Sebastian Roché facts for kids
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Sebastian Roché
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| Born | 4 August 1964 Paris, France
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| Alma mater | French National Academy of Dramatic Arts |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1986–present |
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Sebastian Roché (born on August 4, 1964) is a talented French-American actor. He is well-known for playing many different characters on TV. Some of his famous roles include Kurt Mendel in Odyssey 5 and Balthazar in Supernatural. He also played Mikael in both The Vampire Diaries and The Originals.
Sebastian Roché has also appeared in many movies. These include The Last of the Mohicans (1992) and Safe House (2012). He has also acted in plays on Broadway, like Salome (1992).
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Early Life and Education
Sebastian Roché was born in Paris, France. His mother was from Scotland, and his father was French. From the age of 12 to 18, Sebastian lived on a sailboat with his family. They traveled to many places, including the Mediterranean Sea, Africa, South America, and the Caribbean. This experience helped him learn many languages. He can speak French, English, German, Spanish, and Italian.
Sebastian studied acting in Paris at famous schools like the Cours Florent and the French National Academy of Dramatic Arts. He finished his studies in 1989. In 1992, he moved to New York City to continue his acting career.
Acting Career Highlights
Sebastian Roché started his acting journey in 1986. His first TV role was in a film called The Murders in the Rue Morgue. After that, he appeared in several French TV shows and movies.
He also has a strong background in classical theater. He performed in plays like Salome with Al Pacino in 1992. He also acted in Macbeth in 1994.
Early American Roles
In 1992, Sebastian appeared in the historical movie The Last of the Mohicans. He also had roles in American TV shows like Loving and New York Undercover.
In 1997, he was part of the main cast in the fantasy adventure series Roar. He played the character of Saint Longinus alongside Heath Ledger. He also made guest appearances in popular shows like Law & Order and ... and the City. In 2000, he performed on Broadway in the play The Green Bird.
Science Fiction and Fantasy Roles
In 2002, Sebastian Roché began playing Kurt Mendel in the science fiction series Odyssey 5. He spoke French in the pilot episode of this show. He also guest starred in other TV series like Charmed and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.
He appeared in the movie The Namesake in 2007. Later that year, he starred in the fantasy film Beowulf with Anthony Hopkins. He even voiced his character, Wulfgar, in the Beowulf: The Game video game.
From 2007, Sebastian played the character Jerry Jacks in the soap opera General Hospital. He appeared in many episodes and spoke Russian, Spanish, and French in the series.
In 2010, Sebastian joined the cast of Supernatural. He played Balthazar, a mischievous angel. He also had a recurring role in the science fiction series Fringe. In Fringe, he played Thomas Jerome Newton, a leader of shapeshifters from a different universe.
Vampires, Crime, and Beyond
In 2011, Sebastian Roché started playing Mikael in The Vampire Diaries. Mikael is the father of the Original Vampires. He also appeared in the crime drama Criminal Minds.
He had a supporting role in the action movie Safe House with Ryan Reynolds. In 2013, he starred in the horror film Wer.
From 2014, he continued his role as Mikael in The Originals, a spin-off of The Vampire Diaries. He also appeared in the crime thriller A Walk Among the Tombstones with Liam Neeson. In 2014, he guest starred in Once Upon a Time as King Stefan.
In 2016, Sebastian played Cardinal Michel Marivaux in the drama series The Young Pope. He also had a big role in The Man in the High Castle as Martin Heusmann. This show is set in an alternate history.
More recently, Sebastian Roché has appeared in several new projects. He was in the film We Love You, Sally Carmichael! (2017). He also played Emile Gilot in the series Genius. In 2020, he guest starred in MacGyver.
By 2021, he was in the sci-fi drama Debris and the drama Big Sky. He also appeared in Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities in 2022. In 2023, he played Father Renaud in the TV series 1923. In 2024, he was Dr. Liam Braun in the K-drama Queen of Tears. He is also a regular cast member in the new Netflix series Gringo Hunters.
Personal Life
Sebastian Roché met actress Vera Farmiga when they worked together on the TV series Roar. They got married in 1997 but later separated in 2004.
On May 31, 2014, Sebastian married Korean Australian actress Alicia Hannah-Kim. Their wedding took place in France. Sebastian Roché is also an American citizen.
Filmography
See also
In Spanish: Sebastian Roché para niños
