Nathaniel Bacon

Nathaniel Bacon is a Toronto theatre star and Canadian film & television actor. He was born in Lindsay, Ontario and raised in the rural countryside of the Kawartha Lakes. Nathaniel earned a B.A. in Theatre from the University of Toronto and also a Diploma in Acting from Sheridan College. In his 20s, he worked widely as a model, appearing in the first ever "America's Next Top Model: Live" and walking the runway in shows like Toronto Fashion Week, TOM and Fashion Art Toronto. He also starred in print campaigns for companies such as "Jean Machine" and "Fido". In 2012, he landed his first substantial acting roles with guest spots on "The L.A Complex" for the CW network and "Transporter: The Series" for HBO Max. He then took to the stage at 4th Line Theatre and received rave reviews for his first starring role, in the debut production of "St. Francis of Millbrook" by Dora Award winning playwright Sky Gilbert. Since then, he's remained a frequent collaborator with Sky Gilbert, playing the title character in "My Dinner With Casey Donovan" at Theatre Passe Muraille and appearing in his opera "Shakespeare's Criminal" at Factory Theatre. In 2015, Nathaniel won Best Actor (musical) at the Broadway World Toronto Awards for playing the title role in "Hedwig And The Angry Inch" (at The Lower Ossington Theatre). This lead to a gig opening for Tegan And Sara at the World Pride closing ceremonies. Nathaniel returned to The L.O.T in 2018 to play Dr. Frank N' Furter in a highly successful production of "The Rocky Horror Show". He made his feature film debut in the Jason Momoa sci/fi-horror movie "Debug" from Gemini Award nominee David Hewlett. But after this brief foray into film, he appeared in a long string of television guest roles on shows like "The Expanse", "Saving Hope", "Reign", "Incorporated", "Shadowhunters", "Falling Water", "The Kids In The Hall" and more. He recently starred alongside Sheila McCarthy (Women Talking) in the short "Stroke Of Fate", which was chosen to air as an episode of "Canadian Reflections" on CBC. His next feature films will be "Wickensburg" starring Denise Richards and the mystery/drama "Behind Closed Doors". He resides in Toronto, Ontario.