Louis Ferreira

Louis Ferreira

59 · Born: Feb 20, 1966

Personal Details

BornFeb 20, 1966 Terceira, Açores, Portugal

Biography

Louis Ferreira has accumulated an extensive and diverse filmography over the course of his thirty-plus-year career, earning him numerous accolades and recognition within the industry.

One of his most recent notable roles was a recurring character on the FX series Shōgun in 2024. Prior to this, he appeared in the highly anticipated Facebook Live remake of the popular podcast Limetown in 2019, playing the role of Max, a scientific genius, opposite Stanley Tucci and Jessica Biel.

Ferreira also had a recurring role on the Amazon series The Man in the High Castle in 2015, and appeared in season two of the critically acclaimed Netflix series Bad Blood in 2017, portraying the character of Mafia Don Domenic Cosoleto. This role earned him nominations for both the Canadian Screen Award and LEO awards.

He has also had recurring roles on S.W.A.T. for CBS, as well as Travelers on Netflix. Ferreira was the co-lead in the CTV series Motive from 2013 to 2016, for which he won the Leo Award for Best Lead Performance by a Male in a Dramatic Series in back-to-back years, and was nominated again in 2016 and for the Canadian Screen Award in 2017 for the same role.

Ferreira's earlier work includes his iconic role as Declan on the series Breaking Bad in 2008, for which he received numerous accolades. He was also a series regular on Stargate Universe from 2009 to 2011, earning an additional Gemini Award nomination for his portrayal of Colonel Everett Young.

In addition to his television work, Ferreira has appeared in several critically acclaimed films, including Grey Gardens for HBO, The Andromeda Strain miniseries for A&E, and the comedy horror film Blood & Donuts. He has also appeared in feature films such as Dawn of the Dead, Shooter, The Lazarus Child, and Saw IV.

Ferreira's extensive filmography showcases his versatility and range as an actor, with a wide variety of roles in both television and film.

Career

2024
Shogun
Shogun as Ferreira
2019
2018
Bad Blood
Bad Blood as Domenic Cosoleto
2016
Aftermath
Aftermath as Bob 'Moondog' Black
2015
Life on the Line
Life on the Line as Mr. Fontaine
2013
Motive
Motive as Detective Oscar Vega
2010
Stargate Universe
Stargate Universe as Everett Young
2009
Grey Gardens
Grey Gardens as David Maysles
Durham County
Durham County as Ray Prager
The Andromeda Strain
The Andromeda Strain as Colonel Ferrus
2007
Saw IV
Saw IV as Art
Shooter
Shooter as Howard Purnell
2006
The Marsh
The Marsh as Noah Pitney
2005
Trump Unauthorized
Trump Unauthorized as Donald Trump
The Lazarus Child
The Lazarus Child as Lewis Kern
2002
Stiletto Dance
Stiletto Dance as James Launcher
Loves Music, Loves to Dance
Loves Music, Loves to Dance as Detective Vincent D'Salva
2000
Fallen Arches
Fallen Arches as Duke (Robert) Romano (as Justin Louis)
Battery Park
Battery Park as Ben Nolan
1998
The Staircase
The Staircase as Mr. Mouly
Trinity
Trinity as Bobby McCallister
1997
The Perfect Mother
The Perfect Mother as John Podaras
Public Morals
Public Morals as Mickey Crawford
1995
Blood & Donuts
Blood & Donuts as Earl (as Justin Louis)
1994
Boozecan
Boozecan as Pasqua (as Justin Louis)
1991
The Big Slice
The Big Slice as Andy McCafferty (as Justin Louis)
Naked Lunch
Naked Lunch as Exterminator #3
1990
Common Ground
Common Ground as Billy McGoff
Stella
Stella as Cocaine Dealer
1988
Cocktail
Cocktail as Soldier
1987