Christopher Kozak

Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, Christopher Shawn Anthony Kozak was drawn to the arts at an early age. Throughout his years in high school, he often took part in theatre and art classes to expand his creativity and imagination. While playing Alan Strang in a theatrical performance of Equus in his senior year, Christopher found his passion for acting, as his unexpected emotional bond with the character became evident during the end of his performance. Overwhelmed, he excused himself from the classroom. Touched by the performance, his teacher recognized a raw talent and encouraged him to seek a career in acting. He always admired film and the characters created by actors. His final performance before studying at The University of Winnipeg was the lead role of Mr. Jones in Animal Farm, where he fully encapsulated the character, secluding himself from all other actors in the play. He stayed in character throughout the production, as he found it to give a more authentic, truthful performance. During his tenure at the university, he would collaborate with aspiring film directors and producers, starring in several films and plays. His performance in 2006's Random Musings of a Girl Named Daphna won him a best actor award during the Manitoba Film Festival.