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David Paetkau

David Paetkau

Actor · Born November 10, 1972 (53) · Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

David Paetkau is a Canadian-American actor who is perhaps best known for his roles of Evan Lewis in Final Destination 2 and the deceased Beck McKaye in Whistler (2006–2008). He has also appeared in I'll Always Know What You Did Last Summer, Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem (2007) and also So Weird as Brent on the episode Vampire. He currently stars as Sam Braddock in Flashpoint, a TV police drama filmed in and around Toronto by CTV. The series also airs in the USA on CBS on Friday nights. After a successful trial run in the summer of 2008, CBS ordered a full 22 episode second season of Flashpoint in its current Friday night time, where it has earned solid ratings. The series also stars Enrico Colantoni, Hugh Dillon, and Amy Jo Johnson. David's voice can be heard in Canadian commercials for the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. Description above from the Wikipedia article David Paetkau, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
November 10, 1972 (53)
From
Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
Works as
Actor
Titles
34 on MovieCove · 46 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 64 days to Oct 27Down 23% in 30 days

What are David Paetkau's films like?

Across their 15 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Bonds.

Genres

Crime3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 67th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Crime movies
Mystery3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 65th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Mystery movies
Comedy2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 24th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Horror2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 25th percentile
: browse their Horror movies
Romance2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 46th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Romance movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits 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
Morality
36%
Bonds
20%
Survival
17%
Society
14%
Self
13%
Justice6 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love3 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival3 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity4 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds2 titles, browse their movies with this themeGuilt2 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 14 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 8 · Serious 2 · Dark 4

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

Grounded 11 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 0

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

Gentle 5 · Charged 5 · Intense 4

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

Steady 6 · Shifting 7 · Whiplash 1

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 8 · Some laughs 6 · Funny 0

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

Slow burn 4 · Even-paced 8 · Relentless 2

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

Casual 3 · Engaged 10 · Full focus 1

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

A split, not a type: Easy watch 8 · Affecting 3 · Heavy 3

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

Resolved 11 · Open-ended 3 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

3 analyzed roles
Shadow
1 of 3
Ally
1 of 3
Mentor
1 of 3

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
12
Dread
4
Melancholic
4
Hopeful
3
Warm
4
Other
10

How their films linger

Feel-good7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCozy3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 3 with a twist

  • Happy8
  • Bittersweet4
  • 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 David Paetkau's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 31 of their 34 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for David Paetkau's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits 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

46 credits, 34 with a MovieCove page.

  • Come Fly with Me(2023)

    as 'Hawk' Gilbert

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • A Slice of Romance(2021)

    as Austin

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • Blood & Treasure(2019)

    Show 2 episodes · as Army Captain · as Major Reece

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all shows

  • Morning Show Mysteries: Death by Design(2019)

    as Vinnie Hawk

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • Morning Show Mysteries: Countdown to Murder(2019)

    as Vinnie Hawk

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • Morning Show Mysteries: A Murder in Mind(2019)

    as Hawk

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • Morning Show Mystery: Murder on the Menu(2018)

    as Hawk

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all films

  • Darrow & Darrow: In the Key of Murder(2018)

    as Evan

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films

  • Morning Show Mystery: Mortal Mishaps(2018)

    as Hawk

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • Gourmet Detective: Eat, Drink, and Be Buried(2017)

    as Colin

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • Garage Sale Mystery: The Beach Murder(2017)

    as Steve Winters

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • The Colossal Failure of the Modern Relationship (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as James

  • The Space Between (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Marcus

  • Goon: Last of the Enforcers(2017)

    as Ira Glatt

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • Colony(2016)

    Show 4 episodes · as Adam Ford

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all shows

  • A Mother Betrayed(2015)

    as Jonathan

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all films

  • Man of Steel(2013)

    as Northcorn Threat Analyst

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

  • Goon(2011)

    as Ira

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • For Heaven's Sake(2008)

    as Young David

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • Flashpoint(2008)

    Show 32 episodes · as Sam Braddock

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all shows

  • Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem(2007)

    as Dale

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films

  • Dexter(2006)

    Show 1 episode · as Owen

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Justice (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 1 episode · as Jeremy Pierce

  • Eureka(2006)

    Show 1 episode · as Callister Raynes

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • Whistler (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 26 episodes · as Beck McKaye

  • I'll Always Know What You Did Last Summer(2006)

    as Colby Patterson

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Criminal Minds(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Ryan

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows

  • Supernatural(2005)

    Show 2 episodes · as Mark Campbell

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • LAX (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 13 episodes · as Nick

  • Holiday Reunion (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Jimmy Hodges

  • Bang Bang You're Dead(2002)

    as Brad Lynch

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • Final Destination 2(2003)

    as Evan Lewis

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Taken (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Buzz

  • American Dreams (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 2 episodes · as Doc

  • CSI: Miami(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Jeff McGill

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all shows

  • Slap Shot 2: Breaking the Ice(2002)

    as Gordie Miller

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films

  • Smallville(2001)

    Show 1 episode · as Danny Turpin · as Trevor Chapell

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all shows

  • Just Deal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 9 episodes · as Just Deal

  • Snow Day(2000)

    as Chuck Wheeler

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • So Weird(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Brent

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all shows

  • The Crow: Stairway to Heaven (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as Kyle Barber

  • First Wave (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as Elias

  • Disturbing Behavior(1998)

    as Tom Cox

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • Perfect Little Angels (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Jeff

  • Cold Squad(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as Barry

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all shows

  • Stargate SG-1(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Lyle Pender

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

Career shape

Star power in the 96th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 46 titles from 1997 to 2023; peak year 2006.

Biggest box office

Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem (2007)

$130M worldwide

Highest rated

Bang Bang You're Dead (2002)

Midcredits 93rd

Most popular right now

Flashpoint (2008)

Film career

19972023

Peak 2006 · back in prominent film roles after a quiet stretch. Top draw in 3 MovieCove titles. 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
Acting46 of 46: 46 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score66th

By decade

1990s7 · acting2000s21 · acting2010s16 · acting2020s2 · acting

Billing

usually 13th · top billed in 8% of 13 roles
9808

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 Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, 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 David Paetkau's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 64th percentile, the median of all 22; across their 14 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 58th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

58thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 14

Approval · how many liked their films

51stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 14

Reach · how many have seen their films

56thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 14

Midcredits score across 34 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up12
  • 50th to 74th10
  • 25th to 49th7
  • Below 25th5

Shape of the crowd

17 of their 34 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved7
  • Universally Panned2
  • Divisive1
  • Crowd Pleaser17
  • Broadly Agreed1
  • Mixed6

Most divisive · actor

For Heaven's Sake (2008)

95th percentile spread · 43% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Bang Bang You're Dead (2002)

Midcredits 93rd · 85% liked

Reviewers score the acting 47/100 in their films, across 14 reviewed titles; fans 67, detractors 24. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; 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 Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove 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 David Paetkau's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 4 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Violence & Gore4 titlesmedian 90 · severeMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity4 titlesmedian 26 · mildMedian of all films: 32
Profanity4 titlesmedian 68 · intenseMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs3 titlesmedian 34 · mildMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense3 titlesmedian 86 · severeMedian of all films: 39

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

Who does David Paetkau work with?

People who share at least 2 of David Paetkau's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Al Roker shares the most, 5.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers

  • Michael Shepard5 titles    See all 5 shared titles with Michael Shepard
  • Allen Lewis5 titles    See all 5 shared titles with Allen Lewis
  • Harvey Kahn5 titles    See all 5 shared titles with Harvey Kahn
  • Orly Adelson5 titles    See all 5 shared titles with Orly Adelson