
Biography
Jonas Chernick is a Canadian actor and screenwriter born in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He is a graduate from the University of Manitoba with a major in Film Studies and Theatre. In 2000, he relocated to Toronto, Ontario. Jonas co-wrote, produced and starred in the sci-fi comedy feature film James vs. His Future Self (2019), which won four awards at the Toronto After Dark Film Festival, and was nominated for four Canadian Screen Awards. That same year, he starred in The Prague Orgy (2019), adapted from the Philip Roth novel, had a recurring role on the CBC / Netflix hit series Workin' Moms (2017) and was a guest star on the CTV / NBC hit series Transplant (2020). He also co-wrote and co-stars in "The Burning Season."
Acted in 46
2020s
- 2026
Surfacing
David
- 2025
Negative Capability
Joel
- 2024
A Thousand Cuts
Frasier
The Burning Season
JB
- 2023
- 2022
Boy City
Yanni
Ashgrove
Jason
- 2021
L for Loser
Ned Neerman
- 2020
2010s
- 2019
The Prague Orgy
Nathan Zuckerman
- 2018
- 2016
- 2015
Borealis
Jonah
- 2014
The Best Laid Plans
Daniel Addison · 6 episodes
- 2013
Time of Death
Perry Collins
- 2012
Blood Pressure
Darryl Saunders
- 2010
2000s
- 2009
Continuity Problems
Ernie
- 2008
- 2006
Intimate Stranger
Alex
- 2005
Recipe for a Perfect Christmas
Peter
Lucid
Joel Rothman
- 2004
7 Times Lucky
Sonny
- 2003
Masterpiece Monday
Peter
Eloise at the Plaza
Philip the French Tutor
The Pentagon Papers
Neil Sheehan
The Crooked E: The Unshredded Truth About Enron
Bernie Bickers
- 2002
The Glow
Randy
Edge of Madness
William Sellor
- 2001
Inertia
Joseph
- 2000
1990s
- 1997
Wrote 10
2020s
- 2024
Khwaabon Ka Jhamela
Original Film Writer
The Burning Season
Writer
- 2023
- 2022
Ashgrove
Writer
- 2020
Shoot To Marry
Story Editor
2010s
- 2019
- 2015
Borealis
Writer
Nepatyręs
Writer
- 2012
2000s
- 2005
Lucid
Writer
Produced 6
2020s
- 2024
A Thousand Cuts
Executive Producer
The Ashgrove Experiment
Producer
The Burning Season
Producer
- 2023
- 2022
Ashgrove
Producer
2010s
- 2015
Borealis
Producer
Appearances1
2020s
- 2024
The Ashgrove Experiment
Self