Jeff Teravainen

Jeff Teräväinen (born October 13, 1972 in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada) is a versatile Canadian actor known for both on‑screen performances and prolific voice work. Born into a family that encouraged artistic expression, he began pursuing acting in the late 1990s and quickly established himself in Canadian theater before transitioning to film and television. His breakout television role came as Lieutenant Anders in the sci‑fi series Dark Matter, where his nuanced portrayal earned praise for blending stoic authority with hidden vulnerability. He later reinforced his reputation with a memorable turn as Deputy Labelle in Eli Roth’s horror‑satire Thanksgiving, demonstrating a talent for balancing dark humor with tension. In the streaming era, Teräväinen captured global attention as the primary antagonist in Netflix’s holiday hit The Christmas Chronicles (2018), delivering a charismatic yet menacing performance that anchored the film’s festive conflict. Beyond live‑action, he has become a recognizable voice in the gaming world, most famously embodying Sam Fisher in the Tom Clancy franchise, a role he reprised for Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege in 2020, solidifying his status as the voice of modern espionage. In addition to character work, Teräväinen is celebrated as the “Voice of the Olympics” for CBC, narrating both the 2006 Turin and 2014 Sochi Winter Games, and providing commentary for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Canada. His vocal range has powered major Canadian broadcasts, including two years as the intro announcer for Hockey Night in Canada, and countless documentary series such as Discovery Channel’s Shark Week specials. Recent highlights include a regular role in the sci‑fi drama Utopia Falls (2020) and narrating Gordon Ramsay’s America’s Next Food Star (2024). Perhaps his most personal accolade was being selected by Clint Eastwood to narrate the HBO/Warner Brothers series Clint Eastwood: A Cinematic Legacy, a testament to his distinctive storytelling voice.