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Sasha Jenson | |
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| Born | Alexander Jenson |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1986–present |
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Alexander "Sasha" Jenson is an American film and television actor known for his role in the 1993 hit film Dazed and Confused .
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Sasha Jenson | |
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| Born | Alexander Jenson |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1986–present |
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Alexander "Sasha" Jenson is an American film and television actor known for his role in the 1993 hit film Dazed and Confused .
Jenson is also known for his roles in Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers , Dazed and Confused , Ghoulies II , and Buffy the Vampire Slayer . Jenson starred in the television series Teen Angel as Jason and made guest appearances in episodes of NYPD Blue and Monsters .
Jenson is the son of Canadian-born actor and stuntman Roy Jenson and European actress Marina Petrova. He attended North Hollywood High School, where he was a classmate of Adam Carolla. [1]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1986 | Free Ride | Boy #1 | |
| 1987 | Ghoulies II | Teddy | |
| 1988 | Deadly Stranger | Jeff | |
| 1988 | Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers | Brady | |
| 1989 | Deadly Weapon | Martin | |
| 1990 | Dream Trap | Alvin Tingsley | |
| 1990 | A Girl to Kill For | Chuck | |
| 1992 | Buffy the Vampire Slayer | Grueller | |
| 1992 | The Unnamable II: The Statement of Randolph Carter | Irate Student | |
| 1992 | Distant Justice | Desert Scum | |
| 1993 | Dazed and Confused | Don Dawson | |
| 1995 | The Nature of the Beast | Gerald | |
| 1995 | Twisted Love | Bo Callahan | |
| 1996 | Dead Girl | Short Cop | |
| 2003 | A Little Crazy | Darryl | |
| 2003 | Grind | Greg | |
| 2010 | The Grind | Rick | |
| 2013 | Trust Me | Pat | |
| 2016 | Richard Linklater: Dream Is Destiny | — | Documentary |
| 2021 | Kid 90 | — |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1988 | Moving Target | Scott | Television film |
| 1989 | ABC Afterschool Special | Rick | Episode: "Just Tipsy, Honey" |
| 1989 | Monsters | Matthew | Episode: "The Match Game" |
| 1995 | Bikini College | Alvin Tingsley | Television film |
| 1996 | NYPD Blue | Johnny Arcotti | Episode: "Burnin' Love" |
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1995 | Mr. Payback: An Interactive Movie | Larry |
| 1995 | Dillinger and Capone | Billy |
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