Roger Cross Biography (Age, Height, Weight, Girlfriend, Family, Career & Hallmark Movies)

He was born in Jamaica and spent the first 11 years of his life there. He then relocated to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, with his mother, father, two sisters, and two brothers. Roger earned a degree in Aviation and General Studies from Trinity Western University in Langley, British Columbia.

He also studied acting in school, but in 1990, while waiting for a flying job, he worked as a stuntman. He then enrolled at Breck Academy to study acting. His first film role was in “The International Rescue,” which was shot in China, Vietnam, and Burma.

Roger Cross is a Jamaican-born Canadian actor who just completed filming for the part of Detective ‘Mac’ McAvoy in season two of the CBC’s blockbuster drama series Coroner. On the show Dark Matter, he played Number Six. He appeared in the first two seasons of Guillermo del Toro’s The Strain. In the iconic American television series 24, he played CTU Agent Curtis Manning.

Roger Cross was a fan of the program before he became a star in it. In an interview with Wiki 24, he said that his favourite characters were “Jack Bauer and President [David] Palmer.” He opted to audition for the part of Curtis Manning after being urged by his agent. Roger was asked back for a second audition with co-creator Joel Surnow and the casting director after the first. He found out the following day that he had received the role.

According to him, the character was originally planned to be a six-part arc during Season 4, but the role was subsequently enlarged and he became a member of the main cast. Cross noted in our interview that when Surnow told him about the intentions for his job, he was “smiling but doing cartwheels inside.” Throughout Season 5, he remained a member of the main cast.

Cross appeared as a guest star in Season 6. He’d previously been told that Curtis’ character will be murdered off in the first four episodes. Curtis’ death sparked great debate since several people felt his actions were out of character. Despite his disagreement, Cross has lauded the show, calling it a “wonderful experience” and “extremely rewarding.”

In X-Men 2, he plays a Secret Service agent (2003). Kiefer Sutherland in The Sentinel (2006); Jude Ciccolella in Head of State (2003); Xander Berkeley, Timothy Carhart, and Glen Morshower in Air Force One (1997); and Michael O’Neill in multiple episodes of The West Wing are other 24 (2001) cast members who have portrayed Secret Service officers (1999).

Roger Cross Biography (Age, Height, Weight, Girlfriend, Family, Career & More)

Personal Details

Full Name Roger Cross
Nick Name Roger
Date of Birth October 19, 1969
Age 53 years as of July 2023
Birth Place Christiana, Jamaica
Residence Los Angeles, California, United States
Ethnicity White
Zodiac Sign Libra
Religion Christian
Nationality Canadian, Jamaican
Occupations Actor
School Burnaby Central Secondary School
College/ University Trinity Western University
Education Qualification Graduate
Net Worth $ 3 Million of 2023
Marital Status In a relationship
Debut
  • TV- 21 Jump Street (1989)
  • Movie- Judgment Day: The John List Story (1993)

Physical Appearance

Eye Color Black
Hair Color Black
Chest 46 Inches
Waist 38 Inches
Biceps 16 Inches
Height 6’2″ Feet
Weight 89 Kg

Personal Life (Family, Friends, Girlfriends, Children)

Father Not Known
Mother Not Known
Sibling Not Known
Girlfriend/Affair Serinda Swan (2009)
 Wife/Partner Josephine Jacob
Children Kaniel Jacob Cross and Gabriel Jacob Cross (Sons)

Early Life:

Cross was born in the Jamaican town of Christiana. His family immigrated to Canada when he was eleven years old, settling in Vancouver, British Columbia. Trinity Western University awarded him a degree in Aviation and General Studies. Cross was a professional pilot prior to his acting career.

Roger Cross with his brother
Roger Cross with his sons

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Career:

Roger Cross was born in Jamaica and lived there until the age of eleven, when his family relocated to Canada’s west coast, settling in Vancouver. There were no indications of his interest in acting in his early years. In reality, he graduated with a degree in Aviation and General Studies from Trinity Western University in Langley, British Columbia. He has said that he became interested in acting merely out of “curiosity” and as something to do “just for fun.” He started out as a part-time stunt performer.

It’s generally a long road from extra or stunt performer to being given a starring part in a series. Early on in his career, Roger Cross had tiny parts in both series and made-for-television movies. Roles in which he was identified by what he was rather than who he was. Fire Rescue Leader, Officer #2, Guard, or Paramedic are examples of roles. He featured in four episodes of The X-Files, although he played a new character each time.

He portrayed Agent Rice in one, Officer Green in another, Lieutenant Brophy in a third, and Private Kittel in the fourth. This is common when the parts are tiny and the casting director isn’t concerned about the actor being identified as having previously been on the program as someone else. In response to his love of aviation and his need for something to do simply for pleasure, he must have appreciated being cast as “a Pilot” in Look Who’s Talking Now in 1993.

But that long route was also a sure one, as his parts became bigger, and the more screen time he had, the more likely it was that other directors and producers seeking for a brilliant new face would notice him. In 1998, he had been in the business for roughly nine years when he was given his first co-starring role in the series First Wave. Sebastian Spence, Rob LaBelle, and Traci Lords costarred in the Canadian series, which was filmed in Vancouver.

Cross is most recognized for his portrayal as Jack Bauer’s fellow agent, Curtis Manning (shown above), in the TV show 24. He appeared in 45 episodes between 2005 and 2007. Cross was most recently seen as Staff Sergeant Boyd Bloom in the first two seasons of the CTV series Motive.

Roger Cross, blessed with a beautiful voice, has appeared in video games such as Index, Call of Duty: Black Ops II, and BioShock Infinite in recent years. He is most known for his role as Detective Donovan McAvoy in the television series Coroner.

Roger Cross Hallmark Movies

Premiere Date Hallmark Movies Casts
May 13, 2003 Dream Moms Tamera Mowry- Housley and Roger Cross
November 06, 2022 All Saints Christmas (CtC) Ledisi and Roger Cross

Roger Cross Movies and Television Shows List:

Television shows:
Year TV Shows Name Worked As
2022-2023 Murdoch Mysteries Maurice Majors
2022 All Saints Christmas Matthew
2021 MacGyver Conor
2020 The Rookie Norman Jangus
2020 Law and Order: Special Victims Unit Reverend Delman Chase
2019-Present Coroner Detective Donovan McAvoy
2018 The Magicians Admiral Lacker
2018 Caught Rodd Murin
2017 iZombie Private Detective Coleman Baker
2017 Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency Eddie, Farah Black’s brother
2016 The 100 Commander Cole McAdams
2016 Blue Bloods James Reed
2015–2017 Dark Matter Six
2015 The Returned Matt
2015 Bones Kevin O’Donnel
2014–2015 The Strain Mr. Fitzwilliam
2014 Orphan Black Carlton
2013–2016 Motive Staff Sergeant Boyd Bloom: now Superintendent of Investigation.
2012–2015 Continuum Travis Verta
2012 The Firm Sergeant Leonard Debbs
2012 Eureka Major William Shaw
2012 Arrow Detective Hilton
2012 Abducted: The Carlina White Story Carl
2011 Obscurus Lupa Presents Shield Agent
2011 Charlie’s Angels Detective Bradley Dumont
2010 The Gates Coach Ross
2010 Chuck Ring Agent
2009 What Color Is Love? Ty Rivers
2009 The L Word Sunset Boulevard / Sonny Benson
2009 Polar Storm President
2009 Fringe Hybrid / Smith
2009 Flashpoint Anton Burrows
2008–2009 The Guard Jim McGregor
2008 NCIS Lt. Cmdr. David Warfield
2007 Bionic Woman Bomani
2005–2007 24 Curtis Manning
2005 The 4400 Major Culp
2004 The Days Damien Morgan / Trey’s Dad
2004 JAG Lt. Hugh Gaston
2003 The Twilight Zone The Leader
2003 Star Trek: Enterprise Tret
2003 Peacemakers Isaac Evans
2002–2003 Just Cause CJ Leon
2002 Taken Capt. Walker
2002 Relic Hunter Masters
2001 UC: Undercover Captain Eddie Jackson
2001 Andromeda Carter
2000 Hollywood Off-Ramp Devon Monk
2000 Higher Ground Roger Claypool
2000 2gether: The Series Glenn Brummer
1999 War Planets Voice—uncredited
1998–2001 First Wave Joshua / Cain / Joshua Bridges
1998 The Color of Courage Thurgood Marshall
1998 Nick Fury: Agent of Shield Shield Agent #1
1997–1998 Stargate SG-1 Captain Conner / Lieutenant Connor
1997 Millennium Officer Shaw
1997 Cloned Frank Zago
1996 Viper Carpenter
1996 The Sentinel Captain Mathis
1996 The Limbic Region Brownlee
1996 Highlander: The Series Derek Worth
1996 Captains Courageous Hannibal
1995–2001 The Outer Limits Bartender / Jon / Kevin Flynn / Lt. Lockhart
1995 Strange Luck Bryant
1995 Sliders Wilkins
1995 Hawkeye Angel / Anjou
1994–2018 The X-Files Agent Rice / Lieutenant Brophy / Officer Green / Private Kittel / Officer Wentworth
1994 Seasons of the Heart
1994 M.A.N.T.I.S. Dixon
1994 Don’t Talk to Strangers Curtis
1994 Cobra First Robber
1994 Beyond Suspicion Curtis
1993 The Commish Officer Terry Cooper
1993 Madison Officer Norm Michaels
1993 Born to Run Roscoe
1992–1993 Street Justice Davey / Doug
1992 The Hat Squad Sid
1992 Neon Rider Riley
1990 Wiseguy Smash Cut
1989 21 Jump Street Student (uncredited)
Film:
Year Movies Name Workes As
Upcoming Buying Back My Daughter Curtis
Upcoming Hot Bath an’ a Stiff Drink 2 Captain Harold Adams
Upcoming Wanted Man
Upcoming Re: Uniting Collin
Upcoming HeadShop Brother Freeman
2020 Justice League Dark: Apokolips War John Stewart, Swamp Thing
2017 Justice League Dark John Stewart, Swamp Thing
2017 War for the Planet of the Apes Captain
2015 12 Rounds 3: Lockdown Burke
2012 Noah’s Ark: The New Beginning Tarkus
2012 Re-Kill Sergeant
2012 Tasmanian Devils Simon
2008 Mad Money Barry
2008 The Day the Earth Stood Still General Quinn
2006 World Trade Center Will’s Doctor
2005 King’s Ransom Byron
2004 NTSB: The Crash of Flight 323 Co-Pilot
2004 The Chronicles of Riddick Commander Toal
2003 Final Destination 2 Isabella’s Husband
2003 X2 Oval Office Agent Cartwright
2002 Liberty Stands Still Officer Miller
2002 Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever DIA Agent Zane
2002 Kid Bang ‘Cee Note’
2002 Deadly Little Secrets Elliot Kincaid
2002 Interceptor Force 2 Nathan McCallister
2001 Trapped Chief Edwards
2001 The Void Detective
2000 A Father’s Choice Detective Ross
2000 Beautiful Joe Roscoe Lee
2000 Sole Survivor Dr. Smithie
1999 Double Jeopardy Hotel Manager
1999 Aftershock: Earthquake in New York Allen
1999 NASCAR Racers: The Movie Steve ‘Flyer’ Sharp
1998 Oklahoma City: A Survivor’s Story
1998 Voyage of Terror Robert Fernandez
1998 American Dragons Detective Dion Edwards
1997 Free Willy 3: The Rescue 1st Mate Stevens
1997 Doomsday Rock Gibson
1995 Dangerous Intentions Assistant District Attorney Bob Melchor
1995 Hideaway Harry
1995 She Stood Alone: The Tailhook Scandal Marine Captain Talmadge
1995 The Surrogate Guard
1995 Suspicious Agenda Johnson
1995 Gold Diggers: The Secret of Bear Mountain Paramedic
1994 In Spite of Love Archie
1994 The Man Who Wouldn’t Die McKinnon
1994 Deadly Vows
1994 The Disappearance of Vonnie Officer #2
1993 Judgment Day: The John List Story Dennis
1993 Miracle on Interstate 880 Calvin
1993 Woman on the Ledge Fire Rescue Leader
1993 Look Who’s Talking Now Pilot

Facts:

  • When he was 11, his family relocated from Jamaica to Vancouver.
  • His first aircraft trip at the age of 11 prompted him to pursue a career as a pilot.
  • I used to act in church and school plays, but I never considered doing it professionally until after college, when I was looking for a pilot job.
  • On 21 Jump Street, he worked as a stuntman.
  • His partner Josephine Jacob is an actress and a yoga instructor.

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