Victor Jay Garber, OC (born March 16, 1949) is a Canadian actor. Known for his work on stage and screen, he has been nominated for three Gemini Awards, four Tony Awards, and six Primetime Emmy Awards. In 2022, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada.
Garber is perhaps best known for playing Jesus in Godspell, Jack Bristow in the television series Alias and Thomas Andrews in James Cameron's Titanic. Born in 1949 to Joseph and Hope Garber, Victor discovered his passion for acting early on. Beginning at nine, he honed his craft at the University of Toronto's Hart House, starting a career that spans over four decades. From notable TV roles in "The Slap," "The Flash," and "Motive" to acclaimed performances in "Alias," earning three Emmy nods, Victor’s talent extends to the stage, earning four Tony nominations. He’s celebrated for his on-screen presence, sharing in SAG Award nominations for "Milk" and "Titanic" and winning for "Argo." Beyond acting, he learned officiating to marry Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck and was the lead singer of the pop group Sugar Shoppe.
The Gettysburg Address
William Saunders (voice)
2025
Fly Me to the Moon
Senator Hedges (uncredited)
2024
Titanic: Stories from the Heart
Self / Thomas Andrews (archive footage)
2023
Wish
Sabino (voice)
2023
Cinderella: The Reunion, A Special Edition of 20/20
Self
2022
Beebo Saves Christmas
Narrator
2021
Heritage Minutes: The Discovery of Insulin
Narrator (voice)
2021
Funny Face
Developer's Father
2021
Happiest Season
Ted
2020
Dark Waters
Phil Donnelly
2019
The Woman Who Loves Giraffes
Alex Matthew (voice)
2018
They Shall Not Perish
Narrator
2017
Rebel in the Rye
Sol Salinger
2017
Vixen: The Movie
Dr. Martin Stein / Firestorm (voice)
2017
Bob's Broken Sleigh
Fluffy (voice)
2015
Sicario
Dave Jennings
2015
Self/less
Martin
2015
Consumed
Dan Conway
2015
Big Game
Vice President
2015
The Hunters
Mason Fuller
2013
I'll Follow You Down
Sal
2013
Argo
Ken Taylor
2012
Moving Day
Wilf
2012
William & Catherine: A Royal Romance
HRH Prince Charles
2012
The Entitled
Bob Vincent
2011
Rebuilding Titanic
Narrator (voice)
2011
Kung Fu Panda 2
Master Thundering Rhino (voice)
2011
Take Me Home
Arnold Colvin
2011
Ice Quake
Colonel Bill Hughes
2010
You Again
Mark
2010
The Town
Assistant Bank Manager (uncredited)
2010
Green Lantern: First Flight
Sinestro (voice)
2009
Waking the Baby Mammoth
Narrator
2009
Augustus Saint-Gaudens: Master of American Sculpture
Narrator
2009
Milk
Mayor Moscone
2008
The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays
Max (segment "Lend Me a Tenor")
2006
The Music Man
Mayor Shinn
2003
Tuck Everlasting
Robert Foster
2002
Home Room
Det. martin Van Zandt
2002
Torso: The Evelyn Dick Story
J.J. Robinette
2002
Call Me Claus
Taylor
2001
Legally Blonde
Professor Callahan
2001
The Wandering Soul Murders
Insp. Philip Millard
2001
Deadly Appearances
Inspector Philip Millard
2000
Love and Murder
Inspector Philip Millard
2000
Boys Briefs
Father Carson (segment "The Absolution of Anthony")
1999
Annie
Oliver Warbucks
1999
Invisible Child
Tim Beeman
1999
Beyond Titanic
Narrator
1998
How Stella Got Her Groove Back
Isaac (uncredited)
1998
Cinderella
King Maximillian
1997
Let Me Call You Sweetheart
Geoff Dorso
1997
The Absolution of Anthony
Father Carson
1997
The First Wives Club
Bill Atchison
1996
Hostile Advances: The Kerry Ellison Story
Jack Gilcrest
1996
Jeffrey
Tim
1995
Kleptomania
Morgan Allen
1995
Mixed Nuts
Irate Neighbor (voice)
1994
Exotica
Harold
1994
Dieppe
Lord Louis Mountbatten
1993
Sleepless in Seattle
Greg
1993
Life with Mikey
Brian Spiro
1993
Woman on Trial: The Lawrencia Bembenek Story
Frank Marrocco
1993
I'll Never Get to Heaven
Eric Hoskins
1993
Singles
Kid's Dad
1992
Light Sleeper
Tis Brooke
1992
Sondheim: A Celebration at Carnegie Hall
Self
1992
Liberace: Behind the Music
Liberace
1988
The Legendary Life of Ernest Hemingway
Ernest Hemingway
1988
Roanoak
John White
1986
Private Sessions
Jerry Sharma
1985
The Tear Collector
Ambrose Cavender
1985
Charley's Aunt
Jack Chesney
1983
Tartuffe
Valere
1978
Ah, Wilderness!
Arthur
1976
Monkeys in the Attic
Eric
1974
Let It Kill You
Pastor John
Relay
2025
Heritage Minutes: Bora Laskin
Bora Laskin
2025
The Last Thing He Told Me
Professor Tobias Cookman · (1 episode)
2023
And Just Like That…
Mark Kasabian · (2 episodes)
2021
Family Law
Harry Svensson · (40 episodes)
2021
American Horror Stories
David Woodrow Randolph · (1 episode)
2021
Laura Ingalls Wilder: Prairie to Page
Narrator
2020
Power Book II: Ghost
Simon Stern · (4 episodes)
2020
Stars in the House
Self · (1 episode)
2020
Titanic: Stories from the Deep
Himself · (4 episodes)
2019
Tales of the City
Samuel Garland · (7 episodes)
2019
The Orville
Admiral Halsey · (13 episodes)
2017
DC's Legends of Tomorrow
Dr. Martin Stein / Firestorm · (42 episodes)
2016
Supergirl
Dr. Martin Stein · (1 episode)
2015
Difficult People
John Passias · (1 episode)
2015
Schitt's Creek
Clifton Sparks · (1 episode)
2015
The Flash
Digsy's Husband · (1 episode)
2014
The Flash
Dr. Martin Stein · (10 episodes)
2014
Sleepy Hollow
Mr. Crane · (1 episode)
2013
Motive
Neville Montgomery · (4 episodes)
2013
Arrow
Martin Stein · (1 episode)
2012
Reflections on Titanic
Self
2012
Kill the Poet
Broadway’s Leading Men: A Musical Celebration
2024
The Slap
Narrator (voice) · (8 episodes)
2015
The Flash
Prof. Martin Stein (voice) · (1 episode)
2014
Power
Simon Stern · (16 episodes)
2014
Deception
Robert Bowers · (11 episodes)
2013
The Firm
Judge Dominic · (1 episode)
2012
Charlie's Angels
Charles Townsend (voice) · (7 episodes)
2011
Web Therapy
Kip Wallice · (21 episodes)
2011
Suits
Philip · (1 episode)
2011
Law & Order: LA
Walter Calvin · (1 episode)
2010
Republic of Doyle
Garrison Steele · (4 episodes)
2010
Everything She Ever Wanted
Walter Allanson · (4 episodes)
2009
Stargate Universe
Ambassador Ovirda · (1 episode)
2009
Modern Family
Chef Dumont · (1 episode)
2009
The Good Wife
Judge Loudon Spencer · (1 episode)
2009
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Self - Guest · (4 episodes)
2009
Glee
Mr. Schuester · (1 episode)
2009
The Last Templar
Monsignor De Angelis · (2 episodes)
2009
Web Therapy
Kip Wallice · (8 episodes)
2008
Eli Stone
Jordan Wethersby · (26 episodes)
2008
Damages
Bennett Herreshoff · (2 episodes)
2007
30 Rock
Eugene Gremby · (1 episode)
2006
Ugly Betty
Professor Barrett · (1 episode)
2006
Justice
Ron Trott · (13 episodes)
2006
The Reichen Show
Self · (1 episode)
2005
$200,000,001: A Ship's Odyssey (The Titanic Crew Video)
Self / Thomas Andrews (archive footage)
2005
Titanic: Behind The Scenes
Self / Thomas Andrews (archive footage)
2005
ReGenesis
Olivier Roth · (5 episodes)
2004
Working Shakespeare
(5 episodes)
2003
Alias
Jack Bristow · (105 episodes)
2001
Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows
Sid Luft · (2 episodes)
2001
A Colder Kind of Death
Insp. Philip Millard
2001
Will & Grace
Peter Bovington · (1 episode)
1998
Liberty!
John Dickinson · (6 episodes)
1997
Titanic
Thomas Andrews
1997
The Wonderful World of Disney
(1 episode)
1997
The View
Self · (1 episode)
1997
FX: The Series
Andrew Price · (1 episode)
1996
Almost Perfect
(1 episode)
1995
The Outer Limits
Dr. Ben McCormick · (1 episode)
1995
The Outer Limits
Dr. Edward Normandy · (1 episode)
1995
Frasier
Ferguson · (1 episode)
1993
Kung Fu: The Legend Continues
Blackwell · (1 episode)
1993
Law & Order
Paul Sandig · (1 episode)
1990
The Simpsons
Michael de Graaf (voice) · (1 episode)
1989
The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd
Dennis Widmer · (10 episodes)
1987
The Twilight Zone
Dr. Kevin Carlson (segment "A Day in Beaumont") · (1 episode)
1985
I Had Three Wives
Jackson Beaudine · (6 episodes)
1985
Tales from the Darkside
Ambrose Cavender · (1 episode)
1984
Entertainment Tonight
Self · (1 episode)
1981
Valley Forge
1975
Cyrano
Christian de Neuvillette (voice)
1974
Godspell: A Musical Based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew
Jesus
1973
Great Performances
Arthur · (1 episode)
1971
The Mike Douglas Show
Self · (1 episode)
1961
Tony Awards
Self - Nominee/Performer · (2 episodes)
1956
Tony Awards
Self - Audience Member · (1 episode)
1956
Hallmark Hall of Fame
General Lafayette · (1 episode)
1951
Golden Globe Awards
Self - Audience Member (uncredited) · (1 episode)
1944
Golden Globe Awards
Self - Audience Member · (1 episode)
1944