Arts
Originally from England Michael Lamport has carved out a career in Toronto Canada by dipping his toe into just about every aspect of film and television production. Michael is co-owner of LAMPORT-SHEPPARD ENTERTAINMENT and the producer and narrator of Rescue Mediums, which was seen in 28 countries around the world before its long run ended in 2011. He has also produced programming for Discovery Channel USA and the series Curious and Unusual Deaths for Discovery Channel Canada and the Crime and Investigation channel in the UK. Michael was also the producer and host of the travel series Suite & Simple that aired on networks in Canada and the USA. His documentary film Offstage, which followed the trials and tribulations of the residents of a small town as they put on an Xmas stage production, won a GOLD HUGO at the Chicago International Television Festival and was nominated for Best Documentary and Best Editing at the Yorkton Film Festival, as well as an Honourable Mention at the Chris Awards. He has also executive produced the A&E documentary The Disciples and produced the film The Right To Play for CBC. He was also a script consultant and directing consultant for the highly successful MOCDOCS series on CBC. In addition to producing and directing, he is the voice of Life’s A Zoo.TV, The Wombles, Bob & Margaret, Ace Lightning, Upstairs Downstairs, Bears and Maggie and the Ferocious Beast. His acting credits include guest-starring in many stage productions and television series and starring in the eight-hour miniseries The Adventures of Smoke Belliou which aired in Canada, the USA and France.