Biography
The overnight success of "Felicity" opened the door to feature film opportunities for Speedman, who made his feature debut opposite Maria Bello in the karaoke-themed comedy-drama "Duets" (2000), followed by a turn alongside Kurt Russell in the gritty cop-drama "Dark Blue" (2002). That same year, Speedman was featured prominently opposite Kate Beckinsale in the hit action-horror movie "Underworld" (2002), the first entry in a successful …
Career Milestones
1992 | Competed in the Olympic trials as part of the Canadian Junior National Swim Team |
1995 | Featured in the syndicated detective series "Nancy Drew" |
1995 | Made television debut on the Canadian series "Net Worth" |
1996 | Appeared in the CBS biopic "A Brother's Promise: The Dan Jansen Story" |
1996 | Made short film debut in "Can I Get a Witness"; screened at the Toronto Film Festival |
1997 | Had a small role in the HBO thriller "Dead Silence" |
1998 | Acted in Showtime's historical film "Rescuers: Stories of Courage: Two Couples" |
1998 | Landed breakthrough role as Ben Covington, the title character's love interest on The WB drama series "Felicity" |
2000 | Landed featured role opposite Gwyneth Paltrow in the film "Duets" |
2003 | Played an inexperienced L.A.P.D. detective caught in a web of murder and corruption in "Dark Blue" |
2003 | Starred opposite Kate Beckinsale in the supernatural thriller "Underworld" |
2005 | Cast opposite Ice Cube in the high-octane sequel "XXX: State of the Union" |
2006 | Teamed with Kate Beckinsale for the sequel "Underworld: Evolution" |
2007 | Starred in the Allan Moyle directed "Weirdsville" with Taryn Manning and Wes Bentley |
2008 | Co-starred with Liv Tyler in the horror thriller "The Strangers" |
2010 | Featured in the drama "Barney's Version" alongside Paul Giamatti, Rosamund Pike and Dustin Hoffman |
2012 | Cast opposite Rachel McAdams and Channing Tatum in romantic drama "The Vow" |
2012 | Returned to series TV as Officer Sam Kendal on submarine-set thriller "Last Resort" (ABC) |