Sawandi Wilson

Acting•New York, New York

Biography

Sawandi Wilson is an Award Winning American actor/filmmaker born in New York to Caribbean parents. He is known for his work in television and film. Most recently, he was cast in the final season of Star Trek: Discovery as Captain Leto. He also played Marcus in Amazon's "Harlem" and had a recurring role in Netflix's International hit series "The House of Flowers/La Casa De Las Flores." Sawandi started his artistic pursuit as a breakdancer. He later attended Hofstra University where he received a BA in Sociology. He went on to study acting with Marishka Phillips, Susan Batson, and on-camera technique with Bob Krakower. In between projects he enjoys empowering the youth through dance and expressive arts.