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Devon Sawa Birthday Highlights

Birth Name
Devon Edward Sawa
Place Of Birth
Vancouver, Canada
Age
45 years old
Birth Date
September 7 1978

Devon Sawa Facts

Child Star?
yes
Occupation
Actor
Education & Qualifications
Alpha Secondary School
Current Partner
Dawni Sahanovitch
Children
Hudson Sawa, Scarlett Heleena Sawa

About Devon Sawa 

Devon Sawa is a renowned actor who was born on September 7, 1978, in Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada.
Sawa has had a long and successful career in movies and television. He made his film debut in the movie ‘Little Giants’ and has since gone on to star in films such as ‘Casper’, ‘The Boys Club’, ‘Final Destination’, ‘Idle Hands’, 'Wild America', and ‘SLC Punk’!
Since his childhood, Sawa has been in the limelight. He has always been entertaining audiences with his unique brand of humor and talent, with his current work as a regular on the series 'Nikita'. Want to know more about this child star? Keep reading to learn interesting facts about Devon Sawa's early life, romantic life, net worth, professional highlights, and more!

Devon Sawa Net Worth, Earnings & Spending Habits

What is Devon Sawa’s net worth?

As of 2022, Devon Sawa has a net worth of over $3 million which is a result of his successful acting career. He has been in show business for over two decades and has starred in some very popular films and television shows. Sawa also earns money from work as a voice actor.

How much does Devon Sawa earn per year?

Devon Sawa has starred in some very popular films throughout his career. It is estimated that he earns around $510,000, a year.

Height, Age & Physical Attributes

How tall is Devon Sawa?

Devon Sawa stands at a height of 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) tall. He has blue eyes.

How old is Devon Sawa?

Devon Sawa's birthdate is September 7, 1978. As of 2022, this makes him 44 years old.

Childhood And Education

Devon Sawa was born Devon Edward Sawa. He is the youngest child of Edward Sawa and his mother Joyce Sawa. He was born in Vancouver in British Colombia, Canada. His father is of Polish ancestry. His mother's ethnic background is unknown. He was raised with his two elder siblings, Brandon Sawa and Stephanie Sawa.
Devon Sawa finished secondary school at Alpha Secondary School in Burnaby, Canada. Sawa was a brilliant kid and had an enthusiasm for acting from a young age. He used to take part in many school plays in his kindergarten. Afterward, he went to Vancouver Film School to further his acting career.
He learned many things and worked very hard to pursue his career. In 1992, he acted as a children’s action toy spokesman. After that, he made his first debut in 1994, in the film ‘Little Giant’. Though his acting career took a step forward when he acted in the film ‘Casper’ in 1995 because it was a big hit. He never looked back from that point and has been acting till then.

Family, Romance, And Relationships

Who is Devon Sawa’s partner?

Devon Sawa married Dawni Sahanovitch in 2013. Dawni is a Canadian producer. Both have one son and one daughter together, Hudson Sawa born in 2014, and Scarlett Heleena Sawa born in 2016.

Career And Professional Highlights

Best Known For…

Devon Sawa has appeared in various independent films and television for over three decades. Sawa made his film debut in the 1994 Disney film 'Little Giants.' Then, in the next year, he appeared as a human toy in the film ‘Casper’. He has starred in several movies such as ‘Now And Then’ (1995), ‘Wild America’ (1997), ‘Idle Hands’ (1999), ‘Shooting Gallery’ (2005), ‘Devil’s Den’ (2006), ‘Creature Of Darkness’ (2009), ‘Endure’ (2010), ‘388 Arletta Avenue’ (2011), ‘The Philly Kid’ (2012), ‘A Resurrection’ (2013), ‘Escape Plan: The Extractors’ (2019), ‘The Fanatic’ (2019). In 2000, Sawa had a breakout role in the horror film 'Final Destination'. The film was a huge box office success and spawned four sequels.
In 2000, Devon Sawa voiced the character of ‘Stan’ in the Eminem music video. He also performed his talent as a voice actor in the film ‘Spider Man: The New Animated Series’ for the role of Flash Thompson.
In addition to this, Devon Sawa is also a Canadian TV star as he appeared in various television series such as ‘Somewhere Between’. From 2010 to 2013, Sawa has been appearing in the CW series ‘Nikita’ as Owen Elliot.

What awards has Devon Sawa won?

Devon Sawa has won several awards for his work as an actor. In 2000, he received the Saturn Awards for Best Performance by a Younger Actor for his role in the film 'Final Destination’. Throughout his career, Sawa has also received various nominations like the Teen Choice Awards, Young Artist Awards, and Blockbuster Entertainment Awards.

Other Interesting Devon Sawa Facts And Trivia

  • Devon Sawa starred as the love interest of Christina Ricci in 'Casper' and 'Now And Then'.
  • He left acting for a while to study Muay Thai. He moved to Thailand to learn Muay Thai.
  • He acted both in seasons one and two to play the character of Owen Elliott in the series 'Nikita and then promoted the series in season three.
  • The spirits of Casper and Hocus Pocus, played by Devon Sawa and Sean Murray, turned into unforeseen heartthrobs in the '90s.

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