Jared Keeso
Jared Keeso is a Canadian actor, screenwriter, and producer known for his significant contributions to television. He gained prominence for portraying Don Cherry in the CBC television movies “Keep Your Head Up Kid: The Don Cherry Story” (2010) and its sequel, “The Wrath of Grapes: The Don Cherry Story II” (2012), earning a Gemini Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Program or Mini-Series. Keeso is also the creator and star of the television series “Letterkenny,” which won the Canadian Screen Award for Best Comedy Series in 2017. [1][2]
In “Letterkenny,” Keeso portrays Wayne, collaborating with actors Nathan Dales, Michelle Mylett, and K. Trevor Wilson, contributing to the show’s success and critical acclaim. In the police drama series “19-2,” he played Officer Ben Chartier alongside Adrian Holmes, a role that earned him the Canadian Screen Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role in 2015. Keeso also created and stars in the “Letterkenny” spin-off series “Shoresy,” further showcasing his versatility and commitment to Canadian television. [3][4]