Aleks Paunovic (born June 29, 1969) is a Canadian actor. Some of his many roles include prospector Jim McAllister on drama TV series Arctic Air (2012–2014), Julius on fantasy horror drama series Van Helsing (2016–2021), imposing warrior Wygar Oak on the second season of Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency (2017) and Bojan "Boki" Boscovic on dystopian thriller series Snowpiercer (2020–2024).
Biography Paunovic is from Winnipeg, Manitoba, and "three generations of fighters" are in his family. His father is of Serbian descent, and his mother is of Croatian ancestry. His grandfather, father and uncle were all champion boxers in Yugoslavia, and he was a champion boxer until a shoulder injury ended his career. Paunovic was in a rock band before he got an acting job at his first audition. He supports the Red Cross/Impact Anti-Bullying Campaign, as he had been bullied as a child.
Filmography Film Year Title RoleNotes2002 Wishmaster: The Prophecy Fulfilled Brick Direct-to-video I Spy Bob 2004 Seven Times Lucky Sacco 2007 Taming Tammy Sy 2008 Heart of a Dragon Tim2009 Personal Effects Tom Driven to Kill Tony Links Direct-to-video2010 Transparency Linder Blood: A Butcher's Tale Tony Links Direct-to-video Guido Superstar: The Rise of Guido Hubs Cappa 2011 In the Name of the King 2: Two Worlds Allard Direct-to-video 2012 Charlie Earnest2013Percy Jackson: Sea of MonstersCyclops Gabriel Direct-to-video2014 Feed the Gods Pete What an Idiot Caleb2015 Badge of Honor Samuel Dead Rising: Watchtower Logan Streaming film Vendetta Griffin Abbott Blackway Skell Numb Lee 2016 Kindergarten Cop 2 Zogu Direct-to-video2017 Hardy War for the Planet of the Apes Winter 2018The Age of AdultingWoodrow Siberia Yefrem Freaks Robert Kraigen2019 Cold Pursuit Det. Osgard Puppet Killer Jamie Volition Terry 2020 Chained Jim 2021 Zero Contact Trevor Williams 2023 The Silent Service Logan Steiger Japanese film
Television Year Title RoleNotes 1994 Heads Roderick Television film 2002 Jeremiah Stomp Episode: "Red Kiss" Stargate SG-1 Shaq'rel Episode: "Redemption: Parts 1 & 2" Christmas Rush Petrovich Television film John Doe Pavel Kovarik Episode: "Manifest Destiny"2003 Lazarri Television film Andromeda Agio Episode: "Vault of the Heavens" Picking Up & Dropping Off Joey Television film2004 Mutant X Nick Episode: "Divided Loyalties" Cold Squad Cal Blannon Episode: "Cock of the Walk"2005 Matthew Meter Episode: "The Last Goodbye" Chasing Christmas Vincent Television film Painkiller Jane Sgt. Frizelle Television film 2005–2007 Battlestar Galactica Marine Sgt. Omar Fischer Recurring role 2006 Whistler Vic Mostov Episode: "The Looks of Love" Supernatural Sean's Friend Episode: "Crossroad Blues" Kraken: Tentacles of the Deep Ike Television film Psych Security Guard Episode: " Bee"2007 Maneater Sgt. Winshiser Television film Bionic Woman Curtis Episode: "Sisterhood" Stargate Atlantis Rakai Episode: "Reunion" 2008 Smallville Orderly Episode: "Labyrinth"2009 Fireball Draven Television film Sanctuary The Duke Episode: "Penance" 2010 Supernatural Skinwalker (Pack Leader's Second in Command) Episode: "All Dogs Go To Heaven" Human Target Alexei Volkov Episode: "Embassy Row" Riverworld Bernardo Television film Caprica William Adama Sr. Episode: "The Dirteaters" Gotta Grudge? Big Al Television film2011 InSecurity Victor Episode: "Keeping Up with the Laslovs" Smallville OrderlyThug #1 2 episodes 2012 Boris Tartakov Television film 2012–2014 Arctic Air Jim McAllister Recurring role 2013 Republic of Doyle Angus Farris Episode: "The Common Wealth" Eve of Destruction Ruslan Miniseries Chupacabra vs. the Alamo Agent Perez Television film Once Upon a Time Berkley Episode: "The Evil Queen" Hell on Wheels Anton Hersch Episode: "Cholera" Psych Serbian #1 Episode: "Lassie Jerky" Christmas Bounty Manucci Television film2014 Parked Hector Episode: "Pilot (DADS)" Far from Home Dale Cottonwood Television film Zapped Ted Television film Psych Bartender Episode: "Cog Blocked" 2014–2015 Gustus Recurring role2015 iZombie Julien DuPont Recurring role; 8 episodes Ghost Unit Jadranko Episode #1.1 Continuum Rollins Recurring role Dashing Through the Snow Blade Television film2016 Supernatural Gunner Lawless Episode: "Beyond the Mat" Motive Sgt. Fred Blunt 2 episodes 2016–2021 Van Helsing Julius Main role2017 Zoo Dallas 2 episodes Hell's Kitchen Himself Guest diner; Reality seriesEpisode: "Catch of the Day" Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency Wygar Oak Recurring role; 6 episodes 2018 Arrow C.O. Felton 2 episodes 2020–2024 Snowpiercer Bojan "Boki" Boscovic Recurring role 2021 Hawkeye Ivan Banionis Recurring role; 4 episodes 2024 The Silent Service Logan Steiger 6 episodes 2025ReacherTaktorovEpisode: "Unfinished Business" Percy Jackson and the Olympians Polyphemus2 episodes
Web Year Title Role Notes 2011 Mortal Kombat: Legacy Shao Kahn Episode: "Kitana & Mileena: Parts 1 & 2"
Awards and nominations For his role of Julius in Van Helsing, Paunovic has been nominated three times for Leo Awards: in 2018 - Best Lead Performance by a Male: Dramatic Series, in 2019 - Best Supporting Performance by a Male: Dramatic Series, and in 2022 - Best Lead Performance by a Male: Dramatic Series.
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