Erik Knudsen

Acting

Erik Knudsen

Born 25 March 1988 · Toronto, Ontario, Canada · 38

Erik Knudsen is a Canadian actor best known for his roles in popular horror and sci-fi franchises. He gained significant attention as Daniel Matthews in Saw II (2005) and later starred as Robbie Mercer in the slasher film Scream 4 (2011). On television, he is widely recognized for playing the teenage tech genius Alec Sadler in the science fiction series Continuum (2012–2015) and Dale Turner in the post-apocalyptic drama Jericho (2006–2008).

Known for

Highlights

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World2010 · Film · Crash
Saw II2005 · Film · Daniel Matthews
Scream 42011 · Film · Robbie Mercer
12 Monkeys2015 · Series · Thomas Crawford Jr.
Mayor of Kingstown2021 · Series · Spivey
Continuum2012 · Series · Alec Sadler

Filmography

Movies

27 films

Goodwin Island2024 · Film · Director
Mindscape2024 · Film · Tom
The Camp Host2024 · Film · Blake
Darker than Night2018 · Film · Toby
Stickman2017 · Film · Jeremy
Bon Cop Bad Cop 22017 · Film · Jonathan Ward
Enfant Terrible2016 · Film · Marcus
Client Seduction2014 · Film · Dennis Brunner
Degrassi: Las Vegas2012 · Film · Darrin Howe
The Barrens2012 · Film · Ryan
Scream 42011 · Film · Robbie Mercer
Beastly2011 · Film · Trey Madison
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World2010 · Film · Crash
Youth in Revolt2009 · Film · Lefty
Saw V2008 · Film · Daniel Matthews (uncredited)
A Teacher's Crime2008 · Film · Jeremy Rander
Bon Cop Bad Cop2006 · Film · Jonathan Ward
Booky Makes Her Mark2006 · Film · Arthur Thomson
A Lobster Tale2006 · Film · Timmy Brock
Saw II2005 · Film · Daniel Matthews
The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio2005 · Film · Rog Ryan at 13 Years
Full-Court Miracle2003 · Film · TJ Murphy
Stolen Miracle2001 · Film · Tony Miller
My Husband's Double Life2001 · Film · Young Chris Welsh
Blackout2001 · Film · Ian Robbins
Santa Who?2000 · Film · Nasty Boy
Common Ground2000 · Film · Young Johnny Burroughs

Filmography

Series

20 shows

So Help Me Todd2022 · Series · Brian McAtee
Mayor of Kingstown2021 · Series · Spivey
Nine Films About Technology2021 · Series · Cory
Hudson & Rex2019 · Series · Ian Silver
The Mist2017 · Series · Vic
Ransom2017 · Series · Lucas Hamil
Designated Survivor2016 · Series · Davis Marlowe
Private Eyes2016 · Series · Bryce
Killjoys2015 · Series · McAvoy
12 Monkeys2015 · Series · Thomas Crawford Jr.
Continuum2012 · Series · Alec Sadler
Flashpoint2008 · Series · Jackson Barcliffe
Murdoch Mysteries2008 · Series · Frank Rizzo
Jericho2006 · Series · Dale Turner
Kevin Hill2004 · Series · Ryan Stallinger
Mental Block2003 · Series · Donovan Mackay
The Guardian2001 · Series · Hunter Reed
Doc2001 · Series · Mitch
Blue Murder2001 · Series · Jake Green (as Eric Knudsen)
I Was a Sixth Grade Alien!1999 · Series · Kenny