on-the-five-things-you-need-to-shine-in-the-entertainment-industry-4b2d75dbf801#:~:text=It%20wasn%E2%80%99t%20until%20I%20attended%20my%20first%20dance%20convention%20(Tremaine%20Dance%20Convention)%20at%20the%20age%20of%2012|title=Rising Star Christian Vincent On The Five Things You Need To Shine In The Entertainment Industry|author=Elana Cohen|publisher=Authority Magazine|date=16 August 2023|accessdate=4 January 2026}}</ref> In the interview, he stated: "The dance convention consisted of faculty members/dance educators that were working with the artists I admired. I instantly knew that I wanted to move to Hollywood and dance."<ref group="commentary" name="authority_magazine_interview_hollywood">{{cite web|url=https://medium.com/authority-magazine/rising-star-christian-vincent-on-the-five-things-you-need-to-shine-in-the-entertainment-industry-4b2d75dbf801#:~:text=I%20instantly%20knew%20that%20I%20wanted%20to%20move%20to%20Hollywood%20and%20dance|title=Rising Star Christian Vincent On The Five Things You Need To Shine In The Entertainment Industry|author=Elana Cohen|publisher=Authority Magazine|date=16 August 2023|accessdate=4 January 2026}}</ref> | ||
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=== Acting === | === Acting === | ||
Vincent is best known for his role as Ricky Davis in the Logo series ''[[w:Noah's Arc (TV series)|Noah's Arc]]'' (2005-2006), the follow-up film ''[[w:Noah's Arc: Jumping the Broom|Noah's Arc: Jumping the Broom]]'' (2008), and subsequent franchise entries.<ref group="external" name="imdb_christian_vincent_noahs_arc">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1047408/#:~:text=Christian%20is%20best%20known%20as%20Ricky%20Davis%20from%20the%20groundbreaking%20series%20Noah%27s%20Arc|title=Christian Vincent|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=4 January 2026}}</ref> He starred in the Hallmark film ''A Majestic Christmas'' (2018) and appeared in ''The Power'' (2023) on Amazon Prime.<ref group="external" name="imdb_christian_vincent_recent_acting">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1047408/#:~:text=Christian%20starred%20in%20the%20Hallmark%20Christmas%20film%20A%20Majestic%20Christmas|title=Christian Vincent|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=4 January 2026}}</ref> | Vincent is best known for his role as Ricky Davis in the Logo series ''[[w:Noah's Arc (TV series)|Noah's Arc]]'' (2005-2006), the follow-up film ''[[w:Noah's Arc: Jumping the Broom|Noah's Arc: Jumping the Broom]]'' (2008), and subsequent franchise entries.<ref group="external" name="imdb_christian_vincent_noahs_arc">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1047408/#:~:text=Christian%20is%20best%20known%20as%20Ricky%20Davis%20from%20the%20groundbreaking%20series%20Noah%27s%20Arc|title=Christian Vincent|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=4 January 2026}}</ref> He starred in the [[w:Hallmark Channel|Hallmark]] film ''A Majestic Christmas'' (2018) and appeared in ''[[w:The Power (TV series)|The Power]]'' (2023) on [[w:Amazon Prime Video|Amazon Prime]].<ref group="external" name="imdb_christian_vincent_recent_acting">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1047408/#:~:text=Christian%20starred%20in%20the%20Hallmark%20Christmas%20film%20A%20Majestic%20Christmas|title=Christian Vincent|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=4 January 2026}}</ref> | ||
His other television credits include ''[[w:Smallville|Smallville]]'', ''[[w:Fringe (TV series)|Fringe]]'', ''[[w:Continuum (TV series)|Continuum]]'', and ''The Wedding Planners''.<ref group="external" name="imdb_christian_vincent_tv_credits">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1047408/#:~:text=He%20has%20made%20appearances%20on%20Smallville|title=Christian Vincent|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=4 January 2026}}</ref> Film roles include ''[[w:Center Stage: Turn It Up|Center Stage: Turn It Up]]'' (2008), ''[[w:500 Days of Summer|500 Days of Summer]]'' (2009), and ''[[w:Fallen (miniseries)|Fallen]]'' (2006) as Michael the Archangel.<ref group="external" name="wikipedia_christian_vincent_fallen">{{cite web|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_Vincent_(actor)#:~:text=Vincent%20appeared%20in%20the%20ABC%20Family%20miniseries%20Fallen%20as%20Michael%20the%20Archangel|title=Christian Vincent (actor)|publisher=Wikipedia|accessdate=4 January 2026}}</ref> | His other television credits include ''[[w:Smallville|Smallville]]'', ''[[w:Fringe (TV series)|Fringe]]'', ''[[w:Continuum (TV series)|Continuum]]'', and ''The Wedding Planners''.<ref group="external" name="imdb_christian_vincent_tv_credits">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1047408/#:~:text=He%20has%20made%20appearances%20on%20Smallville|title=Christian Vincent|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=4 January 2026}}</ref> Film roles include ''[[w:Center Stage: Turn It Up|Center Stage: Turn It Up]]'' (2008), ''[[w:500 Days of Summer|500 Days of Summer]]'' (2009), and ''[[w:Fallen (miniseries)|Fallen]]'' (2006) as Michael the Archangel.<ref group="external" name="wikipedia_christian_vincent_fallen">{{cite web|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_Vincent_(actor)#:~:text=Vincent%20appeared%20in%20the%20ABC%20Family%20miniseries%20Fallen%20as%20Michael%20the%20Archangel|title=Christian Vincent (actor)|publisher=Wikipedia|accessdate=4 January 2026}}</ref> | ||
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=== Choreography === | === Choreography === | ||
Vincent received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Choreography for Scripted Programming for his work on the CBC/BET series ''The Porter'' (2022).<ref group="external" name="imdb_christian_vincent_emmy">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1047408/#:~:text=Christian%27s%20Emmy%20nomination%20for%20outstanding%20choreography%20for%20scripted%20programming|title=Christian Vincent|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=4 January 2026}}</ref> This marked the first time BET received a nomination in a major scripted series category.<ref group="external" name="wikipedia_christian_vincent_bet_first">{{cite web|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_Vincent_(actor)#:~:text=This%20was%20a%20history%2Dmaking%20nomination%2C%20as%20it%20was%20the%20first%20time%20year%20that%20BET%20received%20any%20major%20scripted%20series%20nominations|title=Christian Vincent (actor)|publisher=Wikipedia|accessdate=4 January 2026}}</ref> | Vincent received an [[w:Primetime Emmy Award|Emmy]] nomination for Outstanding Choreography for Scripted Programming for his work on the CBC/BET series ''The Porter'' (2022).<ref group="external" name="imdb_christian_vincent_emmy">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1047408/#:~:text=Christian%27s%20Emmy%20nomination%20for%20outstanding%20choreography%20for%20scripted%20programming|title=Christian Vincent|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=4 January 2026}}</ref> This marked the first time [[w:BET|BET]] received a nomination in a major scripted series category.<ref group="external" name="wikipedia_christian_vincent_bet_first">{{cite web|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_Vincent_(actor)#:~:text=This%20was%20a%20history%2Dmaking%20nomination%2C%20as%20it%20was%20the%20first%20time%20year%20that%20BET%20received%20any%20major%20scripted%20series%20nominations|title=Christian Vincent (actor)|publisher=Wikipedia|accessdate=4 January 2026}}</ref> | ||
His other choreography credits include Netflix's ''[[w:Self Made|Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker]]'' (2020), the Lifetime biopic ''[[w:Salt-N-Pepa (film)|Salt-N-Pepa]]'' (2021), and ''A Christmas Dance Reunion'' (2021).<ref group="external" name="imdb_christian_vincent_choreography_credits">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1047408/#:~:text=Christian%27s%20choreographic%20expertise%20can%20also%20be%20seen%20in%20Netflix%27s%20series%20Self%20Made|title=Christian Vincent|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=4 January 2026}}</ref> He served as assistant choreographer on ''[[w:500 Days of Summer|500 Days of Summer]]'' (2009) and dance coach for Sally Hawkins in Guillermo del Toro's Oscar-winning film ''[[w:The Shape of Water|The Shape of Water]]'' (2017).<ref group="external" name="imdb_christian_vincent_shape_water">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1047408/#:~:text=coached%20actors%20Joseph%20Gordon%2DLevitt%20(500%20Days%20of%20Summer)%2C%20Jonah%20Ray%20(Hidden%20America)%2C%20and%20Golden%20Globe%2Dwinning%20actress%20Sally%20Hawkins|title=Christian Vincent|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=4 January 2026}}</ref> | His other choreography credits include [[w:Netflix|Netflix]]'s ''[[w:Self Made|Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker]]'' (2020), the [[w:Lifetime (TV network)|Lifetime]] biopic ''[[w:Salt-N-Pepa (film)|Salt-N-Pepa]]'' (2021), and ''A Christmas Dance Reunion'' (2021).<ref group="external" name="imdb_christian_vincent_choreography_credits">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1047408/#:~:text=Christian%27s%20choreographic%20expertise%20can%20also%20be%20seen%20in%20Netflix%27s%20series%20Self%20Made|title=Christian Vincent|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=4 January 2026}}</ref> He served as assistant choreographer on ''[[w:500 Days of Summer|500 Days of Summer]]'' (2009) and dance coach for [[w:Sally Hawkins|Sally Hawkins]] in [[w:Guillermo del Toro|Guillermo del Toro]]'s [[w:Academy Awards|Oscar]]-winning film ''[[w:The Shape of Water|The Shape of Water]]'' (2017).<ref group="external" name="imdb_christian_vincent_shape_water">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1047408/#:~:text=coached%20actors%20Joseph%20Gordon%2DLevitt%20(500%20Days%20of%20Summer)%2C%20Jonah%20Ray%20(Hidden%20America)%2C%20and%20Golden%20Globe%2Dwinning%20actress%20Sally%20Hawkins|title=Christian Vincent|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=4 January 2026}}</ref> | ||
Vincent has also choreographed for ''Noah's Arc: Jumping the Broom'' and the Global television series ''Canada Sings''.<ref group="external" name="imdb_christian_vincent_other_choreography">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1047408/#:~:text=Christian%27s%20other%20choreographic%20works%20include%20Noah%27s%20Arc%3A%20Jumping%20The%20Broom|title=Christian Vincent|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=4 January 2026}}</ref> He has worked with directors David Fincher and Marc Webb.<ref group="external" name="imdb_christian_vincent_directors">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1047408/#:~:text=He%20has%20worked%20with%20directors%20David%20Fincher%20and%20Marc%20Webb|title=Christian Vincent|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=4 January 2026}}</ref> | Vincent has also choreographed for ''Noah's Arc: Jumping the Broom'' and the Global television series ''Canada Sings''.<ref group="external" name="imdb_christian_vincent_other_choreography">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1047408/#:~:text=Christian%27s%20other%20choreographic%20works%20include%20Noah%27s%20Arc%3A%20Jumping%20The%20Broom|title=Christian Vincent|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=4 January 2026}}</ref> He has worked with directors [[w:David Fincher|David Fincher]] and [[w:Marc Webb|Marc Webb]].<ref group="external" name="imdb_christian_vincent_directors">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1047408/#:~:text=He%20has%20worked%20with%20directors%20David%20Fincher%20and%20Marc%20Webb|title=Christian Vincent|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=4 January 2026}}</ref> | ||
=== Teaching === | === Teaching === | ||
Vincent served as a professor at the USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance, where he created their Commercial Dance course.<ref group="external" name="imdb_christian_vincent_usc">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1047408/#:~:text=He%20was%20a%20professor%20at%20the%20highly%20esteemed%20USC%20Glorya%20Kaufman%20School%20of%20Dance%20and%20the%20creator%20of%20their%20Commercial%20Dance%20course|title=Christian Vincent|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=4 January 2026}}</ref> He founded Kairos Pro Dance Prep, a program designed to educate young dancers on the business of commercial dance in Los Angeles.<ref group="commentary" name="shoutoutla_interview_kairos">{{cite web|url=https://shoutoutla.com/meet-christian-vincent-emmy-nominated-choreographer-actor-artistic-director-dancer-and-educator/#:~:text=I%20even%20started%20a%20program%20called%20Kairos%20Pro%20Dance%20Prep%2C%20which%20is%20meant%20to%20educate%20young%20dancers|title=Meet Christian Vincent - Emmy Nominated Choreographer, Actor, Artistic Director, dancer and Educator|publisher=SHOUTOUT LA|accessdate=4 January 2026}}</ref> Vincent is a faculty member at LA Dance Magic and teaches on dance conventions.<ref group="commentary" name="authority_magazine_interview_teaching">{{cite web|url=https://medium.com/authority-magazine/rising-star-christian-vincent-on-the-five-things-you-need-to-shine-in-the-entertainment-industry-4b2d75dbf801#:~:text=to%20this%20day%2C%20I%20too%20teach%20on%20a%20dance%20convention%20(LADM)|title=Rising Star Christian Vincent On The Five Things You Need To Shine In The Entertainment Industry|author=Elana Cohen|publisher=Authority Magazine|date=16 August 2023|accessdate=4 January 2026}}</ref> | Vincent served as a professor at the [[w:USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance|USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance]], where he created their Commercial Dance course.<ref group="external" name="imdb_christian_vincent_usc">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1047408/#:~:text=He%20was%20a%20professor%20at%20the%20highly%20esteemed%20USC%20Glorya%20Kaufman%20School%20of%20Dance%20and%20the%20creator%20of%20their%20Commercial%20Dance%20course|title=Christian Vincent|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=4 January 2026}}</ref> He founded Kairos Pro Dance Prep, a program designed to educate young dancers on the business of commercial dance in [[w:Los Angeles|Los Angeles]].<ref group="commentary" name="shoutoutla_interview_kairos">{{cite web|url=https://shoutoutla.com/meet-christian-vincent-emmy-nominated-choreographer-actor-artistic-director-dancer-and-educator/#:~:text=I%20even%20started%20a%20program%20called%20Kairos%20Pro%20Dance%20Prep%2C%20which%20is%20meant%20to%20educate%20young%20dancers|title=Meet Christian Vincent - Emmy Nominated Choreographer, Actor, Artistic Director, dancer and Educator|publisher=SHOUTOUT LA|accessdate=4 January 2026}}</ref> Vincent is a faculty member at LA Dance Magic and teaches on dance conventions.<ref group="commentary" name="authority_magazine_interview_teaching">{{cite web|url=https://medium.com/authority-magazine/rising-star-christian-vincent-on-the-five-things-you-need-to-shine-in-the-entertainment-industry-4b2d75dbf801#:~:text=to%20this%20day%2C%20I%20too%20teach%20on%20a%20dance%20convention%20(LADM)|title=Rising Star Christian Vincent On The Five Things You Need To Shine In The Entertainment Industry|author=Elana Cohen|publisher=Authority Magazine|date=16 August 2023|accessdate=4 January 2026}}</ref> | ||
=== Industry Recognition === | === Industry Recognition === | ||
Vincent is a Television Academy Governor for the Choreographer's Branch of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.<ref group="external" name="imdb_christian_vincent_academy">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1047408/#:~:text=Christian%20is%20also%20a%20newly%20elected%20Television%20Academy%20Governor%20for%20the%20Choreographer%27s%20Branch|title=Christian Vincent|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=4 January 2026}}</ref> | Vincent is a Television Academy Governor for the Choreographer's Branch of the [[w:Academy of Television Arts & Sciences|Academy of Television Arts & Sciences]].<ref group="external" name="imdb_christian_vincent_academy">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1047408/#:~:text=Christian%20is%20also%20a%20newly%20elected%20Television%20Academy%20Governor%20for%20the%20Choreographer%27s%20Branch|title=Christian Vincent|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=4 January 2026}}</ref> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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Christian Vincent is an Emmy-nominated Canadian-American actor, dancer, and choreographer who portrayed a Male Dancer at Mysteries in Caprica's "Ghosts in the Machine".[external 1]
Career
editVincent was born on February 9 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.[external 2] He attended Sandwich West Public School in LaSalle, Ontario,[external 3] and graduated cum laude from Butler University with a BFA degree.[external 4] He later earned an MFA in dance from the University of California, Irvine in 2015.[external 5]
Dance
editVincent toured and performed with numerous artists, including Madonna (as dance captain for the Drowned World tour), Prince, Britney Spears, Gloria Estefan, Shakira, Ricky Martin, Stevie Wonder, Chayanne, Mandy Moore, Geri Halliwell, Macy Gray, and Ashanti.[external 6] He has appeared as a dancer in films including She's All That (1999), The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas (2000), Rent (2005), Starsky & Hutch (2004), and G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013).[external 7]
His television dance work includes Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Arrested Development, Baywatch, MADtv, The George Lopez Show, Cold Case, and Dancing with the Stars.[external 8]
Early Influences
editVincent's mother introduced him to music at an early age, noting his innate response to dance.[commentary 1] At age three, he attended an Earth, Wind and Fire concert, dancing so enthusiastically that he dirtied his white socks.[commentary 2] His mother enrolled him in dance lessons, inspired by tap dancers Gregory Hines and Sammy Davis Jr.[commentary 3]
At age twelve, Vincent attended his first dance convention (Tremaine Dance Convention), where he declared his intention to become a dancer.[commentary 4] In the interview, he stated: "The dance convention consisted of faculty members/dance educators that were working with the artists I admired. I instantly knew that I wanted to move to Hollywood and dance."[commentary 5]
Acting
editVincent is best known for his role as Ricky Davis in the Logo series Noah's Arc (2005-2006), the follow-up film Noah's Arc: Jumping the Broom (2008), and subsequent franchise entries.[external 9] He starred in the Hallmark film A Majestic Christmas (2018) and appeared in The Power (2023) on Amazon Prime.[external 10]
His other television credits include Smallville, Fringe, Continuum, and The Wedding Planners.[external 11] Film roles include Center Stage: Turn It Up (2008), 500 Days of Summer (2009), and Fallen (2006) as Michael the Archangel.[external 12]
Choreography
editVincent received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Choreography for Scripted Programming for his work on the CBC/BET series The Porter (2022).[external 13] This marked the first time BET received a nomination in a major scripted series category.[external 14]
His other choreography credits include Netflix's Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker (2020), the Lifetime biopic Salt-N-Pepa (2021), and A Christmas Dance Reunion (2021).[external 15] He served as assistant choreographer on 500 Days of Summer (2009) and dance coach for Sally Hawkins in Guillermo del Toro's Oscar-winning film The Shape of Water (2017).[external 16]
Vincent has also choreographed for Noah's Arc: Jumping the Broom and the Global television series Canada Sings.[external 17] He has worked with directors David Fincher and Marc Webb.[external 18]
Teaching
editVincent served as a professor at the USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance, where he created their Commercial Dance course.[external 19] He founded Kairos Pro Dance Prep, a program designed to educate young dancers on the business of commercial dance in Los Angeles.[commentary 6] Vincent is a faculty member at LA Dance Magic and teaches on dance conventions.[commentary 7]
Industry Recognition
editVincent is a Television Academy Governor for the Choreographer's Branch of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.[external 20]
References
editExternal Sources
edit- ↑ Caprica - Ghosts in the Machine (TV Episode 2010) - Full cast & crew (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on 4 January 2026.
- ↑ Christian Vincent (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on 4 January 2026.
- ↑ Christian Vincent (actor) (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Wikipedia. Retrieved on 4 January 2026.
- ↑ Christian Vincent (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on 4 January 2026.
- ↑ Christian Vincent (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on 4 January 2026.
- ↑ Christian Vincent (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on 4 January 2026.
- ↑ Christian Vincent (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on 4 January 2026.
- ↑ Christian Vincent (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on 4 January 2026.
- ↑ Christian Vincent (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on 4 January 2026.
- ↑ Christian Vincent (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on 4 January 2026.
- ↑ Christian Vincent (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on 4 January 2026.
- ↑ Christian Vincent (actor) (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Wikipedia. Retrieved on 4 January 2026.
- ↑ Christian Vincent (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on 4 January 2026.
- ↑ Christian Vincent (actor) (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Wikipedia. Retrieved on 4 January 2026.
- ↑ Christian Vincent (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on 4 January 2026.
- ↑ Christian Vincent (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on 4 January 2026.
- ↑ Christian Vincent (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on 4 January 2026.
- ↑ Christian Vincent (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on 4 January 2026.
- ↑ Christian Vincent (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on 4 January 2026.
- ↑ Christian Vincent (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on 4 January 2026.
Commentary and Interviews
edit- ↑ Meet Christian Vincent - Emmy Nominated Choreographer, Actor, Artistic Director, dancer and Educator (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). SHOUTOUT LA. Retrieved on 4 January 2026.