Devon Sawa Net Worth

What Is Devon Sawa’s Net Worth?

Devon Sawa, a Canadian actor renowned for his roles in a variety of films and television series, has an estimated net worth of $2 million [1]. His career began in his teenage years, gaining prominence through appearances in popular 90s films and evolving to include significant roles in both film and television [1].

Early Career and Film Ventures

Born on September 7, 1978, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Devon Sawa’s early exposure to the entertainment industry came through commercials for children’s action toys [1]. His official debut in film occurred in 1994 with “Little Giants,” a family sports comedy where he worked alongside Ed O’Neill and Rick Moranis [1]. The film portrays brothers coaching rival Pee-Wee Football teams. A year later, in 1995, Sawa appeared in “Casper,” playing the human form of the friendly ghost and also featured in “Now and Then,” a coming-of-age film [1].

The late 1990s saw Sawa taking on diverse roles, including “The Boy’s Club,” a crime thriller; “Wild America,” an adventure comedy; “A Cool, Dry Place,” a drama; “SLC Punk!,” a dramedy; and “Idle Hands,” a teen black comedy horror film where he starred as Anton Tobias, a stoner whose possessed hand commits murderous acts alongside Seth Green, Jessica Alba, Elden Henson, and Vivica A. Fox [1].

In 2000, Sawa achieved broader recognition for his leading role in “Final Destination,” a supernatural horror film. He played Alex Browning, a character who, along with a group of classmates, attempts to evade death after believing they have cheated it [1]. “Final Destination” proved to be a financial success, leading to a franchise that included novels, comic books, and multiple film sequels. Also in 2000, he appeared in the crime film “The Guilty” with Bill Pullman [1].

Subsequent film credits include the college comedy “Slackers,” the action thriller “Extreme Ops,” and the horror film “Devil’s Den” [1]. His affiliation with the horror genre continued with roles in “388 Arletta Avenue,” “A Resurrection,” and “Hunter Hunter.” Further credits include the drama “The Philly Kid,” the psychological thriller “The Fanatic,” the action thrillers “Disturbing the Peace” and “Gasoline Alley,” and the horror comedy “Black Friday” [1].

Television Roles and “Stan” Music Video

Devon Sawa’s entry into television began in 1989 with an appearance in “Unsub,” a short-lived show [1]. From 1992 to 1994, he had a recurring role in the Canadian series “The Odyssey” [1]. During this period, he played a young James Moriarty Booth in the television film “Sherlock Holmes Returns.” In 1995, Sawa appeared in an episode of “Lonesome Dove: The Outlaw Years” and began a voice role in the children’s series “Action Man” [1]. The following year, he starred in two television films: “Night of the Twisters,” a disaster drama, and “Robin of Locksley,” a school drama [1].

After a hiatus from television, Sawa returned in 2003 to voice Flash Thompson in “Spider-Man: The New Animated Series” [1]. He then took another break, returning in 2010 with a role in “NCIS: Los Angeles” [1]. That same year, he began a recurring role as Owen Elliot in the action thriller series “Nikita,” becoming a main cast member for the final two seasons [1]. Sawa continued with a role in the television film “Broad Squad” in 2015. In 2017, he played PI Nico Jackson in the ABC series “Somewhere Between,” alongside Paula Patton [1].

In 2021, Sawa secured a significant role as twin brothers Lucas and Logan Wheeler in the horror series “Chucky,” part of the “Child’s Play” franchise [1]. He has also appeared in episodes of the rebooted “Magnum P.I.” and the dramedy “Hacks” [1].

One of Sawa’s memorable roles includes his appearance in Eminem’s music video for “Stan” in 2000, directed by Dr. Dre and Philip Atwell [1]. In the video, Sawa portrays Stan, an obsessed fan of Eminem who escalates to desperate measures, eventually driving his car off a bridge with his pregnant girlfriend [1]. The song and video led to the term “stan” becoming a common term for an obsessive fan [1].