Colin Ferguson is a talented actor whom viewers recognized and loved through the TV series Eureka. In this fantastic television project, he brilliantly embodied the image of Sheriff Jack Carter. By the age of 45, Colin managed to appear in more than sixty films and TV shows. The Canadian gives preference to comedies, but also looks organically in dramas. What is the story of the star?
Colin Ferguson: The Start
The performer of the role of Jack Carter was born in Montreal, in July 1972. Colin Ferguson was born in a family far from the art world. In childhood, the future star of the series "Eureka" liked to make people laugh, his impromptu performances invariably enthralled the audience, then not numerous.
Ferguson began his journey to fame as a comedian. For several years he was a resident of the Canadian makeshift troupe On The Spot.
First roles
On the set, Colin Ferguson first appeared in the mid-90s. The first roles of the young man were episodic. “Are you afraid of the dark?”, “Beyond the possibilities”, “Night sins”, “Prayer in darkness”, “Hunger”, “City stories” - films and series in which he appeared at the dawn of his career.
For the first time, Ferguson managed to attract the attention of the audience in 1998. It was then that the sparkling comedy “The Opposition of Sex” was presented to the audience court, which tells the story of the loving sixteen-year-old Didi. In this comedy, Colin got even a secondary, but bright role of Tom.
Thanks to the comedy “The Opposition of Sex,” Ferguson not only gained his first fans, but also attracted the interest of directors. Proof of this is the main role in the film The Surprise Party of Garrett Rice, which he soon received.
Films and TV shows
In 2003, the series “Love for Six” was presented to the audience. In this comedy series, one of the key roles was played by Colin Ferguson, whose photo can be seen in the article. The television project tells the story of six young people. Attractive appearance, successful career - the characters, it would seem, have it all. However, in their personal lives, things are not so smooth.
In 2005, the comedy melodrama "Career Diary" saw the light of day. The film tells the story of a young narcissistic beauty Katie Livingston, who is once not invited to a fashion party. The main male role was played by Colin.
The drama “Sixteen-year-old mother”, in which Ferguson embodied the image of one of the key characters, also pleased the audience.
The series "Eureka"
From the biography of Colin Ferguson, it follows that he tasted true fame thanks to the series "Eureka". The television project tells about the events taking place in a high-tech city in Oregon, whose existence is hiding from the world. Eureka is inhabited by talented scientists working on new scientific research. The city is run by a corporation, which in turn reports to the United States Department of Defense.
Ferguson's character in the Eureka series is Marshal Jack Carter. The hero finds out about the existence of a mysterious city by accident. This happens while he is transporting his juvenile delinquent daughter to Los Angeles. Jack is offered the post of Sheriff Eureka, as his predecessor as a result of an accident became crippled, and Carter agrees to take this post. Its main task is to protect the city from disasters threatening it. The well-being of not only Eureka, but the whole world depends on the decisions that he makes.
Jack Carter's Role
The approval of the leading role in the series "Eureka" was a surprise for Ferguson. Dozens of his colleagues dreamed of playing Jack Carter, but the talented actor managed to beat the competition. Colin fell in love with his character as soon as he began to read the script.
What kind of personality is Marshal Jack Carter? At first glance, this hero is no different from other people. He can hardly be considered a genius, but Jack has a unique ability to find a common language with each person, he is practical, reliable, dedicated to his work.
The role of Marshal Carter Ferguson played for six years. It can be seen in all seasons of Eureka.
After Eureka
Thanks to the series Eureka, a new star has risen - Colin Ferguson. Films and series with his participation began to be released one after another:
- "House next door."
- "My team".
- "Becauze I whant so".
- "Guild".
- "Christmas in Paradise."
- "Egg Factory."
- "The embodiment of fear."
- "The Vampire Diaries".
- "Secrets of Haven."
- "Happily divorced."
- "Honeymoon".
- "Particularly serious crimes."
- "Cedar Bay."
- “You are the embodiment of vice.”
The last film featuring Ferguson was presented to the audience in 2017. There is no information about his further creative plans.