| Birth date | April 2, 1984 (age 42) |
|---|---|
| Birth place | Stratford, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Notable works | Resident Evil Goosebumps |
Shawn Roberts (born April 2, 1984) is a Canadian actor best known for his roles in zombie films such as Land of the Dead, Diary of the Dead and the Resident Evil franchise.[1]
Early life
Roberts was born in Stratford, Ontario.[2][3][4] He has two older brothers.[5]
Career
Roberts started acting when he played the wolf in a school play of Little Red Riding Hood, which was seen by award-winning screenwriter Robert Forsythe. Forsythe, a friend of Roberts's father, helped him get a role in Emily of New Moon.[6] Afterwards, he gained a role on Goosebumps as Brian O'Connor in the two-part episode, "The Perfect School." Roberts went on to play Dean Walton in the Canadian television series Degrassi: The Next Generation. He has also co-starred with Anna Paquin. His film works include George A. Romero's Land of the Dead and Diary of the Dead. In 2010, he appeared in Resident Evil: Afterlife, where he played villain Albert Wesker.[1] He was considered for the male lead in the musical film Burlesque, starring Christina Aguilera and released in November 2010.[7] He reprised the role of Wesker in two sequels, 2012 in Resident Evil: Retribution.[8] and in 2016 in Resident Evil: The Final Chapter.
In 2020, he starred in a television movie Love Under the Olive Tree, portraying Adam Cauldfield—the lead character's gay best friend and her co-worker.[9][10] He starred as Spartacus in the season 6 premiere of Legends of Tomorrow.[11]
Known for his heavily muscular physique, his biggest influences in acting include action stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bruce Willis, and Sylvester Stallone.[1] For his role in the comedy horror film Here for Blood (2022), where he played a professional wrestler, he underwent severe wrestling training.[5]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Jacob Two Two Meets the Hooded Fang | Daniel | ||
| Sea People | Peter Warner | |||
| 2000 | X-Men | David | Credited as "Rogue's Boyfriend" | |
| 2001 | Get Over It | Colin | ||
| 2002 | We Were the Mulvaneys | Zachary Lundt[12] | ||
| 2003 | Fallen Angel | 18-year-old Terry | ||
| 2003 | Word of Honor | Young PFC. Sadowski | ||
| 2003 | Detention | Corey Washington | ||
| 2003 | Ghost Cat | Kurt | ||
| 2004 | Taking Lives | Desk clerk | ||
| 2004 | A Home at the End of the World | Club boy | ||
| 2004 | Zeyda and the Hitman | Alpha boy | ||
| 2004 | Going the Distance | Tyler | ||
| 2004 | Siblings | Tom Muster | ||
| 2004 | Mrs. Ashboro's Cat | Kurt | ||
| 2005 | Jesse Stone: Stone Cold | Bo Marino | ||
| 2005 | Thralls | Jim | ||
| 2005 | Land of the Dead | Mike[2] | ||
| 2005 | Cheaper by the Dozen 2 | Calvin Murtaugh | ||
| 2006 | Skinwalkers | Adam Kilmer[13] | ||
| 2006 | Shock to the System | Larry Phelps | ||
| 2006 | Man of the Year | Truck driver | ||
| 2007 | Diary of the Dead | Tony Ravello[2] | ||
| 2007 | Left for Dead | Clark | ||
| 2007 | Stir of Echoes: The Homecoming | Luke | ||
| 2007 | It Was One of Us | George Watnick | ||
| 2008 | Jumper | English bartender | ||
| 2009 | I Love You, Beth Cooper | Kevin[14] | ||
| 2009 | Dark Skies,(AKA Black Rain) | Jack Webster | ||
| 2010 | Edge of Darkness | David Burnham[2][15] | ||
| 2010 | Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief | Camp demigod | Uncredited | |
| 2010 | Resident Evil: Afterlife | Albert Wesker | ||
| 2011 | Devil's Night | Clark | ||
| 2011 | Reel Love | Jay | ||
| 2012 | The Music Teacher | Jace | ||
| 2012 | Broken Trust | Eric Robinson | ||
| 2012 | A Little Bit Zombie | Craig | ||
| 2012 | Wyatt Earp's Revenge | Young Wyatt Earp | ||
| 2012 | Resident Evil: Retribution | Albert Wesker | ||
| 2013 | Her Husband's Betrayal | Riley Coulter | Television film | |
| 2014 | Recipe for Love | Dexter Durant | Television film | |
| 2014 | The Girl He Met Online | Andy Collins | ||
| 2014 | Feed the Gods | Will Oates | ||
| 2015 | I Do, I Do, I Do | Max Lorenzo | ||
| 2015 | 40 Below and Falling | Redford[1] | ||
| 2016 | Ms Matched | Ben | ||
| 2016 | Resident Evil: The Final Chapter | Albert Wesker | ||
| 2017 | ' | Jonas | ||
| 2020 | Tainted | Koso | ||
| 2020 | Defining Moments | Jack | ||
| 2022 | Two Minutes to Midnight | Schultz | pre-production | |
| 2022 | Here for Blood | Tom O'Bannon | ||
| 2023 | Afterwards | Alex | ||
| 2024 | Campton Manor | Teddy |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Goosebumps[2] | Brian O'Connor | Episodes: "The Perfect School: Part 1" and "The Perfect School: Part 2" |
| 1998–2000 | Emily of New Moon | Teddy Kent | 23 episodes[2] |
| 1999 | La Femme Nikita | Milan | Episode: "Imitation of Death" |
| 1999 | Real Kids, Real Adventures | Andrew Shearman | Episode: "Scout's Honor: The Stephanie Shearman Story" |
| 1999 | The Famous Jett Jackson | Alex | Episode: "Popularity" |
| 1999 | Animorphs | Skater Dude | Episodes: "Changes: Part 2" and "Changes: Part 3" |
| 2000 | Twice in a Lifetime | Young Buzzy Walsh | Episode: "Even Steven" |
| 2002 | Earth: Final Conflict | Jeremiah | Episode: "Atavus High" |
| 2002–2004 | Degrassi: The Next Generation | Dean Walton | 5 episodes[2] |
| 2003 | Starhunter | Skinny | Episode: "Rebirth" |
| 2004 | Wild Card | Josh Dickens | Episode: "Candy Land" |
| 2006 | Falcon Beach | Hurst | 7 episodes[2] |
| 2007 | The Virgin of Akron, Ohio | Owen | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 2007 | Flash Gordon | Garus | Episodes: "Ascension" and "Secrets and Lies" |
| 2009 | Wild Roses | Foster | 4 episodes |
| 2009 | Psych | Billy | Episode: "Tuesday the 17th" |
| 2009 | Supernatural | Austin | Episode: "Good God, Y'All" |
| 2009 | Flashpoint | Darren Kovacs | Episode: "Behind the Blue Line" |
| 2011 | Being Erica | Milo | Episode: "Erica's Adventures in Wonderland" |
| 2012 | The Firm | Tom Connelly | Episode: "Chapter Five" |
| 2012 | The Listener | Tyler Ross | Episode: "Lockdown" |
| 2013 | Cracked | Johnny Francos | Episode: "Hideaway" |
| 2016 | Ms Matched | Ben Reynolds | Hallmark Movie |
| 2017 | Designated Survivor | Grady Banks | Episode: "Party Line" |
| 2017 | Undercover Angel | Henry | Hallmark Movie |
| 2019–2023 | Heartland | Sam Langston | 11 episodes |
| 2020 | Love Under the Olive Tree | Adam Cauldfield | Hallmark movie |
| 2021 | Legends of Tomorrow | Spartacus | Episode: "Ground Control to Sara Lance" |
| 2022 | Murdoch Mysteries | Simon | Episode: "It's a Wonderful Game" |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Event | Award/category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Canada International Film Festival | Rising Star Award (shared with Crystal Lowe and Kristopher Turner, among others[16]) | A Little Bit Zombie | [17][18][16] | |
| 2017 | Culture Beat Awards | Most Attractive Canadian Actor | [19] | ||
| 2023 | Kodaikanal International Film Festival | Best Supporting Actor | Afterwards | [20] |
References
- ^ Papadatos, Markos (21 May 2015). "Chatting with 'Resident Evil' actor Shawn Roberts". Digital Journal. Retrieved 29 November 2015.
- ^ Anderson, Jason (29 January 2010). "Interview: Shawn Roberts". The Star. Toronto Star Newspapers Ltd. Retrieved 29 November 2015.
- ^ "Shawn Roberts Biography (1984-)". Film Reference. Advameg, Inc. Retrieved 29 November 2015.
- ^ "Shawn Roberts". IMDb. Retrieved 29 November 2015.
- ^ Frye, Brendan (March 12, 2023). "Shawn Roberts Is Here For Blood (Interview)". CGMagazine. CGMagazine Publishing, Inc. Archived October 19, 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
- ^ "Shawn Roberts biography". Tribute.ca. Retrieved 29 November 2015.
- ^ "Burlesque (2010) – Trivia". IMDb. Amazon.com, Inc.. Archived from the original on December 3, 2020. Retrieved May 28, 2025.
- ^ Miska, Brad (23 April 2010). "Entertainment Tonight Visits the Set of 'Resident Evil: Afterlife'". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved 29 November 2015.
- ^ "Hallmark's 'Love Under The Olive Tree': Cast, Plot & Trailer". What's Hot. June 20, 2020. Archived August 19, 2020 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved August 19, 2020.
- ^ Gidlow, Steve (June 19, 2020). "Hallmark Breaks New Ground with 'Love Under the Olive Tree'". MediaVillage. Retrieved August 19, 2020.
- ^ "DC's Legends of Tomorrow: Shawn Roberts in an unexpected guest appearance". Prime News. Virtual Press Sp. z o.o. May 7, 2021. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
- ^ Wertheimer, Ron (8 April 2002). "TELEVISION REVIEW; The Perfect Family, Until the Night of the High School Dance". The New York Times. Retrieved 29 November 2015.
- ^ Catsoulis, Jeannette (11 August 2007). "A Werewolf War in Need of a Silver Bullet". The New York Times. Retrieved 29 November 2015.
- ^ Scott, A.O. (9 July 2009). "Hey, Nerd: Look Out, She's Not Your Type". The New York Times. Retrieved 29 November 2015.
- ^ Scott, A.O. (28 January 2010). "Jaw-Breaking Boston Detective Unravels His Daughter's Murder". The New York Times. Retrieved 29 November 2015.
- ^ "Shawn Roberts (II) – Awards". IMDb. Amazon.com, Inc.. Archived from the original on 2020-12-17. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
- ^ "Fantasia – A Little Bit Zombie – Red Carpet, Meet & Greet Plus Director Q & A". Facebook. Facebook, Inc. Archived from the original on 2020-12-16. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
- ^ "A Little Bit Zombie invading Czech Republic". Sudbury. Jun 19, 2012. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
- ^ "Shawn Roberts (II) – Biography". IMDb. Amazon.com, Inc.. Archived from the original on 2020-12-20. Retrieved December 20, 2020.
- ^ "Kodaikanal International Film Festival – December 2023". Kodaikanal International Film Festival. Archived February 22, 2025 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 22, 2025.
External links
- Shawn Roberts at IMDb