Lee Majdoub
Lee Majdoub (Arabic: لي مجدوب; born May 31, 1982) is a Lebanese-Canadian actor.[1] He is known for his role as Agent Stone in Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) and its 2022 sequel.[2][3] Majdoub previously played Ash Ketchum in the fan-made short film Pokémon Apokélypse (2010), and has also appeared in the television programs, The 100, and Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency.[4] In 2023, he portrayed Basim Ibn Ishaq, the protagonist of the video game Assassin's Creed Mirage by Ubisoft.
Lee Majdoub | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 31, 1982 |
| Alma mater | California State University, Long Beach |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2007–present |
Early life
Majdoub was born in Tripoli, Lebanon.[1] He lived in Italy and Switzerland as a child before moving to Ottawa, Canada at 9 years old.[5] His family later moved to Montreal. He graduated from California State University, Long Beach with a Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering in 2005.[1] At his sister's suggestion, Majdoub began taking acting classes when he was 20 years old while completing his studies.[6]
Career
Majdoub's first screen role was a small part in the 2007 television series, Bionic Woman. He continued acting with small roles in film and television. Through the early to mid-2010s Majdoub appeared in guest roles in Arrow, Once Upon a Time, UnREAL, and Supernatural.[7] During this period Majdoub was cast as Carter in See No Evil 2 directed by the Soska Sisters. He worked with the Soska Sisters again in their segment for ABCs of Death 2.
In 2013, Majdoub performed in a Belfry Theatre production of the play, Helen's Necklace.[8] In 2015, he appeared in the Belfry Theatre's production of Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike.[9]
In 2017, he appeared in the second season of Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency as Silas Dengdamor. He won "Best Male Guest Performance in a Dramatic Series" for his performance at the 2018 Leo Awards.[10] Beginning in 2019, Majdoub played recurring roles in You Me Her and The 100. He was again nominated for "Best Guest Performance by a Male in a Dramatic Series" for his work on You Me Her at the 2020 Leo Awards,[11] and again in the same category at the 2021 Leo Awards for his work on The 100.[12]
In September 2018, Majdoub was cast opposite Jim Carrey in the live-action Sonic the Hedgehog film as Agent Stone.[2] Upon release, Majdoub's character quickly became popular with fans of the franchise who highlighted his dynamic with Carrey's Doctor Robotnik.[13] On 30 September 2021, it was announced that Majdoub would reprise his role as Agent Stone in the sequel, Sonic the Hedgehog 2.[3]
In September 2022, Majdoub announced that he would be voice acting Basim Ibn Ishaq, the protagonist of the then-upcoming video game Assassin's Creed Mirage, replacing Carlo Rota, who voiced an older Basim in Assassin's Creed Valhalla.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Tainted | Detective 1 | |
| Pokémon Apokélypse | Ash Ketchum | Fan-made short film | |
| 2012 | Underworld: Awakening | Desk Guard #1 | |
| 2013 | One Foot in Hell | Sanjay | TV movie |
| One Night in Seattle | The Wine Guy | ||
| Baby Sellers | Akshay | TV movie | |
| If I Had Wings | Construction Foreman | ||
| 2014 | ABCs of Death 2 | Office Temp | |
| See No Evil 2 | Carter | ||
| 2015 | Mix | Vic | TV movie |
| 2016 | Dead Rising: Endgame | Stark | |
| Brain on Fire | Guy | ||
| 2017 | The Mountain Between Us | Translator | |
| 2018 | Dumbbells | Tom | TV movie |
| 2019 | Benchwarmers 2: Breaking Balls | Kashmir | |
| Puppet Killer | Simon / Curtis | ||
| 2020 | Sonic the Hedgehog | Agent Stone | |
| 2022 | Sonic the Hedgehog 2 | ||
| 2024 | Sonic the Hedgehog 3 | Pre-production |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Bionic Woman | Student Buyer | Episode: "The Education of Jaime Sommers" |
| 2008 | Psych | Neil | Episode: "Murder?... Anyone?... Anyone?... Bueller?" |
| 2011 | Shattered | Ramjit | Episode: "Finding the Boy" |
| Fringe | Paramedic | Episode: "Lysergic Acid Diethylamide" | |
| 2013 | Emily Owens M.D. | Officer Hewitt | Episode: "Emily and... The Leap" |
| Cult | Rami | Episode: "Get with the Program" | |
| 2014 | Arrow | Gholem Qadir | Episode: "Suicide Squad" |
| 2015 | UnREAL | Rishi | Episode: "Wife" |
| Proof | Nate | Episode: "Private Matters" | |
| Once Upon a Time | Sir Kay | Episode: "The Black Swan" | |
| Supernatural | Hannah / Guardian | 2 episodes: "Form and Void", "Inside Man" | |
| 2016 | The Magicians | The Djinn | Episode: "The Mayakovsky Circumstance" |
| 2017 | Rogue | Ozil | Episode: "Elk" |
| Prison Break | Yasser | Recurring: 3 episodes | |
| Zoo | Tad Larson | Recurring: 5 episodes | |
| Travelers | Dr. Barker | 2 episodes: "11:27", "Jacob" | |
| Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency | Silas Dengdamor | Recurring: 6 episodes | |
| 2018 | The Crossing | Mason Spencer | Episode: "The Androcles Option" |
| 2018, 2019 | Superbook | Gamaliel / Anathoth Man | 2 episodes: "Disciples on a Mission", "Jeremiah" |
| 2019–20 | You Me Her | Nathan | Recurring: 11 episodes |
| The 100 | Nelson | Recurring: 10 episodes | |
| 2020 | StarBeam | Mr. Singh | Episode: "Friendsnatcher from Outer Space" |
Video games
| Year | Title | Voice role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Splinter Cell: Blacklist | Additional voices | |
| 2014 | The Fall | Damaged A.R.I.D. / Security Droid | |
| 2017 | FIFA 18 | Reporter | |
| Need for Speed: Payback | Jason 'Barracuda' Monroe | ||
| 2018 | The Fall Part 2: Unbound | One / Bar Friend / Last Time Narrator | |
| Dragalia Lost | Ieyasu | English Dub | |
| 2023 | Assassin's Creed Mirage | Basim Ibn Ishaq |
References
- "Lee Majdoub - Lebanese Canadian Actor". WLCU. 2013-01-30. Retrieved 2021-10-02.
- N'Duka, Amanda (2018-09-20). "David Zayas Cast in Paramount's 'Body Cam'; 'Sonic the Hedgehog' Adds Lee Majdoub". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-10-02.
- "Lee Majdoub Returns as Agent Stone in 'Sonic the Hedgehog 2'". Movieweb. 2021-09-29. Retrieved 2021-10-02.
- W. Andrew Powell (2020-04-16). "Lee Majdoub | Sonic The Hedgehog". The GATE. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
- "Vancouver actor dishes on 'Prison Break: Sequel' role".
- "Media From the Heart by Ruth Hill | Interview With Actor Lee Majdoub". mydevotionalthoughts.net. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
- spnfans (2017-11-06). "A Chat With Lee Majdoub – on Dirk Gently and Supernatural!". Fangasm. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
- Entertainment (2013-02-20). "Theatre Review: Helen's Necklace". Monday Magazine. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
- Chamberlain, Adrian. "Review: Terrific comedic actors make this Belfry play a hit". Times Colonist. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
- "Passion-driven storytelling recognized at Leo Awards night #2". YVR Screen Scene. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
- "2020 LEO AWARDS, Nominees & Winners by Name". www.leoawards.com. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
- "2021 LEO AWARDS, Nominees & Winners by Name". www.leoawards.com. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
- "Lee Majdoub, 'Sonic the Hedgehog's' breakout star, talks 'shipping' and diversity in the country's biggest movie". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
External links
- Lee Majdoub at IMDb