Chad Rook

Acting

Chad Rook

Born
(age 44)
Birthplace
Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Credits
42 titles

Biography

An award-winning Canadian actor, director, writer, and producer, Chad Rook has built a distinguished career defined by range, authenticity, and a commanding on-screen presence. With over two decades of experience in film and television, Rook continues to impress both audiences and critics through his versatility and commitment to creating compelling, memorable characters.

From portraying the weather-controlling super-villain Clyde Mardon in The Flash (2014) to the hardened soldier Boyle in War for the Planet of the Apes (2017), Rook has proven his remarkable adaptability across genres. His standout performances in acclaimed series such as Siren (2018), The 100 (2014), Virgin River (2019), Supernatural (2005), and Timeless (2016) have cemented his reputation as one of Canada's most dynamic and respected screen talents.

In 2020, Rook received a Leo Award for Best Performance by a Male for his dual-role portrayal in the psychological drama We Came From the Sea (2020). That same year, he wrote, directed, produced, and starred in the romantic comedy The Perfect Pickup (2020), which achieved worldwide distribution through Bayview Entertainment and Shoreline Entertainment.

Rook went on to appear in major feature films including Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City (2021)-as task-force officer Richard Aiken-and Dangerous (2021) opposite Mel Gibson. His portrayal of Deputy McLanahan in Joe Pickett (Paramount+) quickly became a fan favorite, helping the show become one of the platform's most-watched originals. His performance as real-life Irish businessman James Dolan in Billy the Kid (MGM+, 2022) earned him critical acclaim and the Leo Award for Best Lead Performance in a Drama Series.

In 2024 and 2025, Rook continued his momentum with starring roles in the psychological thriller Brother (2024), the holiday romance A Dickens of a Christmas (2024) opposite Ashley Newbrough, and the supernatural thriller Witches X (2024) opposite Michael Eklund. He also earned the Rosie Award for Best Performance by a Male Lead (2025) for his gripping performance in Prank Night (2025), and appeared in the highly anticipated Stephen King prequel series Welcome to Derry (2025) directed by Andy Muschietti. Brother is set to have its worldwide premiere in New York in January 2026, marking another major milestone in Rook's expanding international career.

Rook's upcoming television projects include the USA Network crime-drama series Anna Pigeon (2025) and My Life with the Walter Boys - Season 3 (2025) on Netflix. Beyond acting, he continues to expand his creative reach as a filmmaker. He is currently writing and directing the true-crime feature film Diary of an Old Lady, co-written with Tina Marie McCulloch, a powerful and character-driven story exploring loyalty, identity, and survival.

Represented by Webster Talent Management

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Signature work

Known For

Acting credits 42

YearTitleRole
TBA Witches X Film Stalker
2026 Prank Night Film Rand
2026 Brother Film Nolan
2025 IT: Welcome to Derry TV Staff Sgt. Masters (2 ep)
2025 A Dickens of a Christmas Film Rafe
2022 Billy the Kid TV James Dolan (3 ep)
2021 Joe Pickett TV Deputy McLanahan (18 ep)
2021 Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City Film Richard Aiken
2021 Dangerous Film Blanchard
2020 We Came Frome The Sea Film Einar / Stranger
2019 Virgin River TV Spencer (5 ep)
2018 A Million Little Things TV Shelton (1 ep)
2018 Extremity Film Bob / Red Skull
2018 The Perfect Pickup Film Adam
2018 Siren TV Chris Mueller (12 ep)
2018 The Terror TV Dale Skaggs (1 ep)
2017 Garage Sale Mystery: The Beach Murder Film Jesse
2017 A Midsummer's Nightmare Film Blane Thomas
2017 War for the Planet of the Apes Film Boyle
2016 Timeless TV Karl (7 ep)
2016 Lethal Weapon TV Sean (1 ep)
2016 Colony TV Montoya (1 ep)
2015 iZombie TV Dylan Munson (1 ep)
2015 My Life as a Dead Girl Film Jackson
2014 The Flash TV Clyde Mardon (3 ep)
2014 The 100 TV Hatch (1 ep)
2014 Irregardless Film Zane
2013 Played TV Isaac Tibbs (1 ep)
2013 Bates Motel TV Johnny B (1 ep)
2013 Motive TV Jason Irvin (1 ep)
2012 Alcatraz TV Luke (2 ep)
2011 Once Upon a Time TV Captain Ahab (1 ep)
2011 The Secret Circle TV Samuel (1 ep)
2010 Texas Road Film Mark
2008 Sanctuary TV Chad Spencer (1 ep)
2005 Supernatural TV Marshall Todd, Desmond, Zachariah (1 ep)
2005 Sleepover Nightmare Film Dwight
2005 The Brotherhood IV: The Complex Film Andy
2005 Killer Bash Film Thomas Bradford
2003 Dreamcatcher Film Soldier (uncredited)
2002 John Doe TV Spiked Hair (1 ep)
1991 Heritage Minutes TV Jackie Parker (1 ep)

Crew credits 1

YearTitleJob
2018 The Perfect Pickup Film Director, Screenplay, Producer, Editor
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