Christopher Michael Ashworth (born March 13) is an American actor, perhaps best known for his portrayal of Sergei Malatov on The Wire. He commonly plays characters from Eastern Europe due to his ability to mimic accents and dialects.
Ashworth began training in martial arts, particularly Muay Thai and Brazilian jiu-jitsu, in 1993. He also earned two associates' degrees, criminal justice & general studies, and a bachelor's degree in criminal justice.Chris Ashworth trivia He made his acting debut in 2000, in the low-budget sci-fi film Aquarius. He followed this up with a number of small roles in higher budget films such as Cecil B. DeMented, The Replacements and The Watcher before eventually landing a regular role on The Wire'''s second season in 2003. He has since appeared in numerous other films and television series including Without a Trace, The Lost Room and Terminator Salvation''.
Filmography
Film Year Film Role Notes2000AquariusGan/Marcus Pavlof2000Cecil B. DeMentedNews Camera manUncredited2000The ReplacementsSentinels Player #38Uncredited2000The WatcherS.W.A.T. Team LeaderUncredited2004Mafioso: The Father, the SonSurfer Boy2004HitchDerek2005The RefugeMichael2008Love Lies BleedingEddie2008Sex and Lies in Sin City: The Ted Binion ScandalFrank LipjanicTV film2009Terminator SalvationRichter2013Space WarriorsCosmonaut YuriTV film2013The DementedMilitary Soldier201413 SinsPark Police Officer2015Hero of the UnderworldChris2016Deepwater HorizonCoast Guard Commander
Television Year Show Role Notes2003Critical RescueDennis Clapp1 episode2003–2008The WireSergei Malatov11 episodes2005America's Most WantedPhillip Saul1 episode2006The Lost RoomKreutzfeld Guard #21 episode2008Without a TraceLt. Rick Cheever1 episode2012JustifiedTrooper Roby1 episode2014Those Who KillOfficer Cridge2 episodes2016UndergroundHollander2 episodes2016OutsidersMerrimac Cop #21 episode2016Turn: Washington's SpiesSteer1 episode2018Sneaky PeteMiro5 episodes2018DeceptionOminous Man1 episode2018ElementaryDoron1 episode2018The ResidentReggie Perez3 episode2019BoschVardy
References
External links Official website