Jesse LaVercombe, a distinguished Canadian-American screenwriter, playwright, and actor, has garnered widespread recognition for his exceptional talents. His most notable achievement is the creation and starring role in the theater production "King Gilgamesh" alongside Ahmed Moneka, featuring Moneka's five-piece Arabic jazz band, which enjoyed sold-out runs in Minneapolis, New York, Halifax, and Toronto.
This remarkable production earned LaVercombe numerous accolades, including the Dora Award for Best Music and nominations for Best New Play, Best Director, Best Lighting, and Best Actor. In addition to his work in theater, LaVercombe has also made significant contributions to the world of film, penning the screenplays for the feature films "Float" (Lionsgate) and "Code 8: Part ll" (Netflix),which debuted at number one in 71 countries.
LaVercombe's impressive resume also boasts a collection of award-winning short films, plays, musicals, and articles. As an actor, he has received the Toronto ACTRA Award and garnered a Canadian Screen Award nomination for his role in "Violation," which premiered at Sundance, TIFF, and the New York Times Critics' Pick.
Furthermore, LaVercombe is well-known for his portrayal of Jack Walker in the popular television series "Murdoch Mysteries" (CBC),a role he held for four seasons. He has also had the privilege of performing onstage in theaters across the United States and Canada, bringing new plays by esteemed writers such as Sarah Ruhl and Hannah Moscovitch to life.
LaVercombe's training in the art of storytelling was acquired at the prestigious National Theatre School of Canada and the Canadian Film Centre.
