Chad Rook (born 1982 or 1983) is a Canadian actor, director, writer, and producer, known for his roles in the films War for the Planet of the Apes and Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City.
Biography Rook was born in Lethbridge, Alberta, and raised in Southern Alberta. He moved to Vancouver to pursue his acting career one year after graduating from high school in Picture Butte, Alberta. His first role as an amateur actor was in a Northern Canada horror film called Pestilence, which did not achieve much success.
Rook describes himself as "not a popular kid" at school, which prompted him to join the drama club and begin to explore acting. His career role models are fellow Canadian actor and comedian Jim Carrey and American actor Mickey Rourke, while he considers his own mother as his life role model. In recent interviews, such as in May 2025, Rook has said that his time studying in Vancouver changed his views on the film industry and acting, crediting Ty Olsson as a mentor to his new views.
In January 2013, Rook was arrested at the Peace Arch Border Crossing and accused of attempting to enter the United States to work without a permit. Rook was interrogated for nine hours before being sent back to Canada. He was later given a 5-year entry ban to the United States, which he later appealed. At the same time, a female fan from Surrey, British Columbia opened a Facebook page to gather signatures for the ban to be lifted. Another fan urged Supernatural producer Jim Michaels to "spread the news" and show support for Rook, which Michaels did by retweeting the post. One year later, in January 2014, the ban was successfully lifted and reversed by the Customs and Border Protection in Seattle.
As of May 2025, Rook lives in Calgary. Prior to settling in Calgary, Rook taught theater in Los Angeles, Toronto, Vancouver, and Edmonton.
Works Selected filmography Year Title Role 2017 War for the Planet of the Apes Boyle 2018 A Midsummer's Nigthmare Blane Thomas 2018 Extremity Bob/Red Skull 2021 Dangerous Blanchard 2021 Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City Richard Aiken2026Prank NightRand
Selected TV works Year Title Role Notes 2002 John Doe Spiked Hair 2 episodes 2011–2018 Supernatural Zachariah/Desmond/Marshall Todd 3 episodes 2013 Cult Dustin 5 episodes 2014–2018 The Flash Clyde Mardon 3 episodes 2016–2017 Timeless Karl 7 episodes 2017 The 100 Hatch 3 episodes 2018–2020 Siren Chris Mueller 12 episodes 2019 The Terror Dale Skaggs 1 episode 2019–2020 Virgin River Spencer 5 episodes 2021 Joe Pickett Deputy McLanahan 19 episodes 2022–2023 Billy the Kid James Dolan 3 episodes 2024 Heritage Minutes Jackie Parker 1 episode 2025 My Life with the Walter Boys Mac 2025 It: Welcome to Derry Sgt. Masters Co-starring role
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