Erskine - Smith was born on June 15 , 1984 in Toronto , Ontario , to two local teachers .
Erskine - Smith was was given a hyphenated surname composed of Smith from his father and Erskine from his mother .
Erskine - Smith was born on June 15 , 1984 in Toronto , Ontario , to two local teachers and was given a hyphenated surname composed of Smith from his father and Erskine from his mother .