Jesse

After more than a decade as a film, television, and theatre actor, Jesse Griffiths pivoted to a career in casting, founding Jesse Griffiths Casting (JGC). His work is driven by a commitment to championing inclusion and diversity throughout the casting process.

Dedicated to nurturing the next generation of artists, Jesse has taught at colleges, universities, and private institutions across Canada. He also leads a monthly workshop for Toronto's BIPOC community and serves as a mentor with the Canadian Film Centre's Actors Conservatory.

Jesse is a member of the Casting Society (CSA) and the Casting Directors Society of Canada (CDC). He serves on the professional advisory committees for Seneca Polytechnic, George Brown College, and Toronto Metropolitan University, and sits on the boards of the CDC, the Toronto Gay Hockey Association (TGHA), and Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, the world's longest-running queer theatre.

A proud recipient of the ACTRA Toronto Sandi Ross Award, Jesse holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Performance from Toronto Metropolitan University.