Joel Thomas Hynes is a multifaceted artist with a diverse range of creative pursuits, including screenwriting, novel writing, acting, filmmaking, and music. Hailing from Newfoundland, Canada, he has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry.
As the creator, lead actor, and executive producer of the critically acclaimed CBC comedy series Little Dog, Hynes has showcased his talents in both comedy and drama. His performances often feature complex, darker characters, such as social misfits, outcasts, and criminals.
In addition to his work in television, Hynes is also a prolific novelist and playwright. His most recent novel, We'll All Be Burnt in Our Beds Some Night, won several prestigious awards, including the Governor General's Award for Fiction and the NLB Award for Fiction. His novel Down to the Dirt was adapted into a feature film, in which he played the lead role, and premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Hynes has also written and directed two award-winning short films and won the Michael Weir Award for Best Atlantic Screenwriter for his feature film Cast No Shadow. The film, which he also starred in, was nominated for four Canadian Screen Awards.
As a musician, Hynes has released his first full-length studio album, Dead Man's Melody, and his music is available on various online platforms. He has also made guest appearances and recurring roles on several television shows, including Trickster, Mary Kills People, Rookie Blue, and Orphan Black.
Throughout his career, Hynes has received numerous awards and nominations for his work. He holds an MFA in Creative Nonfiction from the University of King's College and is a 2015 alumnus of the Canadian Film Centre's Cineplex Screenwriter's Lab. Hynes divides his time between Newfoundland and Toronto, where he continues to work on new projects and pursue his creative passions.
