Acting
Sasha Roiz
Born Oct 21, 1973 · Jaffa, Tel Aviv, Israel
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.
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Acting
CIA
2026
Crime · Drama
Tracker
2024
Drama · Crime
Turning Red
2022
Animation · Family · Comedy
The Endgame
2022
Crime · Drama
FBI: International
2021
Crime · Drama
Superman: Red Son
2020
Science Fiction · Animation · Action
The Ballad of John St. George
2020
Action · Adventure
Departure
2019
Drama · Crime
The Order
2019
Drama · Mystery · Sci-Fi & Fantasy
The Detectives
2018
Crime · Drama · Documentary
9-1-1
2018
Drama · Crime · Action & Adventure
Salvation
2017
Drama · Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Taken
2017
Action & Adventure · Crime · Drama
Lucifer
2016
Crime · Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Chicago Med
2015
Drama
Pompeii
2014
Action · Adventure · History
Extracted
2012
Science Fiction · Thriller
Grimm
2011
Drama · Mystery · Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Husbands
2011
Comedy
Suits
2011
Drama
Unthinkable
2010
Drama · Thriller
Caprica
2010
Drama · Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Warehouse 13
2009
Sci-Fi & Fantasy · Comedy · Action & Adventure
Castle
2009
Drama · Crime
Lie to Me
2009
Crime · Drama · Mystery
The Mentalist
2008
Crime · Drama · Mystery
Burn Up
2008
Drama
In Plain Sight
2008
Drama · Action & Adventure · Crime
Victor
2008
Drama · TV Movie
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
2008
Sci-Fi & Fantasy · Drama · Action & Adventure
Man of the Year
2006
Comedy · Romance · Thriller
The Path to 9/11
2006
Drama
The Jane Show
2006
Comedy
16 Blocks
2006
Action · Adventure · Crime
Mayday
2005
Thriller · TV Movie
Beautiful People
2005
Drama
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
2005
Comedy
Land of the Dead
2005
Horror · Science Fiction · Thriller
G-Spot
2005
Comedy
Tilt
2005
Drama
Assault on Precinct 13
2005
Thriller · Action · Adventure
House
2004
Drama
Kevin Hill
2004
Drama
Delta State
2004
Animation
The Day After Tomorrow
2004
Science Fiction · Thriller · Adventure
NCIS
2003
Crime · Drama · Action & Adventure
Playmakers
2003
Drama · Crime
Missing
2003
Action & Adventure · Drama · Mystery
CSI: Miami
2002
Drama · Mystery · Crime
Mutant X
2001
Sci-Fi & Fantasy · Action & Adventure · Mystery
Largo Winch
2001
Action & Adventure · Drama
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Crime · Drama · Mystery