Sasha Roiz
Known for: Acting
Sasha Roiz is a Canadian actor known for his commanding screen presence, recurring roles in hit science fiction and fantasy series, and versatile television work. Born in Jaffa, Israel, to Russian-Jewish parents, Roiz grew up in Montreal, Canada, where he initially pursued a career as a drummer in various indie bands before catching the acting bug. He trained at the prestigious Guildford School of Acting in England and subsequently transitioned to screen acting, making his television debut in the early 2000s with guest appearances on series like Largo Winch and Mutant X. Roiz's career gained substantial momentum with recurring and regular roles in prominent television dramas. He landed early notable parts in sci-fi and action favorites such as Caprica (playing Sam Adama), Warehouse 13 (as Marcus Diamond), and The Mentalist. His major international breakthrough came when he was cast as Captain Sean Renard in the hit NBC supernatural fantasy series Grimm (2011–2017), a role he played across all six seasons that cemented his global fan base. In recent years, Roiz has continued to maintain a robust television presence with recurring roles and guest appearances in major series such as Suits, 9-1-1, Chicago Med, and Departure, alongside active involvement in philanthropic and community causes.
Filmography
Series
The Mentalist
Keith Wolcutt
2008
Series
NCIS
Richard Hall
2003
Series
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Danny Macklin
2000
Series
House
Driscoll
2004
Series
CSI: Miami
Darren Butler
2002
Series
Castle
Bobby Stark
2009
Series
Suits
Thomas Kessler
2011
Series
Chicago Med
Jack Dayton
2015
Series
9-1-1
Lou Ransone
2018
Series
Lucifer
U.S. Marshal Luke Reynolds
2016
Series
Grimm
Sean Renard
2011
Series
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Adriano Calvanese
2005
Series
Tracker
Police Commissioner Ross Bogart
2024
Series
Warehouse 13
Marcus Diamond
2009
Series
FBI: International
Lieutenant Timur Rusu
2021
Series
Lie to Me
Captain David Markov
2009
Film
Turning Red
Mr. Kieslowski / Additional Voices (voice)
2022
Series
Taken
Maximillion
2017
Series
CIA
Felix Vincente
2026
Series
In Plain Sight
Anton Ivanov
2008
Series
Missing
Randall Markham
2003
Series
Mutant X
Nathaniel
2001
Series
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
Police Officer
2008
Series
Salvation
Monroe Bennett
2017
Series
Caprica
Sam Adama
2010
Series
Departure
Pavel Bartok
2019
Series
The Order
Rogwan
2019
Film
The Day After Tomorrow
Parker
2004
Series
Kevin Hill
Nick Bratt
2004
Series
Largo Winch
Sergei
2001
Film
Land of the Dead
Manolete
2005
Film
Pompeii
Proculus
2014
Series
Playmakers
Stephen Lyles
2003
Film
Assault on Precinct 13
Jason Elias
2005
Series
The Endgame
President Andrew Wright
2022
Film
Unthinkable
Lubitchich
2010
Film
16 Blocks
Kaller
2006
Series
Tilt
Blake
2005
Series
Beautiful People
Mr. Tabor
2005
Film
Man of the Year
Donald Tilson
2006
Series
Delta State
Sven (voice)
2004
Series
The Jane Show
Ted
2006
Series
The Detectives
Detective Ryan Stef
2018
Series
G-Spot
Jackson
2005
Film
Superman: Red Son
Hal Jordan (voice)
2020
Series
The Path to 9/11
Nick Demoia
2006
Show Me Yours
Chazz Banks
2004
Series
Husbands
Photog
2011
Series
Burn Up
David MacCready
2008
Across the River to Motor City
Ben Ford
2007
Film
Extracted
Tom
2012
Film
Mayday
Wayne Johnson
2005
Film
The Ballad of John St. George
John St. George
2020
Film
Victor
Alex Baumann
2008