Jesse Rath (born February 11, 1989) is a Canadian actor. He starred in the television series 18 to Life as Carter Boyd and as Ram on Aaron Stone. He also appeared on the Syfy series Defiance playing the role of Alak Tarr, on Being Human as Robbie Malik and on Supergirl as Brainiac 5.
Life and career Rath was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. His mother is of Goan Indian descent, whereas his father is of English and Austrian-Jewish heritage. His older sister is actress Meaghan Rath.
Rath's first role was in 2005, as a runner in the sports film The Greatest Game Ever Played, and he later joined a low-budget film, Prom Wars: Love Is a Battlefield, followed by The Trotsky. He got his biggest break on television in 2009 after getting cast in the miniseries Assassin's Creed: Lineage, playing Federico Auditore, the role of one of the sons of the lead character, Giovanni. The same year, he was cast in a recurring role in the Disney XD show Aaron Stone. He was then cast as one of the main leads in the CBC show 18 to Life. He starred in a direct-to-video film, The Howling: Reborn. He later joined another Canadian series, Mudpit. He also guest-starred on Being Human, playing the role of the younger brother of the female lead, portrayed by Meaghan Rath. In mid-2012, he was cast in the science fiction television series Defiance.
He was co-nominated for two Gemini Awards in 2010 and 2011, for Best Ensemble Performance in a Comedy Program or Series, for 18 to Life. From 2018 to 2021, Rath portrayed Brainiac 5 in Supergirl.
Filmography + Film appearances by Jesse Rath Year Title Role Notes 2005 The Greatest Game Ever Played Runner Independent film 2008 Prom Wars: Love Is a Battlefield Francis 2009 The Trotsky Dwight 2009 Assassin's Creed: Lineage Federico Auditore Short film 2011 The Howling: Reborn Sachin 2012 The Good Lie Jesse Independent film 2019 Jay and Silent Bob Reboot French Canadian Blunt-Fan Cameo
+ Television appearances by Jesse Rath Year Title Role Notes 2009 Dead Like Me: Life After Death Boy teenager Television film 2009–2010 Aaron Stone Ram Recurring role 2010–2011 18 to Life Carter Boyd Main role 2012–2013 Mudpit Liam/Lamb Main role 2012 My Babysitter's a Vampire Hottie Hotep Guest (1 episode) 2013 His Turn Dicko Television film 2013–2014 Being Human Robbie Malik Guest (4 episodes) 2013–2015 Defiance Alak Tarr Recurring role (season 1); main role (seasons 2–3) 2016 Code Black James Episode: “Hail Mary” 2016 19-2 Owen Guest (4 episodes) 2016 The Brief Austin Miniseries 2016–2017 No Tomorrow Timothy Main role 2018–2021 Supergirl Querl Dox / Brainiac 5 Recurring role (season 3); main role (season 4–6) 2018 Gone Agent Riggs Episode: "Exigent Circumstances" 2022 S.W.A.T. Kahn Episode: "Donor" 2024 Accused Jeffrey Wexler Episode: "Margot's Story" 2025 Children Ruin Everything Amit/Luke Episode: "Adulthood"
Awards and nominations YearAwardCategory Nominated workResult 2010Gemini Award Best Ensemble Performance in a Comedy Program or Series18 to Life2011Gemini Award Best Ensemble Performance in a Comedy Program or Series18 to Life 2017 Canadian Screen Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Program or Series Produced for Digital Media The Brief
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