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.

Jim Codrington is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 30 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Nightalk (2022), Gridlocked (2016), Prisoner X (2016), The Entitled (2011), The Border (2008), Odyssey 5 (2002), Supernatural (2005), Mayday (2003). The recorded credits span 1995 to 2024, including 11 movies and 19 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.