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Jonathan Cherry (born December 3, 1978) is a Canadian actor. He made his on-screen debut with a supporting role in the Fox television film Till Dad Do Us Part (2001). After a supporting role in the horror film They (2002), Cherry received mainstream attention for his lead role in the Uwe Boll-directed action horror film House of the Dead (2003) and his supporting role in the supernatural horror film Final Destination 2 (2003).

Key Information

Cherry starred in multiple direct-to-video films during the mid-to-late 2000s. In the 2010s, he most notably had a supporting role as Marco Belchior in the sports films Goon (2011) and Goon: Last of the Enforcers (2017), and a starring role as Willie Higgins in the superhero horror films WolfCop (2014) and Another WolfCop (2017). Cherry also starred in the films The Maestro (2018) and SuperGrid (2018), and had a supporting role in the romantic comedy film The F Word (2013).

In the 2020s, Cherry most notably starred in the psychological drama film The Novice (2021). He also starred in the horror films Dark Match (2024) and Die Alone (2024).

Career

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In 2000, Cherry appeared in a Sprite commercial made to promote the film How the Grinch Stole Christmas.[1]

Cherry's most notable role came as Rory in the supernatural horror film Final Destination 2 (2003).[2] Describing his character, Cherry characterized Rory as "a very opposite of me whose arc goes from, 'I don't really care at all', to 'Oh my God, this is really happening!'"[3] During the same year, Cherry had the lead role of Rudy in the Uwe Boll-directed horror film House of the Dead, which was based on the video game series The House of the Dead. The film is considered one of the worst video game films of all time.[4]

In 2011, Cherry had a supporting role in the sports comedy film Goon.[5] In 2013, he had a supporting role in the romantic comedy film The F Word.[6] Cherry starred in the superhero horror film WolfCop (2014), and he reprised his role in the sequel, Another WolfCop (2017).[7] Cherry reprised his Goon role in the film's sequel, Last of the Enforcers (2017).[8] During 2019, he took a break from acting.[9]

In 2021, Cherry starred in the drama film The Novice, which won three awards at the Tribeca Film Festival.[10][11] In December 2022, he was cast in the horror film Dark Match, which premiered in July 2024.[12]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2001 Till Dad Do Us Part Dennis Quilantip Television film
2002 They Darren
Long Shot Vernon
2003 Final Destination 2 Rory Peters
House of the Dead Rudy
2004 Love on the Side Chuck Stuckley
2005 America 101 Not-so-homeless student
Marker Spumoni Agnellos Television film
The White Dog Sacrifice Jason
Christmas in Boston Matt Television film
2008 Animal 2 Paramedic 2
The Wreck Chuck
2009 Bald Max Bishop
2011 Goon Marco Belchior
Tagged Tom Reich Television film
2013 The F Word Josh
Three Night Stand Doug
Love is Dead Phil Television film
2014 WolfCop Willie Higgins
2017 Goon: Last of the Enforcers Marco Belchior
Another WolfCop Willie Higgins
2018 The Maestro Ray
Kin Police Clerk
SuperGrid Lazlo
2021 The Novice Coach Pete
2022 Love for Starters Dax Television film
2024 Dark Match Rusty
All the Lost Ones Vice
Die Alone Tom

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2001 The Outer Limits Andy Wilson Episode: "The Tipping Point"
2002 My Guide to Becoming a Rock Star Vance Episode: "One Night Only"
2003 Black Sash Mark Episode: "Snap Shots"
2006 CSI: NY James Golden Episode: "Stuck on You"
CSI: Miami Gavin LaPorte Episode: "Darkroom"
2014 Rookie Blue Lee Baker Episode: "Heart Breakers, Money Makers"
2014–2015 Strange LA Matthew MicConaughey 2 episodes
2017 Supernatural Dave Mather Episode: "Tombstone"
2019 Tokens Director No. 1 3 episodes

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Nominated work Result
2005 Leo Awards Feature Length Drama – Best Lead Performance by a Male Marker Nominated
2019 Asia Web Awards Best Ensemble Cast in a Comedy Tokens Nominated
2020 Seattle Film Festival Best Ensemble in a Feature Film The Maestro Nominated

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Jonathan Cherry is a Canadian actor known for his roles in horror and comedy films, including Final Destination 2 (2003), House of the Dead (2003), and Goon (2011). Born on December 3, 1978, in Montreal, Quebec, Cherry began his acting career in the early 2000s with roles in television and film. He gained wider recognition in 2003 with prominent roles in horror films, playing Rory in Final Destination 2 and Rudy in House of the Dead. Cherry has continued to build a diverse career across film and television, appearing in projects like the comedy The Rocker (2008) and the hockey comedy Goon (2011), where he played Marco Belchior. His work often spans genre cinema, with additional credits in various television series. Over more than two decades, Cherry has established himself as a reliable character actor in the Canadian and international entertainment industry, contributing to independent and mainstream productions into the 2020s.

Early life

Birth and background

Jonathan Cherry was born on December 3, 1978, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He is a Canadian actor by nationality. Cherry was raised in Toronto, Ontario, which formed a significant part of his early background. Public information regarding his family origins remains limited, with no verified details about parents or siblings widely available from credible sources.

Career

Breakthrough in horror films (2000–2005)

Jonathan Cherry achieved his initial breakthrough in the horror genre during the early 2000s with prominent roles in major studio releases. After dropping out of university to attend Vancouver Film School, Cherry booked his first on-screen appearance in a Sprite commercial promoting How the Grinch Stole Christmas in 2000, which he secured shortly after signing with a small agency. He described his early days in the industry as a period of wide-eyed enthusiasm and rapid progress, noting that he "got hot early on" and experienced success sooner than expected. In 2003, Cherry starred in the zombie horror film House of the Dead, directed by Uwe Boll and adapted from the video game series. Despite the film's poor critical reception, Cherry recalled the production fondly, stating he "had a lot of fun shooting House of the Dead" and "felt like a kid playing in my backyard," while appreciating the chance to lead a zombie movie before the genre's later surge in popularity. He began filming it the day after wrapping his previous project, adding to the momentum of his early career. That same year, Cherry appeared in Final Destination 2, directed by David R. Ellis, where he played Rory Peters, a sarcastic stoner character who provided comic relief amid the film's elaborate death sequences. Producers praised his casting, with one describing him as "awesome" and highlighting his funny line delivery and comedic timing. The film earned mixed reviews but achieved commercial success, grossing $46.5 million domestically. These back-to-back horror roles in 2003 marked Cherry's entry into the genre and established him as a recognizable presence in horror cinema during this period.

Genre and supporting roles (2006–2015)

After his leading roles in horror films during the early 2000s, Jonathan Cherry transitioned to a series of supporting and character parts across comedy, action, and independent genre projects from 2006 to 2015. He diversified beyond typecasting by taking guest roles on American television crime dramas, appearing as James Golden in the CSI: NY episode "Stuck on You" (2006) and as Gavin LaPorte in the CSI: Miami episode "Darkroom" (2006). Cherry continued with smaller roles in Canadian films, playing Paramedic 2 in the action sequel Animal 2 (2008) and Chuck in The Wreck (2008), followed by a leading part as Max Bishop in the independent feature Bald (2009). In 2011, he took a supporting role as Marco Belchior in the hockey comedy Goon, contributing to the film's ensemble cast in a story centered on minor-league enforcers. He also appeared in the television film Tagged (2011) as Tom Reich. His work in 2013 included supporting turns in romantic comedies, as Josh in The F Word (also released as What If) and as Doug in Three Night Stand, alongside roles in the television film Love is Dead as Phil. In 2014, Cherry starred in the horror-comedy WolfCop as lead character Willie Higgins, a sheriff transformed into a werewolf. He returned to television with a guest appearance as Lee Baker in an episode of Rookie Blue (2014) and a recurring role as Matthew MicConaughey in two episodes of Strange LA (2014–2015). This period reflected Cherry's shift toward ensemble and character-driven work in Canadian independent cinema and genre hybrids, interspersed with occasional television guest spots.

Television prominence and recent work (2016–present)

Since 2016, Jonathan Cherry has balanced guest appearances on television with supporting and lead roles in independent Canadian films, often in genre and dramatic projects. He reprised his role as Marco Belchior from the 2011 film Goon in its 2017 sequel Goon: Last of the Enforcers. That same year, he returned as Willie Higgins in Another WolfCop, the follow-up to the 2014 cult horror-comedy WolfCop. Cherry's television work during this period has included guest spots on notable series. In 2017, he appeared in an episode of Supernatural as Dave Mather. In 2019, he played Director #1 in three episodes of the comedy series Tokens. He also starred as Dax in the 2022 television film Love for Starters. His recent film credits reflect continued activity in Canadian cinema, with supporting roles in projects such as The Maestro (2018) as Ray, SuperGrid (2018) as Lazlo, Kin (2018) as Police Clerk, and The Novice (2021) as Coach Pete. In 2024, Cherry appeared in Dark Match as Rusty, All the Lost Ones as Vice, and Die Alone as Tom. These roles highlight his ongoing presence in independent features, often blending action, horror, and drama elements.

Personal life

Personal life

Jonathan Cherry has maintained a private personal life, with limited publicly available details regarding his relationships, family, or non-professional interests. After living in Los Angeles for a period, he moved back to Canada. During a subsequent break from acting lasting about half a year, he began teaching at the Toronto Film School. No verified information on his marital status, children, or current residence beyond his professional ties to Toronto has been widely documented in reliable sources.
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