CALEM MACDONALD

Finn Bennett in “Moonshine”

 

Calem MacDonald stars as Finn Bennett in The CW’s new series “Moonshine.” Musical prodigy on the brink of a nervous breakdown at the thought of attending Julliard, Finn is a sensitive disaster with all the potential in the world and all the pressure. It turns out that the Moonshine may be exactly what he needs. A place to get grounded. Find himself and maybe find his first serious boyfriend, too…

 

Born and raised in Halifax, Nova Scotia, MacDonald has been around the film and television industry his entire life. He learned the tricks of the trade from his father, a veteran camera operator with over three decades of experience, and from working with his family’s motion picture support company, Take One Atlantic Inc. Yet MacDonald’s calling would lead him to the front of the camera, and at 15, he booked his first TV co-star role on the long-running CBC hit “Mr. D” alongside comedian Gerry Dee. This would be followed by a role on the cult-favorite “Trailer Park Boys” and a guest star role on CBC’s award-winning series “Detectives.”

 

In 2018, MacDonald’s stand-out talent earned him a coveted place as one of only 10 international actors in the ‘SceneBot’ industry showcase in Los Angeles. But MacDonald’s big break would come when he booked the recurring role as ‘Young Dave’ in the critically acclaimed drama “Umbrella Academy.”

 

MacDonald’s other credits include a supporting role in the comedic feature film “Stage Mother” and a supporting lead role in the gritty coming-of-age dramatic film “Night Blooms.”

 

When he is not honing his craft, MacDonald can be found at Mount Allison University in pursuit of a Bachelor of Science in Aviation and his private and commercial pilot licenses. He also loves watching movies, playing video games with his younger brother Logan, fishing, bouldering, and tinkering with his car. MacDonald is also an avid ice hockey player. He fine-tuned his skills playing high-level competitive hockey between the ages of seven and 18.

 

May 2023