Viv Leacock, a renowned Canadian actor, has been a prominent figure in the entertainment industry for nearly two decades. Born in Montreal, Quebec, and based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Leacock's acting career has been marked by a wide range of film and television appearances.
One of his most notable roles came in 2002, when he was personally chosen by his comedic idol, Eddie Murphy, to play his right-hand man in the action comedy film "I Spy". This breakthrough performance led to a string of successful projects, including "Intern Academy", "Are We There Yet?", "Hot Tub Time Machine", and "This Means War", alongside notable stars such as Ice Cube, Nia Long, Craig Robertson, John Cusack, Chris Pine, Tom Hardy, and Reese Witherspoon.
Leacock's versatility as an actor has also led him to take on dramatic roles, earning him a Leo nomination for best supporting actor in the environmental thriller "The Thaw", starring Val Kilmer.
In recent years, Leacock has appeared in a number of notable television shows, including "Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency", where he played Gripps, a member of the eccentric band of misfits known as "The Rowdy 3", and "Loudermilk", a hilarious series created by Peter Farrelly, which he worked on for three seasons.
Leacock has also made appearances in Netflix's popular sci-fi series "Lost In Space", playing the role of Reese, a colonist trying to find a new home, and in Hallmark's "Hailey Dean Mysteries", where he plays Detective Fincher Garland alongside Kellie Martin.
In addition to his acting career, Leacock is a devoted family man, married to his wife Divina for 27 years, and father to three children, Vienna, Lennox, and Elias.
