Career
Thiele was born in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada to a father who taught music and to a mother who taught art He is the lead vocalist, pianist, and songwriter for a band named Zwerg. Born Jason Willis Betts, he formed his stage name, Eldon Thiele, from his two deceased grandfathers, Eldon R. Betts Senior and John L. Thiele Senior
Betts most successful song to date is "To Stand, Kneel", which he made into a video and directed and edited himself.
He has acted in numerous television shows including Irish Eyes and Queer as Folk.
He is fluent in English and French. He also speaks some Finnish and German.