Sawandi Wilson
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
Step Up 3D
as Mover Dancer 2010
Battle of the Year
as Sniper 2013
The Dinner Party
as Sebastian Todd 2020
Nanny Surveillance
as Eric Messer 2018
Follow Her
as Tre 2022
The House of Flowers Presents: The Funeral
as Dominique Shaw 2019
A Storybook Ending
as Gonzo 2020
Watch Them Fall
as T-Bon 2016
(Be)loved
as Henry 2023
Where There's Smoke
as Edward 2017