Acting · Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada · Born July 16, 1973
Jonas Chernick is a Canadian actor and screenwriter born in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He is a graduate from the University of Manitoba with a major in Film Studies and Theatre. In 2000, he relocated to Toronto, Ontario. Jonas co-wrote, produced and starred in the sci-fi comedy feature film James vs. His Future Self (2019), which won four awards at the Toronto After Dark Film Festival, and was nominated for four Canadian Screen Awards. That same year, he starred in The Prague Orgy (2019), adapted from the Philip Roth novel, had a recurring role on the CBC / Netflix hit series Workin' Moms (2017) and was a guest star on the CTV / NBC hit series Transplant (2020). He also co-wrote and co-stars in "The Burning Season."
MovieSurfacing
2026
as David
MovieNegative Capability
2025
as Joel
MovieA Thousand Cuts
2024
as Frasier
MovieThe Ashgrove Experiment
2024
as Self
MovieThe Burning Season
2024
as JB
MovieThe End of Sex
2023
as Josh
TVRabbit Hole
2023
as Xander Arnaz
MovieBoy City
2022
as Yanni
MovieAshgrove
2022
as Jason
MovieThe Last Mark
2022
as Eli
MovieL for Loser
2021
as Ned Neerman
TVGinny & Georgia
2021
as John Littman
TVTransplant
2020
as Reese
MovieThe Prague Orgy
2019
as Nathan Zuckerman
MovieJames vs. His Future Self
2019
as James
MovieA Swingers Weekend
2018
as Geoffrey
TVPrivate Eyes
2016
as Chris Henley
MovieHow to Plan an Orgy in a Small Town
2015
as Chester O'Connell
MovieBorealis
2015
as Jonah
TVThe Best Laid Plans
2014
as Daniel Addison
TVPlayed
2013
as Goose
MovieTime of Death
2013
as Perry Collins
MovieBlood Pressure
2012
as Darryl Saunders
MovieMy Awkward Sexual Adventure
2012
as Jordan Abrams
TVHaven
2010
as Ezra
MovieContinuity Problems
2009
as Ernie
TVThe Listener
2009
as Gregory Wassermann
TVThe Border
2008
as Agent Heironymous Slade
MovieIntimate Stranger
2006
as Alex
MovieRecipe for a Perfect Christmas
2005
as Peter
MovieLucid
2005
as Joel Rothman
Movie7 Times Lucky
2004
as Sonny
TVThis Is Wonderland
2004
as Raymond Millman
MovieCowboys & Indians
2003
as Constable Bill Issac
MovieMasterpiece Monday
2003
as Peter
MovieEloise at the Plaza
2003
as Philip the French Tutor
MovieThe Pentagon Papers
2003
as Neil Sheehan
MovieThe Crooked E: The Unshredded Truth About Enron
2003
as Bernie Bickers
MovieLast Call
2002
MovieEdge of Madness
2002
as William Sellor
TVDegrassi
2001
as Mr. Betenkamp
TVMutant X
2001
as Josh
MovieInertia
2001
as Joseph
MovieNostradamus
2000
as Apprentice Mercurin
TVEarth: Final Conflict
1997
as McKnight
