Devon Sawa
Sep 7, 1978 (47)
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
39 Movies
13 Series
A Canadian actor from Vancouver, Devon Sawa became a familiar teen-idol face in the 1990s. Born in 1978, he provided the human form of the friendly ghost in 'Casper' (1995) before headlining the horror hit 'Final Destination' (2000) as Alex, the teen who cheats death. He also memorably appeared in Eminem's 'Stan' music video. After a quieter spell he enjoyed a genre-fuelled comeback in television and horror pictures. A likeable, energetic performer, he is a Canadian actor with a durable cult following built on 1990s and 2000s roles.
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39Movies
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Devon Sawa
39 Movies
13 Series
A Canadian actor from Vancouver, Devon Sawa became a familiar teen-idol face in the 1990s. Born in 1978, he provided the human form of the friendly ghost in 'Casper' (1995) before headlining the horror hit 'Final Destination' (2000) as Alex, the teen who cheats death. He also memorably appeared in Eminem's 'Stan' music video. After a quieter spell he enjoyed a genre-fuelled comeback in television and horror pictures. A likeable, energetic performer, he is a Canadian actor with a durable cult following built on 1990s and 2000s roles.
47
Age
39
Movies
13
Series
Movies
Final Destination
2000
Heart Eyes
2025
Thieves Highway
2025
Casper
1995
Idle Hands
1999
Now and Then
1995
Slackers
2002
Gasoline Alley
2022
Jarhead: Law of Return
2019
Life on the Line
2016
Shooting Gallery
2005
Return of the Living Dead
2026
Little Giants
1994
Black Friday
2021
SLC Punk
1998
The Fanatic
2019
Hunter Hunter
2020
The Guilty
2000
Consumed
2024
Disturbing the Peace
2020
Bunker
2025
388 Arletta Avenue
2011
Wild America
1997
Around the Fire
1998
The Philly Kid
2012
The Exorcism of Molly Hartley
2015
Extreme Ops
2002
Who Are You People
2023
A Cool, Dry Place
1998
Extreme Dating
2004
Death Rider in the House of Vampires
2021
All the Lost Ones
2025
Punk's Dead: SLC Punk 2
2016
Creature of Darkness
2009
The Boys Club
1996
Devil's Den
2006
A Resurrection
2013
A Warden's Ransom
2014
Endure
2010
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Return of the Living Dead
Isaac Horton
2026
Film
Twisted Metal
Harold · 1 episode
2025
TV
Thieves Highway
Jones
2025
Film
All the Lost Ones
Colonel Conrad
2025
Film
Bunker
Dell
2025
Film
Heart Eyes
Detective Zeke Hobbs
2025
Film
Murder in a Small Town
Gordon Murphy · 1 episode
2024
TV
Consumed
Quinn
2024
Film
Who Are You People
Karl
2023
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Devon Sawa and where are they from?
Devon Sawa is 47 years old, born on September 7, 1978 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
What are the most famous roles of Devon Sawa?
Devon Sawa is best known for roles in Final Destination, Casper, Jarhead: Law of Return.
How many movies has Devon Sawa been in?
Over a 32-year career (since 1994), Devon Sawa has appeared in 39 movies and 13 TV shows.
What was Devon Sawa's first movie?
The career of Devon Sawa began with Little Giants (1994).
What is Devon Sawa's most recent movie or series?
Devon Sawa's most recent release is Thieves Highway, which premiered on November 7, 2025.
What TV shows has Devon Sawa appeared in?
On television, Devon Sawa has appeared in Chucky, Hawaii Five-0, NCIS: Los Angeles, MacGyver.
Does Devon Sawa have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Devon Sawa's upcoming work includes: The Girl in the River (2026), Return of the Living Dead (2026).
Devon Sawa
1978-09-07 · Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Devon Edward Sawa (born September 7, 1978) is a Canadian actor. Sawa began acting when he was a teenager and appeared in several films in the 1990s including Little Giants, Casper, Now and Then, Wild America, Idle Hands, and Final Destination. He also played the title character of the Eminem music video "Stan" and starred as Owen Elliot in The CW action spy drama series Nikita. Sawa has also played 5 different characters in the 2021 Syfy/USA network series "Chucky".