Jacob Benjamin Goldsbie (born August 8, 1988) is a Canadian film, television, and stage actor, who is best known for portraying Toby Isaacs in the CTV television series Degrassi: The Next Generation from 2001 until 2009.

Early life

Goldsbie was born in Toronto, the second of three sons to Susie (née Waldman) and Todd Goldsbie. His family is Jewish. He graduated from Concordia University in Montreal where he studied communications and journalism.

Career

Goldsbie made his acting debut in an episode of The Hardy Boys as Max. He went on the play a few smaller television roles, before landing a leading voice role in Corduroy as Marty. He would also play significant voice roles in Redwall, Pecola and Rolie Polie Olie.

He made his film debut in 1999, in the children's adaption of Jacob Two Two Meets the Hooded Fangs.

In 2001, Goldsbie gained wide recognition for portraying Toby Isaacs on Degrassi: The Next Generation, although he originally auditioned for the role of J.T. Yorke. He would stay on the show until his departure in 2009. He reunited with the cast in 2018 for former co-star Drake's "I'm Upset" music video, which takes place during a Degrassi reunion.

In the early 2010s, Goldsbie worked at The Score (now known as Sportsnet 360) where he wrote and hosted podcasts about professional sports.

In 2018, he starred on stage in Harold Green Jewish Theatre Company's production of Bad Jews as Jonah.

In 2023, he portrayed Brett in a stage production of Norm Foster's Moving In.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1999Jacob Two Two Meets the Hooded FangsOscar
2002Rolie Polie Olie: The Great Defender of FunJunior LittlegreenVoice
2003William Joyce's Rolie Polie Olie: The Baby Bot ChaseJunior LittlegreenVoice
2004ChildstarFirst Son
2017Molly's GameLA Player

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1995The Hardy BoysMaxEpisode: "Telling Lies"
1996Critical ChoicesJonahTelevision movie
1998Rescuers: Stories of Courage: Two CouplesAbraham / AlbertTelevision movie
FranklinPossumVoice
NoddyGrit2 episodes
1999Black and BlueBennie CastroTelevision movie
Twice in a LifetimeMickeyEpisode: "Blood Brothers"
2000CorduroyMartyVoice; 16 episodes
When Andrew Came HomeCarl RudnickTelevision movie
2000–2001RedwallVitch / Hedgehog SlaveVoice; 13 episodes
2001Laughter on the 23rd FloorPaulyTelevision movie
Prince CharmingBoyTelevision movie
The KidEarlVoice; Television movie
The Santa Claus BrothersAdditional voicesVoice; Television movie
2001–2002PecolaRudy12 episodes; English dubbing
2001–2004Rolie Polie OlieJunior LittlegreenVoice; 4 episodes
2001–2009Degrassi: The Next GenerationToby IsaacsMain character; 120 episodes
2001Leap YearsTyler – Age 112 episodes
Anne of Green Gables: The Animated SeriesMcGuffin BoyVoice; Episode "The Stray"
2002Marvin the Tap-Dancing HorseAndrew2 episodes
The Red SneakersBoyTelevision movie
2003My Dad the Rock StarStudent #1Voice; Episode: "Mr. Zilla's Opus"
2005I Do, They Don'tMilesTelevision movie
TwitchesTeen Trick or TreaterTelevision movie
2006–2007Degrassi: MinisToby Isaacs10 episodes
2009Being EricaBeezerEpisode: "Battle Royale"
2018Falling WaterMedical TechEpisode: "Watchers"
2020Mrs. AmericaProducerEpisode: "Gloria"
Private EyesBaggage HandlerEpisode: "The P.I. Vanishes"
2022Five Days at MemorialDoctorEpisode: "45 Dead"

Music videos

YearTitleArtist
2018"I'm Upset"Drake

On stage

YearTitleRoleDirectorVenueRef.
2018Bad JewsJonahLisa RubinGreenwin Theatre
2023Moving InBrettJessie CollinsUpper Canada Playhouse

Awards and nominations

YearAwardsCategoryNominated workResultRef.
2002Young Artist AwardsBest Ensemble in a TV Series (Comedy or DramaDegrassi: The Next GenerationWon
Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series – Leading Young ActorNominated
2003Best Ensemble in a TV Series (Comedy or DramaNominated
Best Performance in a TV Movie, Mini-Series, or Special – Leading Young ActoreThe Red SneakersNominated
2006Best Young Ensemble Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama)Degrassi: The Next GenerationNominated

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