Lee Majdoub
Born (1982-05-31) May 31, 1982
Alma materCalifornia State University, Long Beach
OccupationActor
Years active2007–present

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.

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

YearTitleRoleNotes
2010TaintedDetective 1
Pokémon ApokélypseAsh KetchumFan-made short film
2012Underworld: AwakeningDesk Guard #1
2013One Foot in HellSanjayTV movie
One Night in SeattleThe Wine Guy
Baby SellersAkshayTV movie
If I Had WingsConstruction Foreman
2014ABCs of Death 2Office Temp
See No Evil 2Carter
2015MixVicTV movie
2016Dead Rising: EndgameStark
Brain on FireGuy
2017The Mountain Between UsTranslator
2018DumbbellsTomTV movie
2019Benchwarmers 2: Breaking BallsKashmir
Puppet KillerSimon / Curtis
2020Sonic the HedgehogAgent Stone
2022Sonic the Hedgehog 2
2024Sonic the Hedgehog 3Pre-production

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2007Bionic WomanStudent BuyerEpisode: "The Education of Jaime Sommers"
2008PsychNeilEpisode: "Murder?... Anyone?... Anyone?... Bueller?"
2011ShatteredRamjitEpisode: "Finding the Boy"
FringeParamedicEpisode: "Lysergic Acid Diethylamide"
2013Emily Owens M.D.Officer HewittEpisode: "Emily and... The Leap"
CultRamiEpisode: "Get with the Program"
2014ArrowGholem QadirEpisode: "Suicide Squad"
2015UnREALRishiEpisode: "Wife"
ProofNateEpisode: "Private Matters"
Once Upon a TimeSir KayEpisode: "The Black Swan"
SupernaturalHannah / Guardian2 episodes: "Form and Void", "Inside Man"
2016The MagiciansThe DjinnEpisode: "The Mayakovsky Circumstance"
2017RogueOzilEpisode: "Elk"
Prison BreakYasserRecurring: 3 episodes
ZooTad LarsonRecurring: 5 episodes
TravelersDr. Barker2 episodes: "11:27", "Jacob"
Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective AgencySilas DengdamorRecurring: 6 episodes
2018The CrossingMason SpencerEpisode: "The Androcles Option"
2018, 2019SuperbookGamaliel / Anathoth Man2 episodes: "Disciples on a Mission", "Jeremiah"
2019–20You Me HerNathanRecurring: 11 episodes
The 100NelsonRecurring: 10 episodes
2020StarBeamMr. SinghEpisode: "Friendsnatcher from Outer Space"

Video games

YearTitleVoice roleNotes
2013Splinter Cell: BlacklistAdditional voices
2014The FallDamaged A.R.I.D. / Security Droid
2017FIFA 18Reporter
Need for Speed: PaybackJason 'Barracuda' Monroe
2018The Fall Part 2: UnboundOne / Bar Friend / Last Time Narrator
Dragalia LostIeyasuEnglish Dub
2023Assassin's Creed MirageBasim Ibn Ishaq

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Lee Majdoub - Lebanese Canadian Actor". WLCU. 2013-01-30. Retrieved 2021-10-02.
  2. 1 2 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.
  3. 1 2 "Lee Majdoub Returns as Agent Stone in 'Sonic the Hedgehog 2'". Movieweb. 2021-09-29. Retrieved 2021-10-02.
  4. W. Andrew Powell (2020-04-16). "Lee Majdoub | Sonic The Hedgehog". The GATE. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
  5. "Vancouver actor dishes on 'Prison Break: Sequel' role".
  6. "Media From the Heart by Ruth Hill | Interview With Actor Lee Majdoub". mydevotionalthoughts.net. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
  7. spnfans (2017-11-06). "A Chat With Lee Majdoub – on Dirk Gently and Supernatural!". Fangasm. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
  8. Entertainment (2013-02-20). "Theatre Review: Helen's Necklace". Monday Magazine. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
  9. Chamberlain, Adrian. "Review: Terrific comedic actors make this Belfry play a hit". Times Colonist. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
  10. "Passion-driven storytelling recognized at Leo Awards night #2". YVR Screen Scene. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
  11. "2020 LEO AWARDS, Nominees & Winners by Name". www.leoawards.com. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
  12. "2021 LEO AWARDS, Nominees & Winners by Name". www.leoawards.com. Retrieved 2021-12-14.
  13. "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.
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