Stelio Savante

Stelio Savante

55 · Born: Apr 24, 1970

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BornApr 24, 1970 Cape Town, South Africa

Biography

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Stelio Savante is a renowned South African actor with a prolific career spanning over four decades. He is a multilingual SAG award nominee and American Movie award winner, with over 150 international credits to his name. With a wide range of roles in television and feature films, his work has accumulated almost $400 million in worldwide box office revenue. He has also led roles in billion-dollar-grossing video game franchises.

Savante has received praise from critics, with Screen Rant senior staff writer Matthew Rudoy noting his ability to successfully take on a wide range of roles. Film critic Richard Propes has also praised his work, stating that Savante is "absolutely stellar."

His upcoming projects include four titles based on true-life stories. These include the Israeli-Hamas war drama "Stay Forte," opposite Selma Blair and Judd Hirsch, directed by acclaimed Israeli filmmaker Doron Eran. He will also star in the epic biographical drama "Sarah's Oil," opposite Zachary Levi, Garret Dillahunt, and Sonequa Martin-Green, for Amazon MGM and Kingdom Story Company, directed by award-winning director Cyrus Nowrasteh.

In addition to his film work, Savante has also appeared in several television shows, including "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," "Ugly Betty," "S.W.A.T.," and "NCIS." He has also had recurring roles in "The Chosen" and "Togetherness," and has guest-starred in "Undercovers," "Person of Interest," and "My Own Worst Enemy: Conspiracy Theory."

Savante has received critical acclaim for his performances, with film critic Jackie K. Cooper stating that he is a "favorite actor of mine, always good in everything he does." He has also been praised by his peers, with director Cyrus Nowrasteh stating that Savante is a "fantastic actor and creative partner."

Originally from Greece, Italy, Britain, Ashkenazi, and Anatolian descent, Savante has worked on four continents for notable filmmakers, including J.J. Abrams, Ron Howard, and Academy Award winner Juan José Campanella. He has also been a film festival favorite, attending the Austin film festival, Heartland film festival, San Diego film festival, Durban film festival, DTLA film festival, Manhattan film festival, Switzerland film festival, Big Apple film festival, Sunscreen film festival, Raindance film festival, and the Political Film Society of America.

Savante's early credits include smaller supporting roles in "The Sopranos" and opposite Academy Award winner Russell Crowe in "A Beautiful Mind." His breakthrough lead role came in "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," directed by Juan José Campanella, starring directly opposite Mariska Hargitay, Chris Meloni, Academy Award nominee Bradley Cooper, and Academy Award nominee Angela Lansbury.

He has also had a successful stage career, with regional and Off-Broadway credits including "Mortal Coils," directed by Ed Setrakian at the Mint Theater. He has been praised by critics, with the NY Times noting his "strong sense of presence" and "mercurial performance."

In addition to his acting career, Savante is also a voice-over artist, voicing "Ajax" in "Call of Duty: Black Ops 4" and "Call of Duty: Mobile." He has also been a board member of the River Street Theater Company, alongside Robert Carnegie, Academy Award nominee Jeff Goldblum, Academy Award nominee David Mamet, Academy Award winner Jon Voight, and president William Alderson.

Career

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2025
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2024
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Undefiled
Undefiled as Coach Joe Baines
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2023
Nefarious
Nefarious as Detective Russo
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2022
Black Wood
Black Wood as Henri
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Find Her
Find Her as Felix Leonard
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2021
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Marfa
Marfa as Vincent (The Hitchhiker)
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Pups Alone
Pups Alone as Lenny
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Pups Alone
Pups Alone as Lenny
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2020
The Message
The Message as Gerald Walker
{"id":178348,"title":"Infidel","year":"2019","character":"Pierre Barthes","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/infidel-2019","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/489n2tonlre0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/489n2tonlre0.jpg"},"released":1}
2019
Infidel
Infidel as Pierre Barthes
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Apartment 407
Apartment 407 as Alfonso
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2018
Bernie The Dolphin
Bernie The Dolphin as Brock Winters / The Mayor
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{"id":109524,"title":"Windsor","year":"2016","character":"Pierre Gandy","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/windsor","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_109524.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_109524.jpg"},"released":1}
2016
Windsor
Windsor as Pierre Gandy
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Blood in the Water
Blood in the Water as Marius Roos
{"id":98761,"title":"Leap","year":"2016","character":"Sheriff Bill McCallister","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/leap-2016","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_98761.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_98761.jpg"},"released":1}
Leap
Leap as Sheriff Bill McCallister
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Cassidy Way
Cassidy Way as Truck Driver
{"id":36777,"title":"Eisenstein in Guanajuato","year":"2015","character":"Hunter S. Kimbrough","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/eisenstein-in-guanajuato","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_36777.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_36777.jpg"},"released":1}
2015
Eisenstein in Guanajuato
Eisenstein in Guanajuato as Hunter S. Kimbrough
{"id":104957,"title":"Where the Road Runs Out","year":"2014","character":"Martin","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/where-the-road-runs-out","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_104957.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_104957.jpg"},"released":1}
2014
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2013
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Awakened
Awakened as Benny Dawson
{"id":13631,"title":"Jimmy","year":"2013","character":"Mr. Laney","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/jimmy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2fcash4ds1n0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2fcash4ds1n0.jpg"},"released":1}
Jimmy
Jimmy as Mr. Laney
{"id":41258,"title":"Stealing Roses","year":"2012","character":"Joey","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/stealing-roses","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_41258.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_41258.jpg"},"released":1}
2012
{"id":10643,"title":"Poe","year":"2012","character":"Johnathon Poe","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/poe","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_10643.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_10643.jpg"},"released":1}
Poe
Poe as Johnathon Poe
{"id":671,"title":"Safe House","year":"2012","character":"Soccer Stadium Commentator (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/safe-house","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1ubrf0lf9up8.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1ubrf0lf9up8.jpg"},"released":1}
Safe House
Safe House as Soccer Stadium Commentator (uncredited)
{"id":15781,"title":"A Million Colours","year":"2011","character":"Major Shawn Dixon","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/a-million-colours","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_15781.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_15781.jpg"},"released":1}
2011
A Million Colours
A Million Colours as Major Shawn Dixon
{"id":16808,"title":"3 Blind Saints","year":"2011","character":"Frankie","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/3-blind-saints","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_16808.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_16808.jpg"},"released":1}
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2010
What If...
What If... as Joel Muller
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2008
Starship Troopers 3: Marauder
Starship Troopers 3: Marauder as Chief Bull Brittles
{"id":6434,"title":"My Super Ex-Girlfriend","year":"2006","character":"Leo","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/my-super-ex-girlfriend","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/26ap6qf63t40.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/26ap6qf63t40.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
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Ugly Betty
Ugly Betty as Steve
{"id":123,"title":"A Beautiful Mind","year":"2001","character":"Technician","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/a-beautiful-mind","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4lg6b4vefgg0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4lg6b4vefgg0.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
A Beautiful Mind
A Beautiful Mind as Technician