Potter is married to Karen, and they have four children. Potter was unable to continue the role on the Good Witch television series because of scheduling conflicts with his work on Heartland. One of his co-stars Catherine Disher had previously worked with him, on the X-Men and two episodes of KF:TLC.

On three of the films, The Good Witch's Charm, The Good Witch's Destiny and The Good Witch's Wonder, he was co-executive producer. įrom 2008 to 2014 Potter was in a series of TV movies featuring The Good Witch, portraying Jake Russell. Also in 2007, Potter joined the cast of The Young and the Restless in a recurring role as Evan Owen, playing opposite Judith Chapman, with whom he had previously appeared on an episode of Silk Stalkings Potter remained on The Young and the Restless until being written out in early 2008. The following year, he landed another role opposite Amber Marshall in the CBC Television series Heartland playing the role of Tim Fleming. He also co-starred with Joely Fisher in Zoe Busiek: Wild Card from 2003 to 2005. David Cameron on Queer as Folk opposite Hal Sparks, and he starred in a mini-series A Wrinkle in Time (2003) for ABC. Potter was featured in Rocket's Red Glare (2000). He also appeared on Silk Stalkings and provided the voice of Gambit for at least the first four seasons of the X-Men animated series. His first role, in 1993, was a hit in both Canada and United States. in 1992, and remained close friends with Carradine until his death in 2009. Peter Caine on Kung Fu: The Legend Continues, after receiving a contract with Warner Bros. He left the insurance company to start his career on TV, as an actor and a pitchman.Īfter being a spokesman on many commercials in the 1980s, and his role in Material World, he finally made his mark in TV playing David Carradine's son and crime-fighting partner, Det.

He also worked on an oil rig in Northern Canada, sold cars, and later became an insurance salesman. He discovered a love for the theater and became a professional stage actor. He later quit college to start a career as a rock musician. Successful in sports throughout his high school years (attended Oakridge Secondary School in London, Ontario), Potter wanted a career as a professional athlete however, his father would not permit it. He had an early interest in sports such as hockey, baseball, and football, as well as in community theater. The oldest of three children, Potter was born in Toronto, Ontario, to Ron Potter, an ex- pro-football player and insurance salesman, and Judith Potter, a Family Law Lawyer.

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