James Allodi (born February 26, 1967) is a Canadian actor, writer and director.
James Allodi earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts, with a Major in Film, from New York University. Since then, the writer, director, and actor has amassed an impressive resume of stage, television and film credits. His first feature film was the critically acclaimed, off-beat comedy The Uncles. Television directing credits include Naked Josh (which won him a Gemini Award for best direction), Rent-A-Goalie, Paradise Falls, Degrassi, and The Associates.
As an actor, he starred in Daniel MacIvor's Wilby Wonderful, Paul Gross' Men With Brooms and Peter Lynch's Genie Award nominated feature-length documentary The Herd.
Allodi had a recurring role in the television series Once A Thief, and has appeared in numerous other series including The Associates, The Newsroom, and Due South.
Director
2021
The Parker Andersons/Amelia Parker (TV Series) (5 episodes) - Sole to Soul (2021) - (directed by)
- A Home for Harvey (2021) - (directed by)
- Yes, and-? (2021) - (directed by)
- Field Trippin' (2021) - (directed by)
- Calling Dr. Anderson (2021) - (directed by)
2020
My Perfect Landing (TV Series) (3 episodes) - Hillside Pt. 2 (2020)
- Hillside Pt. 1 (2020)
- The Qualifier (2020)
2016
Raising Expectations (TV Series) (8 episodes) - T.P. (2019) - (as Jim Allodi)
- The Big Trip (2018)
- She Shed (2017)
- Learner's Permit to Kill (2017)
- The Haunter Becomes the Haunted (2016)
- Lobsterro (2016)
- I Know What You Did Last Night (2016)
- The Devil's Ottoman (2016)
2018
Efforts Were Made (Short)
2018
Let's Get Physical (TV Series) (2 episodes) - Lycra-Virgin (2018) - (as Jim Allodi)
- What's in the Box (2018) - (as Jim Allodi)
2016
Lost & Found Music Studios (TV Series) (3 episodes) - All About the Music (2016)
- Invincible (2016)
- Heart and Soul (2016)
2014
Seed (TV Series) (2 episodes) - Baby Doctor Strangelove (2014) - (as Jim Allodi)
- Et Tattoo Bruté? (2014)
2014
The Best Laid Plans (TV Mini Series) (2 episodes) - You Had an Option, Sir (2014) - (as Jim Allodi)
- Raise a Little Hell (2014) - (as Jim Allodi)
2011
Call Me Fitz (TV Series) (6 episodes) - Pulling a Polanski (2013)
- Raising What's-His-Name (2013)
- The Rise and Fall of Ethnic Man (2012)
- The Virgin Homo-cide (2012)
- Heir of the Dog (2011)
- Dysfunctional Family Circus (2011)
2010
Republic of Doyle (TV Series) (3 episodes) - Something Old, Someone New (2011) - (as Jim Allodi)
- Live and Let Doyle (2011) - (as Jim Allodi)
- The Hidden Agenda (2010) - (as Jim Allodi)
2008
Little Mosque on the Prairie (TV Series) (6 episodes) - Keeping the Faith (2010) - (as Jim Allodi)
- Holly Go Quickly (2010) - (as Jim Allodi)
- Double Troubles (2009) - (as Jim Allodi)
- True Bro-mance (2009) - (as Jim Allodi)
- The Ties That Blind (2008) - (as Jim Allodi)
- A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Mercy (2008) - (as Jim Allodi)
2008
ReGenesis (TV Series) (1 episode) - Unbottled (2008)
2007
Rent-a-Goalie (TV Series) (4 episodes) - Domi Daze (2007)
- Rabies Almost (2007)
- Gnarsty Snartch (2007)
- Burlington (2007)
2005
Naked Josh (TV Series) (9 episodes) - Who's Your Daddy? (2006)
- Name Your Price (2006)
- Looking Good (2006)
- Just Say Mo (2006)
- Man on the Ledge (2006)
- What's the Rush? (2005)
- Making It Work (2005)
- Fake It Till You Make It (2005)
- The Thrill of the Chase (2005)
2006
The Smart Woman Survival Guide (TV Series) (3 episodes) - Temptation Killed the Canary (2006)
- To Fail Is Human (2006)
- Countdown (2006)
2004
Paradise Falls (TV Series) (4 episodes) - Another Day (2004) - (as Jim Allodi)
- Mother Love (2004)
- Pete Makes His Move (2004) - (as Jim Allodi)
- Billy's Worst Nightmare (2004) - (as Jim Allodi)
2001
Degrassi: The Next Generation (TV Series) (1 episode) - Basketball Diaries (2001)
2001
The Associates (TV Series)
Actor
2012
Call Me Fitz (TV Series) as
Dr. Fransiscus
- Fuck the Vote (2012) - Dr. Fransiscus
- The Rise and Fall of Ethnic Man (2012) - Dr. Fransiscus
2012
Foxfire: Confessions of a Girl Gang as
Acey Holman
2012
The Listener (TV Series) as
Trevor Whelan
- Rogues' Gallery (2012) - Trevor Whelan
2009
7 Diamonds (Short) as
Beggar
2009
The Big 1-0 (Short) as
Morris
2007
ReGenesis (TV Series) as
Dr. Gordon Petras
- What It Feels Like (2008) - Dr. Gordon Petras
- Race Fever (2008) - Dr. Gordon Petras (as Jim Allodi)
- Phantoms (2007) - Dr. Gordon Petras (as Jim Allodi)
- The God of Commerce (2007) - Dr. Gordon Petras (as Jim Allodi)
2007
Cursing Hanley (Short) as
Hanley
2006
Naked Josh (TV Series) as
Psychoanalyst
- Footprints (2006) - Psychoanalyst
2005
The Murdoch Mysteries (TV Series) as
Dr. Finch
- Under the Dragon's Tail (2005) - Dr. Finch
2005
1-800-Missing (TV Series) as
George Wright / George Thompson
- Looking for Mr. Wright (2005) - George Wright / George Thompson
2005
Murder in the Hamptons (TV Movie) as
Architect
2004
Mothers, Fathers, and Other Strangers (Short) as
Sal
2004
Wilby Wonderful as
Dan Jarvis
2003
Foolproof as
Detective Mason
2003
The Outlaws of Missouri (Short) as
Robert Ford
2003
Rhinoceros Eyes as
Hamish
2003
Five Doors (Short) as
Lorne
2003
Dance for Camera (Video)
2002
Men with Brooms as
Neil Bucyk
2001
Glitter as
Video Director
2001
The Associates (TV Series) as
Eric Davis
- Care & Control (2001) - Eric Davis
1999
Thrill Seekers (TV Movie) as
FBI Agent Stanton
1999
Sealed with a Kiss (TV Movie) as
Rebhorn
1999
Top of the Food Chain as
Deputy Dana
1999
The Five Senses as
Justin
1997
PSI Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal (TV Series) as
Alan Tremblay
- Tribunal (1999) - Alan Tremblay
- Communion (1997) - Alan Tremblay
1999
Restless Spirits (TV Movie) as
Mr. Hindle
1999
Murder in a Small Town (TV Movie) as
Man in Tuxedo
1998
American Whiskey Bar (TV Movie) as
C
1998
Once a Thief: Family Business (TV Movie)
1998
The fires of Joanna (Short) as
Patrick Murphy
1998
When Ponds Freeze Over (Short) as
Dad / Adult John
1997
Once a Thief (TV Series) as
Nathan Muckle / Jimmy Nikaline
- Politics of Love (1998) - Nathan Muckle
- The Director Files (1998) - Nathan Muckle
- Kangaroo Court (1998) - Nathan Muckle
- Li Ann's Choice (1998) - Nathan Muckle
- Mama's Boys (1998) - Nathan Muckle
- Rave On (1997) - Jimmy Nikaline
1997
Good Will Hunting as
Security Guard
1997
Permission (Short) as
Albert
1997
The Newsroom (TV Series) - Meltdown: Part 2 (1997)
1996
Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault (TV Movie) as
E.R. Doctor
1994
Due South (TV Series) as
Assistant States Attorney / Leather Mountie / Anonymous cop
- Red, White or Blue (1996) - Assistant States Attorney
- Chicago Holiday: Part 1 (1994) - Leather Mountie / Anonymous cop (uncredited)
1995
Kung Fu: The Legend Continues (TV Series) as
Tom Bellamy
- Banker's Hours (1995) - Tom Bellamy
1995
Village Trilogy (Short)
1995
Nancy Drew (TV Series) as
Homeless Man
- Welcome to the Callisto (1995) - Homeless Man
Writer
2021
Bella Wild (Short) (writer)
2021
Delivery (Short) (co-writer)
2018
Efforts Were Made (Short) (co-writer)
1999
Rabbit Punch (writer)
Cinematographer
1998
Let It Come Down: The Life of Paul Bowles (Documentary)
Assistant Director
1997
Legs (Short) (assistant director - as Jim Allodi)
Camera Department
1991
Man Descending (Short) (second grip - as Jim Allodi)
Producer
2021
Bella Wild (Short) (producer)