Early Life
Bowles was born in Montreal, Quebec, and raised in Truro, Nova Scotia. He developed an early interest in the performing arts, particularly music and dance, which led him to pursue a diverse artistic career.Career
Acting
Bowles' most prominent acting role is that of Cory in Trailer Park Boys, a character he portrayed from 2001 to 2017, across the original television series, several films, and subsequent web series. His character, often appearing alongside his friend Trevor, is known for his signature glasses and frequent blunders. Beyond Trailer Park Boys, Bowles has appeared in various other television series and films, including Rollertown, Pure, and The Drunk and On Drugs Happy Fun Time Hour.Directing
Transitioning successfully into directing, Bowles has helmed episodes for numerous Canadian television shows. His directing credits include multiple episodes of Trailer Park Boys (both the original series and subsequent spin-offs), Pure, Diggstown, The Beachouse, Little Dog, and Studio Black!. His feature film directorial debut, Black Cop, garnered critical praise, winning Best Canadian Feature Film at the 2017 Vancouver International Film Festival. He has also directed several short films, such as The Percy Harris Story and Hearts of Knives.Music
As a musician, Bowles was a founding member of the Juno Award-nominated hip-hop group Hip Club Groove in the 1990s. He later formed and performed with other bands, including The Superfantastics. His musical contributions often blend various genres, reflecting his eclectic artistic influences.Choreography
Bowles has an extensive background in dance and choreography. He has choreographed for numerous theatre productions, dance companies (such as Live Art Dance Productions), and film projects, earning recognition for his innovative movement work and theatrical staging.Filmography
(Selected acting and directing credits)- Trailer Park Boys (TV series, 2001–2017) – Actor (Cory), Director (various episodes)
- Trailer Park Boys: The Movie (2006) – Actor (Cory)
- Rollertown (2007) – Actor (Jamie)
- Trailer Park Boys: Countdown to Liquor Day (2009) – Actor (Cory)
- Trailer Park Boys: Don't Legalize It (2014) – Actor (Cory)
- Pure (TV series, 2017–2019) – Director (various episodes)
- Black Cop (2017) – Director, Writer
- Diggstown (TV series, 2019–present) – Director (various episodes)
- Little Dog (TV series, 2018–2019) – Director (various episodes)
Awards and Recognition
- Vancouver International Film Festival – Best Canadian Feature Film (2017) for Black Cop
- Atlantic Film Festival – Best Atlantic Director (2017) for Black Cop
- Numerous nominations for his directing and writing work in Canadian television and film.
External Links
- Cory Bowles at IMDb
- Cory Bowles at the Canadian Film Centre