
Sawandi Wilson
Acting
Biography
Sawandi Wilson is an Award Winning American actor/filmmaker born in New York to Caribbean parents. He is known for his work in television and film. Most recently, he was cast in the final season of Star Trek: Discovery as Captain Leto. He also played Marcus in Amazon's "Harlem" and had a recurring role in Netflix's International hit series "The House of Flowers/La Casa De Las Flores." Sawandi started his artistic pursuit as a breakdancer. He later attended Hofstra University where he received a BA in Sociology. He went on to study acting with Marishka Phillips, Susan Batson, and on-camera technique with Bob Krakower. In between projects he enjoys empowering the youth through dance and expressive arts.
Filmography
23 credits
Follow Her
Movie • 2022
Tre

Step Up 3D
Movie • 2010
Mover Dancer

(Be)loved
Movie • 2023
Henry

Nanny Surveillance
Movie • 2018
Eric Messer

Isn't It Romantic
Movie • 2019
Hot Doctor

The Dinner Party
Movie • 2020
Sebastian Todd

The House of Flowers Presents: The Funeral
Movie • 2019
Dominique Shaw

Where There's Smoke
Movie • 2017
Edward

A Storybook Ending
Movie • 2020
Gonzo

El heredero
Movie • 2024
Jhon

Watch Them Fall
Movie • 2016
T-Bon

Odisea
Movie

Bodega!
Movie • 2017
Darryl

Battle of the Year
Movie • 2013
Sniper

Run the World
TV • 2021
Emmett

Quantico
TV • 2015
Man

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
TV • 1999
ICE Agent

HAPPY!
TV • 2017
Cop 2

Bull
TV • 2016
Detective

Harlem
TV • 2021
Marcus

The House of Flowers
TV • 2018
Dominique Shaw

Star Trek: Discovery
TV • 2017
Captain Leto

General Hospital
TV • 1963
Dr. Isaiah Gannon