Tanner Novlan

Tanner Novlan (born 9 April 1986) is a Canadian actor and model. He is best known for starring as "Struggling Actor" in a Liberty Mutual commercial (2019), as Gregory Manes on The CW's Roswell, New Mexico (2020–present), and currently, for playing Dr. John "Finn" Finnegan in the American CBS soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful (2020–present).

Tanner Novlan
Born (1986-04-09) 9 April 1986
Paradise Hill, Saskatchewan, Canada
Occupation
  • Actor
  • model
Years active2009–present
Height1.85 m ( 6 ft 1 in )
Spouse(s)
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(m. 2015)​
Children1

Early life

Tanner Novlan was born in Paradise Hill, Saskatchewan.[1] He revealed that upon his arrival in the United States at the age of 21, he worked for a construction company while simultaneously taking acting classes.[2]

Career

Novlan made his feature film acting debut in the 2009 direct-to-video horror film Maneater and his television acting debut in the eighth episode of Season 6 of Bones. In 2013, he was selected to take part in the ABC Discovers: Los Angeles Talent Showcase and in 2016 starred in the independent feature film Flatbush Luck, which earned him award nominations for Best Actor at that year's FilmOut San Diego and the Hoboken International Film Festival. He then went on to appear in guest roles on many TV shows, most notably Parenthood, Letterkenny and Modern Family.

Novlan then created a name for himself when he played the part of the "Bad Actor" on a commercial for Liberty Mutual. In March 2020, he was cast in the recurring role of Gregory Manes in The CW's Roswell, New Mexico, first appearing near the end of its second season. He reprised his role for the series' third season in 2021.

In July 2020, Novlan began playing the contract role of Dr. John "Finn" Finnegan, on the CBS Daytime soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful.[3][4][5][6][7]

As for his modeling career, Novlan modeled in print campaigns for the brands Guess and Tommy Hilfiger.[1]

Personal life

Novlan has stated that, once or twice a week, he plays hockey with a Los Angeles group informally called “Bad Boys Skate,” a collection of hockey enthusiasts.[1]

In May 2015, Novlan got engaged to actress and The Bold and the Beautiful alum Kayla Ewell.[8][9] The couple married on 12 September 2015.[10] In March 2019, the couple announced they were expecting their first child.[11] On 16 July 2019, Ewell gave birth to their daughter, Poppy Marie.[12] In February 2022, Novlan and Ewell exclusively announced to People that they were expecting their second child, a baby boy, in August of that year.[13][14]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2009 Maneater Roger Raintree Direct-to-video natural horror film
2010 1313: Giant Killer Bees! Connor Sci-FI film
2016 Flatbush Luck Jimmy Comedy-drama film
2017 Fallen Stars Ben Drama film
2018 Ice: The Movie Grant Sports drama film
[1]
2019 My Best Friend's Christmas Grant Hines Showtime television film

Television
Year(s) Title Role Notes Ref.
2010 Bones Paul Linoto Episode: "The Twisted Bones in the Melted Truck"
[1]
2012 Parenthood Jake Episode:"Together"
[1]
2014 Rizzoli & Isles Wayne Bowman Episode:"Just Push Play"
[1]
2016–17 Mohawk Girls Midas 7 episodes
2017 Letterkenny Zack Russell Terrier Episode:"Great Day for Thunder Bay"
[1]
2020 Modern Family Liam Episode:"Dead Rival"
[1]
2020–2022 Roswell, New Mexico Gregory Manes Recurring role; 9 episodes
[1]
2020–present The Bold and the Beautiful John "Finn" Finnegan Contract role: July 23, 2020–present
[3]

Music video
Year Title Artist
2010 "Maybe" Sick Puppies

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2016
 FilmOut San Diego — Audience Awards Best Actor Flatbush Luck Nominated
2016
 Hoboken International Film Festival Best Actor in a Feature Film Flatbush Luck Nominated
[15]

References
  1. "Tanner Novlan". CBS Interactive. Retrieved 14 November 2020.
  2. Clifford, Kambra. "INTERVIEW: Tanner Novlan chats joining The Bold and the Beautiful and what fans can expect from Dr. Finnegan". Philadelphia: Soapcentral. Retrieved 15 November 2020.
  3. Bowe, Jillian (9 July 2020). "The Bold and the Beautiful Casts Delon de Metz and Tanner Novlan". Daytime Confidential. United States: Confidential Media, Inc. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
  4. Ausiello, Michael (9 July 2020). "Bold & Beautiful Recast: Delon de Metz Is the New [Spoiler]". TV Line. United States: CBS Interactive. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
  5. "Tanner Novlan Joins the Cast of The Bold and the Beautiful!". www.soapoperanews.net. United States: CBS Interactive. 9 July 2020. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
  6. Jillian, Bowe (9 July 2021). "The Bold and the Beautiful Casts Delon de Metz and Tanner Novlan". Daytime Confidential. Confidential Media, Inc. (SAY Media). Retrieved 10 July 2021.
  7. Maloney, Michael (9 July 2020). "The Bold and the Beautiful Casting News: Tanner Novlan Cast as Steffy's New Love Interest". soaphub.com. United States. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
  8. "'Vampire Diaries' Star Kayla Ewell Dishes on Kellan & R-Pattz". OK!. 7 November 2009.
  9. "Kellan Lutz on the making of Twilight and working with Edi Gathegi". www.news.com.au. Archived from the original on 13 September 2014.
  10. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 13 September 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  11. "'The Loveliest News to Share!' Kayla Ewell Expecting First Child - See Her Ultrasound Photo". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
  12. "Kayla Ewell Welcomes Daughter Poppy Marie with Husband Tanner Novlan: 'Our Whole World Has Changed'". uk.finance.yahoo.com. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
  13. SOD (23 February 2022). "B&B's TANNER NOVLAN EXPECTING SECOND CHILD". Soap Opera Digest. United States: soapoperadigest.com. American Media, Inc. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
  14. Slater, Georgia. "Kayla Ewell and Husband Tanner Novlan Expecting Baby Boy: 'We're Excited'". People. United States: Time Inc. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
  15. "Kenneth Del Vecchio's Hoboken International Film Festival 2016 Winners & Nominees". New York: www.hobokeninternationalfilmfestival.com. 2016. Retrieved 14 November 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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