Giles Panton

Biography

Giles Panton, born on September 13, 1982, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, is a versatile actor renowned for his extensive work across television, film, stage, and web platforms, along with a notable career in voice acting. Panton honed his craft at the William Davis Centre at VanArts, graduating in 2005, and has furthered his training in various acting studios in New York.

One of his prominent voice roles includes Keith, a leading character in the 2011 animated series "Voltron Force," which is inspired by the classic 1980s "Voltron" series. On the small screen, he is recognized for his portrayal of police detective Joe Wylee in the "Flash Gordon" television series. Additionally, he starred as Twosev in the web series "Soldiers of the Apocalypse," which debuted in 2011.

Panton's film career began with the short "Bedridden" in 2005, and he gained further acclaim with "On the Bus" (2008), which was showcased at the Bare Bones International Film Festival in Oklahoma in 2009. He is also well-regarded in Vancouver's alternative theatre scene, having headlined Spectral Theatre Studio's paranormal trilogy, "Deadends 666," during the 2009-10 season. In 2006, Panton received the award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role for his performance in "The Book of Liz," a production by the I'm a Little Pickled Theatre Company.