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