Alex Zahara was born in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, and attended high school at the Grande Prairie Composite High School, where he distinguished himself by directing the stage version of "M*A*S*H", earning a scholarship to college. He was later inducted into the wall of honor at GPCH, an esteemed group that includes notable alumni such as Olympic Silver Medalist Willie DeWitt and World Skeleton Champion Michelle Skelly.
After completing his education, Alex pursued a career in acting, winning numerous awards for his performances in various plays. He made his film debut in "The 13th Warrior" (1999),alongside Antonio Banderas and Omar Sharif, and has since been nominated for several acting awards, including three Jessie Richardson Awards and two Leo Awards.
Alex's breakthrough role came with his guest-starring part on "The Sentinel" (1996),where he played Gabriel, a homeless man/angel, in the episode "Night Shift". He has since appeared in over 100 screen credits, including numerous plays, and has directed and co-produced several short films and feature films.
One of Alex's most notable roles was his portrayal of Butch Henley, the lead antagonist in the feature film "Lonesome Dove Church", alongside Tom Berenger. He has also starred in shows such as ABC's "Once Upon a Time" as King Midas, AMC's "Hell On Wheels" as Lt. Weston, and can be seen as Doctor Renard in the feature film "Horns", starring Daniel Radcliffe.
Alex is particularly proud of his role as Karl Rademacher in "The Outer Limits" 100th episode "Tribunal", which was based on the life of Holocaust survivor Leo Egan. He portrayed a Nazi officer at Auschwitz, a role that holds great significance for him.
As a science fiction actor, Alex is well-known for his versatility, having played 8 different characters on "Stargate SG-1", more than any other actor, most of which were in full prosthetic makeup. He has also appeared in numerous science fiction films and TV shows, including the Sci-Fi Network's mini-series "Riverworld", where he portrayed real-life Hindenberg engineer Ludwig Durr.
Alex has received several awards and nominations for his work, including a Leo nomination for Best Actor in the short film "Evirati" and Jessie Richardson nominations for his performances in the plays "Mojo" and "The Promised Land", for which he won Best Ensemble.
