Victor Webster

{{short description|Canadian actor}}

{{for|the politician|Victor Webster (politician)}}

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| caption = Webster at a panel for Continuum at the 2012 Fan Expo Canada

| name = Victor Webster

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1973|02|7}}

| birth_place = Calgary, Alberta, Canada https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/victor_webster

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| years_active = 1998–present

| spouse = {{marriage|Shantel VanSanten|2021|2024|end=divorced}}

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Victor Webster (born February 7, 1973){{cite web|url=https://www.countryliving.com/life/entertainment/a25386754/who-is-victor-webster/|title=Who Is Victor Webster? Meet the Star of Hallmark’s ‘Homegrown Christmas’|website=CountryLiving|date=December 8, 2018|author=Emma Dibdin}} is a Canadian actor.[https://variety.com/2003/film/news/inside-move-superman-may-fly-with-fresh-face-1117880181/ "Inside Move: ‘Superman’ may fly with fresh face"] by Dana Harris, Claude Brodesser at variety.com He is known for being the second actor to play Nicholas Alamain on the NBC daytime soap Days of Our Lives"Ex-Calgarian Victor Webster never misses a Stampede" by Lilana Novakovich, Calgary Herald (22 August 1999) [Final Edition] Retrieved from {{ProQuest|244782145}} from 1999 to 2000, and for his roles as the mutant Brennan Mulwray in Mutant X, Coop the cupid on Charmed and detective Carlos Fonnegra in Continuum.[https://playbackonline.ca/2013/02/06/endemol-takes-international-rights-to-continuum/ "Endemol takes international rights to Continuum"] by Danielle Ng See Quan at playbackonline.ca[https://edmontonjournal.com/entertainment/continuum-star-rachel-nichols-the-latest-to-join-our-online-chat-about-b-c-filmed-sci-fi-series "Continuum star Rachel Nichols the latest to join our online chat about B.C.-filmed sci-fi series"] by Glen Schaefer at edmontonjournal.com

He is also known for his portrayal of Mathayus of Akkad / The Scorpion King in The Scorpion King 3: Battle for Redemption (2012) and The Scorpion King 4: Quest for Power (2015).[https://calgaryherald.com/entertainment/local-arts/calgary-actor-victor-webster-talks-about-reprising-the-scorpion-king "Calgary actor Victor Webster talks about reprising the Scorpion King"] by Eric Volmers at calgaryherald.com

Early life

Webster is the son of Roswitha, a hair stylist, and John ("Jack") Webster, a police officer.[http://www.filmreference.com/film/93/Victor-Webster.html Fil Reference bio] As a teenager, his behaviour often got him into trouble. To find a more productive outlet, he started studying martial arts and eventually became a teacher of this, earning an undefeated record as an amateur kickboxer and heavyweight black belt. Meanwhile, his early interest in acting was demonstrated in his involvement with numerous school plays and theatre classes.{{citation needed|date=June 2012}}

Career

Webster worked as a stockbroker and in import/export. He appeared in Cosmopolitan magazine's "All About Men" 1998 special issue. He began to pursue acting opportunities in the late 1990s. In 1999 he landed a part on the NBC daytime soap opera, Days of Our Lives. After leaving Days, he was cast as one of the leads in the nationally syndicated SF-action series Mutant X (2001),[https://playbackonline.ca/2001/07/23/ont-20010723/ "AAC, BBC join forces on Ace Lightning"] at playbackonline.ca which ran for three seasons. In 2002, he was listed as one of People magazine's "50 Most Eligible Bachelors".

Webster appeared in the film Bringing Down the House and made guest appearances on other TV shows, including a 2003 role on HBO's Sex and the City, while working on Mutant X. Since Mutant X, Webster has continued to alternate between television and theatrical film roles. In 2006 he appeared in the final episodes of Charmed, portraying Coop, a cupid who married Phoebe Halliwell (played by Alyssa Milano) in the final episode of the series.

In 2009, Webster had a recurring role as Caleb Brewer on the Melrose Place relaunch. He appeared on the season 5 episode "Parasite" of Criminal Minds playing a con artist-turned-serial killer. He also guest-starred in the 2009 murder mystery Harper's Island. He had a small role in the 2010 Tyler Perry film Why Did I Get Married Too. In 2011, he had a recurring role on Castle as Kate Beckett's boyfriend, Josh Davidson. In the 2013 remake of Embrace of the Vampire, he played the lead male vampire Stefan. On Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce, he played Carl, a gigolo. In the 2016 Hallmark original movie Summer Villa, he's a chef.{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywooddailystar.com/?p=5610 |title=Hallmark Summer Villa, Romance in France Pits Chef Against Writer |publisher=www.hollywooddailystar.com |access-date=23 July 2016}} In 2019, Webster began starring in the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries series The Matchmaker Mysteries. In 2023, Webster starred as David in Hallmark’s Mystery on Mistletoe Lane, and in 2024, started playing Chad Norton in Hannah Swensen Mysteries.

Personal life

Webster got engaged to actress Shantel VanSanten on February 9, 2021.{{Cite web|title=One Tree Hill's Shantel VanSanten Says She's Ready to 'Begin Forever Together' with Fiancé Victor Webster|url=https://people.com/tv/shantel-vansanten-says-shes-ready-to-begin-forever-together-with-fiance-victor-webster/|access-date=2021-06-11|website=PEOPLE.com|language=en}} They married in October 2021.{{Cite web|title=Victor Webster Marries Star He Met on the Set of a Hallmark Movie|url=https://heavy.com/entertainment/hallmark/victor-webster-marries-shantel-vansanten/|access-date=2021-10-14|website=heavy.com|date=13 October 2021 |language=en}} In January 2023, Webster filed for divorce after less than two years of marriage.{{Cite web|first1=Stephanie|last1=Wenger|url=https://people.com/tv/victor-webster-files-for-divorce-from-shantel-vansanten/|title=Victor Webster Files for Divorce from Wife Shantel VanSanten After Less Than 2 Years of Marriage|website=People|date=April 10, 2023|access-date=April 10, 2023}} The divorce was finalized on July 2, 2024.{{cite web|url=https://people.com/shantel-vansanten-and-victor-webster-finalize-divorce-8672944|title=Shantel VanSanten and Victor Webster Finalize Divorce — Including a Pet Custody Agreement with a $10K/Day Penalty|last=Kang|first=Esther|work=People Magazine|date=July 2, 2024|access-date=March 5, 2025}}

Filmography

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Year

! Title

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1998–1999Sunset BeachRoger4 episodes
1999data-sort-value="Lot, The" | The LotVictor MansfieldUnknown episodes
1999–2000Days of Our LivesNicholas Alamain #244 episodes
rowspan="2" | 2000GanglandJoey
data-sort-value="Chippendales Murde, The" | The Chippendales MurderMarco Carolo
rowspan="3" | 2001Baywatch: HawaiiLyle Garrett"My Father the Hero"
BeckerCraig1 episode
V.I.P.Dean McGee1 episode
2001–2004Mutant XBrennan Mulwray66 episodes
2002Wishmaster: The Prophecy FulfilledHunterDirect to video
rowspan="2" | 2003Bringing Down the HouseGlen
Sex and the CityChip Kil-KinneyEpisode: "To Market, to Market"
rowspan="5" | 2005Dirty LoveRichard[https://variety.com/2005/film/markets-festivals/dirty-love-1200527511/ Dirty Love review] by Todd McCarthy at variety.com
Las VegasEstefan1 episode
Must Love DogsEric
InconceivableSam Marrak1 episode
Noah's ArcBrett1 episode
2005–2006RelatedMarco4 episodes
rowspan="5" | 2006Man vs. MondayPaulShort film
Emily's Reasons Why NotStan1 episode[https://variety.com/2006/scene/markets-festivals/emily-s-reasons-why-not-1200519451/ Emily’s Reasons Why Not review] by Brian Lowry at variety.com
Life HappensChuckShort film
CharmedCoop7 episodes
RebaJordan1 episode
rowspan="3" | 2007CSI: MiamiRoberto Chavez1 episode
NCISDane Hogan1 episode
Sands of OblivionMark TevisTelevision film
2007–2008Lincoln HeightsDr. Christian Mario6 episodes
rowspan="2" | 2007MoonlightOwen Haggans1 episode
Primal ScreamJesse
2008Heart of a DragonRick Hansen[https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/film/on-screen-hansen-is-a-man-in-motion-again/article4330432/ "On screen, Hansen is a man in motion again"] by Marsha Lederman at www.theglobeandmail.com
rowspan="5" | 2009Killer HairVic DonovanTelevision film
Hostile MakeoverVic DonovanTelevision film
Harper's IslandHunter Jennings3 episodes
Melrose PlaceCaleb8 episodes
SurrogatesLopez
rowspan="4" | 2010Criminal MindsWilliam Hodges1 episode
Burning PalmsPaulo
BonesBrad Benson1 episode
Why Did I Get Married Too?

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2010—2011CastleJosh Davidson4 episodes
rowspan="3" | 2011Drop Dead DivaGary Rice1 episode
NCIS: Los AngelesStanley King1 episode
CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationBill Pernin1 episode
2012–2015ContinuumCarlos Fonnegra4 seasons; 42 episodes
rowspan="3" | 2012data-sort-value="Scorpion King 3: Battle for Redemption, The" | The Scorpion King 3: Battle for RedemptionMathayusDirect to DVD
White CollarEric Dunham1 episode
Puppy LoveBenTelevision film (Hallmark)
2013Embrace of the VampireProfessor Brendan Cole / StefanDirect to DVD
rowspan="2" | 2014data-sort-value="Good Man, A" | A Good ManSashaTheatrical film
Christmas IcetastropheCharlieTelevision film (SyFy)
rowspan="3" | 2015data-sort-value="Magic Stocking, The" | The Magic StockingScott TerrillTelevision film (Hallmark)
data-sort-value="Scorpion King 4: Quest for Power, The" | The Scorpion King 4: Quest for PowerMathayusDirect to DVD
MomDr. Harris1 episode
2015–2016Girlfriends' Guide to DivorceCarl2 episodes
rowspan="2" | 2016Dead Rising: EndgameChuck GreeneCrackle original movie
Summer VillaMatthew EverstonHallmark original movie
rowspan="4" | 2017Love BlossomsDeclan "Dec" GrangerTelevision film (Hallmark)
data-sort-value="Harvest Wedding, A" | A Harvest WeddingDavid NicholsTelevision film (Hallmark)
Home for Christmas DayJacksonTelevision film (Hallmark)
YoungerDiego1 episode
2017–2018Chesapeake ShoresDouglas Peterson4 episodes
2018Homegrown ChristmasCarterTelevision film (Hallmark)
2019–2020Workin' MomsMike Bolinski11 episodes
2019Matchmaker Mysteries: A Killer EngagementDet. Kyle CarterTelevision film (Hallmark)
rowspan="3" | 2020Matchmaker Mysteries: A Fatal RomanceDet. Kyle CarterTelevision film (Hallmark)
Hearts of WinterGrant OliverTelevision film (Hallmark)
Five Star ChristmasJake FinlayTelevision film (Hallmark)
2021Matchmaker Mysteries: The Art of KillDet. Kyle CarterTelevision film (Hallmark)
rowspan="2" | 2022data-sort-value="Wedding Veil Legacy, The" | The Wedding Veil LegacyNickTelevision film (Hallmark)
data-sort-value="Christmas Cookie Catastrophe, A" | A Christmas Cookie CatastropheSamTelevision film (Hallmark)
rowspan="2" |2023data-sort-value="Wedding Veil Journey, The" | The Wedding Veil JourneyNickTelevision film (Hallmark)
Mystery on Mistletoe LaneDavidTelevision film (Hallmark)[https://variety.com/lists/hallmark-countdown-to-christmas-lineup-2023-schedule/mystery-on-mistletoe-lane/ "Hallmark Unveils Countdown to Christmas Lineup Featuring Sequels, International Adventures and Easter Eggs"] by Emily Longeretta at variety.com
rowspan= "3" |2024One Bad Apple: A Hannah Swensen MysteryChad NortonTelevision film (Hallmark)
data-sort-value="Sprinkle of Deceit: A Hannah Swensen Mystery, A" | A Sprinkle of Deceit: A Hannah Swensen MysteryChad NortonTelevision film (Hallmark)
SugarplummedStephenTelevision film (Hallmark)
|2025Reality Bites: A Hannah Swensen Mystery Chad NortonTelevision film (Hallmark)

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