Jim Codrington
Born in Toronto, Jim Codrington began his acting career at the age of 13 in a Black Theatre Canada production of The Malfini. He went on to get a Bachelor’s degree from Ryerson’s Radio and Television Arts program after receiving vocal, instrumental and theoretical training at St. Michael’s Choir School. His first major foray into television was as co-host of the multiple-award-winning Canadian children’s series The Polka Dot Door. He is probably best known for his role as Acting Inspector Darnell Williams in the television drama series The Border from 2008 to 2010. In addition to his film and television career, Codrington has had a long career on stage, notably playing Mufasa in the Toronto production of The Lion King, and playing the title role in a Saskatchewan regional theatre production of Othello. Other performances including playing “O” in Harlem Duet at the Neptune Theatre, and Adam in Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me at the Magnus Theatre.
Filmography (51 titles)
7.0MovieWhat Would You Kill For?
Detective Johnson · 2025
5.0MovieTaken in Plain Sight
Detective Doyle · 2024
7.1ShowLaw & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent
Manny · 2024
5.7MovieNightalk
Det. Charlie · 2022
7.3ShowThe Hardy Boys
Sam Peterson · 2021
9.7MovieLuba
Perly · 2018
6.0MovieRomeo and Juliet
Montague · 2018
5.9MovieGridlocked
Joe Beck · 2016
Burning, Burning
The African · 2016
5.5MoviePrisoner X
Williams · 2016
7.0ShowThe Girlfriend Experience
Toronto Client · 2016
6.0MovieA Wish Come True
Renshaw · 2015
6.2MovieBomb Girls: Facing the Enemy
Leon Buck · 2014
5.6MovieRewind
CIA Director · 2013
6.2MovieThe Entitled
Detective · 2011
6.5ShowAgainst the Wall
Lenny Butler · 2011
7.6ShowRookie Blue
Bailey · 2010
7.0ShowRepublic of Doyle
Dr. Jim Collins · 2010
MovieContinuity Problems
Hot Guy · 2009
6.9ShowThe Listener
Defence Attorney Lynch · 2009
6.0ShowThe Border
Acting Inspector Darnell Williams · 2008
6.4MovieThe Note
Reverend Timothy Lavery · 2007
4.8MovieWide Awake
Mason · 2007
4.3MovieThe Veteran
Agent Cooper · 2006
8.3ShowSupernatural
Male Doctor · 2005
5.1ShowKevin Hill
Dennis · 2004
6.4MovieResident Evil: Apocalypse
Lieutenant · 2004
5.1MovieDirect Action
Hardcase #2 · 2004
7.1MovieGracie's Choice
Stan · 2004
8.2ShowMayday
Lead Investigator · 2003