Tom McCamus is a Canadian actor, born on July 25, 1955, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, known for his versatility and his prolific career in theatre and film. He is a leading figure at the prestigious Stratford Festival, where he has played iconic roles from the Shakespearean repertoire, including Hamlet, King Lear, and Iago, earning critical acclaim and several Dora Mavor Moore Awards for his stage performances. In film, his performance in *Long Day's Journey into Night* (1996) earned him the Genie Award (Canada's equivalent of the Oscar) for Best Actor. He is also known for his role in Atom Egoyan's film *The Sweet Hereafter* (1997) and for his participation in television productions such as *Mutant X* and *Orphan Black*. Considered one of Canada's most esteemed actors, McCamus is appreciated for his ability to bring depth and intensity to every character.