- For those of a similar name, see Sean Roberts (disambiguation).
Shawn Roberts | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 2, 1984 Stratford, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1997–present |
Notable work | Resident Evil |
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]
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' father, helped him get a role in Emily of New Moon.[5] 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 reprised the role of Wesker in 2012 in Resident Evil: Retribution.[6]
Known for his heavily muscular physique. His biggest influences in acting include action stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bruce Willis, and Sylvester Stallone.[1]
Filmography[]
Film[]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Jacob Two Two Meets the Hooded Fang | Daniel | |
| 1999 | 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[7] | |
| 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 | Sibilings | 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[8] | |
| 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[9] | |
| 2009 | Black Rain | Jack Webster | |
| 2010 | Edge of Darkness | David Burnham[2][10] | |
| 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 | xXx: The Return of Xander Cage | Jonas | |
| 2020 | Tainted | Koso | |
| 2020 | Defining Moments | Jack | completed |
| 2020 | Two Minutes to Midnight | Schultz | pre-production |
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" |
| 1999 | Undercover Angel | Henry | |
| 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 | 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 | Undercover Angel | Henry | Hallmark Movie |
| 2016 | Ms Matched | Ben Reynolds | Hallmark Movie |
| 2017 | Designated Survivor | Grady Banks | Episode: "Party Line" |
| 2019 | Heartland | Sam Langston | Episode: "Wild One" |
| 2020 | Love Under the Olive Tree | Adam Cauldfield | Hallmark Movie |
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Papadatos, Markos (21 May 2015). "Chatting with 'Resident Evil' actor Shawn Roberts". Digital Journal. http://www.digitaljournal.com/a-and-e/entertainment/resident-evil-actor-shawn-roberts-talks-upcoming-acting-projects/article/433885. Retrieved 29 November 2015.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 Anderson, Jason (29 January 2010). "Interview: Shawn Roberts". The Star (Toronto Star Newspapers Ltd.). https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/movies/2010/01/29/interview_shawn_roberts.html. Retrieved 29 November 2015.
- ↑ "Shawn Roberts Biography (1984-)". Film Reference. Advameg, Inc. Retrieved 29 November 2015.<templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>
- ↑ "Shawn Roberts". IMDb. Retrieved 29 November 2015.<templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>
- ↑ "Shawn Roberts biography". Tribute.ca. Retrieved 29 November 2015.<templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>
- ↑ Miska, Brad (23 April 2010). "Entertainment Tonight Visits the Set of 'Resident Evil: Afterlife'". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved 29 November 2015.<templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>
- ↑ Wertheimer, Ron (8 April 2002). "TELEVISION REVIEW; The Perfect Family, Until the Night of the High School Dance". The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2002/04/08/arts/television-review-the-perfect-family-until-the-night-of-the-high-school-dance.html. Retrieved 29 November 2015.
- ↑ Catsoulis, Jeannette (11 August 2007). "A Werewolf War in Need of a Silver Bullet". The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/11/movies/11skin.html. Retrieved 29 November 2015.
- ↑ Scott, A.O. (9 July 2009). "Hey, Nerd: Look Out, She's Not Your Type". The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/10/movies/10love.html. Retrieved 29 November 2015.
- ↑ Scott, A.O. (28 January 2010). "Jaw-Breaking Boston Detective Unravels His Daughter's Murder". The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/29/movies/29edge.html. Retrieved 29 November 2015.