Sasha Roiz

Sasha Roiz (born October 21, 1973) is a Canadian‑Israeli actor whose career spans over two decades of diverse television and film work. Born in Tel Aviv to Russian‑Jewish parents, he moved with his family to Montreal in 1980, where he cultivated a passion for performance while studying history before enrolling in a local theatre school. Roiz later refined his craft at the Guildford School of Acting in Surrey, England, graduating with a classical training that equipped him for the wide‑range roles he would later inhabit. His multicultural upbringing and bilingual fluency have contributed to his ability to portray characters of varied ethnicities and complex psychological depth, a talent that quickly attracted casting directors in North America. Roiz broke into mainstream television in the early 2000s with guest spots on CSI: Miami, House, NCIS, and The Mentalist, demonstrating a knack for both dramatic intensity and subtle humor. He achieved his first major breakthrough as Sam Adama in the Caprica (2008) universe, where his portrayal of a gritty Tauron enforcer—later revealed to be gay—allowed him to explore nuanced social themes within a sci‑fi setting. From 2011 to 2017 he became a household name as Captain Sean Renard on NBC’s fantasy‑police series Grimm, a role he held throughout the show’s six‑season run, earning praise for his charismatic villain‑turned‑ally arc. Subsequent credits include recurring roles on Warehouse 13, Suits, Salvation, Departure, 9‑1‑1, The Endgame, and Chicago Med, as well as appearances in Taken, Lucifer, and The Order. Expanding into voice work, Roiz contributed to the animated film Turning Red (2022) and the video game Superman: Red Son (2020). His continued presence across genres—ranging from supernatural drama to legal thriller—underscores a versatile career marked by consistent critical acclaim and a growing fan base.