Philip Akin

Philip Akin ( born April 18, 1950 in Kingston, Jamaica ) is a Canadian actor of Jamaican origin.

Life

When Philip Akin was three years old, his family emigrated from Jamaica to Oshawa in Canada. At the Ryerson Theatre School Building in Toronto, he learned the art of acting. Making his first appearance as an actor he had in the movie Street of the losers 1978. In the following years, a variety of movies and series. However, he never achieved his great breakthrough. In Germany he is known primarily for his portrayal of Charlie DeSalvo in the television series Highlander. Also in the spin-off series Raven - The Immortal he had made ​​an appearance. In large Hollywood productions such as The stop or SWAT - The special unit has Philip Akin usually only very small roles.

Akin mastered the martial arts Aikido Yoshinkan, Taijiquan and Kung Fu.

Filmography (selection)

Series appearances

  • 2008-2009: Flashpoint - The special command (3 episodes )
  • 2008: Friends and Heroes ( 6 episodes)
  • 2000: Caitlin 's Way (4 episodes)
  • 1998: Goosebumps ( three episodes)
  • 1997-2000: PSI Factor (2 episodes)
  • 1996: Traders (7 episodes )
  • 1993-1995: Highlander (17 episodes)
  • 1992-1995: X -Men ( 7 episodes)
  • 1988-1989: War of the Worlds (24 episodes )
  • 1985-1987: In the Heat of the Night (7 episodes )
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