Sawandi Wilson
Known For: Acting
Biography
Sawandi Wilson is an Award Winning American actor/filmmaker born in New York to Caribbean parents. He is known for his work in television and film. Most recently, he was cast in the final season of Star Trek: Discovery as Captain Leto. He also played Marcus in Amazon's "Harlem" and had a recurring role in Netflix's International hit series "The House of Flowers/La Casa De Las Flores." Sawandi started his artistic pursuit as a breakdancer. He later attended Hofstra University where he received a BA in Sociology. He went on to study acting with Marishka Phillips, Susan Batson, and on-camera technique with Bob Krakower. In between projects he enjoys empowering the youth through dance and expressive arts.
Filmography
2024
- El heredero as Jhon
2023
- (Be)loved as Henry
2022
- Follow Her as Tre
2021
- Harlem as Marcus
- Run the World as Emmett
2020
- The Dinner Party as Sebastian Todd
- A Storybook Ending as Gonzo
2019
- Isn't It Romantic as Hot Doctor
- The House of Flowers Presents: The Funeral as Dominique Shaw
2018
- The House of Flowers as Dominique Shaw
- Nanny Surveillance as Eric Messer
2017
- Star Trek: Discovery as Captain Leto
- HAPPY! as Cop 2
- Bodega! as Darryl
- Where There's Smoke as Edward
2016
- Bull as Detective
- Watch Them Fall as T-Bon
2015
- Quantico as Man
2010
- Step Up 3D as Mover Dancer
1999
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as ICE Agent