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.
Movies & TV Shows
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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) — ICE Agent
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Isn't It Romantic (2019) — Hot Doctor
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Star Trek: Discovery (2017) — Captain Leto
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Step Up 3D (2010) — Mover Dancer
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The House of Flowers (2018) — Dominique Shaw
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Quantico (2015) — Man
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HAPPY! (2017) — Cop 2
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Bull (2016) — Detective
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Battle of the Year (2013) — Sniper
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General Hospital (1963) — Dr. Isaiah Gannon
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Harlem (2021) — Marcus
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Run the World (2021) — Emmett
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The Dinner Party (2020) — Sebastian Todd
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Nanny Surveillance (2018) — Eric Messer
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Follow Her (2022) — Tre
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Dudes (2023) — Andrew
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The House of Flowers Presents: The Funeral (2019) — Dominique Shaw
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A Storybook Ending (2020) — Gonzo
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Watch Them Fall (2016) — T-Bon
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(Be)loved (2023) — Henry
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Where There's Smoke (2017) — Edward
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El heredero (2024) — Jhon
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- Bodega! (2017) — Darryl