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Jesse Rath

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Jesse Rath
Rath in 2013
Born (1989-02-11) February 11, 1989 (age 35)
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
OccupationActor
Years active2005–present
SpouseHolly Deveaux
RelativesMeaghan Rath (sister)

Jesse Rath (born February 11, 1989) is a Canadian actor. He starred in the television series 18 to Life as Carter Boyd and as Ram on Aaron Stone. He also appeared on the Syfy series Defiance playing the role of Alak Tarr, on Being Human as Robbie Malik and on Supergirl as Brainiac 5.

Life and career

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Rath was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. His mother is of Goan Indian descent, whereas his father is of English and Austrian-Jewish heritage. [1][2] His older sister is actress Meaghan Rath.

Rath's first role was in 2005, as a runner in the sports film The Greatest Game Ever Played, and he later joined a low-budget movie, Prom Wars: Love Is a Battlefield, followed by The Trotsky. He got his biggest break on television in 2009 after getting cast in the miniseries Assassin's Creed: Lineage, playing Federico Auditore, the role of one of the sons of the lead character, Giovanni.[3] The same year, he was cast in a recurring role in the Disney XD show Aaron Stone. He was then cast as one of the main leads in the CBC show 18 to Life.[4] He starred in a direct-to-video film, The Howling: Reborn.[5] He later joined another Canadian series, Mudpit. He also guest-starred on Being Human, playing the role of the younger brother of the female lead, his real-life sister Meaghan Rath. In mid-2012, he was cast in the sci-fi television series Defiance.[6]

He was co-nominated for two Gemini Awards in 2010 and 2011, for Best Ensemble Performance in a Comedy Program or Series, for 18 to Life. He is also known for his role as quirky Brainiac-5 of Supergirl (2018-2021).

Filmography

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Film appearances by Jesse Rath
Year Title Role Notes
2005 The Greatest Game Ever Played Runner Independent film
2008 Prom Wars: Love Is a Battlefield Francis
2009 The Trotsky Dwight
2009 Assassin's Creed: Lineage Federico Auditore Short film
2011 The Howling: Reborn Sachin
2012 The Good Lie Jesse Independent film
2019 Jay and Silent Bob Reboot French Canadian Blunt-Fan Cameo
Television appearances by Jesse Rath
Year Title Role Notes
2009 Dead Like Me: Life After Death Boy teenager Television film
2009–2010 Aaron Stone Ram Recurring role
2010–2011 18 to Life Carter Boyd Main role
2012–2013 Mudpit Liam/Lamb Main role
2012 My Babysitter's a Vampire Hottie Hotep Guest (1 episode)
2013 His Turn Dicko Television film
2013–2014 Being Human Robbie Malik Guest (4 episodes)
2013–2015 Defiance Alak Tarr Recurring role (season 1); main role (seasons 2–3)
2016 Code Black James Episode: “Hail Mary”
2016 19-2 Owen Guest (4 episodes)
2016 The Brief Austin Miniseries
2016–2017 No Tomorrow Timothy Main role
2018–2021 Supergirl Querl Dox / Brainiac 5 Recurring role (season 3); main role (season 4–6)
2018 Gone Agent Riggs Episode: "Exigent Circumstances"

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2010 Gemini Award Best Ensemble Performance in a Comedy Program or Series 18 to Life Nominated
2011 Gemini Award Best Ensemble Performance in a Comedy Program or Series 18 to Life Nominated
2017 Canadian Screen Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Program or Series Produced for Digital Media The Brief Nominated

References

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  1. ^ "Personality Complex: "Being Human" Star Meaghan Rath Loves How You're Underestimating HerOn How Sally is a Lot Like Meaghan".
  2. ^ "On the scene of the crime — and comedy, romance and sci-fi". February 5, 2015.
  3. ^ Terrace, Vincent (November 11, 2014). Internet Drama and Mystery Television Series, 1996-2014. McFarland Publishing. p. 12. ISBN 9780786495818.
  4. ^ "CW to premiere new Canadian comedy series '18 to Life' this summer". Hollywoodnews.com. July 15, 2010. Retrieved September 9, 2013.
  5. ^ Miller, Jesse (October 7, 2011). "The Howling: Reborn (2011) Review". MoreHorror.com. Archived from the original on November 22, 2016. Retrieved September 9, 2013.
  6. ^ Kondolojy, Amanda. "Syfy's Highly-Anticipated 'Defiance' Commences Production In Toronto". zap2it.com. Archived from the original on April 28, 2012. Retrieved September 9, 2013.
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