Overview (2) Born October 19, 1969 in Christiana, Jamaica Height 6' 2?" (1.89 m) Mini Bio (1) Roger Cross was born on October 19, 1969 in Christiana, Jamaica. He is an actor, known for The Chronicles of Riddick (2004), Continuum (2012) and The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008). Trade Mark (1) A rich, menacing voice Trivia (6) He was born in Jamaica and he lived there for the first 11 years of his life. He then moved to Vancouver B.C., Canada, with his mother, father, two sisters and two brothers. He graduated with a degree in Aviation and General Studies from Trinity Western University in Langley, B.C. He also took drama in school but in 1990 whilst waiting for a flying job he took extra work as a stunt man. After that he began studying acting at Breck Academy. The first film he was cast in was "The International Rescue" which filmed in China, Vietnam and Burma. Appears as a Secret Service agent in X2 (2003). Other 24 (2001) cast members who have played Secret Service agents include Kiefer Sutherland in The Sentinel (2006); Jude Ciccolella in Head of State (2003); Xander Berkeley, Timothy Carhart, and Glenn Morshower in Air Force One (1997), and Michael O'Neill in several episodes of The West Wing (1999). Has two sons. Longtime companion is German actress Josephine Jacob. Lives in Los Angeles, California. Has co-starred in several film and television productions with other fellow Canadian actors such as Steve Bacic, Terry Chen and Sandrine Holt.
