Chad Rook
Known for Acting · 40 credits
- Born
- 1982-03-29 (age 44)
- Place of birth
- Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
- Also known as
- Chad E. Rook
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.
Known For
TV Shows (21)
Supernatural
2005
as Marshall Todd / Desmond / Zachariah
The Flash
2014
as Clyde Mardon
The 100
2014
as Hatch
Once Upon a Time
2011
as Captain Ahab
Bates Motel
2013
as Johnny B
IT: Welcome to Derry
2025
as Staff Sgt. Masters
The Terror
2018
as Dale Skaggs
Colony
2016
as Montoya
Lethal Weapon
2016
as Sean
Virgin River
2019
as Spencer
iZombie
2015
as Dylan Munson
A Million Little Things
2018
as Shelton
Sanctuary
2008
as Chad Spencer
Timeless
2016
as Karl
Motive
2013
as Jason Irvin
Siren
2018
as Chris Mueller
Alcatraz
2012
as Luke
Billy the Kid
2022
as James Dolan
Joe Pickett
2021
as Deputy McLanahan
John Doe
2002
as Spiked Hair
Played
2013
as Isaac Tibbs
Movies (19)
War for the Planet of the Apes
2017
as Boyle
Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City
2021
as Richard Aiken
Dreamcatcher
2003
as Soldier (uncredited)
Dangerous
2021
as Blanchard
Garage Sale Mystery: The Beach Murder
2017
as Jesse
The Brotherhood IV: the Complex
2005
as Andy
Extremity
2018
as Bob / Red Skull
My Life as a Dead Girl
2015
as Jackson
Killer Bash
2005
as Thomas Bradford
A Midsummer's Nightmare
2017
as Blane Thomas
The Perfect Pickup
2018
as Adam
BROTHER
2026
as Nolan
We Came Frome The Sea
2020
as Einar / Stranger
Witches X
as Stalker
Prank Night
2026
as Rand
A Dickens of a Christmas
2025
as Rafe
Texas Road
2010
as Mark
Sleepover Nightmare
2005
as Dwight
Irregardless
2014
as Zane
About 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… With 40 credits spanning from 2002 to 2026, Chad Rook has appeared in 19 films and 21 TV shows.
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Most Popular Chad Rook Movies
- War for the Planet of the Apes (2017) — as Boyle
- Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City (2021) — as Richard Aiken
- Dreamcatcher (2003) — as Soldier (uncredited)
- Dangerous (2021) — as Blanchard
- Garage Sale Mystery: The Beach Murder (2017) — as Jesse
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