
Acting
John Koensgen
Born
1951-04-08 (75)
Place of birth
Canada
Known for
Acting
Credits
30 titles
Known for
7.2A biopic depicting the life of filmmaker and aviation pioneer Howard Hughes from 1927 to 1947, during which time he became a successful film producer and an aviation magnate, while simultaneously growing more unstable due to severe obsessive-compulsive disorder.
The Aviator
2004
6.3Toronto’s only female private detective in the 1920s takes on the cases the police don’t want or can’t handle. From airplanes and booze running to American G-men, Communists and union busters, Frankie’s fearless sense of adventure gets her into all kinds of trouble, but she always manages to find her way out.
Frankie Drake Mysteries
2017
6.5Six actors portray six personas of music legend Bob Dylan in scenes depicting various stages of his life, chronicling his rise from unknown folksinger to international icon and revealing how Dylan constantly reinvented himself.
I'm Not There
2007
7.0Johnny Smith is a schoolteacher with his whole life ahead of him but, after leaving his fiancee's home one night, is involved in a car crash which leaves him in a coma for 5 years. When he wakes, he discovers he has an ability to see into the past, present and future life of anyone with whom he comes into physical contact.
The Dead Zone
1983
6.7Teddy Ruxpin and his best friend Grubby travel to the Land of Grundo in search of a long-lost treasure. With the aid of brilliant inventor Newton Gimmick, they rescue a kidnapped princess and find themselves in the possession of six magical crystals, each with its own special powers. With the help of many new friends, the trio travel across the land, discovering the power of each crystal and uncovering incredible mysteries, all while thwarting the dastardly villain Tweeg. Unbeknownst to the heroes, the evil Supreme Oppressor, Quellor, and his Monsters and Villains Organization, are determined to take the crystals and use them to plunge Grundo and its inhabitants into perpetual darkness.
The Adventures of Teddy Ruxpin
1987
7.0When Anthony Sullivan disappears on his tenth birthday, his family is devastated. However, as more and more time passes without the police being able to locate him, long-buried family secrets are dragged to the surface, turning the Sullivan family against one another.
The Disappearance
2017
Film credits
2020s · 5 titles
6.1Charity, an ambitious reporter, learns the true meaning of Christmas when she investigates Erik Gallagher, a beloved member of the town who insists all the gifts he provides every Christmas are from none-other than Santa himself.
Christmas Unwrapped
2020
7.4Taylor, a journalist, and Luke, in the military, share a special bond that grows between them over the course of several Christmases that they spend together and apart.
My Grown-Up Christmas List
2022
6.3Ali Corley is a widowed search-and-rescue K-9 handler who rebuilt her life after losing her husband in the line of duty. When she meets seasoned rescue specialist Shawn Willis, their connection forces them both to confront the true meaning of commitment.
When I Said I Do
2026
5.8Holly, a passionate glassblower, has big dreams of showcasing her art at the local fair, but keeps getting rejected. So, she jumps at the opportunity to help a legendary glassblower while also helping Jack, the man who oversees the entries. Things get complicated when Holly starts secretly displaying her own art under a pseudonym — and it becomes a hit — but she also starts getting closer to Jack.
Melt My Heart This Christmas
2025
6.5An adoptee/chef is invited to enter a cooking contest by a mysterious benefactor where she clashes with a celebrity chef.
Yes, Chef! Christmas
2023
2010s · 5 titles
6.2A pair of high-frequency traders go up against their old boss in an effort to make millions in a fiber-optic cable deal.
The Hummingbird Project
2019
5.2Grace Winston has HPD (Histrionic Personality Disorder) - After murdering her husband, she moves to Philadelphia and finds herself in love and obsessed with her neighbor - How to make him fall for her? She invents an imaginary stalker, and she'll need his help.
The Perfect Stalker
2016
5.1A big-city family moves to a small town and discovers their dream home has a grim past that reuses to stay buried as it holds the secret to a murder.
Clara's Deadly Secret
2013
4.8Jillian, a successful political consultant whose next big project is the upcoming mayoral campaign for her boyfriend, is on the way to meet George’s family for the first time. After an unusual confrontation with a toy store Santa, Jillian can’t stop herself from wildly spilling the truth. Jillian must find a way to make it stop before her holidays, her job and her relationship are ruined.
The Truth About Christmas
2018
4.9Two teenage girls are accused of murder and one mother is determined to prove her daughters innocence. However, all may not be as it seems.
Deadly Double Cross
2017
2000s · 7 titles
7.2A biopic depicting the life of filmmaker and aviation pioneer Howard Hughes from 1927 to 1947, during which time he became a successful film producer and an aviation magnate, while simultaneously growing more unstable due to severe obsessive-compulsive disorder.
The Aviator
2004
6.5Six actors portray six personas of music legend Bob Dylan in scenes depicting various stages of his life, chronicling his rise from unknown folksinger to international icon and revealing how Dylan constantly reinvented himself.
I'm Not There
2007
5.0Computer hacker Will Farmer engages a government super-computer named Ripley in an online terrorist-attack simulation game. Little does Farmer know that Ripley has been designed to appeal to potential terrorists, and certain software glitches have in turn made him become paranoid.
WarGames: The Dead Code
2008
3.8Advertising executive Trey Mitchell regularly works late and dines with his ex. That makes his wife Leeza so suspicious she hires a P.I., ex-cop Ethan Woods. But he has a dark past and intends to eliminate Trey by any means and make Leeza his. Dirty tricks and even murdering an observant neighbor fabricate enough proof to break up the couple, but they get back together as darling son Dylan deserves. Ethan now hires a junkie to stab Trey to death, but that backfires. His surveillance equipment is discovered, but he escapes and makes his last move.
'Til Lies Do Us Part
2007
7.0Holly Winters (Tori Spelling) is an unhappy-in-love, prosecuting attorney. After suffering a serious head injury, she gains the psychic power to read minds and decides to use this new-found power to catch a killer...
Mind Over Murder
2006
4.2Everybody and their brother in Little Italy has a story. But few bring together a celestial event, a one of a kind ring, a mysterious man in a white suit, petty jealousy, loving larceny, a would be gondolier, a duel, and a very full spittoon. Eight people's lives are about to change as Jupiter and Venus come together in the night sky for a once in a lifetime event. A Taste of Jupiter is a whimsical romance set under the stars.
A Taste Of Jupiter
2005
NRThe Fascinating Story of Canada's First Murder Mystery - In 1868 in the Ottawa Courthouse, James Patrick Whelan stood accused of the murder of Thomas D'Arcy McGee, Father of Confederation. Writer and performer Pierre Brault plays eighteen colorful characters including thirteen witnesses, both the prosecution and defense attorneys, the presiding judge and the infamous defendant in this one man whirlwind of theatre
Blood on the Moon
2007
1990s · 6 titles
6.7Based on a true story. Annie Nolan is saved from domestic violence by Officer Craig Mitchell. Craig wants to be with Annie, and manipulates her into falling in love with him. He then persuades her to kill his wife, Wendy so that he does not have to go through the inconveniences of a divorce.
The Girl Next Door
1998
NRAbigail and Andrew awake on Easter morning to discover that the Great Bunny hasn't delivered any chocolate treats! The story is centered around a magical underground world, a world made completely of chocolate. Determined to get to the bottom of this mystery, they set off to find the Great Bunny himself. Their adventure takes them deep into the Land of Chocolate where they meet friends of the Great Bunny who teach them a lesson about the true meaning behind wishing on a chocolate egg!
The Tale of the Great Bunny
1998
Set in Depression-era Eastern Ontario, "The Fires of Joanna" tells the story of a woman struggling to endure a harsh and unforgiving life. Joanna McVeigh is a young epileptic woman, who, burdened by an illness for which she is shunned, illuminates her isolation with the pleasures of her one great gift: her ability to set fires with her mind. A tale of sin, guilt, and redemption.
The Fires of Joanna
1998
NRThe Inuit folktale of an old woman and the orphaned polar bear cub she took in as her own child.
The Woman Who Raised a Bear as Her Son
1990
NREmily is celebrating her birthday and Dragon is invited, too. However, the birthday clowns plan to steal him.
The Birthday Dragon
1992
NRA Canadian comedy that follows 24 hours in the life of a waitress.
Juiced
1999
Series credits
6.3Toronto’s only female private detective in the 1920s takes on the cases the police don’t want or can’t handle. From airplanes and booze running to American G-men, Communists and union busters, Frankie’s fearless sense of adventure gets her into all kinds of trouble, but she always manages to find her way out.
Frankie Drake Mysteries
2017
6.3Toronto’s only female private detective in the 1920s takes on the cases the police don’t want or can’t handle. From airplanes and booze running to American G-men, Communists and union busters, Frankie’s fearless sense of adventure gets her into all kinds of trouble, but she always manages to find her way out.
Frankie Drake Mysteries
2017
6.3Toronto’s only female private detective in the 1920s takes on the cases the police don’t want or can’t handle. From airplanes and booze running to American G-men, Communists and union busters, Frankie’s fearless sense of adventure gets her into all kinds of trouble, but she always manages to find her way out.
Frankie Drake Mysteries
2017
6.7Teddy Ruxpin and his best friend Grubby travel to the Land of Grundo in search of a long-lost treasure. With the aid of brilliant inventor Newton Gimmick, they rescue a kidnapped princess and find themselves in the possession of six magical crystals, each with its own special powers. With the help of many new friends, the trio travel across the land, discovering the power of each crystal and uncovering incredible mysteries, all while thwarting the dastardly villain Tweeg. Unbeknownst to the heroes, the evil Supreme Oppressor, Quellor, and his Monsters and Villains Organization, are determined to take the crystals and use them to plunge Grundo and its inhabitants into perpetual darkness.
The Adventures of Teddy Ruxpin
1987
7.0When Anthony Sullivan disappears on his tenth birthday, his family is devastated. However, as more and more time passes without the police being able to locate him, long-buried family secrets are dragged to the surface, turning the Sullivan family against one another.
The Disappearance
2017
8.0The adventures of Beanie and his pet Admiral Bubbles - a talking goldfish who wants to conquer the entire world! This tiny fish is a criminal genius able to construct diabolical devices out of everyday objects. And since no criminal genius would let a mere kid stand in his way, Beanie must risk his life to try and thwart him at every turn.
My Goldfish Is Evil
2006
