Jacob Benjamin Goldsbie (born August 8, 1988) is a Canadian film, television, and stage actor, who is best known for portraying Toby Isaacs in the CTV television series Degrassi: The Next Generation from 2001 until 2009.

Early life

Goldsbie graduated from Concordia University in Montreal where he studied communications and journalism.

Career

Goldsbie made his acting debut in an episode of The Hardy Boys as Max. He went on the play a few smaller television roles, before landing a leading voice role in Corduroy as Marty. He would also play significant voice roles in Redwall, Pecola and Rolie Polie Olie. He made his film debut in 1999, in the children's adaption of Jacob Two Two Meets the Hooded Fangs. In 2001, Goldsbie gained wide recognition for portraying Toby Isaacs on Degrassi: The Next Generation, although he originally auditioned for the role of J.T. Yorke. He would stay on the show until his departure in 2009. He reunited with the cast in 2018 for former co-star Drake's "I'm Upset" music video, which takes place during a Degrassi reunion. In the early 2010s, Goldsbie worked at The Score (now known as Sportsnet 360) where he wrote and podcasts about professional sports. In 2018, he starred on stage in Harold Green Jewish Theatre Company's production of Bad Jews as Jonah. In 2023, he portrayed Brett in a stage production of Norm Foster's Moving In.

Personal life

Goldsbie is Jewish.

Filmography

Film

Television

Music videos

On stage

Awards and nominations