David Paetkau - Actor Profile

David Paetkau

Acting
Updated: Apr 18, 2026
26Total Films
7.4 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 10, 1972
Birth Place: Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

About David Paetkau

David Paetkau is a Canadian-American actor who is perhaps best known for his roles of Evan Lewis in Final Destination 2 and the deceased Beck McKaye in Whistler (2006–2008). He has also appeared in I'll Always Know What You Did Last Summer, Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem (2007) and also So Weird as Brent on the episode Vampire. He currently stars as Sam Braddock in Flashpoint, a TV police drama filmed in and around Toronto by CTV. The series also airs in the USA on CBS on Friday nights. After a successful trial run in the summer of 2008, CBS ordered a full 22 episode second season of Flashpoint in its current Friday night time, where it has earned solid ratings. The series also stars Enrico Colantoni, Hugh Dillon, and Amy Jo Johnson. David's voice can be heard in Canadian commercials for the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. Description above from the Wikipedia article David Paetkau, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia

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David Paetkau Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of David Paetkau reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 26 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of David Paetkau's work falls within the TV Movie genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 38% of David Paetkau's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Morning Show Mysteries: Mortal Mishaps, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best David Paetkau Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from David Paetkau's career based on audience ratings.

★7.4
Morning Show Mysteries: Mortal Mishaps (2018) movie poster
★7.4

Morning Show Mysteries: Mortal Mishaps: Billie Blessings has gone from beloved chef, restaurant owner, and morning show segment host to the prime suspect in a m

Morning Show Mysteries: Mortal Mishaps

2018•Mystery
★7.4
Morning Show Mysteries: Death by Design (2019) movie poster
★7.4

Morning Show Mysteries: Death by Design: Chef Billie Blessings' best friend Marian is hired to redecorate the TV studio. When Marian's twin sister is murdered, B

Morning Show Mysteries: Death by Design

2019•Mystery
★7.2
Come Fly with Me (2023) movie poster
★7.2

Come Fly with Me: Captain Emma Fitzgerald receives a two year assignment at Nellis Air Force Base with the Thunderbirds team, the Air Forc

Come Fly with Me

2023•TV Movie
★7.1
Bang Bang You're Dead (2003) movie poster
★7.1

Bang Bang You're Dead: A troubled and bullied high school student fights against judgement from his community after threatening to bomb the foo

Bang Bang You're Dead

2003•Drama
★7.1
Gourmet Detective: Eat, Drink and Be Buried (2017) movie poster
★7.1

Gourmet Detective: Eat, Drink and Be Buried: Henry and Maggie attend the birthday party of a local publisher, where his son and stepson reenact a historical 18th cen

Gourmet Detective: Eat, Drink and Be Buried

2017•Mystery

Full Filmography

Every movie David Paetkau has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 Come Fly with Me 'Hawk' Gilbert Hit Similar →
2021 A Slice of Romance Austin Flop Similar →
2019 Morning Show Mysteries: Death by Design Vinnie Hawk Hit Similar →
2019 Morning Show Mysteries: Countdown to Murder Vinnie Hawk Average Similar →
2019 Morning Show Mysteries: A Murder in Mind Hawk Hit Similar →
2018 Morning Show Mysteries: Murder on the Menu Hawk Hit Similar →
2018 Darrow & Darrow: In The Key Of Murder Evan Hit Similar →
2018 Morning Show Mysteries: Mortal Mishaps Hawk Hit Similar →
2017 Gourmet Detective: Eat, Drink and Be Buried Colin Hit Similar →
2017 Garage Sale Mystery: The Beach Murder Steve Winters Average Similar →
2017 The Colossal Failure of the Modern Relationship James Flop Similar →
2017 The Space Between Marcus Hit Similar →
2017 Goon: Last of the Enforcers Ira Glatt Average Similar →
2015 A Mother Betrayed Jonathan Average Similar →
2013 Man of Steel Northcorn Threat Analyst Hit Similar →
2012 Goon Ira Average Similar →
2008 For Heaven's Sake Young David Flop Similar →
2007 Aliens vs Predator: Requiem Dale Flop Similar →
2006 I'll Always Know What You Did Last Summer Colby Patterson Flop Similar →
2003 Holiday Reunion Jimmy Hodges Flop Similar →
2003 Bang Bang You're Dead Brad Lynch Hit Similar →
2003 Final Destination 2 Evan Lewis Average Similar →
2002 Slap Shot 2: Breaking the Ice Gordie Miller Flop Similar →
2000 Snow Day Chuck Wheeler Flop Similar →
1998 Disturbing Behavior Tom Cox Average Similar →
1998 Perfect Little Angels Jeff Flop Similar →

David Paetkau - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of David Paetkau?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring David Paetkau is "Morning Show Mysteries: Mortal Mishaps" with a rating of 7.4/10.

How many movies has David Paetkau acted in?

David Paetkau has been featured in at least 26 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by David Paetkau?

Other notable films include "Morning Show Mysteries: Death by Design", "Come Fly with Me", and "Bang Bang You're Dead".

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