George Tchortov
George Tchortov, born on June 27, 1980, in Niagara Falls, Ontario, has always embraced the vibrant cultural landscape of Toronto, a city he moved to at the age of four with his mother, Milica. Growing up, George showcased his talents at Sir Wilfrid Laurier Collegiate, participating in various school plays, talent shows, and even lending his voice to morning announcements.
Initially venturing into the entertainment world as a stunt performer, George soon realized his true calling lay in acting. This revelation led him to New York City, where he honed his craft and graduated from the prestigious Stella Adler Conservatory of Acting in 2007. Upon returning to Toronto, he quickly transitioned into acting, achieving notable success with principal roles, including a guest appearance on the acclaimed series *Covert Affairs* alongside Piper Perabo.
George's impressive television resume also features guest spots on popular shows such as HBO Canada's *Living In Your Car*, *Warehouse 13*, *Heartland*, *Rookie Blue*, *The Listener*, CTV's *Motive*, CW's *Arrow*, and Syfy's *Killjoys*. His film career took off in 2010 when he joined the cast of the Canadian comedy hit *GOON*, written by Jay Baruchel and directed by Michael Dowse. His other film credits include the TIFF Award-winning *Antiviral*, David Hayter's *Wolves*, and the short film *Honor Code* by Pascal Trottier.
Renowned for his character work and physicality, George Tchortov is a warm and humorous presence in the industry, showing no signs of slowing down in his pursuit of creative expression.
Filmography
Goon
Control (2022)
Stanleyville
Enhanced
Escalation
Goon: Last of the Enforcers
See for Me
The Order (2024)
The Note II: Taking a Chance on Love