Greyston Holt

Greyston Holt, born Greyston Stefancsik on September 30, 1985 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, grew up on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, where his parents Mike and Nancy nurtured a creative household. His grandparents immigrated from Hungary, bringing a rich cultural heritage that shaped his early worldview. While attending high school, Holt discovered a passion for music, learning guitar and forming a band that performed at local venues, an experience that later informed his nuanced approach to performance. A chance acting class taken for extra credit sparked a fascination with storytelling, prompting him to relocate to Vancouver after graduation to pursue a professional acting career. His early screen work included modest parts in films like Killer Bash and the acclaimed miniseries Into the West, followed by guest appearances on popular shows such as Smallville, Blood Ties, and The 4400, where his versatility began to attract industry attention. Holt’s breakout came with a recurring role as Ray Prager Jr. in the critically praised series Durham County, earning him a Leo Award nomination for Best Supporting Performance by a Male in a Dramatic Series. Subsequent guest spots on Stargate Universe, Sanctuary, Fringe, and Flashpoint solidified his reputation as a reliable character actor. In 2011 he portrayed the young Emerson Hauser in Fox’s short‑lived yet cult‑favorite series Alcatraz, and later secured the role of Clayton Danvers in Space’s supernatural drama Bitten, a performance that garnered another Leo Award nomination and helped the show secure a U.S. distribution deal with Syfy. Over the years, Holt has demonstrated a consistent ability to balance dramatic depth with genre‑bending flair, making him a distinguished presence in Canadian and international television landscapes.