Chad Willett

Chad Willett
Born (1971-10-10) October 10, 1971 (age 53)
British Columbia, Canada
Occupations
Years active1993—present
AwardsLeo Award (2010)
Websitechad-willett.com

Chad Willett (born October 10, 1971, in British Columbia), is a Canadian actor and producer who has worked for over 30 years as a professional in film, television and theatre. His selected films include Alive, directed by Frank Marshall and produced by Kathleen Kennedy. Hector and the Search for Happiness, starring Simon Pegg,[1] Monster Trucks directed by Chris Wedge,[2] Broken Diamonds alongside Ben Platt and Lola Kirke and Steal This Movie with Vincent D'Onofrio

Willett produced and starred in the film Becoming Redwood in 2011.[1] The film won the 2012 Vancouver International Film Festival Most Popular Canadian Film Award.[3] In 2010, Willett received a Leo Award for his portrayal of the small town redneck antagonist in the film Cole, directed by Carl Bessai.[4][5]

  1. ^ a b Reid, Michael (May 2, 2013). "Big Picture: Victoria-raised Chad Willett plays hippie dad in offbeat memoir". Times Colonist. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
  2. ^ Smith, Brandon (May 6, 2015). "Paramount Animation's 'Monster Trucks' Pushed to 2016". Rotoscopers. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
  3. ^ Britannica Book of the Year 2013. Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. March 2013. p. 313. ISBN 978-1625131034.
  4. ^ "On the Town June 07". 24 Hours. June 6, 2010. Archived from the original on March 30, 2012. Retrieved August 18, 2011.
  5. ^ Ludwig, Robyn (June 6, 2010). "Leo Awards honour B.C.'s top film and TV talent". Vancouver Observer. Retrieved June 29, 2020.