Is Colin Ferguson in Landman? The actor's career and notable projects explored

Canadian-American actor Colin Ferguson plays Bob Knowles in Taylor Sheridan's 2024 show, Landman.

From his popular role as Sheriff Jack Carter in Eureka to his appearances in holiday movies including Christmas in Paradise and Every Christmas Has a Story, Ferguson's ability to play different types of roles has won over audiences. Fans of his earlier work would definitely be interested in his role in Landman.

We take a look at his important projects, to undertsand why he is an established figure on TV and in film.

Colin Ferguson's early life and career beginnings

Colin Ferguson was born on July 22, 1972, in Montreal, Canada. He attended McGill University before working his way into the entertainment industry and, with French and English in his vocabulary, was soon working his way through diverse acting jobs.

Ferguson was in several TV movies and guest appearances at the start of his career. He appeared in Are You Afraid of the Dark? (1995) and The X-Files (1999), where he played an unnamed U.S. Marshal. He rose to fame in 2006 as Sheriff Jack Carter in the Syfy series, Eureka.

By the time the show ended in 2012, Colin Ferguson was a familiar name. His performance as a small-town sheriff who solves tough scientific problems won over sci-fi fans as well as regular viewers. The actor's role in Eureka is perhaps his most beloved and widely-known. The simple yet brilliant Sheriff Jack Carter guided the show through six entertaining installments, raking in acclaim.

Eureka and more of Colin Ferguson's iconic roles

The funny and heartfelt moments of Ferguson on Eureka helped him bag other big projects. In 2014, Ferguson played the "Maytag Man" in commercials for the appliance brand Maytag, and became so closely associated with the character that his public recognition rose.

Ferguson went on to appear in the Hallmark Channel series Cedar Cove (2015), besides Fixer Upper Mysteries where he portrayed Mackintyre Sullivan alongside Jewel Kilcher. These performances proved he was a perfect fit in fun holiday movies as well as serious mystery movies. His malleability has also allowed him to impress in quirky indie ventures such as The Vampire Diaries and The Summer I Turned Pretty (2022–present). As John Conklin in The Summer I Turned Pretty, the actor portrays the paternal side, further highlighting his versatility.

Ferguson did more than act. He directed and produced. In Eureka, he was a showrunner for his episodes and contributed to creative direction in his later seasons.

What’s next for Colin Ferguson?

Ferguson plays Bob Knowles in Landman, a new Taylor Sheridan series that highlights difficult issues of the day and gives the actor a chance to prove his skills. The role underlines Ferguson's knack at tackling a variety of roles.

For Ferguson, who has played serious and comic roles in genres from holiday romances to sci-fi and mystery movies, Landman could prove a new opportunity to improve his status as a reliable actor. His fans will always be eager to see him flourish on TV and in films.