Induction Year

2013

Pillar of Achievement

Arts & Entertainment

Born

Mar 16, 1949 (76 years)

Birth Place

London, Ontario

Garber was born to Joseph and Hope Garber in 1949. His mother was an actress, singer, and the host of At Home with Hope Garber. Garber began acting at the age of nine and studied at the University of Toronto’s Hart House at age 16 – the age at which he was at a six-week summer theatre training program at the University of Toronto.

From his early beginnings in Canada, Garber went on to appear in some of the most memorable projects of the past four decades. Victor is currently appearing in The Slap (2015), The Flash (2014), Motive (2013) and Web Therapy (2011). He will soon star in Greg Berlanti’s new Untitled DC Comics Superhero series for Warner Bros/CW. He has shared in two Screen Actors Guild (Sag) Award® nominations for Outstanding Motion Picture Cast, the latest for Milk (2008), and previously as a member of the cast of Titanic (1997) as well as winning with the cast of Argo (2012). Garber received three Emmy® nods for his role in Alias (2001) and has also earned Emmy® nominations for Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows (2001), and his guest roles on Frasier (1993) and Will & Grace (1998). He is also an accomplished stage actor, whose extensive credits encompass lead roles in both plays and musicals and has earned four Tony Award® nominations, for his work in Damn Yankees (1994-1995), Lend Me a Tenor (1989-1990), Little Me (1982) and Deathtrap (1978-1982. Victor also starred in the 1998 Tony Award-winning Best Play, Art.

Interesting Facts

Garber took an online course in officiating weddings so he could officiate the wedding of friend and Alias co-star Jennifer Garner to Ben Affleck, and is the godfather of their daughter, Violet.

Was lead singer of Toronto pop group Sugar Shoppe.

Memorable Moments

  • Victor Garber – 2013 Canada’s Walk of Fame Tribute Show

  • The Morning Show – Victor Garber on new show Deception and Affleck friendship

  • Victor Garber – 25th Anniversary Gala Candid Campfire

    2023
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