Devon Sawa is a Canadian actor who rose to fame in the 1990s, appearing in films such as Casper, Now and Then and Final Destination.
He began his acting career as a teenager and has continued to work steadily in both film and television over the past two decades.
Sawa had his breakout role as the title character in the 1995 film Casper.
Other notable films he has appeared in include Little Giants, Wild America, Idle Hands and the Eminem music video, Stan.
Sawa starred as Owen Elliott on the TV series Nikita from 2010-2013.
He has been nominated for several awards, including a Saturn Award which he won for Best Performance by a Younger Actor for Final Destination in 2001.
Sawa has described himself as an atheist and has said he sought out edgier roles to move away from his teen heartthrob status.
Siblings
Devon comes from a family with two siblings, his older brother Brandon Sawa, who is also an actor, and his younger sister Stephanie Sawa.
Brandon has appeared in several films and TV shows, often alongside his younger brother, with acting credits that include roles in the films Wild America and Idle Hands, both of which also starred Devon.
Not much is publicly known about Stephanie, as she tends to stay out of the spotlight compared to her famous actor brother, and it’s unclear if she has pursued acting like her brothers or has a different career path.
The Sawa siblings were born and raised in Vancouver, Canada.
While Brandon has followed a similar acting career path as Devon, Stephanie has maintained more privacy.
The three siblings likely share a close bond from growing up together, even as Devon’s fame has surpassed his brother’s over the years.
Career
Sawa’s career has spanned several decades, with a focus on both film and television.
He began his acting career in local theater productions in Vancouver, Canada, and made his TV debut with small roles on shows like Unsub and The Odyssey in the early 1990s.
His breakout role came in 1995 when he played the title character in the live-action film, Casper.
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Sawa starred in several popular films during this period, often playing teenage characters, such as Now and Then, Little Giants, Wild America, Idle Hands and Final Destination.
He also appeared in the acclaimed music video for Eminem’s song Stan in 2000.
Sawa took a brief break from acting in the early 2000s but returned in the late 2000s, shifting towards more mature roles in thriller and horror films like Endure, A Resurrection and The Exorcism of Molly Hartley.
He had a main role on the TV series, Nikita, from 2010 to 2013 and has continued to work steadily in both film and television, appearing in projects like Chucky, Magnum P.I. and Hacks.
Sawa has also branched out into producing and directing.
Throughout his career, he has demonstrated versatility, moving from family-friendly roles to more mature and edgy characters, with a consistent presence in the entertainment industry.
Awards and accolades
Sawa has received several awards and nominations throughout his acting career.
He won a Saturn Award in 2001 for Best Performance by a Younger Actor for his role in the film, Final Destination.
Sawa was also nominated for a Saturn Award in 2000 for Best Performance by a Younger Actor/Actress for the film, Idle Hands.
He received a Blockbuster Entertainment Award nomination in 2001 for Favorite Actor – Horror (Internet Only) for Final Destination.
Sawa was nominated for a Teen Choice Award in 1999 for Film – Most Disgusting Scene in Idle Hands for the scene where Anton discovers his cat licking his mother’s eyeball.
He received a Young Artist Award nomination in 1997 for Best Performance in a TV Movie/Mini-Series – Young Actor for Night of the Twisters.
Most recently, Sawa was nominated for an International Online Cinema Award (INOCA) in 2022 for Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his role in Hacks.
These accolades demonstrate Sawa’s versatility as an actor, being recognized for both his dramatic and comedic performances over the years.
His Saturn Award win for Final Destination is particularly notable, highlighting his ability to excel in the horror genre.
