Victor Garber
Known for: Acting
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.
Filmography
Series
Law & Order
Paul Sandig
1990
Series
The Simpsons
Michael de Graaf (voice)
1989
Series
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Self - Guest
2009
Series
The Flash
Digsy's Husband
2014
Series
The Flash
Prof. Martin Stein (voice)
2014
Series
The Flash
Dr. Martin Stein
2014
Series
Modern Family
Chef Dumont
2009
Series
Suits
Philip
2011
Series
Arrow
Martin Stein
2012
Series
Frasier
Ferguson
1993
Series
The Good Wife
Judge Loudon Spencer
2009
Series
The Mike Douglas Show
Self
1961
Series
The View
Self
1997
Series
Supergirl
Dr. Martin Stein
2015
Series
Glee
Mr. Schuester
2009
Series
Golden Globe Awards
Self - Audience Member (uncredited)
1944
Series
Golden Globe Awards
Self - Audience Member
1944
Series
30 Rock
Eugene Gremby
2006
Series
Tony Awards
Self - Nominee / Performer
1956
Series
Tony Awards
Self - Audience Member
1956
Series
DC's Legends of Tomorrow
Dr. Martin Stein / Firestorm
2016
Series
Great Performances
Arthur
1971
Series
Will & Grace
Peter Bovington
1998
Film
Titanic
Thomas Andrews
1997
Series
The Orville
Admiral Halsey
2017
Series
Schitt's Creek
Clifton Sparks
2015
Series
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Self - Guest
1993
Series
Damages
Bennett Herreshoff
2007
Series
Power
Simon Stern
2014
Series
Sleepy Hollow
Mr. Crane
2013
Series
The Outer Limits
Dr. Ben McCormick
1995
Series
The Outer Limits
Dr. Edward Normandy
1995
Series
The Twilight Zone
Dr. Kevin Carlson (segment "A Day in Beaumont")
1985
Series
Ugly Betty
Professor Barrett
2006
Series
Tales from the Darkside
Ambrose Cavender
1984
Series
Stargate Universe
Ambassador Ovirda
2009
Series
Nurse Jackie
Neil Nutterman
2009
Series
Stars in the House
Self
2020
Series
The Reichen Show
Self
2005
Series
American Horror Stories
David Woodrow Randolph
2021
Series
Motive
Neville Montgomery
2013
Series
And Just Like That…
Mark Kasabian
2021
Series
Kung Fu: The Legend Continues
Blackwell
1993
Series
Republic of Doyle
Garrison Steele
2010
Series
Power Book II: Ghost
Simon Stern
2020
Series
Law & Order: LA
Walter Calvin
2010
Series
Eli Stone
Jordan Wethersby
2008
Series
The Last Thing He Told Me
Professor Tobias Cookman
2023
Film
Kung Fu Panda 2
Master Thundering Rhino (voice)
2011
Series
ReGenesis
Olivier Roth
2004
Film
Sicario
Dave Jennings
2015
Series
FX: The Series
Andrew Price
1996
Series
The Wonderful World of Disney
1997
Series
Family Law
Harry Svensson
2021
Series
The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd
Dennis Widmer
1987
Series
Web Therapy
Kip Wallice
2008
Film
Legally Blonde
Professor Callahan
2001
Series
Entertainment Tonight
Self
1981
Series
Web Therapy
Kip Wallice
2011
Film
The Town
Assistant Bank Manager (uncredited)
2010
Series
The Firm
Judge Dominic
2012
Series
Difficult People
John Passias
2015
Series
Alias
Jack Bristow
2001
Film
Wish
Sabino (voice)
2023
Film
Argo
Ken Taylor
2012
Series
Tales of the City
Samuel Garland
2019
Series
Almost Perfect
1995
Series
The Slap
Narrator (voice)
2015
Film
Sleepless in Seattle
Greg
1993
Series
Justice
Ron Trott
2006
Film
Dark Waters
Phil Donnelly
2019
Film
Relay
McVie
2025
Film
Self/less
Martin
2015
Film
Fly Me to the Moon
Senator Hedges (uncredited)
2024
Film
Singles
Kid's Dad
1992
Film
Milk
Mayor Moscone
2008
Film
Big Game
Vice President
2014
Series
Hallmark Hall of Fame
General Lafayette
1951
Series
Charlie's Angels
Charles Townsend (voice)
2011
Film
The First Wives Club
Bill Atchison
1996
Film
Exotica
Harold
1994
Series
Liberty!
John Dickinson
1997
Series
Deception
Robert Bowers
2013
Film
You Again
Mark
2010
Film
Mixed Nuts
Irate Neighbor (voice)
1994
Series
Working Shakespeare
2003
Film
Tuck Everlasting
Robert Foster
2002
Series
The Last Templar
Monsignor De Angelis
2009
Film
Happiest Season
Ted
2020
Series
Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows
Sid Luft
2001
Film
John Candy: I Like Me
Self - Actor (archive footage)
2025
Film
Cinderella
King Maximillian
1997
Film
Annie
Oliver Warbucks
1999
Film
Vixen: The Movie
Dr. Martin Stein / Firestorm (voice)
2017
Film
Rebel in the Rye
Sol Salinger
2017
Film
Love and Murder
Inspector Philip Millard
2000
Film
The Hunters
Mason Fuller
2013
Film
Green Lantern: First Flight
Sinestro (voice)
2009
Film
How Stella Got Her Groove Back
Isaac (uncredited)
1998
Film
Light Sleeper
Tis Brooke
1992
Film
Jeffrey
Tim
1995
Film
Call Me Claus
Taylor
2001
Film
ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration
Self - Jack Bristow
2003
Film
Life with Mikey
Brian Spiro
1993
Film
The Entitled
Bob Vincent
2011
Film
The Gettysburg Address
William Saunders (voice)
2025
Film
Reflections on Titanic
Self
2012
Film
Godspell
Jesus
1973
Film
Dieppe
Lord Louis Mountbatten
1993
Series
Roanoak
John White
1986
Film
I'll Follow You Down
Sal
2013
Film
Moving Day
Wilf
2012
Film
Consumed
Dan Conway
2015
Film
Take Me Home
Arnold Colvin
2011
Film
Ice Quake
Colonel Bill Hughes
2010
Film
The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays
Max (segment "Lend Me a Tenor")
2006
Film
The Music Man
Mayor Shinn
2003
Series
Titanic: Stories from the Deep
Himself
2019
Film
The First Circle
Lew Rubin
1992
Film
Ah, Wilderness!
Arthur
1976
Film
Valley Forge
Gen. Fafayette
1975
Series
Everything She Ever Wanted
Walter Allanson
2009
Film
You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...
Self / Jesus
2025
Film
Home Room
Det. martin Van Zandt
2002
Film
Woman on Trial: The Lawrencia Bembenek Story
Frank Marrocco
1993
Film
Broadway's Leading Men: A Musical Celebration
Self
2024
Film
Funny Face
Developer's Father
2021
Film
William & Catherine: A Royal Romance
HRH Prince Charles
2012
Film
Kleptomania
Morgan Allen
1995
Film
They Shall Not Perish
Narrator
2017
Film
Titanic: Stories from the Heart
Self (archive footage)
2023
Film
A Colder Kind of Death
Insp. Philip Millard
2001
Film
Invisible Child
Tim Beeman
1999
Film
Summer's End
Narrator (voice)
1999
I Had Three Wives
Jackson Beaudine
1985
Film
Cyrano
Christian de Neuvillette (voice)
1974
Film
Liberace: Behind the Music
Liberace
1988
Film
Roanoak
John White
1986
Film
Let It Kill You
Pastor John
Film
Torso: The Evelyn Dick Story
J.J. Robinette
2002
Film
The Wandering Soul Murders
Insp. Philip Millard
2001
Film
Tartuffe
Valere
1978
Film
Sondheim: A Celebration at Carnegie Hall
Self
1992
Film
Private Sessions
Jerry Sharma
1985
Film
Boys Briefs
Father Carson (segment "The Absolution of Anthony")
1999
Eloise
Film
Hostile Advances: The Kerry Ellison Story
Jack Gilcrest
1996
Film
Charley's Aunt
Jack Chesney
1983
Film
Cinderella: The Reunion, A Special Edition of 20/20
Self
2022
Film
Beebo Saves Christmas
Narrator
2021
Film
Beyond Titanic
Narrator
1998
Film
The Legendary Life of Ernest Hemingway
Ernest Hemingway
1988
Film
Deadly Appearances
Inspector Philip Millard
2000
Film
Bob's Broken Sleigh
Fluffy (voice)
2015
Film
Heritage Minutes: The Discovery of Insulin
Narrator (voice)
2021
Film
Laura Ingalls Wilder: Prairie to Page
Narrator
2020
Film
Waking the Baby Mammoth
Narrator
2009
Film
The Woman Who Loves Giraffes
Alex Matthew (voice)
2018
Film
Grand Larceny
Judge Keeler
1991
Film
Let Me Call You Sweetheart
Geoff Dorso
1997
Friends of Gilda
Self
1993
Tom Hanks: A League of His Own
Self
2016
Film
Augustus Saint-Gaudens: Master of American Sculpture
Narrator
2009
Film
I'll Never Get to Heaven
Eric Hoskins
1993
Film
Heritage Minutes: Bora Laskin
Bora Laskin
2025
Film
Monkeys in the Attic
Eric
1974
Walking the Dog
1992
Kill the Poet
Rebuilding Titanic
Narrator (voice)
2011
Film
The Absolution of Anthony
Father Carson
1997