Garry Glen Chalk (born February 17, 1952) is an Englishâ€"Canadian
actor and voice actor. He has provided the voices for Optimus Primal
of Beast Wars: Transformers and Beast Machines, as well as Optimus
Prime in the anime English dubs of Transformers: Armada, Transformers
Energon, and Transformers: Cybertron, and also was the third American
voice of Dr. Robotnik for Sonic Underground. He has lent his voice to
over 30 animated television series and has been in films such as The
Fly II, Godzilla and Freddy vs. Jason. He played the recurring role of
Col. Chekov on Stargate SG-1. He is perhaps best known for his
recurring role as Inspector Andrew Pawlachuk on Cold Squad.Chalk was
born in Southampton, Hampshire, England on February 17, 1952 and, at
the age of 5, moved with his family to Vancouver, British Columbia,
Canada on June 17, 1957. Initially wanting to become a teacher, a
college play he saw made him want to pursue an acting career. He
received his acting training at Studio 58.Chalk has been involved with
professional theatre since 1978, and has performed at the Vancouver
Playhouse Theatre Company (VPTC), the Arts Club Theatre Company
(ACTC), The Vancouver Theatresports League and numerous theatres in
British Columbia, Ontario and Alberta. The last live stage production
he did was A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, where he
played Miles Gloriosus. He also performed in Henry IV and As You Like
It at the VPTC, as well as Dracula and Passion at the ACTC.
actor and voice actor. He has provided the voices for Optimus Primal
of Beast Wars: Transformers and Beast Machines, as well as Optimus
Prime in the anime English dubs of Transformers: Armada, Transformers
Energon, and Transformers: Cybertron, and also was the third American
voice of Dr. Robotnik for Sonic Underground. He has lent his voice to
over 30 animated television series and has been in films such as The
Fly II, Godzilla and Freddy vs. Jason. He played the recurring role of
Col. Chekov on Stargate SG-1. He is perhaps best known for his
recurring role as Inspector Andrew Pawlachuk on Cold Squad.Chalk was
born in Southampton, Hampshire, England on February 17, 1952 and, at
the age of 5, moved with his family to Vancouver, British Columbia,
Canada on June 17, 1957. Initially wanting to become a teacher, a
college play he saw made him want to pursue an acting career. He
received his acting training at Studio 58.Chalk has been involved with
professional theatre since 1978, and has performed at the Vancouver
Playhouse Theatre Company (VPTC), the Arts Club Theatre Company
(ACTC), The Vancouver Theatresports League and numerous theatres in
British Columbia, Ontario and Alberta. The last live stage production
he did was A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, where he
played Miles Gloriosus. He also performed in Henry IV and As You Like
It at the VPTC, as well as Dracula and Passion at the ACTC.
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