Devon Sawa
Known for
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.
Devon Sawa
40 Movies
14 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.
Movies
Plays Alex Browning
Final Destination
2000
Plays Casper on Screen
Casper
1995
Plays Anton
Idle Hands
1999
Plays Detective Zeke Hobbs
Heart Eyes
2025
Plays Duncan
Life on the Line
2016
Plays Dave Goodman
Slackers
2002
Plays Alan Kramer
The Girl in the River
2026
Plays Paul The Pawn
Shooting Gallery
2005
Plays Scott Wormer
Now and Then
1995
Plays Jones
Thieves Highway
2025
Plays Ronan Jackson
Jarhead: Law of Return
2019
Plays Jimmy Jayne
Gasoline Alley
2022
Plays Joseph Mersault
Hunter Hunter
2020
Plays Hunter Dunbar
The Fanatic
2019
Plays Junior Floyd
Little Giants
1994
Plays Sean
SLC Punk
1998
Producer
Plays Ken
Black Friday
2021
Plays Nathan Corrigan
The Guilty
2000
Plays Quinn
Consumed
2024
Plays Father John Barrow
The Exorcism of Molly Hartley
2015
Plays Mark Stouffer
Wild America
1997
Producer
Plays Diablo
Disturbing the Peace
2020
Plays Dan Hatch
Night of the Twisters
1996
Plays Will
Extreme Ops
2002
Plays Karl
Who Are You People
2023
Plays Dell
Bunker
2025
Plays Colonel Conrad
All the Lost Ones
2025
Plays Jake
The Philly Kid
2012
Plays Noah Ward
A Cool, Dry Place
1998
Producer
Plays Sean
Punk's Dead: SLC Punk 2
2016
Plays Eric
The Boys Club
1996
Plays Travis
A Resurrection
2013
Plays Death Rider
Death Rider in the House of Vampires
2021
Plays Quinn
Devil's Den
2006
Plays Miller
A Warden's Ransom
2014
Plays Bill
388 Arletta Avenue
2011
Plays Simon Harris
Around the Fire
1998
Plays Daniel Roenick
Extreme Dating
2004
Plays Zeth Arnold
Endure
2010
Plays Andrew
Creature of Darkness
2009
TV Shows
Plays Owen Elliot
Nikita
2010
Plays Luke Wheeler / Logan Wheeler
Chucky
2021
Plays Nico Jackson
Somewhere Between
2017
Plays Mr. Cole
Coven Academy
2026
Plays Yudo
The Odyssey
1992
Plays (voice)
Action Man
1995
Plays Robbie Nelson
Magnum P.I.
2018
Plays Flash Thompson (voice)
Spider-Man: The New Animated Series
2003
Plays Brad Woodward
Hawaii Five-0
2010
Plays Guy from the Bar
Hacks
2021
Plays Donovan
MacGyver
2016
Plays Gordon Murphy
Murder in a Small Town
2024
Plays Matt Bernhart
NCIS: Los Angeles
2009
Plays Harold
Twisted Metal
2023
Latest Trailers
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The Girl in the River
Full Filmography
Coven Academy
Mr. Cole · 10 episodes
2026–
TV
The Girl in the River
Alan Kramer
2026
Film
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
Twisted Metal
Harold · 1 episode
2023–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Devon Sawa and where are they from?
Devon Sawa is 48 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 40 movies and 14 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 Coven Academy, which premiered on October 1, 2026.
What TV shows has Devon Sawa appeared in?
On television, Devon Sawa has appeared in Chucky, Hawaii Five-0, NCIS: Los Angeles, MacGyver.
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".