Nigel Downer

Nigel Downer is a Canadian actor and comedian.[1] He is most noted as the co-creator and co-star with Kris Siddiqi of the web series Bit Playas, for which they won the Canadian Screen Award for Best Writing in a Web Program or Series at the 9th Canadian Screen Awards in 2021.[2] He was also a nominee for Best Lead Performance in a Web Program or Series.[3]

Originally from Cambridge, Ontario, he is an alumnus of The Second City's Toronto troupe.[1] He has also had guest roles in Killjoys, Titans, Frankie Drake Mysteries and Baroness von Sketch Show.

References
  1. Del Cowie, "Nigel Downer: More than a Bit Playa". CBC News, February 21, 2020.
  2. Victoria Ahearn, "Sarah Polley, Jayne Eastwood among winners on night 2 of Canadian Screen Awards". CityNews, May 18, 2021.
  3. Brent Furdyk, "Television Nominees Announced For 2021 Canadian Screen Awards, ‘Schitt’s Creek’ Leads The Pack With 21 Nominations". ET Canada, March 30, 2021.


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