In this gripping conversation, Brandon Jay sits down with Adam Tsekhman to explore the emotional depth and artistic rebellion of Bau, Artist at War. From method acting in intense wartime scenes to channeling real human pain through art, Tseky opens up about the process, the pressure, and the purpose behind one of the year’s most talked-about films.

Who Is Adam Tsekhman?

• Nationality / Origins Canadian actor, born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and raised in Toronto. His parents were Ukrainian immigrants of Jewish descent who moved to Canada in the early 1970s.
• Education & Background He initially studied Finance at Wharton (University of Pennsylvania). Later, he shifted paths and earned a Master of Fine Arts in Theatre Acting from Columbia University.
• Career Break & Turning Point Early in his acting trajectory, he appeared in the Russian TV series Zona, earning a Best Lead Actor nomination (though competing with heavyweights, e.g. Kiefer Sutherland) at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival. Over time, he transitioned to U.S. film & television projects.
• Flagship Role / Notable Work He’s best known (and beloved among fandoms) for playing Gary Green on DC’s Legends of Tomorrow. What’s fun: he first joined Legends in a limited capacity (just a few episodes) but was eventually promoted to series regular starting in season 6.
• Other Projects / Range He’s appeared in films like Dragged Across Concrete, Crisis (aka Dreamland), and Tsili. On TV, he’s also had roles (or guest appearances) in FlashForward, NCIS, The Mentalist, Supergirl, Hawaii Five-0, and more. He also delves into voice acting (games) and produces/writes.
• Public Persona & Presence On social platforms, he goes by @tseky, listing himself as actor, writer, traveler. He’s known for good humor, openness with fans, and bridging “genre world” work with more “serious film” roles.