Aleks Paunovic

Aleks Paunovic
Paunovic in 2018
Born (1969-06-29) June 29, 1969
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
OccupationActor
Years active1994–present
Height6 ft 5 in (196 cm)[1]

Aleks Paunovic (born June 29, 1969[2]) is a Canadian actor. Some of his many roles include prospector Jim McAllister on drama TV series Arctic Air (2012–2014),[3] Julius on fantasy horror drama series Van Helsing (2016–2021),[4] imposing warrior Wygar Oak on the second season of Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency (2017)[5] and Bojan "Boki" Boscovic on dystopian thriller series Snowpiercer (2020–2024).[6]

Biography

Paunovic is from Winnipeg, Manitoba, and "three generations of fighters" are in his family.[7][1] His father is of Serbian descent, and his mother is of Croatian ancestry.[8][9] His grandfather, father and uncle were all champion boxers in Yugoslavia, and he was a champion boxer[10] until a shoulder injury ended his career.[11][1] Paunovic was in a rock band before he got an acting job at his first audition.[11][12] He supports the Red Cross/Impact Anti-Bullying Campaign, as he had been bullied as a child.[11][7]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2002 Wishmaster: The Prophecy Fulfilled Brick Direct-to-video
I Spy Bob [1]
2004 Seven Times Lucky Sacco
2007 Taming Tammy Sy
2008 Heart of a Dragon Tim
2009 Personal Effects Tom
Driven to Kill Tony Links Direct-to-video
2010 Transparency Linder
Blood: A Butcher's Tale Tony Links Direct-to-video
Guido Superstar: The Rise of Guido Hubs Cappa
2011 In the Name of the King 2: Two Worlds Allard Direct-to-video
2012 Charlie Earnest
2013 The Marine 3: Homefront Gabriel Direct-to-video
2014 Feed the Gods Pete [1]
What an Idiot Caleb
2015 Badge of Honor Samuel [1]
Dead Rising: Watchtower Logan Película en streaming [13]
Vendetta Griffin Abbott [14]
Blackway Skell
Numb Lee [15][16]
2016 Kindergarten Cop 2 Zogu Direct-to-video
2017 A Very Sordid Wedding Hardy
War for the Planet of the Apes Winter [17][18]
2018 Siberia Yefrem [19]
Freaks Robert Kraigen
2019 Cold Pursuit Det. Osgard
Puppet Killer Jamie
Volition Terry [20]
2020 Chained Jim [21]
2021 Zero Contact Trevor Williams [22]
2023 The Silent Service Logan Steiger Japanese film [23]

Television

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
1994 Heads Roderick Película para televisión [1]
2002 Jeremiah Stomp Episode: "Red Kiss"
Stargate SG-1 Shaq'rel Episode: "Redemption: Parts 1 & 2"
Christmas Rush Petrovich Película para televisión
John Doe Pavel Kovarik Episode: "Manifest Destiny"
2003 The Crooked E: The Unshredded Truth About Enron Lazarri Película para televisión
Andromeda Agio Episode: "Vault of the Heavens"
Picking Up & Dropping Off Joey Película para televisión
2004 Mutant X Nick Episode: "Divided Loyalties"
Cold Squad Cal Blannon Episode: "Cock of the Walk"
2005 The Dead Zone Matthew Meter Episode: "The Last Goodbye"
Chasing Christmas Vincent Película para televisión
Painkiller Jane Sgt. Frizelle Película para televisión
2005–2007 Battlestar Galactica Marine Sgt. Omar Fischer Recurring role [1]
2006 Whistler Vic Mostov Episode: "The Looks of Love"
Supernatural Sean's Friend Episode: "Crossroad Blues" [24]
Kraken: Tentacles of the Deep Ike Película para televisión
Psych Security Guard Episode: "Spellingg Bee"
2007 Maneater Sgt. Winshiser Película para televisión
Bionic Woman Curtis Episode: "Sisterhood"
Stargate Atlantis Rakai Episode: "Reunion"
2008 Smallville Orderly Episode: "Labyrinth"
2009 Fireball Draven Película para televisión
Sanctuary The Duke Episode: "Penance" [1]
2010 Supernatural Skinwalker (Pack Leader's Second in Command) Episode: "All Dogs Go To Heaven"
Human Target Alexei Volkov Episode: "Embassy Row"
Riverworld Bernardo Película para televisión
Caprica William Adama Sr. Episode: "The Dirteaters"
Gotta Grudge? Big Al Television para series
2011 InSecurity Victor Episode: "Keeping Up with the Laslovs"
Smallville OrderlyThug #1 2 episodes
2012 The Christmas Consultant Boris Tartakov Película para televisión
2012–2014 Arctic Air Jim McAllister Recurring role [1]
2013 Republic of Doyle Angus Farris Episode: "The Common Wealth"
Eve of Destruction Ruslan Miniseries para televisión
Chupacabra vs. the Alamo Agent Perez Película para televisión
Once Upon a Time Berkley Episode: "The Evil Queen"
Hell on Wheels Anton Hersch Episode: "Cholera"
Psych Serbian #1 Episode: "Lassie Jerky"
Christmas Bounty Manucci Película para televisión
2014 Parked Hector Episode: "Pilot (DADS)"
Far from Home Dale Cottonwood Película para televisión
Zapped Ted Película para televisión [1]
Psych Bartender Episode: "Cog Blocked"
2014–2015 The 100 Gustus Recurring role
2015 iZombie Julien DuPont Recurring role; 8 episodes [25]
Ghost Unit Jadranko Episode #1.1
Continuum Rollins Recurring role
Dashing Through the Snow Blade Película para televisión
2016 Supernatural Gunner Lawless Episode: "Beyond the Mat"
Motive Sgt. Fred Blunt 2 episodes
2016–2021 Van Helsing Julius Main role
2017 Zoo Dallas 2 episodes [26]
Hard Days, Wet Nights Woodrow Televisión para series
Hell's Kitchen Himself Guest diner; Reality series
Episode: "Catch of the Day"
Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency Wygar Oak Recurring role; 6 episodes
2018 Arrow C.O. Felton 2 episodes
2020–2024 Snowpiercer Bojan "Boki" Boscovic Recurring role
2021 Hawkeye Ivan Banionis Recurring role; 4 episodes
2024 The Silent Service Logan Steiger 6 episodes [27]

In 2025, Reacher series 3, episode 8, he played the character of Taktorov (Russian Mobster)

Web

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2011 Mortal Kombat: Legacy Shao Kahn Episode: "Kitana & Mileena: Parts 1 & 2" [1]

Awards and nominations

For his role of Julius in Van Helsing, Paunovic has been nominated three times for Leo Awards: in 2018 - Best Lead Performance by a Male: Dramatic Series,[28] in 2019 - Best Supporting Performance by a Male: Dramatic Series,[29] and in 2022 - Best Lead Performance by a Male: Dramatic Series.[30][31]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Furminger, Sabrina (June 18, 2014). "Actor Aleks Paunovic punches past typecasting in eclectic roles". Vancouver Is Awesome. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
  2. ^ "Aleks Paunovic's bio". Northern Stars. Retrieved February 15, 2025.
  3. ^ Wild, Diane (February 8, 2012). "Arctic Air's Aleks Paunovic". TV, eh?. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
  4. ^ Townsend, Kelly (December 17, 2019). "Van Helsing to end with season five". Playback. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
  5. ^ Stanhope, Kate (May 15, 2017). "'Dirk Gently' Adds Alan Tudyk, 'Agents of SHIELD' Alum for Season 2". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
  6. ^ Petski, Denise (August 27, 2018). "'Snowpiercer' Casts Aleks Paunovic; 'All American' Adds Hunter Clowdus". Deadline. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
  7. ^ a b "Exclusive: Interview with Aleks Paunovic". CelebMix. January 16, 2017. Retrieved June 30, 2017.
  8. ^ "Aleks Paunovic's Twitter". Twitter. March 25, 2012. Retrieved October 4, 2017.
  9. ^ Kim, Jae-Ha. "Actor loves to bike in Vienna". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
  10. ^ Snider-McGrath, Ben (July 19, 2020). "'Snowpiercer' actor finds joy in running". Canadian Running. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
  11. ^ a b c Stephens, Stephanie (October 4, 2016). "Van Helsing's Aleks Paunovic: Julius Thirsts for Power and Blood". Parade. Retrieved June 30, 2017.
  12. ^ "Schõn! Magazine: Aleks Paunovic". December 9, 2021.
  13. ^ Jarvey, Natalie (October 20, 2014). "Rob Riggle Joins Legendary's 'Dead Rising' Adaptation". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
  14. ^ "'Vendetta': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. June 15, 2015. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
  15. ^ Meddah, Mohamed Marwen (March 2, 2016). "Q&A: Aleks Paunovic, star of Numb, discusses tough labour of love". National Post. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
  16. ^ Vlessing, Etan (February 20, 2015). "Jason Goode makes feature debut with Numb". Playback. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
  17. ^ McCarthy, Todd (June 26, 2017). "'War for the Planet of the Apes': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 15, 2025.
  18. ^ Lincoln, Ross A. (April 5, 2017). "Aleks Paunovic To Make 'War For The Planet Of The Apes'; Newcomer Zachary Haven Joins 'Bastards'". Deadline. Retrieved February 15, 2025.
  19. ^ N'Duka, Amanda (April 5, 2017). "Aleks Paunovic Books Two Roles; Catherine Siggins Lands 'The Samuel Project'". Deadline. Retrieved February 15, 2025.
  20. ^ Scheck, Frank (July 8, 2020). "'Volition': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 15, 2025.
  21. ^ Malyk, Lauren (December 5, 2019). "Chained buckles down in B.C." Playback. Retrieved February 15, 2025.
  22. ^ Dowling, Amber (September 28, 2021). "Enderby Entertainment expands into NFT space". Playback. Retrieved February 15, 2025.
  23. ^ "映画「沈黙の艦隊」に玉木宏・上戸彩・中村倫也・江口洋介ら出演、ティザー映像も". Natalie (in Japanese). Retrieved May 17, 2023.
  24. ^ "Crossroad Blues". IMDb. Retrieved March 17, 2022.
  25. ^ "Simon Kassianides Joins TNT Pilot 'Lumen'; Aleks Paunovic In The CW's 'iZombie'". Deadline. December 12, 2014. Retrieved February 15, 2025.
  26. ^ Petski, Denise (January 31, 2017). "Aleks Paunovic Joins 'Zoo'; 'Libby & Malcolm' Pilot Adds Regular". Deadline. Retrieved February 15, 2025.
  27. ^ "大沢たかお主演「沈黙の艦隊」ドラマ版、Prime Videoで世界独占配信". Natalie (in Japanese). Retrieved December 17, 2023.
  28. ^ "Best Dramatic Series". Leo Awards. 2018. Retrieved February 15, 2025.
  29. ^ "Best Dramatic Series". Leo Awards. 2019. Retrieved February 15, 2025.
  30. ^ "Best Dramatic Series". Leo Awards. 2022. Retrieved February 15, 2025.
  31. ^ Townsend, Kelly (May 25, 2022). "Donkeyhead leads Leo Awards with 11 nominations". Playback. Retrieved February 15, 2025.
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