Clé Bennett

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Clé Bennett is a Canadian actor with a extensive career in television, film, and voice acting, born in Toronto, Ontario. He is a two-time Gemini Award winner, recognized for his roles in the CBC mini-series Guns and the HBO series The Line. His versatility as a performer is evident in his wide range of credits, spanning from live-action television hits to international films and animated programming.

In the context of anime voice acting, Bennett is known for his role as Gigante in the 2012 series BeyWheelz: Powered by Beyblade. BeyWheelz is a spin-off of the Beyblade franchise, produced as a collaboration between Japanese studio SynergySP and Canadian animation company Nelvana. In the series, Gigante is characterized as a member of the antagonistic group, the Dominators. He is the younger brother of another Dominator, David, and is portrayed as a character who, despite his intimidating appearance, longs to reconnect with his brother and have fun, showing he is not as corrupted as his teammates.

Beyond this specific role, Bennett's voice work is most prominently associated with Western animation. He is particularly well-known for his long-standing contributions to the popular Total Drama franchise. He provided the voices for several characters, including the fearsome camp cook Chef Hatchet, the gentle contestant DJ, and later characters like Beardo and Leonard. His other voice credits in animation include the role of Louis the Trumpet in Razzberry Jazzberry Jam and Earl Devereaux in the 2017 Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs animated series.

Throughout his career, Bennett has also built an impressive list of live-action credits, demonstrating his range as an actor. These roles include appearances in major television series such as Lost Girl, Arrow, Murdoch Mysteries, Rookie Blue, and The Listener. He has also taken on significant parts in high-profile projects like the Marvel Cinematic Universe series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, where he played Lemar Hoskins, and the feature film Jigsaw. His performance in the series Flashpoint earned him a 2012 ACTRA Award nomination for Outstanding Male Performance.
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