Victor Jay Garber, OC (born March 16, 1949) is a Canadian actor. Known for his work on stage and screen, he has been nominated for three Gemini Awards, four Tony Awards, and six Primetime Emmy Awards. In 2022, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada. Garber is perhaps best known for playing Jesus in Godspell, Jack Bristow in the television series Alias and Thomas Andrews in James Cameron's Titanic. Born in 1949 to Joseph and Hope Garber, Victor discovered his passion for acting early on. Beginning at nine, he honed his craft at the University of Toronto's Hart House, starting a career that spans over four decades. From notable TV roles in "The Slap," "The Flash," and "Motive" to acclaimed performances in "Alias," earning three Emmy nods, Victor’s talent extends to the stage, earning four Tony nominations. He’s celebrated for his on-screen presence, sharing in SAG Award nominations for "Milk" and "Titanic" and winning for "Argo." Beyond acting, he learned officiating to marry Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck and was the lead singer of the pop group Sugar Shoppe.
No. | Year | Title | Role | Vote Average |
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1 | 1973 | Jesus | 67 | |
2 | 1974 | Christian de Neuvillette (voice) | 90 | |
3 | 1974 | Eric | 32 | |
4 | 1975 | 0 | ||
5 | 1976 | Arthur | 0 | |
6 | 1978 | Valere | 0 | |
7 | 1983 | Jack Chesney | 0 | |
8 | 1985 | Ambrose Cavender | 0 | |
9 | 1985 | Jerry Sharma | 20 | |
10 | 1986 | John White | 0 | |
11 | 1988 | Ernest Hemingway | 0 | |
12 | 1988 | Liberace | 43 | |
13 | 1992 | Self | 90 | |
14 | 1992 | Tis Brooke | 67 | |
15 | 1992 | Kid's Dad | 64 | |
16 | 1993 | Eric Hoskins | 0 | |
17 | 1993 | Frank Marrocco | 60 | |
18 | 1993 | Brian Spiro | 57 | |
19 | 1993 | Greg | 67 | |
20 | 1993 | Lord Louis Mountbatten | 0 | |
21 | 1994 | Harold | 66 | |
22 | 1994 | Irate Neighbor (voice) | 54 | |
23 | 1995 | Morgan Allen | 33 | |
24 | 1995 | Tim | 63 | |
25 | 1996 | Jack Gilcrest | 50 | |
26 | 1996 | Bill Atchison | 67 | |
27 | 1997 | Father Carson | 47 | |
28 | 1997 | Geoff Dorso | 55 | |
29 | 1997 | King Maximillian | 65 | |
30 | 1997 | Thomas Andrews | 79 | |
31 | 1998 | Isaac (uncredited) | 59 | |
32 | 1998 | Narrator | 80 | |
33 | 1999 | Tim Beeman | 69 | |
34 | 1999 | Oliver Warbucks | 64 | |
35 | 1999 | Father Carson (segment "The Absolution of Anthony") | 40 | |
36 | 2000 | Inspector Philip Millard | 50 | |
37 | 2000 | Inspector Philip Millard | 50 | |
38 | 2001 | Insp. Philip Millard | 50 | |
39 | 2001 | Professor Callahan | 68 | |
40 | 2001 | Taylor | 58 | |
41 | 2002 | J.J. Robinette | 52 | |
42 | 2002 | Det. martin Van Zandt | 67 | |
43 | 2002 | Robert Foster | 66 | |
44 | 2003 | Mayor Shinn | 54 | |
45 | 2006 | Max (segment "Lend Me a Tenor") | 0 | |
46 | 2008 | Mayor Moscone | 72 | |
47 | 2009 | Narrator | 50 | |
48 | 2009 | Narrator | 60 | |
49 | 2009 | Sinestro (voice) | 69 | |
50 | 2009 | Walter Allanson | 68 | |
51 | 2010 | Assistant Bank Manager (uncredited) | 72 | |
52 | 2010 | Mark | 63 | |
53 | 2010 | Colonel Bill Hughes | 48 | |
54 | 2011 | Arnold Colvin | 65 | |
55 | 2011 | Master Thundering Rhino (voice) | 70 | |
56 | 2011 | Narrator (voice) | 0 | |
57 | 2011 | Bob Vincent | 62 | |
58 | 2012 | HRH Prince Charles | 54 | |
59 | 2012 | Wilf | 54 | |
60 | 2012 | Self | 73 | |
61 | 2012 | Ken Taylor | 73 | |
62 | 2013 | Sal | 60 | |
63 | 2013 | Mason Fuller | 56 | |
64 | 2015 | Vice President | 55 | |
65 | 2015 | Dan Conway | 55 | |
66 | 2015 | Martin | 64 | |
67 | 2015 | Dave Jennings | 74 | |
68 | 2015 | Fluffy (voice) | 48 | |
69 | 2017 | Dr. Martin Stein / Firestorm (voice) | 68 | |
70 | 2017 | Sol Salinger | 66 | |
71 | 2017 | Narrator | 70 | |
72 | 2018 | Alex Matthew (voice) | 67 | |
73 | 2019 | Phil Donnelly | 75 | |
74 | 2020 | Ted | 72 | |
75 | 2020 | Narrator | 0 | |
76 | 2021 | Developer's Father | 47 | |
77 | 2021 | Narrator (voice) | 0 | |
78 | 2021 | Narrator | 65 | |
79 | 2022 | Self | 78 | |
80 | 2023 | Sabino (voice) | 63 | |
81 | 2023 | Self (archive footage) / Thomas Andrews | 70 | |
82 | 2024 | Senator Hedges (uncredited) | 69 | |
83 | Pastor John | 0 | ||
84 | 2024 | 0 | ||
85 | 2025 | William Saunders (voice) | 0 | |
86 | 0 | |||
87 | Martin Stein/ Firestorm | 0 |
No. | Year | Title | Role | Vote Average |
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1 | 1944 | Self - Audience Member (uncredited) | 68 | |
2 | 1944 | Self - Audience Member | 68 | |
3 | 1951 | General Lafayette | 87 | |
4 | 1956 | Self - Nominee/Performer | 46 | |
5 | 1956 | Self - Audience Member | 46 | |
6 | 1961 | Self | 51 | |
7 | 1971 | Arthur | 52 | |
8 | 1981 | Self | 36 | |
9 | 1984 | Ambrose Cavender | 72 | |
10 | 1985 | Jackson Beaudine | 20 | |
11 | 1985 | 77 | ||
12 | 1987 | Dennis Widmer | 50 | |
13 | 1989 | Michael de Graaf (voice) | 80 | |
14 | 1990 | Paul Sandig | 74 | |
15 | 1993 | Blackwell | 65 | |
16 | 1993 | Ferguson | 77 | |
17 | 1995 | Dr. Ben McCormick | 77 | |
18 | 1995 | Dr. Edward Normandy | 77 | |
19 | 1995 | 80 | ||
20 | 1996 | Andrew Price | 62 | |
21 | 1997 | Self | 45 | |
22 | 1997 | 67 | ||
23 | 1997 | John Dickinson | 78 | |
24 | 1998 | Peter Bovington | 68 | |
25 | 2001 | Sid Luft | 69 | |
26 | 2001 | Jack Bristow | 67 | |
27 | 2004 | Olivier Roth | 74 | |
28 | 2005 | Self | 48 | |
29 | 2006 | Ron Trott | 70 | |
30 | 2006 | Professor Barrett | 63 | |
31 | 2006 | Eugene Gremby | 74 | |
32 | 2007 | Bennett Herreshoff | 75 | |
33 | 2008 | Jordan Wethersby | 68 | |
34 | 2008 | Kip Wallice | 75 | |
35 | 2009 | Monsignor De Angelis | 54 | |
36 | 2009 | Mr. Schuester | 68 | |
37 | 2009 | Self - Guest | 49 | |
38 | 2009 | Judge Loudon Spencer | 76 | |
39 | 2009 | Chef Dumont | 79 | |
40 | 2009 | Ambassador Ovirda | 74 | |
41 | 2009 | Walter Allanson | 20 | |
42 | 2010 | Garrison Steele | 70 | |
43 | 2010 | Walter Calvin | 68 | |
44 | 2011 | Philip | 82 | |
45 | 2011 | 70 | ||
46 | 2011 | Charles Townsend (voice) | 50 | |
47 | 2012 | Judge Dominic | 57 | |
48 | 2012 | Martin Stein | 68 | |
49 | 2013 | Robert Bowers | 56 | |
50 | 2013 | Neville Montgomery | 64 | |
51 | 2013 | Mr. Crane | 74 | |
52 | 2014 | Simon Stern | 77 | |
53 | 2014 | Digsy's Husband | 78 | |
54 | 2014 | Prof. Martin Stein (voice) | 78 | |
55 | 2014 | Dr. Martin Stein | 78 | |
56 | 2015 | Clifton Sparks | 77 | |
57 | 2015 | Narrator (voice) | 60 | |
58 | 2015 | Dr. Martin Stein | 73 | |
59 | 2016 | Dr. Martin Stein / Firestorm | 73 | |
60 | 2016 | Narrator (voice) | 73 | |
61 | 2017 | Admiral Halsey | 76 | |
62 | 2019 | Samuel Garland | 71 | |
63 | 2019 | Himself | 60 | |
64 | 2020 | Self | 0 | |
65 | 2020 | Simon Stern | 83 | |
66 | 2021 | David Woodrow Randolph | 78 | |
67 | 2021 | Harry Svensson | 76 | |
68 | 2021 | Mark Kasabian | 74 |