Michael Ironside

Michael Ironside, a seasoned Canadian actor and filmmaker, boasts an extensive portfolio with over 270 film and television credits to his name. Known for his diverse range of characters, from villains and antiheroes to more sympathetic roles, Ironside's breakthrough came in the 1981 film "Scanners," directed by David Cronenberg. His other significant roles include performances in "Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone," "Top Gun," "Total Recall," and "Starship Troopers."

Ironside's voice acting work is also prominent, with his voice featuring in several video games and animated television shows. He lent his voice to Sam Fisher in the Tom Clancy's "Splinter Cell" franchise, and notably voiced the comic book villain Darkseid in the DC Animated Universe, a role he reprised in "Lego DC Supervillains" and the web series "Harley Quinn". His recent projects include the 2021 film "Nobody", where he played Eddie Williams, and the 2022 Hulu miniseries "The Dropout" where he portrayed Don Lucas.

Ironside's work has received multiple accolades and nominations, including those from the Gemini Awards, the Genie Awards, and the Canadian Film Awards. He has also shared insights about his roles in various interviews, such as discussing his role in the video game "Ghost Recon Wildlands" during a Ubisoft interview in 2018 and speaking about his involvement in the film "Turbo Kid" in a 2015 interview. His work can be further explored on IMDb, Wikiquote, and Wikimedia Commons.