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Nathaniel Bacon is a renowned Toronto theatre star and accomplished Canadian film and television actor. His exceptional vocal talents have also earned him recognition as a recording artist.
Born in Lindsay, Ontario, Nathaniel grew up in the picturesque rural countryside of the Kawartha Lakes, where he developed a strong foundation for his future career.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre from the University of Toronto, as well as a diploma in Acting from Sheridan College, demonstrating his dedication to honing his craft.
In his 20's, Nathaniel worked extensively as a model, making appearances in the inaugural "America's Next Top Model: Live" and strutting down the runway at prominent fashion shows such as Toronto Fashion Week, TOM, and Fashion Art Toronto. He also landed print campaigns for notable brands like "Jean Machine" and "Fido".
Nathaniel's acting career took off in 2012 with guest spots on "The L.A Complex" for the CW and "Transporter: The Series" for HBO Max.
That same year, he made his stage debut at 4th Line Theatre, earning rave reviews for his starring role in the debut production of "St. Francis of Millbrook" by Dora Award-winning playwright Sky Gilbert. Since then, he has remained a prominent figure in Canadian theatre and television.
In 2015, Nathaniel won the Best Actor (musical) award at the Broadway World Toronto Awards for his captivating performance as the title character in "Hedwig And The Angry Inch" at The Lower Ossington Theatre. This achievement led to an opportunity to open for Tegan And Sara at the World Pride closing ceremonies.
Nathaniel's subsequent success included a number of plays, including a return to The L.O.T in 2018 to play Dr. Frank N' Furter in a highly acclaimed 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. Nathaniel has since added more films to his resume, including the Denise Richards family film Wickensburg and its sequel "Return To Wickensburg".
Nathaniel's extensive television credits include guest appearances on shows like "The Expanse", "Saving Hope", "Reign", "Incorporated", "Shadowhunters", "Falling Water", "The Kids In The Hall", and more.
After the pandemic, Nathaniel joined the indie pop group Manifesto and recorded several songs, performing many concerts throughout the next couple of years.
In 2023, he received an ACTRA Award nomination for his work on season 2 of the independent series "Pink Is In".
In 2024, Nathaniel premiered another collaboration with Sky Gilbert, a queer musical comedy called My Little Brony, which had a successful and well-received run.
Nathaniel currently resides in Toronto, Canada.
