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Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman, actor
Actor

Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman: Movies & Box Office

films
4
on screen
2016–2025
box office
$135M
average score
48
Born
October 21, 1984 (age 41)
Birthplace
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Citizenship
Canada
Occupations
Actor, voice artist, model, television personality
Years active
2003-present
Career at a glance

Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman's Career in Numbers

Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Dirty Grandpa (2016) to Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-shero (2025), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman Movies by Decade

  1. 2010s 2
  2. 2020s 2

The 2010s were Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman's busiest decade, with 2 films.

Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman Movies by Genre

  • Comedy 2
  • Animation 1
  • Drama 1

Comedy is the genre Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman has worked in most, with 2 films, ahead of animation (1).

Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman Career Milestones

First film
Dirty Grandpa 2016
Biggest box office hit
Dirty Grandpa $94.1M worldwide
Best-rated film
Falling Inn Love Movie Echo Score 63
4 credits

Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 48. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman?

Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada in 1984 and is 41 years old. Credited on films since 2016, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman, a Canadian actor, model, and television personality, gained widespread recognition for his role as Jay in the Lifetime dark comedy-drama series, Unreal (2015–2018). He is also known for his role as one of the primary judges on the first season of Canada's Drag Race (2020). Bowyer-Chapman was born on October 21, 1984, in Edmonton, Alberta, adopting both of his parents' last names. His early years were spent in the small town of Rimbey, considered by locals as the 'Texas of the north.' His upbringing in this racially homogeneous town as a biracial gay man presented unique challenges, which he courageously navigated. Bowyer-Chapman began travelling as a model at age 15, venturing as far as Europe and South Africa. However, at age 21, he decided to focus on acting, relocating to Vancouver to pursue his dreams. His move to New York seven years later further accelerated his acting career. Bowyer-Chapman's career not only spans acting but also modeling, marked by shoots for brands such as Levi's and American Apparel. He made his acting debut in the film, Shock to the System (2006). Also, he has featured in many television series, including the critically acclaimed Lifetime series, Unreal. He further widened his popularity by judging the inaugural season of Canada's Drag Race. Despite facing racial taunts online during the show, Bowyer-Chapman retained his dignity and received continuous support from TV personality RuPaul.

FAQ

Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman: Questions & Answers

How many movies Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman been in?

Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman is credited on 4 films, from 2016 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman's highest-grossing movie?

Dirty Grandpa (2016) is Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman's biggest box office hit, with $94.1M worldwide, ahead of Spiral (2020) ($40.6M). Across every film with box office figures, Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman's movies have made $135M.

Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman's biggest hits

What is the best Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman's best-rated film is Falling Inn Love (2019) with a score of 63, followed by Spiral (2020) (33).

Best Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman movies, ranked

How old is Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman?

Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman is 41 years old, born on October 21, 1984 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

What is Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman's newest movie?

The most recent film on Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman's filmography is Maxxie LaWow: Drag Super-shero (2025), in the role of Calvin.

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