George Krissa

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George Krissa
Born
Lashburn, Saskatchewan, Canada
EducationMacEwan University
Occupation(s)Actor, singer
Years active2010–present
Websitewww.georgekrissa.com

George Krissa is a Canadian actor and singer, best known for his performance as Jason DeVito in the 2022 romantic comedy film The Holiday Sitter.[1]

Early life

Krissa was born and raised in Lashburn, Saskatchewan.[2] He studied music at MacEwan University in Edmonton, Alberta.[3]

Career

He began his career in musical theatre, appearing in productions such as Rent,[4] West Side Story[5] and Million Dollar Quartet[6] in Western Canada before becoming known in Eastern Canada for performances as Rocky in the Stratford Festival production of The Rocky Horror Show in 2018,[7] and Tommy Albright in the Shaw Festival production of Brigadoon in 2019.[8]

In November 2023, he made his cabaret debut in New York[2]

In 2023, Krissa starred as Anatole in the Canadian premiere production of Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812.[9] The musical was presented by Crow's Theatre in Toronto, and opened December 5, 2023. Although it was originally scheduled to close on January 28, 2024, the musical was continually extended due to popular demand before eventually closing on March 24, 2024.[10]

He has also had supporting roles in film and television, including appearances in Murdoch Mysteries and Coroner.

Credits

Theater

Year Production Role Location Category Ref.
2010 Rent Roger La Cite Regional [11]
2016 West Side Story Tony Maclab Theatre Citadel Theatre [5]
Million Dollar Quartet Elvis Presley Globe Theatre Regional
2017 Segal Centre for Performing Arts Regional [12]
2018 The Music Man Ewart Dunlop Festival Theatre Stratford Festival
The Rocky Horror Show Rocky Avon Theatre
2019 Cyrano de Bergerac u/s Christian Royal George Theatre Shaw Festival [8]
The Horse and His Boy Rabadash Festival Theatre
Brigadoon Tommy Albright Festival Theatre
2023–2024 Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 Anatole Crow's Theatre Canadian premiere [9]

Television

Year Show Role Notes
2014 Close Encounters Jim Romanksy Episode S1.E2: "Fire in the Sky/Arizona Objects"
2016 Forbidden: Dying for Love Eric Episode S1.E3: "An Affair to Forget"
2021 Murdoch Mysteries Rosedale Constable Episode S14.E9: "The .38 Murdoch Special"
2022 Coroner LJND Episode S4.E8: "LJND"
Road Trip Romance Franklyn TV movie
Trapped with My Husband Cameron TV movie
The Holiday Sitter Jason DeVito TV movie

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2016 Bed of the Dead Fred

References

  1. ^ Peter Knegt, "Hallmark's first gay Christmas movie is here — and George Krissa is overjoyed to be a part of it". Here & Queer (CBC Arts), December 9, 2022.
  2. ^ a b Walters, Michael (13 September 2023). "Interview: George Krissa of LOVE NOTES at Chelsea Table + Stage". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  3. ^ Quimberly Anne, "Things You Probably Didn’t Know About ‘Holiday Sitter’s George Krissa". Instinct, December 23, 2022.
  4. ^ Peter Rusland, "Rent paid in full". Cowichan News Leader, July 24, 2009.
  5. ^ a b Nicholls, Liz (29 April 2016). "West Side Story owns the streets, at Edmonton's Citadel Theatre". Edmonton Journal. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  6. ^ James Thia, "Million dollar quartet a lively blast from the past". Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, August 15, 2016.
  7. ^ J. Kelly Nestruck, "Review: Giddy, triumphant Rocky Horror Show rocks Stratford fest". The Globe and Mail, June 3, 2018.
  8. ^ a b Henschel, Steve (17 January 2019). "George Krissa gearing up for Shaw Festival debut". Niagara-on-the-Lake Advance. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  9. ^ a b Cristi, A.A. (1 August 2023). "Cast Announced For NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 At Crow's Theatre". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  10. ^ Nestruck, J. Kelly (19 March 2024). "Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 streaks into Mirvish Productions' 2024-25 season". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  11. ^ Borowiecki, Anna (23 June 2010). "Rent comes up short". St. Albert Gazette. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  12. ^ Cristi, A.A. (25 January 2017). "Segal Centre Announces Cast of Million Dollar Quartet". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved 30 June 2024.

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