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Greg Kean - Co-Head of Acting

Greg Kean has been a professional actor since receiving his MFA in Acting from Cornell University in 1985. Greg's credits include Houston's Alley Theatre, The Los Angeles Theatre Centre, movies including "Summer Dreams, the Story of the Beach Boys" as Brian Wilson, "Air America" and "Saved!". On television Greg portrayed Clancy Lass on the series "Dead Like Me" and has guest starred on many shows including "Designing Women", "Da Vinci's Inquest", "Saved By The Bell", "Life Goes On", "Smallville" and "The Guard".

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Chilton Crane - Co-Head of Acting

Chilton has been a professional actor for over 20 years, with many lead, recurring and guest star credits including X-Files, Supernatural, Outer Limits, L Word, Cold Squad, Beggars and Choosers, an

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Acting Testimonials

“The William Davis Centre is where I developed my love for acting. Before attending, I’d only really thought of acting in passing. Truthfully, I didn’t even know what I wanted to do. But, after taking the intro program there I was so hooked that I immediately auditioned for and was accepted into the full-time program. The school ignited my ability to innovate and create and infused me with an intense passion and respect for our craft. I walked out of the program with the confidence, determination and knowledge required to turn acting into a serious career. I view it as one of the most pivotal moments in my life and I continue to go back to push the boundaries of my work. It is with great pride that I can say I am a graduate of the WDC. Without a doubt, William Davis Centre is the reason that I’m an Actor.”

Giles Panton, Class of 2005


"I would not be where I am today without the exceptional education and guidance I received from the William Davis Centre. It is a place that is more than a learning centre. It is a community of talented actors and teachers who create an atmosphere that is challenging yet familiar. Whether you are looking for a place to start or somewhere to continue to hone your skills I would unreservedly recommend the William Davis Centre.."

Aaron Douglas - Actor

"I learned so much from my year at the William Davis Centre. The teachers are incredibly passionate about what they teach, and are dedicated to the success of their students. It was invaluable to have been taught by working actors, whose teaching was as much based in their own training as it was in their own experiences. I've already signed up for another class!"

Katherine Coupland, Class of 2007

"Providence brought me to the William Davis Centre and I'll thank God to my dying day for it. Bill, Garry and Trish helped me to unlock my talent and develop a strong work ethic. I use what I learned there every scene, every day. Some days I swear I can fly."

Lucy Lawless
Xena Warrior Princess
Battlestar Galactica

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Georgia Straight covers Vancouver Gaming Industry
Spark Animation 2010
Animation Student Interviews Disney's Eric Goldberg
Luximation Films Interviews VanArts Students
VanArts Earns "Education Quality Assurance" Standing

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Vancouver SIGGRAPH: Spark Animation '10
Sep 8, 2010 - Sep 12, 2010
OPEN HOUSE at VanArts
Sep 18, 2010
INFO SESSION - Toronto
Sep 20, 2010
Pixar Artists Masterclass in Vancouver
Sep 24, 2010 - Sep 25, 2010

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