Life and career

Roberts was born in Stratford, Ontario

Stratford, Ontario

Stratford is a city on the Avon River in Perth County in southwestern Ontario, Canada with a population of 32,000.When the area was first settled by Europeans in 1832, the townsite and the river were named after Stratford-upon-Avon, England. It is the seat of Perth County. Stratford was...

 on April 2, 1984. He started with playing the wolf in a school play of "Little Red Riding Hood

Little Red Riding Hood

Little Red Riding Hood, also known as Little Red Cap, is a French fairy tale about a young girl and a Big Bad Wolf. The story has been changed considerably in its history and subject to numerous modern adaptations and readings....

" award-winning screenwriter Robert Forsythe and his friend's father helped him get a role in Emily of New Moon

Emily of New Moon

Emily of New Moon is the first in a series of novels by Lucy Maud Montgomery about the development of a writer. It was first published in 1923.-Plot summary:...

. He is known for playing rapist Dean Walton in the Canadian television drama Degrassi: The Next Generation and has also appeared in George A. Romero's Diary of the Dead

Diary of the Dead

Diary of the Dead is a 2007 American/Canadian horror film by George A. Romero...

and Land of the Dead

Land of the Dead

For the disambiguation page on anything else on this topic, come here to Land of the Dead .Land of the Dead is a 2005 horror film written and directed by George A...

. In 2010, he appeared in Resident Evil: Afterlife

Resident Evil: Afterlife

Resident Evil: Afterlife is a 2010 Canadian-German 3D science-fiction horror action film written and directed by Paul W. S. Anderson. It stars Milla Jovovich, Ali Larter, Kim Coates, Shawn Roberts, Spencer Locke, Boris Kodjoe, and Wentworth Miller. The film marks Anderson's second time to direct in...

, where he played villain Albert Wesker

Albert Wesker

is a character in the Resident Evil franchise. Although portrayed as a supporting character in the first game, he was later established as the primary antagonist of the series; he usually manipulated story events behind-the-scenes and had a role in more games than the other main characters...

.

His next project, 2011's 'The Riot' will feature Shawn as 'Ors' and is currently in-production.

Filmography

Film

Year	Title	Role	Notes
1999	Jacob Two Two Meets the Hooded Fang Jacob Two Two Meets the Hooded Fang Jacob Two Two Meets The Hooded Fang is the title of two films based on a novel of the same name by Mordecai Richler.-Synopsis:Jacob Two Two Meets The Hooded Fang is about a young boy who strives to be heard. He is nicknamed "Two-Two" for having to say things twice to be heard. One day, he decided...	Daniel
2000	X-Men X-Men (film) X-Men is a 2000 superhero film based on the fictional Marvel Comics characters of the same name. Directed by Bryan Singer, the film stars Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, Anna Paquin, Famke Janssen, Bruce Davison, James Marsden, Halle Berry, Rebecca Romijn, Ray Park and Tyler Mane...	Rogue's Boyfriend
2001	Get Over It Get Over It (film) Get Over It is a 2001 American romantic comedy film about a teenage boy whose girlfriend ends their relationship. The film was directed by Tommy O'Haver for Miramax Films. The film stars Ben Foster, Kirsten Dunst, Melissa Sagemiller, Sisqó, Colin Hanks, Shane West, and Martin Short. R. Lee Fleming,...	Colin
2003	Detention Detention (2003 film) Detention is a 2003 action film directed by Sidney J. Furie. It stars Dolph Lundgren as a soon to be retired high school teacher Sam Decker who has one last detention to proctor and Alex Karzis as Chester Lamb. Unfortunately, drug runners have chosen to attack the school...	Corey Washington
2004	Taking Lives Taking Lives (film) Taking Lives is a 2004 psychological thriller film starring Angelina Jolie and Ethan Hawke. The film was marketed with the tagline "He would kill to be you."...	Desk Clerk
		Club Boy
	Zeyda and the Hitman Zeyda and the Hitman Zeyda and the Hitman is a 2004 Canadian television film. The story is about a grandfather who hires a contract killer to assassinate his allergy-prone son-in-law.It was filmed in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada....	Alpha Boy
	Going the Distance	Tyler
	Siblings	Tom Muster
2005	Thralls Thralls (film) Thralls is a 2004 horror film....	Jim
	Land of the Dead Land of the Dead For the disambiguation page on anything else on this topic, come here to Land of the Dead .Land of the Dead is a 2005 horror film written and directed by George A...	Mike
	Cheaper by the Dozen 2 Cheaper by the Dozen 2 Cheaper by the Dozen 2 is a 2005 film produced by 20th Century Fox. It is the sequel to the family comedy film Cheaper by the Dozen . Shawn Levy, the director of the first film, did not return as director for this sequel, which was instead directed by Adam Shankman . Levy was a producer of the film...	Calvin Murtaugh
2006	Skinwalkers Skinwalkers (film) Skinwalkers is a 2006 horror-action film about werewolves, and was released in the United States by Lions Gate Entertainment and After Dark Films. Directed by James Isaac, it stars Jason Behr, Elias Koteas, Rhona Mitra, and Tom Jackson...	Adam Kilmer
	Shock to the System Shock to the System (film) Shock to the System is a 2006 gay-themed mystery film. It is the second film adaptation of a Richard Stevenson novel featuring fictional detective Donald Strachey. The film premiered at the 2006 Outfest film festival before going into rotation on the here! television network.- Cast :-Plot:Late one...	Larry Phelps
	Man of the Year Man of the Year (2006 film) Man of the Year is a 2006 Comedy film directed and written by Barry Levinson and starring Robin Williams in the lead role. In addition to Williams, the film features Christopher Walken, Laura Linney, Lewis Black and Jeff Goldblum....	Pick-Up Truck Driver
2007	Diary of the Dead Diary of the Dead Diary of the Dead is a 2007 American/Canadian horror film by George A. Romero...	Tony Ravello
	Left for Dead	Clark
2008	Jumper Jumper (film) Jumper is a 2008 American science fiction film, loosely based on the 1992 science fiction novel of the same name by Steven Gould. The film is directed by Doug Liman and stars Hayden Christensen, Samuel L. Jackson, Jamie Bell, Rachel Bilson, Max Thieriot, AnnaSophia Robb, and Diane Lane...	English Bartender
2009	I Love You, Beth Cooper	Kevin
2010	Edge of Darkness	David Burnham
	Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief is a 2010 fantasy-adventure film directed by Chris Columbus. The film is loosely based on The Lightning Thief, the first novel in the Percy Jackson & The Olympians series by Rick Riordan...	Camp Demigod (uncredited)
	Resident Evil: Afterlife Resident Evil: Afterlife Resident Evil: Afterlife is a 2010 Canadian-German 3D science-fiction horror action film written and directed by Paul W. S. Anderson. It stars Milla Jovovich, Ali Larter, Kim Coates, Shawn Roberts, Spencer Locke, Boris Kodjoe, and Wentworth Miller. The film marks Anderson's second time to direct in...	Albert Wesker
2011		Ors	Pre-production
2012		Craig	Post-production
		Young Wyatt Earp Wyatt Earp Wyatt Berry Stapp Earp was an American gambler, investor, and law enforcement officer who served in several Western frontier towns. He was also at different times a farmer, teamster, bouncer, saloon-keeper, miner and boxing referee. However, he was never a drover or cowboy. He is most well known...	Filming
	Resident Evil: Retribution Resident Evil: Retribution Resident Evil: Retribution is an upcoming 2012 3D science-fiction action horror film written and directed by Paul W. S. Anderson. It is the fifth installment in the Resident Evil film series, which is based on the Capcom survival horror series Resident Evil.The film has many returning actors and...	Albert Wesker	Filming

Television

Year	Title	Role	Notes
1997	Goosebumps Goosebumps (TV series) Goosebumps is a Canadian children's horror anthology television series based on R. L. Stine's Goosebumps books.-Networks:...	Brian O'Connor	Episode: "The Perfect School: Part 1" Episode: "The Perfect School: Part 2"
1998-2000	Emily of New Moon Emily of New Moon (TV series) Emily of New Moon was a Canadian television series, which aired on CBC Television from 1998 to 2000. The series originally aired in the United States on the Cookie Jar Toons block on This TV and it's currently seen in Canada on the Viva, Bravo! and Vision TV cable channels...	Teddy Kent	23 episodes
1999	La Femme Nikita	Milan	Episode: "Imitation of Death"
	Real Kids, Real Adventures	Andrew Shearman	Episode: "Scout's Honor: The Stephanie Shearman Story"
	Sea People	Peter Warner	TV movie
		Alex	Episode: "Popularity"
	Animorphs Animorphs (TV series) Animorphs is a 26-episode television adaptation made by Nickelodeon of the Scholastic book series of the same name. The series was broadcast from September 1998 to March 2000 in the United States and Canada...	Skater Dude	Episode: "Changes: Part 2" Episode: "Changes: Part 3"
2000	Twice in a Lifetime Twice in a Lifetime (TV series) Twice in a Lifetime is a Canadian mystery/drama series that originally aired from 1999 to 2001. Created by Steve Sohmer, the series aired on CTV in Canada and PAX in the United States.-Synopsis:...	Young Buzzy Walsh	Episode: "Even Steven"
2002	Earth: Final Conflict Earth: Final Conflict Earth: Final Conflict is a Canadian science fiction television series based on story ideas created by Gene Roddenberry, and produced under the guidance of his widow, Majel Barrett-Roddenberry. It was not produced, filmed or broadcast until after his death...	Jeremiah	Episode: "Atavus High"
	We Were the Mulvaneys We Were the Mulvaneys (film) We Were the Mulvaneys was a 2002 TV movie that was based on the book of the same name by Joyce Carol Oates. It was nominated for three Emmys.The movie was filmed in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada....	Zachary Lundt	TV movie
	Degrassi: The Next Generation Degrassi: The Next Generation Degrassi: The Next Generation is a Canadian teen drama television series set in the Degrassi universe, which was created by Linda Schuyler and Kit Hood in 1979. Degrassi is the fourth fictional series in the Degrassi franchise, and follows The Kids of Degrassi Street, Degrassi Junior High, and...	Dean	Episode: "Shout: Part 1" Episode: "Shout: Part 2"
2003	Degrassi: The Next Generation Degrassi: The Next Generation Degrassi: The Next Generation is a Canadian teen drama television series set in the Degrassi universe, which was created by Linda Schuyler and Kit Hood in 1979. Degrassi is the fourth fictional series in the Degrassi franchise, and follows The Kids of Degrassi Street, Degrassi Junior High, and...	Dean	Episode: "How Soon is Now?"
	Starhunter Starhunter Starhunter is a Canadian science fiction television series that aired for two seasons. The series was produced in Canada by The Danforth Studios Ltd. in association with Alliance Atlantis with some photography in the United Kingdom. Grosvenor Park Productions UK Ltd...		Episode: "Rebirth"
	Fallen Angel	Terry at 18 years	TV movie
Word of Honor	Young PFC. Sadowski	TV movie
2004	Wild Card Wild Card (TV series) Wild Card is an American comedy-drama series starring Joely Fisher. It was broadcast in the United States on Lifetime, and on the Global Television Network in Canada from August 2003 to July 2005.-Synopsis:...	Josh Dickens	Episode: "Candy Land"
	Degrassi: The Next Generation Degrassi: The Next Generation Degrassi: The Next Generation is a Canadian teen drama television series set in the Degrassi universe, which was created by Linda Schuyler and Kit Hood in 1979. Degrassi is the fourth fictional series in the Degrassi franchise, and follows The Kids of Degrassi Street, Degrassi Junior High, and...	Dean	Episode: "Ghost in the Machine: Part 1" Episode: "Ghost in the Machine: Part 2"
	Mrs. Ashboro's Cat	Kurt	TV movie
2005	Jesse Stone: Stone Cold Stone Cold (Parker novel) Stone Cold is a crime novel by Robert B. Parker, the fourth in his Jesse Stone series.-Plot summary:A couple of middle-aged thrill killers, Brianna and Anthony Lincoln, are independently wealthy from a patent Anthony obtained for an optical scanner he invented while practicing medicine...	Bo Marino	TV movie
2006	Falcon Beach Falcon Beach Falcon Beach is a Canadian television show, filmed at Winnipeg Beach, Manitoba, Canada, and produced in Canada for the Canadian and American markets. It originally aired in 2005 as a movie on Global in Canada. It was produced as a TV series for Global and ABC Family in 2006...	Hurst	7 episodes
2007		Owen	Episode: "Pilot"
	Stir of Echoes: The Homecoming	Luke	TV movie
	Flash Gordon Flash Gordon (2007 TV series) Flash Gordon is an American science fiction television series that debuted on Sci Fi in the United States on August 10, 2007 and continued airing new episodes through February 8, 2008. It has also appeared on the United Kingdom Sci Fi Channel and SPACE in Canada...	Garus	Episode: "Ascension" Episode: "Secrets and Lies"
	It Was One of Us	George Watnick	TV movie
2009	Wild Roses Wild Roses (TV series) Wild Roses is a Canadian television drama series, which debuted January 6, 2009 on CBC Television. Originally titled Cowgirls, CBC requested the change to Wild Roses after testing the title. The show was officially cancelled by the CBC on April 22, 2009 after only one season...	Foster	4 episodes
	Psych Psych Psych is an American detective comedy-drama television series created by Steve Franks and broadcast on USA Network. It stars James Roday as Shawn Spencer, a young crime consultant for the Santa Barbara Police Department whose "heightened observational skills" and impressive detective instincts...	Billy	Episode: "Tuesday the 17th"
	Black Rain	Jack Webster	TV movie
	Supernatural Supernatural (TV series) Supernatural is an American supernatural and horror television series created by Eric Kripke, which debuted on September 13, 2005 on The WB, and is now part of The CW's lineup. Starring Jared Padalecki as Sam Winchester and Jensen Ackles as Dean Winchester, the series follows the brothers as they...	Austin	Episode: "Good God, Y'All"
	Flashpoint Flashpoint (TV series) Flashpoint is a Canadian police drama television series that debuted on July 11, 2008, on CTV in Canada and ran on CBS in the United States for its first three and a half seasons. In 2011, Ion Television began airing new episodes of the series in the United States...	Darren Kovacs	Episode: "Behind the Blue Line"
2011	Reel Love Reel Love Reel Love is a Philippine drama anthology and romantic television show produced by GMA Network. It premiered with its first episode "Tween Hearts" on September 26 on GMA Network ,.-Tween Hearts:...	Jay	TV movie

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