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Kwesi Ameyaw

Kwesi Ameyaw

Acting·1975·63 films

Kwesi Ameyaw (August 24, 1975, in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada) is a Canadian actor of Ghanaian descent. He is known for his roles in films such as Capote (2005), Man of Steel (2013), Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004), and Alone in the Dark (2005). On television, he has appeared in Legends of Tomorrow, Once Upon a Time, Fringe, Psych, Supernatural, Stargate Atlantis, and The A-Team. He studied theater and political science at the University of British Columbia and began his acting career during his studies. His family is from Ghana and belongs to the Ashanti tribe.

Filmography

Man of Steel
Man of Steel (2013)Canadian Airman
Fifty Shades Freed
Fifty Shades Freed (2018)Defense Counsellor
The A-Team
The A-Team (2010)Dutch Customs Agent #1
Death Note
Death Note (2017)Undercover Agent #1
Scary Movie 4
Scary Movie 4 (2006)Soldier
A Dog's Purpose
A Dog's Purpose (2017)Cop
Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed
Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004)Man in Suit
Final Destination Bloodlines
Final Destination Bloodlines (2025)Professor Leo
The 6th Day
The 6th Day (2000)Security Guard (uncredited)
Capote
Capote (2005)Porter
TRON: Ares
TRON: Ares (2025)Silvio
Freaks
Freaks (2019)News Host
Woody Woodpecker
Woody Woodpecker (2017)Fireman
The Final Cut
The Final Cut (2004)Guest #2
Miracle
Miracle (2004)Reporter
Alone in the Dark
Alone in the Dark (2005)Deputy Adams
Little Fish
Little Fish (2021)Dr. Tomlin
Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief
Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief (2008)Prince Tharoor
The Confirmation
The Confirmation (2016)Boeing Engineer
Fallen
Fallen (2006)Policeman
Ice Sculpture Christmas
Ice Sculpture Christmas (2015)Pinewood Carver
Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: A Very Foul Play
Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: A Very Foul Play (2019)Detective Reynolds
Love in the Forecast
Love in the Forecast (2020)David
Never Kiss a Man in a Christmas Sweater
Never Kiss a Man in a Christmas Sweater (2020)Aaron Phillips
Harvest Love
Harvest Love (2017)Jim
Garage Sale Mystery: All That Glitters
Garage Sale Mystery: All That Glitters (2014)Cop
The Color of Rain
The Color of Rain (2014)Mike
Picture a Perfect Christmas
Picture a Perfect Christmas (2019)Ross Reeler
Riverworld
Riverworld (2010)Youseff Mbaye
The Wedding Veil
The Wedding Veil (2022)Drew
A Blue Ridge Mountain Christmas
A Blue Ridge Mountain Christmas (2019)Robert Cole
Text to Kill
Text to Kill (2015)Detective Marco
Valentine in the Vineyard
Valentine in the Vineyard (2019)Reverend
Third Man Out: A Donald Strachey Mystery
Third Man Out: A Donald Strachey Mystery (2005)Reporter #1
A Taste of Summer
A Taste of Summer (2019)Superintendent Meyers
SnowComing
SnowComing (2019)Principal Evans
The Stranger Beside Me
The Stranger Beside Me (2003)TV Host
Living with the Dead
Living with the Dead (2002)Doctor
Identity Theft of a Cheerleader
Identity Theft of a Cheerleader (2019)Detective Hertz
Cruel Instruction
Cruel Instruction (2022)Principal
Phantom Racer
Phantom Racer (2009)Coroner
Confined
Confined (2010)Dr. Dan McLear
The Lost Wife of Robert Durst
The Lost Wife of Robert Durst (2017)Edward Michaels
The Wedding Chapel
The Wedding Chapel (2013)Andrew Hilton
Encounter with Danger
Encounter with Danger (2010)Doctor
Christmas at the Catnip Café
Christmas at the Catnip Café (2025)Mr. Henry
Dark Harvest
Dark Harvest (2016)Carl
Sealed With a Kiss: Wedding March 6
Sealed With a Kiss: Wedding March 6 (2021)Martin
A Date with Darkness: The Trial and Capture of Andrew Luster
A Date with Darkness: The Trial and Capture of Andrew Luster (2003)Newscaster
Stranger in My Bed
Stranger in My Bed (2005)Sheriff Barton
A Job to Kill For
A Job to Kill For (2006)Det. Mark Learner
Fatal Reunion
Fatal Reunion (2005)Sam Watson
My Name Is Sarah
My Name Is Sarah (2007)Principal
Brother's Keeper
Brother's Keeper (2002)Undercover Homeless Man
Get Out Alive
Get Out Alive (2016)Sheriff Morales
Mommy Meanest
Mommy Meanest (2024)Principal Allen
Nobody Dumps My Daughter
Nobody Dumps My Daughter (2024)
Sugar & Vice: A Hannah Swensen Mystery
Sugar & Vice: A Hannah Swensen Mystery (2026)Doorman
Gord's Brother
Gord's Brother (2015)Dr. Paul
Mind Game
Mind Game (2006)Bobby
Headcase
Headcase (2025)Police Officer
Gilded
Gilded (2022)Pops
The Muslim Guide to Prayer in Space
The Muslim Guide to Prayer in SpaceLouis Thompson