Biography

Vladimir Jon Cubrt is a writer, film producer and actor. As an actor, Vladimir is known around the world for his portrayal of Garret Jacob Hobbs on NBC's hit series Hannibal and is a regular guest at "Fannibal" conventions in North America and Europe. Vladimir has appeared in over 40 television shows and films including: Designated Survivor; In Contempt; Covert Affairs; Hollywoodland and Beauty & The Beast. In 2018 Vladimir was featured in three films that premiered at the biggest film festivals in North America: Stockholm (Tribeca); Kodachrome (TIFF); and Luba (Cinequest and Michael Moore's Traverse City Film Festival). Vladimir was nominated for a 2019 ACTRA Award for Best Male Performance for his portrayal of Luba's embattled ex-husband, Donnie Marchuk. Vladimir founded stage production company Zocalo Toronto, writing and producing a number of original works between 2007 and 2012 including The Weeping Salsa, a dance-drama hybrid in which he also starred. Vladimir was born in Hamllton, Ontario and went to Etobicoke School of the Arts before graduating from Ryerson University's theatre program.