Jesse Rath

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Jesse Rath
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Rath in 2013
Born (1989-02-11) February 11, 1989 (age 35)
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
OccupationActor
Years active2005–present
Spouse Holly Deveaux
Relatives Meaghan Rath (sister)

Jesse Rath (born February 11, 1989) is a Canadian actor. He starred in the television series 18 to Life as Carter Boyd and as Ram on Aaron Stone . He also appeared on the Syfy series Defiance playing the role of Alak Tarr, on Being Human as Robbie Malik and on Supergirl as Brainiac 5.

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Life and career

Rath was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. His mother is of Goan Indian descent, whereas his father is of English and Austrian-Jewish heritage. [1] [2] His older sister is actress Meaghan Rath.

Rath's first role was in 2005, as a runner in the sports film The Greatest Game Ever Played , and he later joined a low-budget movie, Prom Wars: Love Is a Battlefield , followed by The Trotsky . He got his biggest break on television in 2009 after getting cast in the miniseries Assassin's Creed: Lineage , playing Federico Auditore, the role of one of the sons of the lead character, Giovanni. [3] The same year, he was cast in a recurring role in the Disney XD show Aaron Stone . He was then cast as one of the main leads in the CBC show 18 to Life . [4] He starred in a direct-to-video film, The Howling: Reborn . [5] He later joined another Canadian series, Mudpit . He also guest-starred on Being Human , playing the role of the younger brother of the female lead, his real-life sister Meaghan Rath. In mid-2012, he was cast in the sci-fi television series Defiance . [6]

He was co-nominated for two Gemini Awards in 2010 and 2011, for Best Ensemble Performance in a Comedy Program or Series, for 18 to Life . He is also known for his role as quirky Brainiac-5 of Supergirl (2018-2021).

Filmography

Film appearances by Jesse Rath
YearTitleRoleNotes
2005 The Greatest Game Ever Played RunnerIndependent film
2008 Prom Wars: Love Is a Battlefield Francis
2009 The Trotsky Dwight
2009 Assassin's Creed: Lineage Federico AuditoreShort film
2011 The Howling: Reborn Sachin
2012The Good LieJesseIndependent film
2019 Jay and Silent Bob Reboot French Canadian Blunt-FanCameo
Television appearances by Jesse Rath
YearTitleRoleNotes
2009 Dead Like Me: Life After Death Boy teenagerTelevision film
2009–2010 Aaron Stone RamRecurring role
2010–2011 18 to Life Carter BoydMain role
2012–2013 Mudpit Liam/LambMain role
2012 My Babysitter's a Vampire Hottie HotepGuest (1 episode)
2013His TurnDickoTelevision film
2013–2014 Being Human Robbie MalikGuest (4 episodes)
2013–2015 Defiance Alak TarrRecurring role (season 1); main role (seasons 2–3)
2016 Code Black JamesEpisode: “Hail Mary”
2016 19-2 OwenGuest (4 episodes)
2016The BriefAustinMiniseries
2016–2017 No Tomorrow TimothyMain role
2018–2021 Supergirl Querl Dox / Brainiac 5 Recurring role (season 3); main role (season 4–6)
2018 Gone Agent RiggsEpisode: "Exigent Circumstances"

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResultRef.
2010 Gemini Award Best Ensemble Performance in a Comedy Program or Series 18 to Life Nominated
2011 Gemini AwardBest Ensemble Performance in a Comedy Program or Series18 to LifeNominated
2017 Canadian Screen Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Program or Series Produced for Digital MediaThe BriefNominated

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