kids encyclopedia robot

Steve Bacic facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Steve Bacic
Stevebacic fedcon2008.jpg
Bacic in 2008
Born
Lisičić, SR Croatia, Yugoslavia
Occupation Actor
Years active 1991–present

Steve Bacic (pronounced BAY-sik) is a Canadian actor. He is famous for playing two characters, Gaheris and Telemachus Rhade, in the science-fiction TV series Gene Roddenberry's Andromeda. He appeared in 44 episodes of the show. He also played the character Jason Shannon in the Garage Sale Mystery TV movies.

Early Life and Start in Acting

Steve Bacic gatecon
Bacic at Gatecon, a fan convention.

Steve Bacic was born in the village of Lisičić in Croatia. When he was young, his family moved to Windsor, Ontario, in Canada, where he grew up.

When he was in his mid-twenties, Bacic took a road trip with friends and ended up in Vancouver, British Columbia. He was fascinated by all the movies and TV shows being filmed there. He decided to stay in Vancouver and began taking acting classes.

His first big break came when he tried out for a small part in the TV show 21 Jump Street. Instead of getting the small role, he was chosen for the main guest-starring role in the episode.

Career Highlights

Bacic has acted in many popular TV shows and movies. He often appears in science fiction, action, and drama roles.

Famous Television Roles

One of Bacic's most well-known roles was in the sci-fi series Andromeda. He first played Gaheris Rhade, and later joined the main cast as Telemachus Rhade.

He has appeared in many other famous shows, including:

  • Stargate SG-1: He played two different characters in this popular sci-fi show.
  • Smallville: He played the villain Vordigan, also known as the "Dark Archer."
  • The 100: He appeared as the character Caliban.
  • Flash Gordon: He played the role of Prince Barin.
  • Julie and the Phantoms: He played Trevor Wilson in the musical series.
  • Arrow: He had a recurring role as the villain Sean Sonus.

He also starred in the Canadian TV series The Guard, a show about the Canadian Coast Guard.

Movie Roles

Bacic has also acted in several movies. He appeared alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger in the sci-fi film The 6th Day. He had a small but memorable role as the human form of Dr. Hank McCoy in the superhero movie X2.

He also acted in the family movie Wonder as Mr. Albans. Bacic has been in many TV movies for channels like Hallmark Channel and Lifetime, including The Colt and Deck the Halls.

Selected Filmography

Here are some of the many movies and TV shows Steve Bacic has been in.

Film

Year Title Role
2000 The 6th Day Johnny Phoenix
2003 X2 Dr. Hank McCoy
2007 Good Luck Chuck Howard
2008 Stargate: Continuum Camulus
2017 Killing Gunther Max
2017 Wonder Mr. Albans
2020 2 Hearts Jose Bolivar

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1991 21 Jump Street Tommy Boylan Jr. Episode: "Wasted"
1996 Highlander: The Series Luke Sarsfield Episode: "Little Tin God"
1998 The X-Files SWAT Commander Episode: "Folie a Deux"
2000–2004 Stargate SG-1 Major Coburn / Camulus 3 episodes
2003–2005 Andromeda Telemachus Rhade Main role (40 episodes)
2006 Psych David Wilcroft Episode: "Woman Seeking Dead Husband: Smokers Okay, No Pets"
2007 Flash Gordon Prince Barin 4 episodes
2008–2009 The Guard Miro Da Silva Main role (22 episodes)
2010 Smallville Vordigan / Dark Archer Episode: "Disciple"
2013–2014 Republic of Doyle Inspector Craig Smallwood 6 episodes
2014 The 100 Caliban Episode: "The Calm"
2014–2019 Garage Sale Mystery Jason Shannon Main role (15 episodes)
2017–2018 Arrow Sean Sonus 2 episodes
2020 Julie and the Phantoms Trevor Wilson 2 episodes
2020–present Virgin River Vince Logan 5 episodes

Awards

Bacic has been recognized for his acting work. He was nominated twice for a Leo Award for Best Lead Performance by a Male in a Dramatic Series for his role in The Guard.

Year Group Award Work Result
2008 Leo Awards Best Lead Performance by a Male in a Dramatic Series The Guard Nominated
2009 Leo Awards Best Lead Performance by a Male in a Dramatic Series The Guard Nominated
kids search engine
Steve Bacic Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.