Chad Rook
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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Acting
TV
The Flash
as Clyde Mardon
2014
Movie
War for the Planet of the Apes
as Boyle
2017
TV
The 100
as Hatch
2014
TV
Supernatural
as Marshall Todd
2005
TV
Supernatural
as Desmond
2005
TV
Supernatural
as Zachariah
2005
TV
Siren
as Chris Mueller
2018
TV
iZombie
as Dylan Munson
2015
Movie
Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City
as Richard Aiken
2021
TV
Once Upon a Time
as Captain Ahab
2011
Movie
Dreamcatcher
as Soldier (uncredited)
2003
TV
Bates Motel
as Johnny B
2013
TV
IT: Welcome to Derry
as Staff Sgt. Masters
2025
TV
The Terror
as Dale Skaggs
2018
TV
Lethal Weapon
as Sean
2016
TV
Timeless
as Karl
2016
TV
Colony
as Montoya
2016
TV
Virgin River
as Spencer
2019
Movie
Dangerous
as Blanchard
2021
TV
Alcatraz
as Luke
2012
TV
Sanctuary
as Chad Spencer
2008
TV
Billy the Kid
as James Dolan
2022
TV
A Million Little Things
as Shelton
2018
TV
Joe Pickett
as Deputy McLanahan
2021