Andrew Airlie

Andrew Airlie
PerformerCaprica
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Portrays:	Cornell Gast
Date of Birth:	September 18, 1961
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Age:	64
Nationality:	CAN
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Andrew Airlie (born September 18, 1961) is a Scottish-born Canadian actor who portrayed Cornell Gast, a Graystone Industries board member, in the Caprica episode "Retribution."

Career

Born in Glasgow, Scotland, Airlie moved to Toronto before establishing his career base in Vancouver. The well-educated performer earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Political Science and a Master's degree in International Relations from the University of Toronto, and also attended Ulster College and George Mason University. Before pursuing acting professionally, he played collegiate and semi-professional soccer in Canada, the United States, and Scotland.

Airlie began his acting career with a small role in Andrew Bergman's 1990 mob comedy The Freshman, starring Marlon Brando and Matthew Broderick. Throughout the 1990s, he built his career through guest appearances on television series including The X-Files and Kung Fu: The Legend Continues. He gained recognition for his role in the teen drama series Breaker High before moving on to more substantial roles in the 2000s.

Airlie's career gained significant momentum with appearances in notable productions including the horror film Final Destination 2 (2003) as Christopher Corman and the journalism drama Shattered Glass (2003). His television credits expanded to include guest roles on popular science fiction series such as Smallville, Stargate SG-1, and The 4400. Notably, he made guest appearances on all three of the longest-running North American science fiction series: The X-Files, Stargate SG-1, and Smallville.

In 2006, Airlie took on recurring roles in two series: Dr. Daniel Lanier on Saved and Don Frazer on the critically acclaimed Intelligence. His most prominent television role came as John Oliver, the father of protagonist Sam Oliver (Bret Harrison), on the supernatural comedy series Reaper (2007-2009). His performance earned him a Leo Award nomination in 2009 for his series regular role. Following Reaper, he played Mission Control Commander Mike Goss on the science fiction drama Defying Gravity (2009).

From 2015 to 2017, Airlie starred as Wolfgang McGee in the CBC espionage series The Romeo Section, earning a 2016 Leo Award nomination for Best Lead Performance in a Dramatic Series. His film career includes a notable role as Carrick Grey, the father of Christian Grey (Jamie Dornan), in the Fifty Shades of Grey film trilogy (2015-2018).

Personal Life

Airlie has worked on over 150 television and film projects throughout his extensive career. The actor is frequently cast as doctors or scientists, reflecting his academic background and professional demeanor.

Currently residing in Vancouver, Airlie is married and has two children. In addition to his acting career, he is actively involved in writing and producing his own material, collaborating with acclaimed British writer and film director Peter Howitt on suspense/thriller projects and television pilots. When not working, he enjoys traveling with his family, photography, and is a dedicated fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Glasgow Celtic football club.

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