Ennis Esmer
Born: 1978-12-29 in Ankara, Turkey
Known For: Acting
Biography
Ennis Esmer is a critically acclaimed Turkish-Canadian actor, comedian and television host best known for his scene-stealing television roles. He first came to prominence as a host on Canadian television before transitioning into a prolific character actor with a strong following in both Canada and the United States. He is best known for his work as arms dealing hedonist turned FBI consultant Rich Dotcom on NBC’s Blindspot, lothario / tennis pro Nash in Amazon’s Red Oaks and the ultra-challenging role of “Ennis” on the hit CTV series Children Ruin Everything, for which he won the Canadian Screen Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy 3 years in a row.
Filmography
2026
- CIA as Kerem Levni
- Brother as Ethan
- V.I.N.C.E. (Voice Intelligent Narrative Creation Engine)
2025
- The Players as Luca
2024
- Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent as Kevin Russo
- The Madness as Agent Khalil
- Sight Unseen as Kye
- Un été pour tout changer as Bob
- I Used to Be Funny as Noah
- Fight Another Day as Gerrard
2023
- Plan B as Manny
- The Amityville Curse as Reverend Marion
2022
- Children Ruin Everything as Ennis
2021
- Ghosts as Brett
2020
- Nose to Tail as Mark
2019
- Hudson & Rex as Richie Lugo
2018
- Little Big Awesome as Stuhven (voice)
- Clara as Charlie Durant
- The Go-Getters as The Cabbie
2017
- Frankie Drake Mysteries as Count Grigore
2016
- Private Eyes as Kurtis Mazhari
- Wynonna Earp as Kuru
- You Me Her as Dave Amari
- Miss Sloane as Brian
- Brace for Impact as Moe
2015
- Schitt's Creek as Emir Kaplan
- Blindspot as Rich Dotcom
- Dark Matter as Wexler
- Man Seeking Woman as Leo
- How to Plan an Orgy in a Small Town as Adam Mitchell
- Big News From Grand Rock
- Ruthless as Dave Ham
2014
- The Flash as Bashir Malik / Psych
- Red Oaks as Nash
- Dirty Singles as Sean
2013
- What If as Paramedic
- Sex After Kids as Ben
2012
- Off2Kali Comedy as Himself
2011
- Dave vs Death as Tim Matthews
2010
- Lost Girl as Philip
- Republic of Doyle as Pete Donnelly
2009
- The Listener as Osman 'Oz' Bey
2008
- Murdoch Mysteries as Marcus Evans
- Flashpoint
- The Rocker as Barney
2007
- Young People Fucking as Gord
- Snowglobe as Jamie
2006
- Billable Hours as Zoltan
2004
- ReGenesis as Dr. Daniel Peters
- Welcome to Mooseport as Airport Passenger
- Decoys as Gibby
2003
- Veritas: The Quest as Eguptian Guard
- The Cheetah Girls as Comedian
- How to Deal
- The Toronto Show as Host
1990
- Law & Order as Marius Cole