Marcel Simoneau (born June 22, 1978 in Quebechttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm1119677/bio/, Canada) is a New York City based actor who has appeared on TV in: The Blacklist, Daily Show, God Friended Me, Gotham, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Fringe, Law & Order, Ed and Strangers with Candy. He has also appeared in the films: The Rebound, Zenith, Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist, Stranger and Kinsey.
Marcel also has done extensive Voice-Over work in commercials for Budweiser, Canada Dry, NyQuill, GoDaddy, Goody, Chloe, BDO, MFS among others and in TV & Film: Little Women, Emily in Paris, The Queen's Gambit, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Wildlife, High Maintenance, Super Troopers 2, What Just Happened, Royal Pains and The Pirates of Somalia.https://www.marcelsimoneau.com/
His band, Hot Seconds, can also be heard in the TV shows: Shameless, The Unit, The Big Bang Theory, New Girl, Gossip Girl and The Office.
He studied at The Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute, NYU, Columbia University and the Maggie Flanigan Studio.
He currently teaches Method Acting at the Lee Strasberg Theater Institute and at New York University (NYU).
Filmography Film https://pro.imdb.com/name/nm1119677/?ref_=tt_cst_3 Year Title Role Notes2002American AdoboSalMeridianTristan2004KinseyStudent #22006SeductionDylan2007ValentinesActorJesse & JillJesse2008Nick and Norah's Infinite PlaylistDrunk KidConey Island's for the BirdsProduction Assistant2009The ReboundHenriLove SeatGuillaumeStrangerNate2010ZenithClerkThe Imperialists Are Still Alive!HipsterElva SnowActorPieces of YouActorDirector, Editor, ProducerThe Killer of a Cafe OwnerGeorgeVisiting FriendsMathieu2011Fantastic PlasticActorGreen Plastic SandalsBenPour Me a Drink & Tell Me a Love StoryMasonThe PortraitPierreThis is the GirlThe Actor2013Rabbit StoriesManidasSunday SundaySam2014Together We FallAdamTrapped GirlJasonUniversal LanguageActorProducer2015 Marcus and the Dead PetBill2016Like Totally Hot Couple Seeking SameKarl "Monkey"Co-Directed with Kirsten Russell.Sarah Is Not Her NameTimProducer2017LurkerMarstonDirector, ProducerThru: The Hereafter Remains UnknownMarkXposure Chapter 1James2020Let's Let GoLeadDirector, EditorShe Has Your EyesNickDrowning SilenceLeadProducer, EditorStay Don't GoAdamRacket RacketKeithJanusTodd2021Untitled Sam Bennett ProjectNickProducerIt's All a GameActorOn the HouseMan2022Together AloneFatherHologrammeJean-LucWrote, Directed, Produced, Edited2023I Think I'm SickWill's FatherCordJeff2024 Love, RehearsedCharles2025 FlyFranklyn PaletteWilliam ksmsAdam OutletMarty2026 CutsAdam CoastingMark In Your DreamsRichard OutsideFather CoyotesDad Monsters Don't BleedMark Collins Elements of EndearmentMarcel The OneBill L'InconvénientSurintendantThe UnsaidDetective John DavisDirected, Produced & Edited
Television https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1119677/ Year Show Role Notes2000Strangers with CandyTroubled YouthEpisode 3.72001EdFake PhilEpisode 12.6 2002Law & OrderShaneEpisode 13.32003Law & OrderDany PaytonEpisode 13.102008FringeBethany's Co-WorkerEpisode 1.52009Great PerformancesHughes PanassieSeason 37, Episode 242016Unbreakable Kimmy SchmidtAlphonseEpisode 2.3GothamGilzean's HenchmanEpisode 2.152019God Friended MeManagerEpisode 2.22021The BlacklistStephan GervaisEpisode 8.72022Law & OrderRyan BellEpisode 21.12023ThemLukeEpisode 1.1Mythic QuestJacquesEpisode 3.10Daily ShowDadEpisode 28.1042026IndéfendablesCarl PerrinEpisode 5.508ThemLukeEpisode Pilot. Also Wrote, DirectedNewbornTrevor8 Episodes
Voiceover / ADR https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1119677/ Year Show Role Notes2008What Just HappenedVoice OverFeature Film2016High MaintenanceVoice OverS1.Ep.32017The Pirates of SomaliaVoice OverFeature Film2018The Marvelous Mrs. MaiselVoice OverEpisode 2.1Super Troopers 2Voice OverFeature FilmWildlifeVoice OverFeature Film2019Little WomenVoice OverFeature Film2020Emily in ParisVoice OverS.1 - 10 EpisodesThe Queen's GambitVoice OverEpisode 1.6Dash & LilyVoice OverEpisode 1.1 & 1.42021StillwaterVoice OverFeature FilmEmily in ParisVoice OverS.2 - 10 EpisodesBirds of ParadiseVoice OverFeature FilmMythic Quest: Raven's BanquetVoice OverEpisode 2.9HalstonVoice OverEpisode 1.22022The MunstersVoice OverFeature FilmEmily in ParisVoice OverS.3 - 10 EpisodesMythic Quest: Raven's BanquetVoice OverEpisode 3.12023ExtrapolationsVoice OverEpisode 2.1BlacklistVoice OverEpisode 10.17Mythic Quest: Raven's BanquetVoice OverEpisode 3.102024Godzilla x Kong: The New EmpireVoice OverFeature FilmEmily in ParisVoice OverS.4 - 10 Episodes2025NCIS%3A Tony %26 ZivaVoice OverS1.E9 & E10Emily in ParisVoice OverS.5 - 10 Episodes2026The Devil Wears Prada 2Voice OverFeature FilmMatchbox: The MovieVoice OverFeature Film
Director https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1119677/ Year Title RoleNotes2002The Frank Zip StoryDirectorAlso Shot, Produced and Edited.2011The Latest ShowDirector3 episodes2012Two People He Never SawCo-Director with Kevin CorriganOfficial Selection 2013 RiverRun Film Festival Official Selection 2013 Bend Film Festival
Official Selection 2013 NY Shortfest
Official Selection 2013 Big Apple Film Festival
Official Selection 2013 Bushwick Film Festival
Official Selection 2013 Nitehawk Shorts Festival2014 Le VillageDirectorWINNER Best Fiction 2014 Fantasia International FF WINNER Rising Star 2015 Canada Int. FF
Official Selection 2014 Fantasia International FF
Official Selection 2014 Hollyshorts
Official Selection 2014 RiverRun FF
Official Selection 2014 Beverly Hills Int. FF
Official Selection 2014 NY Shortfest
Official Selection 2014 Pasadena Int. FF
Official Selection 2014 Carousel du Film
Official Selection 2014 Festival de Cinéma de la Ville de Québec
Official Selection 2014 Les Percéides FF
Official Selection 2014 Bushwick Film Festival
Official Selection 2014 Nitehawk Shorts Festival
Official Selection 2014 Strasberg Film Festival
Official Selection 2014 Whistler Film Festival
Official Selection 2015 Canada International FF2016Like Totally Hot Couple Seeking SameCo DirectorAlso Acted, Produced.2017LurkerDirectorAlso Wrote, Acted, Produced, Edited. Official Selection 2017 NY Shortfest
Official Selection 2017 Cannes Short Film Corner
Official Selection 2017 HollyShorts Monthly Series
Official Selection 2017 Macabre Film Festival2020Drowning SilenceCo-Director with Xavi OceanAlso Wrote, Produced, Edited2022HologrammeDirectorAlso Wrote, Produced, Edited2026The UnsaidDirectorAlso Produced, Edited
Producer https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1119677/ Year Title RoleNotes2002''The Frank Zip StoryProducerAlso Shot, Directed and Edited.2011The Latest ShowProducer3 episodes2012Two People He Never SawProducerAlso Directed.2014Universal LanguageProducer and Lead ActorWINNER Best Founders Award 2014 Anchorage International FF
WINNER Festival Prize Emerge FF
WINNER Stand-Out Award 2014 Hell's Half Mile Film and Music Festival
WINNER Audience Choice Award 2014 Macon Film Festival
WINNER Audience Choice Award 2014 White Sands International FF
Official Selection 2014 Anchorage International FF
Official Selection 2014 Emerge FF
Official Selection 2014 Hell's Half Mile Film and Music Festival
Official Selection 2014 Macon Film Festival
Official Selection 2014 Anchorage International FF2014 Le VillageProducerAlso Directed.2016Like Totally Hot Couple Seeking SameCo Director with Kirsten RussellAlso Acted and Co-Directed2016So You Wanna Be CoolAssociate Producer2016Sarah Is Not Her NameProducerAlso Acted2017LurkerProducerAlso Wrote, Acted, Produced, Edited.2017CoverProducerAlso First Assistant Director.2020Drowning SilenceProducerAlso Wrote, Co-Directed, Edited2021Untitled Sam Bennett ProjectProducerAlso Acted.2022HologrammeDirectorAlso Wrote, Directed, Edited2024ThemLukeEpisode Pilot. Also Wrote, Directed2025ksmsDirectorAlso Acted2026The UnsaidDirectorAlso Directed, Edited
Music Videos https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1119677/ Year Band Song Role2009Hot SecondsHoly MolyDirector, Producer, Actor, Editor2010Hot SecondsPieces of YouDirector, Producer, Actor, Editor2010Ian Hudginsnt7Director, Producer, Editor2011HolidayHolidayA ThousandDirector, Producer, Editor2012Lavender FieldsSpiritualDirector, Producer, Editor2017StarcadeLong LimousinesDirector, Producer2020PotterfieldGoodbyeDirector, Producer, Performer2020PotterfieldLet's Let GoDirector, Producer, Performer2021StarcadeReal FreakyDirector, Producer2021PotterfieldSweet Little MamaDirector, Producer, Editor
Music Marcel was a member of the band Hot Seconds. He also records under the pen name Potterfield.
Personal life Marcel is the oldest of nine children.
References
External links Actor's website Film Company Website