Jeff Hyslop - Actor Profile

Jeff Hyslop

Acting
Updated: May 19, 2026
6Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: May 30, 1951
Birth Place: Vancouver - Canada

About Jeff Hyslop

Jeff Hyslop is a Canadian musical theatre actor, singer, dancer, choreographer, and director. His most famous roles were as Jeff the mannequin in the children's show Today's Special and as the title role in the Canadian travelling production of The Phantom of the Opera. Hyslop is married to Vancouver-born singer and actress Ruth Nichol. They have one daughter, Gemma Nichol Hyslop, born in 1976. In 2003 Jeff Hyslop moved to Campbell River on Vancouver Island, to find peace and to be able to spend more time with his family. He has been doing weekend musical theatre workshops with as many as 32 children. His sister, Sandra Bailey, manages his career.

Known For: Acting

Jeff Hyslop Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jeff Hyslop reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 6 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Jeff Hyslop's work falls within the Family genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 67% of Jeff Hyslop'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 Today's Special: Live on Stage, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Jeff Hyslop Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jeff Hyslop's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
Today's Special: Live on Stage (1985) movie poster
★8.0

Today's Special: Live on Stage: In a special TV presentation of "Today's Special," Jodie, Muffy, and Sam prepare for a live theatre performance. However

Today's Special: Live on Stage

1985•Family
★8.0
The Pirates of Penzance (1985) movie poster
★8.0

The Pirates of Penzance: As a young child, Frederic had been apprenticed to a pirate by mistake when he should have been apprenticed to a pilot.

The Pirates of Penzance

1985•Comedy
★8.0
The Magic of Aladdin (1989) movie poster
★8.0

The Magic of Aladdin: A classic British pantomime version of the tale of Aladdin and the Lamp. The evil vizier Abanazar tries to manipulate Al

The Magic of Aladdin

1989•Comedy
★7.1
Jesus Christ Superstar (1973) movie poster
★7.1

Jesus Christ Superstar: As played out by a theatre troupe, the last days of Jesus Christ are depicted from the perspective of Judas Iscariot, hi

Jesus Christ Superstar

1973•Drama
★6.2
Once Upon a Giant (1988) movie poster
★6.2

Once Upon a Giant: Lester and Humphrey are the Royal Jester and Doctor, respectively, in a Kingdom terrorized by a mysterious giant whose p

Once Upon a Giant

1988•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Jeff Hyslop has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1989 The Magic of Aladdin Aladdin Super Hit Similar →
1988 Once Upon a Giant Prince Daryl Average Similar →
1985 The Pirates of Penzance Frederic Super Hit Similar →
1985 Today's Special: Live on Stage Jeff Super Hit Similar →
1983 The Wars Clifford Purchas Flop Similar →
1973 Jesus Christ Superstar Apostle Hit Similar →

Jeff Hyslop - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jeff Hyslop?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jeff Hyslop is "Today's Special: Live on Stage" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Jeff Hyslop acted in?

Jeff Hyslop has been featured in at least 6 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jeff Hyslop?

Other notable films include "The Pirates of Penzance", "The Magic of Aladdin", and "Jesus Christ Superstar".

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