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Conrad Coates (born July 12, 1970) is a British-born[1] Canadian actor and teacher. He is best known for his roles as Headmaster T. Monk in The Zack Files (2001–2002), as Jimmy Brooks' father in Degrassi: The Next Generation (2004–2008), as Morgan in The Dresden Files (2007), and as Bowman in the fifth season of Fargo (2023–2024).

Key Information

Early life

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Coates was born in London, England, to immigrants from Jamaica. At a young age he moved to Canada, where he was educated. After school, he worked in local and regional theaters and at the Stratford (Shakespeare) Festival.[1]

Career

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Since 1989, Coates has acted in theatre, film, television and radio. Performing in more than 40 stage productions across the country, including two seasons at The Stratford Shakespeare Festival, North America's largest classical repertory theatre.

With extensive work in Canadian and American television, his work also expands to include writing, producing, teaching and mentoring.

In 2003, he wrote, produced and directed a short film titled Dakota, and for several years, Coates was a drama teacher for Toronto's multi-discipline "SuiteLife Arts for Youth Program."[2]

He has primarily been cast as bit parts, but has carried supporting character roles in several television series, including Kyle XY, The Zack Files, La Femme Nikita, and These Arms of Mine. He appeared in Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief as Hephaestus, God of Craft and husband to Aphrodite, Unnatural History as Samuel Tolo and a guest appearance in the Fringe episode "What Lies Below" as Vincent Ames. He has also appeared in Supernatural as one of Crowley's demons in the episode "Caged Heat". Coates appears in Saving Hope as Bryan Travers. He had a recurring role in the third season of the Syfy series Defiance, playing T'evgin, an alien of the Omec race.[3][4][5][6]

As well as commercial, film and television, Coates teaches an acting school under the name Coates and Company.[7]

Personal life

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Conrad has at least one daughter whom he delivered himself. He is a professor at Seneca College.[1]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
1991 Deceived Policeman #2
1994 Car 54, Where Are You? DA #2
1995 Open Season Fielding Rep #1
To Die For Weaselly Guy
Rude Rude Caller
1997 Critical Care Dr. Miller
2002 Saint Monica Calm Man
2005 Hollywood Flies Ray
Saw II Additional Voice Talent Voice role
2006 The Sentinel Agent Hauser
2007 How She Move David Green
2009 Helen Stephen
The Death of Alice Blue Detective McGregor
2010 Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief Hephaestus
Tron: Legacy Bartik
2011 Cell 213 Frank
2012 This Means War Smart Consumer Guard 'Hudson'
Two Hands to Mouth Ibraahim
2016 X-Men: Apocalypse Pentagon General Fields
2018 Anon Detective Fuchs
Welcome to Marwen Demaryius Johnson
2019 A Dog's Journey Big Joe
Business Ethics Claude Higgins
2021 Romance in the Wilds Stanley Garson
2023 Simulant Supervisor Abendjor
Dream Scenario Dinner Guest #1
Totally Killer Principal Doug Summers
Christmas in Big Sky Country Martin Hill

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
1989 War of the Worlds Driver Episode: "Epiphany"
My Secret Identity Bobby Spillman Episode: "One on One"
The Campbells Jim Episode: "Eyes of Angels"
1990 Counterstrike Uncredited 2 episodes
The Hitchhiker Frank Episode: "Fading Away"
Clarence Cellblock Cop TV movie
1991, 1992 Street Legal Court Clerk / Constable Osborne 2 episodes
1992 Beyond Reality Dr. Lee / The Waiter Episode: "Dancing with the Man"
1993 Kung Fu: The Legend Continues Becker Episode: "Sunday at Hotel with George"
Trial & Error Eddie TV movie
Top Cops Holmes Episode: "Louis Scarcella and Steve Chmil/Alan Patton"
1994 E.N.G. Security Guard Episode: "Cutting Edge"
1995 TekWar Dr. Reingold Episode: "Carlotta's Room"
1997 PSI Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal Dr. Bradford Episode: "Fire Within/Fate"
1998 Earth: Final Conflict Rev. Billy Mitchell Episode: "Infection"
1999 Dear America: The Winter of Red Snow Bill Lee TV short
Avengers Lead Synthesoid (voice) Episode: "Remnants"
2000 Finding Buck McHenry Hartford Cole TV movie
Who Killed Atlanta's Children? Special Agent TV movie
Hendrix Black Panther TV movie
Relic Hunter Mysterious Local Episode: "The Legend of The Lost"
2000–2001 These Arms of Mine Steven Armstrong 5 episodes
2001 Blue Murder Raymond Spears Episode: "Out-of Towners: Part 1"
Twice in a Lifetime Gang Boss Episode: "Moonshine Over Harlem"
La Femme Nikita Haled 4 episodes
The Pretender: Island of the Haunted Adama, triumvirate member TV movie
2001–2002 The Zack Files Headmaster T. Monk Recurring; 14 episodes
Tracker Councilman Prestin 2 episodes
2002 Scared Silent Whit Colby TV movie
Street Time Philip Leeds Episode: "Rabid Dawg"
Body & Soul Dr. Marshall Banks TV series
2003 Sounder Preacher #2 TV movie
Word of Honor Col. Pierce Truscott TV movie
2004 The Eleventh Hour Episode: "Georgia"
1-800-Missing Detective Episode: "In the Midnight Hour"
2004–2008 Degrassi: The Next Generation Jermaine Brooks 4 episodes
2005 Hollywood Flies Ray TV movie
ReGenesis Canadian Army Officer Episode: "The Promise"
This Is Wonderland Gregory Jarmun Episode #2.1
Kevin Hill Morris Wilson Episode: "A River in Egypt"
Slings & Arrows Frog Hammer Employee 2 episodes
2006 Between Truth and Lies Detective Lopez TV movie
Gospel of Deceit Neil-Saint Armand TV movie
Solar Strike Colonel Alby TV movie
Earthstorm Will TV movie
Mayday Captain Abate Episode: "Ocean Landing"
2007 Painkiller Jane Prosecutor Episode: "Trial by Fire"
Bionic Woman Doctor #1 Episodes: "Pilot" & "Unaired Pilot"
Smallville Keating Episode: "Bizarro"
Christmas Caper Clive Henry TV movie
The Dresden Files Morgan Main; 7 episodes
2007–2008 Kyle XY Julian Ballantine Recurring; 9 episodes
2007–2009 Da Kink in My Hair Richard 7 episodes
2008 Reaper Kenneth Episode: "The Leak"
Vipers Lewison TV movie
2009 Come Dance at My Wedding Ryan TV movie
The Good Times Are Killing Me Norton TV movie
Skyrunners Agent Armstrong TV movie
2010 Fringe Vincent Ames Episode: "What Lies Below"
Warehouse 13 Officer Kessman Episode: "Mild Mannered"
Covert Affairs Hasaan Waleed Episode: "In the Light"
Supernatural Crowley's Demon Episode: "Caged Heat"
2011 Nikita President Ungara Episode: "Girl's Best Friend"
XIII: The Series Rondeau Episode: "The Train"
Combat Hospital Oga Civilian Episode: "Do No Harm"
Lost Girl The Black Thorn Episode: "I Fought the Fae (and the Fae Won)"
Against the Wall Matt Gibbons Episode: "Countdown to Meltdown"
Sanctuary Yusuf 2 episodes
2012 The Listener Rafiq Episode: "The Taking"
2012–2013 Saving Hope Brian Recurring; 4 episodes
2013 Republic of Doyle Sheen Barry Episode: "Identity Crisis"
Murdoch Mysteries Mission Man Episode: "Murdoch on the Corner"
Heartland Sgt. Decker Episode: "Thread the Needle"
Cracked Brandon Doerkes Episode: "Hideaway"
2014 Beauty & the Beast Captain Bennett Episode: "Held Hostage"
The Strain Mike Rivers 2 episodes
Haven Mr. Simon Episode: "Mortality"
2015 12 Monkeys Michael Pratt Episode: "The Keys"
Good Witch Zimmerman 2 episodes
Defiance T'evgin Season 3
V Morgan is Dead Alistair Benson Season 1
2016 Real Detective Dewayne Lee Harris Episode: "Vengeance"
2016–2017 Dark Matter Ruac 2 episodes
2017 Deadly Secrets by the Lake Lucky Martin TV movie
Mommy's Prison Secret Blake Peterson TV movie; a.k.a. Early Release
Designated Survivor General Tobias Beckwith Episode: "Sting of the Tail"
Star Trek: Discovery Terral / Admiral Terral 4 episodes
Save Me Captain Episode: "Possible Anaphylaxis"
The Christmas Cure Dr. Campbell TV movie
2017–2018 Cardinal Coroner Barnhouse 3 episodes
2018 Private Eyes Hank Falcone Episode: "Kissing the Canvas"
Jack Ryan Colonel Robert Phelps Episode: "The Boy"
2018–2019 Shadowhunters Detective Dwyer 2 episodes
2019 Ransom Detective Roger Berks Episode: "Justice"
Jett Lieutenant Carter Episode: "Rosalie"
Escaping the NXVM Cult:
A Mother's Fight to Save Her Daughter
Agent Lathan TV movie
Love by Accident Cal TV movie
2022 In the Dark Graham Stanley Episode: "Hard Pill to Swallow"
2023 Hudson & Rex Chip Bellamy Episode: "Hero by Night"
2023–2024 Fargo Bowman Recurring; season 5
2024 Locked in My House Detective Corali TV movie

Video games

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Year Title Voice role
1998 Resident Evil 2
2000 Resident Evil – Code: Veronica Narrator
2021 Far Cry 6 Jorge 'El Tigre' Aguilar
2024 Star Wars Outlaws Voice

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from Grokipedia
Conrad Coates (born July 12, 1970) is a British-born Canadian and educator renowned for his versatile performances across , , television, and radio. Since beginning his acting career in 1985, Coates has amassed over 120 credits in television and , including prominent roles such as the god in *Percy Jackson & the Olympians: (2010), Bartik in Tron: Legacy (2010), and Pentagon General Fields in X-Men: Apocalypse (2016). In theatre, he has appeared in more than 70 stage productions across , including two seasons at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival, and has directed works such as Elbow Room and The Nina Project. Coates is also an accomplished teacher, serving as a professor in the School of Creative Arts and Animation at in for the past decade, and as an associate drama teacher and director with SuiteLife: Arts For Youth since 1998. His affiliations include the (U.S.), the Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists, and Canadian , reflecting his dual citizenship and professional standing in both countries.

Early life

Family background

Conrad Coates was born on July 12, 1970, in , England, to parents who had immigrated from and settled in the . The family relocated to when Coates was a young child.

Education and early influences

Conrad Coates moved to at a young age, where he was raised and received his education. Coates studied drama in and began his formal training through apprenticeships at local and regional theaters, gaining practical experience in small theater companies over several years. These early apprenticeships focused on building foundational skills in and . Coates's first theater experiences sparked his passion for , particularly through exposure to techniques in regional productions. These formative encounters underscored the power of as a core influence on his artistic development.

Career

Breakthrough in television

Conrad Coates began his television career in the late with minor roles in Canadian series. His debut came in 1989 as a driver in an episode of War of the Worlds on the syndicated sci-fi . In 1990, he appeared as a cellblock cop in the Family Channel drama Clarence and as Frank in an episode of . These early guest spots, along with uncredited work in that year, marked his entry into episodic television but remained small-scale. Coates achieved his breakthrough in 2001 with the recurring role of Mr. Munk, an assistant headmaster, in the YTV fantasy-comedy series , appearing in 14 episodes from 2001 to 2002. Portraying the enigmatic school administrator in the show's blend of mysteries and teen adventures, Coates delivered a performance that showcased his versatility in genre storytelling, earning him recognition as a go-to for youthful, otherworldly narratives. Building on this momentum, Coates appeared as Jermaine Brooks, the father of Jimmy Brooks, in Degrassi: The Next Generation from 2004 to 2008, in 5 episodes of the long-running teen drama. His portrayal of the supportive yet challenged parent navigated themes of family dynamics and social issues, contributing to the series' cultural prominence in Canadian youth television and broadening Coates's exposure to a wide audience. In 2007, Coates took on the role of Warden Donald Morgan in The Dresden Files, a Sci-Fi Channel urban fantasy series based on Jim Butcher's novels, appearing in all 12 episodes of the single season. As the stern enforcer from the White Council of Wizards, he embodied authority and moral complexity in a world of magic and noir detection, solidifying his presence in sci-fi and alongside subsequent genre projects like and . Coates's recent television work includes the role of Bowman, a loyal ranch enforcer, in seven episodes of Fargo Season 5 (2023–2024), the acclaimed FX anthology series set in rural Minnesota. In 2025, he portrays Mayor Ken Dillisch in five episodes of Revival, SYFY's supernatural horror noir adaptation of the comic series by Tim Seeley and Mike Norton, depicting a small-town leader amid a zombie apocalypse and murder mystery.

Film and genre roles

Coates began his film career with supporting roles in the 1990s, including the part of Weaselly Guy in Gus Van Sant's To Die For (1995), a satirical crime drama starring Nicole Kidman. He followed with appearances in the independent drama Rude (1995) as Rude Caller and as Dr. Miller in Sidney Lumet's medical satire Critical Care (1997). Into the 2000s, Coates took on the role of Calm Man in the drama Saint Monica (2002) and Agent Hauser in the action thriller The Sentinel (2006), directed by Clark Johnson and featuring Michael Douglas. These early credits, often in character-driven ensemble pieces, established Coates as a reliable supporting performer in both indie and commercial features. His transition to prominent genre cinema accelerated in 2010 with mythological fantasy roles in major blockbusters. In Chris Columbus's [Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief](/page/Percy_Jackson_&_the_Olympians: The_Lightning_Thief), Coates portrayed the god , contributing to the film's depiction of ancient deities in a modern world. That same year, he appeared as the siren-like Bartik in Joseph Kosinski's sci-fi adventure Tron: Legacy, a visually groundbreaking sequel where his character navigated the digital Grid alongside and . These parts marked Coates's entry into high-budget , showcasing his ability to embody otherworldly authority figures. Coates continued building his genre profile with the role of Pentagon General Fields in Bryan Singer's superhero epic X-Men: Apocalypse (2016), where he depicted a military leader confronting mutant threats amid the film's 1980s-set origin story for Oscar Isaac's . In recent years, he has diversified within action and thriller genres, appearing as Dinner Guest #1 in Kristoffer Borgli's surreal comedy Dream Scenario (2023) starring , as Principal Doug Summers in the time-travel slasher Totally Killer (2023) directed by , and as Detective Corali in the home-invasion thriller Locked in My House (2024). These roles in sci-fi, , and horror-adjacent projects have defined Coates's on-screen persona as a authoritative yet understated presence, often portraying officials or mentors in high-stakes, fantastical narratives that blend spectacle with character tension. Coates's genre affinity extends briefly to voice acting in video games, such as Jorge 'El Tigre' Aguilar in (2021), reinforcing his contributions to immersive action worlds.

Theatre and other contributions

Coates's theatre career began in the 1980s following his education, with extensive work in local and regional Canadian stages that laid the groundwork for his later transitions into screen acting. Over the years, he has performed in more than 70 stage productions across various venues. Early highlights include two seasons at the , where he appeared in , , and . In 2024, Coates returned to the after a 27-year hiatus, starring as Richard Whyte in the world premiere of Get That Hope, a drama exploring and family dynamics. Beyond performing, he has directed notable theatre works, including Lana Lovell's Elbow Room, Stephanie Herrera's Am I Pretty Now?, and Soulpepper Theatre Company's production of The Nina Project. In addition to his stage work, Coates expanded into other creative roles, writing, producing, and directing the 2003 Dakota. He has also contributed to radio acting since 1989, performing in various audio dramas. His voice-over work extends to non-video game projects, including and character roles in broadcast media.

Teaching career

Acting school and workshops

Coates founded Coates & Company Acting Studio in , leveraging his over 20 years of on-camera experience and more than 24 years as an coach to provide targeted training for performers. The studio specializes in practical instruction tailored to the demands of theater, film, and television, offering a that includes beginner and advanced classes, private coaching for audition preparation, scene work, and character development, as well as specialized drama and voice training modules. This hands-on approach ensures students gain actionable skills for professional auditions and on-set performance. Workshops and masterclasses at the studio draw directly from Coates's career insights, emphasizing his signature techniques in character work and text breakdown to help actors identify core motivations and deliver lines with clarity, conviction, and emotional authenticity. These sessions incorporate established methods such as those from Stanislavski, Meisner, and , alongside Coates's repeatable text analysis framework, which breaks down scripts to reveal and relational dynamics. Available in-person in or online, the programs cater to individual needs through one-on-one sessions and group formats, promoting iterative skill-building. The studio has made a notable impact by creating an inclusive environment for underrepresented and emerging actors, fostering a supportive community that encourages personal growth and professional authenticity in a competitive industry.

Academic roles

Conrad Coates serves as a in the for Camera and Voice program at Seneca Polytechnic's School of Creative Arts and Animation, where he has taught for over a decade. His role involves instructing students in practical acting techniques tailored to , television, and voice work, emphasizing hands-on learning in a two-year program that blends skills with industry preparation. Additionally, since 1998, Coates has served as an associate drama teacher and director with SuiteLife: Arts For Youth, a providing educational and performance opportunities for youth (as of 2025). Coates's contributions to the program's stem from his integration of professional expertise into classroom instruction, fostering a that prioritizes real-world application over theoretical abstraction. While specific developments in course design are not publicly detailed, his ongoing involvement as a core faculty member supports the program's focus on producing versatile performers ready for on-camera and demands. His teaching methods are deeply informed by more than 40 years of professional acting experience (as of 2025), including over 70 stage productions and 120 television and film credits in projects such as Tron: Legacy and Star Trek: Discovery. This background enables Coates to impart nuanced strategies for character development, text analysis, and performance adaptation, bridging academic training with the practical challenges of the entertainment industry. By drawing on his directing and on-set experiences, he equips students with tools to navigate auditions, scene work, and collaborative environments effectively.

Personal life

Family

Conrad Coates is married and has children, including at least one daughter. Coates personally assisted in the birth of his daughter during a planned home delivery in their bathroom, as the midwife arrived late; he later described seeing colors around living things for days afterward, an experience that deepened his appreciation for life's intensity.

Interests and philanthropy

Coates maintains a strong passion for , which he describes as a key avocational interest and personal outlet for relaxation amid his demanding schedule. A self-proclaimed "golf nut" and perpetual student of the game, he often packs his clubs even during out-of-town film shoots to carve out time for the sport, allowing him to unwind and recharge. In the realm of , Coates has been deeply involved in arts education since 1998, serving as an associate drama teacher and director for SuiteLife: Arts For Youth, a Toronto-based . Drawing on his Jamaican heritage, Coates contributes to community initiatives celebrating Black and Caribbean culture, including speaking engagements at panels hosted by educational institutions and participation in events like the 2025 Black & Caribbean Book Affair, which highlights African Canadian and playwrights. These efforts support underrepresented voices in and communities by promoting cultural narratives and educational dialogues.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRole
1991DeceivedPoliceman #2 https://www.themoviedb.org/person/43263-conrad-coates
1994Car 54, Where Are You?DA #2
1995Open SeasonFielding Rep #1 )
1995To Die ForWeaselly Guy
1995RudeRude Caller
2003Dakota (short film)Director
2006The SentinelAgent Hauser
2007How She MoveDavid Green
2009The Death of Alice BlueDetective McGregor
2010Cell 213Frank
2010Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning ThiefHephaestus
2010Tron: LegacyBartik
2012This Means WarSmart Consumer Guard 'Hudson'
2016X-Men: ApocalypsePentagon General Fields
2018AnonDetective Fuchs
2018Welcome to MarwenDemaryius Johnson
2019A Dog's JourneyBig Joe
2023SimulantSupervisor Abendjor
2023Dream ScenarioDinner Guest #1
2023Totally KillerPrincipal Doug Summers

Television

Coates's television appearances began in the early 1990s with guest roles in Canadian series such as (1990), where he played Frank in the episode "Fading Away," and Clarence (1990), as the cellblock cop. He continued with episodic parts in shows like (1990), Beyond Reality (1991–1992) as Dr. Lee, (1992), and Kung Fu: The Legend Continues (1993) as Becker. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, Coates appeared in science fiction and drama series, including Earth: Final Conflict (1997) as Rev. , (1997) as Haled, The Zack Files (2000–2002) as Headmaster T. Monk in a recurring capacity, and Tracker (2001) as Councilman Prestin. His recurring role as Jermaine Brooks, Jimmy Brooks's father, in Degrassi: The Next Generation spanned 2004 to 2008 across multiple seasons. Other notable mid-2000s appearances include ReGenesis (2004) as a Canadian Army Officer, Supernatural (2005) as a demon, Kyle XY (2006) as Julian Ballantine, and Heartland (2007) as Sgt. Decker. In 2007, Coates portrayed Donald Morgan, a key recurring character, in The Dresden Files. He also guest-starred in Painkiller Jane (2007) as the prosecutor, Sanctuary (2008) as Yusuf, Murdoch Mysteries (2008) as Cliff Adams, and Warehouse 13 (2009) as Officer Kessman. The 2010s saw Coates in genre-heavy series, such as Haven (2010) as Mr. Simon, (2010) as The Blackthorn, (2011) as Claude, Defiance (2013) as the recurring T'evgin, (2014) as Mike Rivers, (2015) as Ruac, (2015) as Seyon Faresh, The Expanse (2015) as Admiral Sidiqi, Star Trek: Discovery (2017) as Admiral Terral, and Hudson & Rex (2019) as Chip Bellamy. Later roles include The Hot Zone (2019) as Col. Marlon Charles, Jupiter's Legacy (2021) as Captain Borges, and a guest spot in the holiday special Christmas in Big Sky Country (2023) as Martin Hill. Coates had a recurring role as Bowman in the fifth season of Fargo (2023–2024). In 2025, he appeared as Mayor Ken Dillisch in Revival.

Video games

Conrad Coates has contributed to several prominent video games through and performances, often portraying authoritative or narrative figures in sci-fi and action genres. His early work in the medium includes providing the voice for the Announcer in (1998), a classic developed by . He followed this with the role of Narrator in Resident Evil: Code Veronica (2000), delivering the opening exposition that sets the game's tense atmosphere. In more recent titles, Coates voiced Jorge "El Tigre" Aguilar, a key revolutionary leader and ally to the protagonist in Far Cry 6 (2021), blending voice work with performance capture to bring depth to the character's defiant persona amid the game's open-world insurgency narrative. This role highlights his ability to convey gravitas in high-stakes, politically charged stories. Coates extended his sci-fi portfolio in Star Wars Outlaws (2024), voicing the Zabrak informant Bram Shano while also contributing motion capture to enhance the character's physical presence in the game's underworld intrigue. His involvement underscores a continuation of genre work seen in live-action projects.
TitleYearRoleContribution
1998AnnouncerVoice
Resident Evil: Code Veronica2000NarratorVoice
2021Jorge "El Tigre" AguilarVoice and performance capture
2024Bram ShanoVoice and motion capture

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