Stelio Savante Actor

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Overview

NationalitySouth Africa, United States of America

LanguagesAfrikaans (mother tongue), English (mother tongue), English – American (mother tongue), Greek (mother tongue), Dutch-Flemish (good), Dutch (basic)

Born1970, Città del Capo, South Africa

Age range45 - 55

Height184 cm

Ethnic typesMiddle Europe/Caucasian, Near Eastern / Middle Eastern, Southern European / Mediterranean (dark)

Place of residenceLos Angeles (United States of America)

MembershipsSAG-AFTRA (United States of America)
SAGA - South African Guild Of Actors (South Africa)

Skills/Talents

Languages Afrikaans (mother tongue), English (mother tongue), English – American (mother tongue), Greek (mother tongue), Dutch-Flemish (good), Dutch (basic)

Dialects Cockney (fluent)

Accents American (native accent), South African (native accent), Arabic (very good), Belgian (very good), British (very good), Californian (very good), Caucasian (very good), Cockney (very good), Dutch (very good), East European (very good), English (very good), French (very good), German (very good), Greek (very good), Iraqi (very good), Italian (very good), Latin American (very good), Mexican (very good), Middle Eastern (very good), New York (very good), Portuguese (very good), Russian (very good), South American (very good), Spanish (very good)

Sports American Football (very good), Cricket (very good), Hockey (very good), Horseback Riding (very good), Soccer (very good), Stage fighting (very good), Table Tennis (very good), Tennis (very good), Volleyball (very good), Judo (good), Kayak (good), Weights (good), Martial Arts (basic), Rugby (basic)

Driving licences / Other permits Driver’s licence car

Other Skills Improvisation, Narration

Appearance

Age range 45 - 55

Height 184 cm

Build Medium build

Colour of eyes Brown

Colour of hair Brown

Hair style straight short

Twin No

Ethnic types Middle Europe/Caucasian, Near Eastern / Middle Eastern, Southern European / Mediterranean (dark)

Tattoo None

Piercing None

Glasses No

Scars Yes, visible

Training

1998 - 1999 Acting studies
Actors Studio New York - John Costopoulos
Ed Setrakian was my teacher
1995 - 1997 Acting studies
Michael Howard Studios
Deborah Kampmeier
1999 - 2008 Acting studies
William Alderson Studio
Robert Modica Studio

Awards/Nominations

2022 Anatolia International Film Festival * Best Actor (Türkiye) - Award
for Bedros / PURSUIT OF FREEDOM

2017 Teddy Award Berlin film festival (Germany) - Nomination
for Hunter S. Kimbrough / EISENSTEIN IN GUANAJUATO

2016 Philadelphia Independent Film Festival Best Actor (United States of America) - Nomination
for Demas / THE TWO THIEVES aka ONCE WE WERE SLAVES

2014 American Movie Award (United States of America) - Award
for Demas / THE TWO THIEVES aka ONCE WE WERE SLAVES

2007 Screen Actors Guild Award Nomination (United States of America) - Nomination
for Steve / UGLY BETTY

CV CV - Television & Streaming CV - Film CV - Theatre CV - Other


CV - Television & Streaming

2023
FBI

Network/Distributor: CBS

Action

Yangzom Brauen
Directed by

Fabian Shabani
Guest Role

2023
CAPTAIN FALL

NETFLIX

Network/Distributor: Netflix

Streaming - series

Animation

Jon Iver Helgaker & Jonas Torgersen
Directed by

The Butterfly Thug
Guest Role

2020
THE CHOSEN

Angel Studios

Network/Distributor: Netflix / Peacock

Television series

Period drama

Dallas Jenkins
Directed by

Moses
Guest Role

2019
THE HAVES AND THE HAVE NOTS

Tyler Perry Studios

Network/Distributor: OWN Network

Television series

Drama

Tyler Perry
Directed by

Dino
Guest Role

2018
ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT

Imagine Entertainment & 20th Century Fox Television

Network/Distributor: Netflix & 20th Century Fox Television

Streaming - series

Comedy

Troy Miller
Directed by

Gator
Guest Role

2017 - 2018
MEDIA

TV ONE

Network/Distributor: TV ONE

Television series

Drama

Craig Ross. Jr
Directed by

Howard Boston
Recurring Role

2015
TOGETHERNESS

HBO

Network/Distributor: HBO

Television series

Comedy, Drama

Mark & Jay Duplass
Directed by

Yanni
Guest Role

2015 - 2016
AMERICAN GENIUS

Stephen David Entertainment

Network/Distributor: Nat Geo

Mini series

Biography

Rick Lopez (various)
Directed by

David Sarnoff
Recurring Role

2015 - 2016
THE MAKING OF THE MOB

Stephen David

Network/Distributor: AMC

Mini series

Crime, Gangster

John Ealer (various directors)
Directed by

Joe 'The Boss' Masseria
Recurring Role

2014
PERSON OF INTEREST

CBS

Network/Distributor: CBS

Television series

Crime, Drama

Jeffrey Hunt
Directed by

Aris Zappo
Guest Role

2012
BREAKOUT KINGS

A&E

Network/Distributor: A&E

Television series

Crime, Drama

Clarke Johnson
Directed by

Malko
Guest Role

2011
TERMINAL KILL

Amazon Pilot

Network/Distributor: Amazon Pilot

Television film

Gangster

Scott Reus
Directed by

Gianni Mirra
Lead

2010
UNDERCOVERS

Bad Robot

Network/Distributor: NBC

Television series

Crime, Drama

J.J Abrams & Stephen Williams
Directed by

Hollis Kruger
Guest Role

2009
WITHOUT A TRACE

CBS

Network/Distributor: CBS

Television series

Crime, Drama

Martha Mitchell
Directed by

Dimitri
Guest Role

2009
SOLLY'S WISDOM

Strike.TV

Network/Distributor: Strike.TV

Sitcom

Comedy, Farce

Gregg Brown
Directed by

Trey
Guest Role

2009 - 2010
THE SUIT LIFE ON DECK

Disney

Network/Distributor: Disney

Sitcom

Comedy

Rich Correll
Directed by

Stephan
Guest Role

2008
MY OWN WORST ENEMY CONSPIRACY THEORY

CBS

Network/Distributor: CBS

Television series

Crime

Various directors (recurring)
Directed by

Oliver / John Bentley
Recurring Role

2007
NCIS

Paramount TV / CBS

Network/Distributor: CBS

Television series

Crime, Drama

Tony Wharmby
Directed by

Danny Coyle
Guest Role

2006 - 2008
UGLY BETTY

ABC

Network/Distributor: ABC

Television series

Comedy, Drama

Various directors (recurred a full season)
Directed by

Steve
Recurring Role

2005
LAW & ORDER CRIMINAL INTENT

NBC / USA / Dick Wolf Productions

Network/Distributor: NBC

Television series

Crime, Drama

Alex Zakrzewski
Directed by

Phil Bartoli
Guest Role

2004
ALL MY CHILDREN

ABC

Network/Distributor: ABC

Soap

Family

Various directors (Recurring role)
Directed by

Guard Berger
Recurring Role

2004 - 2005
LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VITCIM'S UNIT

NBC / Dick Wolf Productions

Network/Distributor: NBC

Television series

Crime, Drama

Juan Jose Campanella
Directed by

Milan Zergin
Lead

2000
GUIDING LIGHT

NBC & CBS Radio

Network/Distributor: NBC

Soap

Family

Various directors (Recurring role)
Directed by

Mr Black
Recurring Role

2000
SOPRANOS

David Chase

Network/Distributor: HBO

Television series

Gangster

Allen Coulter
Directed by

Gaetano Giarizzo
Guest Role

CV - Film

2024
Sarah's Oil

Kingdom Story

Network/Distributor: Amazon MGM

Feature film (cinema)

Action, Adventure, Biography

Cyrus Nowrasteh
Directed by


Ensemble Leading Part

2024
Between Borders

Network/Distributor: Pinnacle Peak

Feature film (cinema)

Crime, Drama, Family, Thriller

Mark Freiburger
Directed by


Ensemble Leading Part

2023 - 2024
FRESH KILLS

SWE Films

Network/Distributor: Quiver Distribution

Feature film (cinema)

Crime, Drama

Jennifer Esposito
Directed by

Nello
Supporting Lead

2023
NEFARIOUS

Believe Entertainment

Network/Distributor: Post Production

Feature film (cinema)

Psychothriller

Cary Solomon & Chuck Konzelman
Directed by

Detective Russo
Supporting Actor

2022 - 2023
ANGRY NEIGHBORS

Kerry Orent - Winterstate Entertainment

Network/Distributor: Lionsgate

Feature film (cinema)

Comedy, Satire

Warren Brock
Directed by

Damenial Krento
Ensemble Leading Part

2022 - 2023
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WHAT REMAINS

Ralph Winter & Sharpened Iron Studios

Network/Distributor: Gravitas Ventures

Feature film (cinema)

Film noir, Mystery, Thriller

Nathan Scoggins
Directed by

Scott DeSanto
Ensemble Leading Part

2022 - 2023
PURSUIT OF FREEDOM

StoryLight Media

Network/Distributor: Vision Films

Feature film (cinema)

George Johnson
Directed by

Bedros
Lead

2020 - 2021
INFIDEL

Cloudburst

Network/Distributor: MGM - Universal

Feature film (cinema)

Action, Thriller

Cyrus Nowrasteh
Directed by

Pierre Barthes
Ensemble Leading Part

2020 - 2021
BLACKWOOD

Saban

Network/Distributor: SABAN Films

Feature film (cinema)

Horror, Western

Chris Canfield
Directed by

Henri
Ensemble Leading Part

2019 - 2020
RAPID EYE MOVEMENT

Octane Entertainment

Network/Distributor: Vertical Entertainment

Feature film (cinema)

Drama, Thriller

Peter Bishai
Directed by

Steve Larabee
Ensemble Leading Part

2018 - 2019
RUNNING FOR GRACE

Kona Snow Pictures - Blue Fox

Network/Distributor: Netflix - Blue Fox Entertainment

Feature film (cinema)

Period drama, Romance

David Cunningham
Directed by

Mayor Alvares
Ensemble Leading Part

2018 - 2019
THE CLEANING LADY

Jinga films

Network/Distributor: RLJ Entertainment

Feature film (cinema)

Horror

Jon Knautz
Directed by

Michael
Lead

2017 - 2018
I AM THAT MAN

Blue Hazel Prod

Network/Distributor: Amazon Prime

Feature film (cinema)

Thriller

Matthew Marsden
Directed by

Det. Olsen
Supporting Lead

2017 - 2018
NO POSTAGE NECESSARY

Two Roads Picture Company

Network/Distributor: Blockchain - Gravitas Ventures DVD

Feature film (cinema)

Comedy, Drama, Romance

Jeremy Culver
Directed by

Agent Ames
Lead

2016 - 2017
BERNIE THE DOLPHIN

Fairway Film Alliance

Network/Distributor: Lionsgate

Feature film (cinema)

Adventure, Family

Kirk Harris
Directed by

Mayor Brock Winters
Ensemble Leading Part

2016 - 2017
PRONOIA

Marevan Pictures

Network/Distributor: Pop Culture -& Amazon Prime

Short film

Nick Efteriades
Directed by

Jeff
Lead

2016 - 2017
BLOOD IN THE WATER

Taylor & Dodge

Network/Distributor: Level 33 Entertainment

Feature film (cinema)

Film noir, Gangster

Ben & Orson Cummings
Directed by

Marius Roos
Supporting Lead

2016 - 2018
APARTMENT 407 aka SELLING ISOBEL

Development Hell Pictures

Network/Distributor: Gravitas Ventures

Feature film (cinema)

Erotic, Thriller

Rudolf Buitendach
Directed by

Alfonso
Supporting Actor

2015
AVALANCHE

Hungry Otter

Network/Distributor: IndieWorks & Amazon Prime

Feature film (cinema)

Experimental

Todd Green
Directed by

Nate
Lead

2015 - 2016
EISENSTEIN IN GUANAJUATO

Submarine - Fu works

Network/Distributor: Strand Releasing

Feature film (cinema)

Biography, Drama, Period drama

Peter Greenaway
Directed by

Hunter S. Kimbrough
Supporting Lead

2015 - 2016
ARMY DOG

Fairway Film Alliance

Network/Distributor: Lionsgate

Feature film (cinema)

Adventure, Family

Ezra Kemp
Directed by

Sheriff Bill McAllister
Ensemble Leading Part

2014
THE TWO THIEVES aka ONCE WE WERE SLAVES

Vertical Entertainment

Network/Distributor: Amazon Prime

Short film

Period drama

Dallas Jenkins
Directed by

Demas
Lead

2014 - 2015
WINDSOR

Weather Vane Prod

Network/Distributor: SONY

Feature film (cinema)

Drama, Family

Porter Farrell
Directed by

Pierre Gandy
Supporting Lead

2013 - 2014
WHERE THE ROAD RUNS OUT

Cotton Tree Productions

Network/Distributor: Netflix

Feature film (cinema)

Drama, Family

Rudolf Buitendach
Directed by

Martin
Lead

2013 - 2014
AWAKENED

Supernova Media

Network/Distributor: Gravitas Ventures

Feature film (cinema)

Crime, Gangster, Thriller

Arno Malarone
Directed by

Benny Dawson
Supporting Lead

2012 - 2013
A MILLION COLOURS aka COLORS OF HEAVEN

Ma Afrika Films

Network/Distributor: Netflix & Ster Kinekor & Nu Metro

Feature film (cinema)

Period drama, Thriller

Peter Bishai
Directed by

Major Shawn Dixon
Ensemble Leading Part

2012 - 2013
THE SHIFT

Oliva Productions

Network/Distributor: Bayview Entertainment

Feature film (cinema)

Drama

Lee Cipolla
Directed by

Steve
Supporting Actor

2012 - 2013
JIMMY

Dog Days Entertainment

Network/Distributor: Bridgestone & Amazon Prime & UPtv

Feature film (cinema)

Drama, Family

Mark Freiburger
Directed by

Mr Laney
Supporting Actor

2011 - 2012
3 BLIND SAINTS

Filmworks Entertainment

Network/Distributor: M-Net & SABC

Feature film (cinema)

Comedy, Family

John Eschenbaum
Directed by

Frankie
Lead

2010 - 2011
BAD ASS aka CORRADO

Taormina Films

Network/Distributor: WELL GO USA

Feature film (cinema)

Gangster

Adamo Cultraro
Directed by

Antonio
Ensemble Leading Part

2009 - 2010
WHAT IF

Pure Flix

Network/Distributor: Pure Flix

Feature film (cinema)

Comedy, Family

Dallas Jenkins
Directed by

Joel Muller
Ensemble Leading Part

2006 - 2007
MY SUPER EX GIRLFRIEND

New Regency

Network/Distributor: 20th Century Fox

Feature film (cinema)

Comedy, Science fiction

Ivan Reitmann
Directed by

Leo
Ensemble Leading Part

2006 - 2007
STARSHIP TROOPERS 3: MARAUDER

Stage 6 films

Network/Distributor: SONY

Feature film (cinema)

Science fiction

Ed Neumeier
Directed by

Bull Brittles
Ensemble Leading Part

2001 - 2002
A BEAUTIFUL MIND

Dreamworks & Universal

Network/Distributor: Universal

Feature film (cinema)

Biography, Drama

Ron Howard
Directed by

Lab Technician
Supporting Actor

2000 - 2001
ASTORIA

Marevan Pictureds

Network/Distributor: First Look Releasing

Feature film (cinema)

Drama

Nick Efteriades
Directed by

Nick
Ensemble Leading Part

CV - Theatre

2018
American Dream

Director's Company

Theatre

Michael Parva
Directed by

Farhad
Lead

2016
110 Stories

Riverstreet Theatre & Alderson Studio Theatre

Theatre

Bill (William Alderson)
Directed by

Bolivar Arellano
Lead

2014
110 Stories

Ebony Rep, Los Angeles

Theatre

Rudolf Buitendach
Directed by

Bolivar Arellano
Lead

2012
110 stories

Geffen Playhouse

Theatre

Mark Freiburger
Directed by

Bolivar Arellano
Lead

2011
110 Stories

NYU Skirball

Theatre

Gregory Mosher
Directed by

Bolivar Arellano
Lead

2007
Arabian Night

Off Broadway Lort Contract

Theatre

Trip Cullman
Directed by

Hans Lomeier
Lead

2006 - 2007
Murder In The First

The Director's Company

Theatre

Michael Parva
Directed by

Derek Simpson
Ensemble Leading Part

2005
Pushkin

Verse Theatre

Theatre

Erica Gould
Directed by

Tsar Nicholas
Lead

2003
Mortal Coils

Mint Theatre

Theatre

Ed Setrakian
Directed by

Joe
Lead

2000
A Lie Of The Mind

Cherry Lane Theatre

Theatre

Maureen Tilyou
Directed by

Baylor
Lead

1997
The Naive One

Greek Cultural Society

Loukas Skipitaris
Directed by

Florin
Lead

1997
WORM DAY

Actor's Studio

Theatre

Nick Efteraides
Directed by

Marc
Lead

1995
This Senseless Killing

Hudson River Classics

Theatre

John Wolfson
Directed by

Frank
Lead

1994
Venom

Ubu Theatre

Theatre

Jordan Auslander
Directed by

Sergio / Hamid
Lead

CV - Other

2021
Mass Effect: Legendary Edition

BioWare & EA

Network/Distributor: All Video Game Systems & Platforms

Computer and video games

Various (Best Of)
Directed by

SA Consulate, Kasumi DLC & several characters
Recurring Role

2019
Call of Duty: Mobile

TiMi Studio Group published by Activision

Network/Distributor: Android and iOS

Computer and video games

Various (several sessions)
Directed by

Ajax
Lead

2019
Crackdown 3

Sumo Digital published by Microsoft Studios

Network/Distributor: Microsoft Windows and Xbox One.

Computer and video games

Various for four sessions
Directed by

Agent Nikkios
Recurring Role

2017
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4

Treyarch published by Activision.

Network/Distributor: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One

Computer and video games

Various (one year contract over 16 sessions)
Directed by

Ajax
Lead

2017
Uncharted: The Lost Legacy (

Naughty Dog

Network/Distributor: SONY Interactive

Computer and video games

Various (voiced four sessions)
Directed by

South African Shoreline Mercenary
Recurring Role

2016
Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare

Infinity Ward published by Activision

Network/Distributor: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One

Computer and video games

Various (over 10 sessions)
Directed by

Voiced 7 different characters
Recurring Role

2016
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End

Naughty Dog

Network/Distributor: SONY

Computer and video games

Various (one year contract of sessions)
Directed by

Shoreline Mercenary & Various Voices
Recurring Role

2012
Ghost Recon: Future Soldier

Ubisoft

Network/Distributor: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Computer and video games

Various (recorded 8 sessions)
Directed by

Nigerian Mercenary
Recurring Role

2011
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer Games

Network/Distributor: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Wii

Computer and video games

Various (had a dozen sessions)
Directed by

Voiced over 10 characters in various scenarios
Recurring Role

2011
Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception

Naughty Dog

Network/Distributor: SONY

Computer and video games

Various (over two dozen sessions)
Directed by

Indian Ocean Pirate - SA Mercenary - Various
Recurring Role

2010
Mass Effect 2

BioWare - EA

Network/Distributor: Windows X-Box 360 PlayStation 3

Computer and video games

Various directors (6 sessions)
Directed by

Kasumi Eclipse Security plus several voices
Recurring Role

2010
Army of Two: The 40th Day

EA

Network/Distributor: X-Box 360 PlayStation 3

Computer and video games

Various (had over a dozen sessions)
Directed by

SA Elite
Recurring Role

2009
COMMAND & CONQUER RED ALERT 3: Uprising

EA Los Angeles

Network/Distributor: X-Box Playstation 3

Computer and video games

Various (several sessions)
Directed by

Sergei
Recurring Role

2008
COMMAND & CONQUER RED ALERT 3

EA Los Angeles

Network/Distributor: Microsoft Windows Xbox 360 & PlayStation 3

Computer and video games

Various (had over a year of sessions)
Directed by

Sergei
Recurring Role

2008
ARMY OF TWO

EA (Electronic Arts)

Network/Distributor: Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3

Computer and video games

Various (had a dozen sessions)
Directed by

South African Consulate
Recurring Role

2003
MIDNIGHT CLUB

Rockstar Video Games

Network/Distributor: PlayStation XBOX Nintendo / Rockstar Video Games

Computer and video games

Various (had over 12 sessions)
Directed by

Primo
Lead