Russell Ferrier
- Actor
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Additional Crew
While studying communications at Toronto's Seneca College, Russell's
acting instructor suggested he seriously take up an acting career. From
there he auditioned and was selected to be part of a summer program at
the University of Toronto, in conjunction with Theatre Ontario.
Following the end of that program, Russell went to Los Angeles for 1
year and did some private studying and theatre performance. Once back
in Toronto, Russell spent another three years at a private acting
studio where he was mentored in classical studies varying from Italian
Comedia, Comedy Francais to British Farce and Drama. After a short
period of performing, he again returned to studying at the world
renowned "Second City" and completed their six level program in
improvisation. In 2004, Russell was one of three male actors selected
from across Canada to participate in the prestigious private program,
"Women in the Directors Chair", at the Banff Arts Centre. Russell's
career has allowed him to work with various directing/acting luminaries
such as; James Cameron, Paul W.S. Anderson, Peter Deluise, Sturla
Gunnarson, Mario Azzopardi, James Franco, Jason Statham, Richard Dean
Anderson, Henry Winkler, Lance Henriksen, Jessica Alba and many more.
Russell now makes his home in Toronto.