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Bruce Dinsmore

Bruce Dinsmore

Actor · Born November 22, 1965 (60) · Vancouver, British Columbia

Bruce Dinsmore (November 22, 1965) is a Canadian actor born in Vancouver. Description above from the Wikipedia article Bruce Dinsmore, licensed under CC-BY-SA,full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
November 22, 1965 (60)
From
Vancouver, British Columbia
Works as
Actor
Titles
38 on Motif · 80 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 39 days to Oct 28Up 20% in 30 days

What are Bruce Dinsmore's films like?

Across their 20 Motif titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Animation7 titlesTypical Motif score: 29th percentile
: browse their Animation movies
Drama6 titlesTypical Motif score: 25th percentile
: browse their Drama movies
Comedy2 titlesTypical Motif score: 49th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Thriller2 titlesTypical Motif score: 21st percentile
: browse their Thriller movies

Their Motif films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Motif score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
29%
Morality
20%
Self
19%
Survival
18%
Society
10%
Ideas
2%
Power
2%
Family bonds7 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival5 titles, browse their movies with this themeObsession4 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice4 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity5 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship3 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth2 titles, browse their movies with this themeGrief2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 18 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 9 · Serious 6 · Dark 3

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 12 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 3

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 6 · Charged 7 · Intense 5

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 11 · Shifting 6 · Whiplash 1

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 10 · Some laughs 6 · Funny 2

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

A split, not a type: Slow burn 11 · Even-paced 5 · Relentless 2

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 10 · Engaged 7 · Full focus 1

Easy watch: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their easy watch movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 8 · Affecting 10 · Heavy 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 13 · Open-ended 3 · Ambiguous 2

Roles they play

5 analyzed roles

Usually the Trickster: 2 of 5 analyzed roles.

Trickster
2 of 5
Shapeshifter
1 of 5
Ally
1 of 5
Hero
1 of 5

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
10
Warm
7
Joyful
7
Hopeful
8
Absurd
4
Other
17

How their films linger

Hopeful9 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 3 with a twist

  • Happy12
  • Bittersweet4
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous3

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Bruce Dinsmore's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 25 of their 38 Motif titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (14).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Bruce Dinsmore's titles on Motif; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Motif score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

80 credits, 38 with a Motif page; 2 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • The Last Whale Singer(2025)

    as Walter

    Motif score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • Coal (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2025)

    Show 1 episode · as Santa Claus

  • Holiday Mismatch(2024)

    as Mark Harrison

    Motif score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • Charlie Tango (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2024)

    as Jeff

  • One Summer (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2023)

    as Notaire Douglas

  • Plan B (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2023)

    Show 2 episodes · as Michael

  • French Exit(2020)

    as Captain

    Motif score: 39th percentile of all films

  • Swept Up by Christmas(2019)

    as Graham

    Motif score: 45th percentile of all films

  • Transplant(2020)

    Show 1 episode · as Lawyer

    Motif score: 84th percentile of all shows

  • La Maison-Bleue (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2020)

    Show 2 episodes · as Président Lester P. Richards

  • Arthur: The Rhythm and Roots of Arthur(2020)

    as David Read

  • The Lead (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2020)

    as Gavin

  • Spookley and the Christmas Kittens (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2019)

    as Poe (voice)

  • Good Sam(2019)

    as Male Anchor - Chuck

    Motif score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • The Hummingbird Project(2018)

    as Contractor #1

    Motif score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Arthur and the Haunted Tree House(2017)

    as Binky Barnes / David Read / Bailey

    Motif score: 58th percentile of all films

  • On verra ça en post-prod (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2017)

    Show 1 episode · as The Client · as The Client

  • Radius(2017)

    as Shock Host / TV Reporter

    Motif score: 50th percentile of all films

  • Love or Lust (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • Arthur: D.W. and the Beastly Birthday (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2017)

    as David Read (voice)

  • Mary Kills People(2017)

    Show 1 episode · as Opera Man

    Motif score: 78th percentile of all shows

  • Gummibär & Friends: The Gummy Bear Show (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2016)

    Show 39 episodes · as Mr. Kronk

  • Brick Mansions(2014)

    as Businessman 2

    Motif score: 29th percentile of all films

  • Gabrielle (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2013)

    as John

  • Happy Slapping (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2013)

    as Dude in Car · as Power Walker

  • Exploding Sun (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2013)

    as Peter Roebling · as Fiona Henslaw

  • The Yummy Gummy Search for Santa(2012)

    as Harry (voice)

    Motif score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Cyber Bully(2011)

    as Lindsay's Father

    Motif score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • The Kate Logan Affair(2010)

    as President

    Motif score: 13th percentile of all films

  • 40 is the New 20 (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2009)

    as Simon

  • Final Verdict (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2009)

    as William McCauley

  • Infected (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2008)

    as Peter Whitefield

  • Tripping the Rift: The Movie(2008)

    as (voice)

    Motif score: 29th percentile of all films

  • Killer Wave(2007)

    Show 2 episodes · as Jackson Wilcord

    Motif score: 1st percentile of all shows

  • My Goldfish Is Evil (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 1 episode · as Elwood/Principal Block (voice)

  • Last Exit (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2006)

    as Mr. Rogerson

  • Arthur's Missing Pal(2006)

    as Binky Barnes / David Read (voice)

    Motif score: 18th percentile of all films

  • Maid of Honor(2006)

    as Kevin Lansing

    Motif score: 28th percentile of all films

  • Tripping the Wire: A Stephen Tree Mystery (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2005)

    as Geoff Wing

  • Spookley the Square Pumpkin(2004)

    as Poe

    Motif score: 29th percentile of all films

  • The Adventures of Princess Sydney: Night of the Pumpkins (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2004)

    as Smarty

  • I Do (But I Don't)(2004)

    as Robert (Bonnie's Husband)

    Motif score: 35th percentile of all films

  • Harmonium (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Bruce de CBS

  • Nightwaves(2003)

    as Tom Williams

    Motif score: 22nd percentile of all films

  • Scent of Danger(2002)

    as Tom Hendricks

    Motif score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Arthur: It's Only Rock 'n' Roll (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2002)

    as David Read / Binky Barnes (voice)

  • Redeemer(2002)

    Actor

    Motif score: 30th percentile of all films

  • After Amy(2001)

    as Robert Rutger

    Motif score: 17th percentile of all films

  • Vampire High(2001)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Motif score: 32nd percentile of all shows

  • Largo Winch (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Ross Naylor

  • Arthur's Perfect Christmas(2000)

    as Binky / Dad (voice)

    Motif score: 94th percentile of all films

  • Understanding the Law: The Worm (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2000)

    as Cat (Narrator)

  • Live Through This (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 13 episodes · Actor

  • The Audrey Hepburn Story(2000)

    as Blake Edwards

    Motif score: 45th percentile of all films

  • Waking the Dead(2000)

    as Tony Dayton

    Motif score: 59th percentile of all films

  • Press Run (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2000)

    as Tom Gerrard

  • Perpetrators of the Crime (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2000)

    as Ronnie

  • P.T. Barnum (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1999)

    as David Thompson

  • P.T. Barnum (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 2 episodes · as David Thompson

  • Understanding the Law: The Coat (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1999)

    as Dog / Judge (voice)

  • Psychopath (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1998)

    as Carmichael

  • Cold Squad(1998)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

    Motif score: 49th percentile of all shows

  • The Sleep Room (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 2 episodes · as Dr. Burns

  • Mumble Bumble (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 65 episodes · as Greens

  • Patrol 03 (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 26 episodes · as Shorty (voice)

  • The Hunger(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Jason

    Motif score: 16th percentile of all shows

  • Suspicious Minds(1997)

    as Kevin Green

    Motif score: 7th percentile of all films

  • Laserhawk(1997)

    as Freddie

    Motif score: 9th percentile of all films

  • Stranger in the House(1997)

    as Dan Winters

    Motif score: 35th percentile of all films

  • The Kid (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1997)

    as Terry Conroy

  • Arthur(1996)

    Show 493 episodes · as Mr. Read / Binky Barnes / Bailey (voice) · as Walter (voice) · as Walter's dad (voice)

    Motif score: 62nd percentile of all shows

  • Never Too Late (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1996)

    as Jerry Corcoran

  • The Little Lulu Show (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 64 episodes · as Thomas "Tubby" Tompkins (voice)

  • Relative Fear(1994)

    as Clive

    Motif score: 21st percentile of all films

  • Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle(1994)

    as Assistant Director

    Motif score: 59th percentile of all films

  • The Myth of the Male Orgasm (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1993)

    as Jimmy Rovinsky

  • Heritage Minutes: Étienne Parent (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1993)

    as Soldier

  • Highlander(1992)

    Show 1 episode · as Robert Waverly

    Motif score: 68th percentile of all shows

  • Heritage Minutes (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1991)

    Show 1 episode · as Le soldat

  • Wimzie's House (not in the Motif catalog yet)

    Show 112 episodes · as Horace (voice)

Career shape

Star power in the 94th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 80 titles, 79 of them dated from 1991 to 2026; peak year 2000.

Biggest box office

The Last Whale Singer (2025)

$948K worldwide

Highest rated

Arthur's Perfect Christmas (2000)

Motif 94th

Most popular right now

Arthur (1996)

Film career

19912026

Peak 2000 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting80 of 80: 80 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Motif score33rd

By decade

1990s22 · acting2000s28 · acting2010s17 · acting2020s12 · acting

Billing

usually 12th · top billed in 0% of 16 roles
001015

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Motif score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on Motif, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Bruce Dinsmore's films land?

Their typical Motif film has a Motif score in the 32nd percentile, the median of the 29 of 30 with a score; across their 18 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 30th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

30thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 18

Approval · how many liked their films

27thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 18

Reach · how many have seen their films

47thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 18

Motif score across 37 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up3
  • 50th to 74th8
  • 25th to 49th16
  • Below 25th10

Shape of the crowd

21 of their 37 titles are Mixed.

  • Divisive1
  • Cult Classic4
  • Crowd Pleaser8
  • Broadly Agreed3
  • Mixed21

Most divisive · actor

Spookley the Square Pumpkin (2004)

92nd percentile spread · 37% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Arthur's Perfect Christmas (2000)

Motif 94th · 81% liked

Reviewers score the acting 54/100 in their films, across 16 reviewed titles; fans 71, detractors 36. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on Motif; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Motif score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their Motif titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Bruce Dinsmore's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 3 Motif titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Violence & Gore3 titlesmedian 48 · moderateMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity3 titlesmedian 48 · moderateMedian of all films: 31
Profanity3 titlesmedian 43 · moderateMedian of all films: 35
Alcohol & Drugs3 titlesmedian 37 · moderateMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense3 titlesmedian 45 · moderateMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.

Who does Bruce Dinsmore work with?

People who share at least 2 of Bruce Dinsmore's Motif titles, grouped by what they did on them; Vlasta Vrana shares the most, 7.

Directors

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers

Mixed roles