Charles Officer

October 28, 1975 — Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Charles Officer (1975 – 2023) was a Canadian film and television director, writer, actor, and professional hockey player. His diverse career encompassed graphic design, acting on stage and screen, and eventually directing. His debut short film, "When Morning Comes," premiered at the 2000 Toronto International Film Festival to widespread acclaim. Following this success, his second film, "Short Hymn_Silent War," premiered at TIFF 2002, earning a Special Jury Citation and a subsequent nomination for a Genie Award in 2004. "Nurse.Fighter.Boy," his first feature film, was shot over 23 days in Toronto. Officer's multifaceted journey in the arts sadly concluded when he passed away in Toronto at the age of 48.