Jordan Gavaris
A Canadian actor who brought heart, humor, and a sharp wit to the role of a loyal foster brother in a genre-bending sci-fi series.
Born 1989 (age 37)·Canadian actor·Birthday: September 25·Millennials
Biography
Jordan Gavaris cut his teeth on Canadian television before landing the role that would define his early career: Felix Dawkins on the cult hit 'Orphan Black'. As the flamboyant, fiercely protective foster brother to Tatiana Maslany's multiple clones, Gavaris provided the emotional anchor and much of the comic relief in a complex, paranoid thriller. His performance was a masterclass in balancing campy one-liners with genuine pathos, making Felix an instant fan favorite. The role earned him a Canadian Screen Award and proved his ability to hold his own in an ensemble dominated by a tour-de-force lead performance. Since the series ended, he has continued to work steadily, taking on lead roles in series like 'The Lake', showcasing a broader range while maintaining the charismatic screen presence that first caught audiences' attention.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Jordan was born in 1989, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Jordan Was Born
The biggest hits of 1989
#1 Movie
Batman
Best Picture
Driving Miss Daisy
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Jordan's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1989Born
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1994Started school
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
2002Became a teenager
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Could drive
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2007Could vote
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2010Turned 21
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2019Turned 30
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 37 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Portrayed Felix Dawkins across all five seasons of the critically acclaimed series 'Orphan Black'.
- Won a Canadian Screen Award for Best Performance in a Featured Supporting Role for 'Orphan Black' in 2014.
- Landed a lead role opposite Julia Stiles in the Amazon Prime series 'The Lake'.
- His performance in 'Orphan Black' was pivotal in the show winning a Peabody Award in 2014.
Did You Know?
He is a trained stage actor and graduated from the Theatre Performance program at Sheridan College.
He provided the voice for the character Riff in the animated series 'The Adventures of Napkin Man!'.
He made his professional acting debut in the Canadian teen drama 'The Latest Buzz'.
“I'm interested in characters who live in the margins of society.”
