Jared Keeso is a multifaceted Canadian artist, born in the charming town of Listowel, Ontario, who has successfully ventured into various creative realms as an actor, screenwriter, and producer.
He is widely recognized for his impressive work as the creator and star of the extremely popular comedy series Letterkenny, which premiered in 2016 and concluded its successful run in 2023. The show's immense popularity was marked by a prestigious Canadian Screen Award for Best Comedy Series in 2017.
In 2022, Keeso leveraged the immense cult following of Letterkenny to create a spin-off series, Shoresy, which focuses on the titular character and is set and shot in the picturesque city of Sudbury. This spin-off has been ongoing since its premiere in 2022.
Beyond his notable work on Letterkenny and Shoresy, Keeso has also made a lasting impact on the small screen with his portrayal of Ben Chartier in the 2014 series 19-2, for which he received a Canadian Screen Award. Additionally, he has brought to life the iconic figure of Don Cherry in the television films Keep Your Head Up Kid: The Don Cherry Story (2010) and The Wrath of Grapes: The Don Cherry Story II (2012),earning him a Leo Award and a Gemini Award for his outstanding performances.
In his personal life, Keeso is married to Magali Brunelle Keeso, a talented Canadian corporate lawyer, whom he wed in July 2018.
