Martin Roach

Acting

Martin Roach

Born 15 July 1962 · Toronto, Ontario, Canada · 64

Martin Roach (born 15 July 1962, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada) is an African-Canadian actor and voice actor. He is best known as Admiral Michael Souther in The Expanse (2015–2018) and Picard in Reacher (2022). In film, he has appeared in Spotlight (2015), The Shape of Water (2017), and Shazam! (2019). In voice acting, he is known as Dr. Claw in the Inspector Gadget reboot (2015–2018) and Pastor Jerome Jeffries in Far Cry 5 (2018).

Known for

Highlights

The Umbrella Academy2019 · Series · Lance Ribbons
Suits2011 · Series · Parole Board Chair
Spotlight2015 · Film · Cop in Coffee Shop
The Shape of Water2017 · Film · Brewster Fuller
Reacher2022 · Series · Picard
Shazam!2019 · Film · Bill Parker

Filmography

Movies

94 films

You Gotta Believe2024 · Film · Sam Knight
Believer2024 · Film · Detective Brener
Humane2024 · Film · Tony
Tales from the Void: Into the Unknown2024 · Film · Anton
Hunting Housewives2024 · Film · Andre Bouvier
The Jane Mysteries: Inheritance Lost2023 · Film · Kenny Martin
Most Dangerous Game: New York2023 · Film · Micky Dupree
The Man from Toronto2022 · Film · Marty
All My Puny Sorrows2022 · Film · Psychiatrist Johns
The Enchanted Christmas Cake2021 · Film · George
Heritage Minutes: Oscar Peterson2021 · Film · Daniel Peterson
A Christmas Exchange2020 · Film · Jim
The Oak Room2020 · Film · Richard
Love in Harmony Valley2020 · Film · Felix
Disappearance at Clifton Hill2020 · Film · Canadian Border Agent
Code 82019 · Film · Captain Milltown
The Christmas Chalet2019 · Film · Steve
Love Alaska2019 · Film · Jasper
Shazam!2019 · Film · Bill Parker
The Prodigy2019 · Film · Dr. Kagan
Once Upon a Christmas Miracle2018 · Film · Dr. Jenkins
The Christmas Chronicles2018 · Film · Dave Poveda
Season for Love2018 · Film · George
Little Italy2018 · Film · Officer Hardaz
Every Day2018 · Film · Reverend Poole
Christmas Inheritance2017 · Film · Sheriff Paul Greenleaf
The Shape of Water2017 · Film · Brewster Fuller
High-Rise Rescue2017 · Film · Chief Connors
Spotlight2015 · Film · Cop in Coffee Shop
Beeba Boys2015 · Film · Jeet Prosecutor
No Stranger Than Love2015 · Film · Sheriff Deputy
How to Build a Better Boy2014 · Film · Coach Voss
Sorority Surrogate2014 · Film · Channing
Fir Crazy2013 · Film · Malcolm
Kick-Ass 22013 · Film · Mother Russia Cop
Baby's First Christmas2012 · Film · NYPD Mounted Police Officer
12 Dates of Christmas2011 · Film · Dr. Kirschner
Silent Witness2011 · Film · Detective Tally
Dream House2011 · Film · Tommy
388 Arletta Avenue2011 · Film · Officer
Lullaby for Pi2010 · Film · The Father
Harriet the Spy: Blog Wars2010 · Film · Alfred Cooper
Gooby2009 · Film · Younger Cop
Adoration2009 · Film · Car Owner
Before You Say 'I Do'2009 · Film · Paramedic #1
Roxy Hunter and the Horrific Halloween2008 · Film · Pierre
Kit Kittredge: An American Girl2008 · Film · Hobo Doctor
A Raisin in the Sun2008 · Film · Walter Lee Sr.
Diary of the Dead2007 · Film · Stranger
Bottom Feeder2007 · Film · Otis
The Lookout2007 · Film · Loan Officer
Cradle of Lies2006 · Film · Detective Buck
Mayday2005 · Film · Carl Fessell
Descent2005 · Film · Man in Black
Cake2005 · Film · Bartender
Fever Pitch2005 · Film · Husband
Cube Zero2004 · Film · Haskell
Highwaymen2004 · Film · Detective
Redemption: The Stan Tookie Williams Story2004 · Film · Guard Morales
Rescue Heroes: The Movie2003 · Film · Jake Justice (voice)
Nothing2003 · Film · Co-Worker
The Pentagon Papers2003 · Film · Sgt. Watson
Paid in Full2002 · Film · D.C. #2
Conviction2002 · Film · LA Gangster #2
Recipe for Murder2002 · Film · Abraham Corneille
Cadet Kelly2002 · Film · Drill Instructor
Don't Say a Word2001 · Film · Transit Cop
Who Is Cletis Tout?2001 · Film · Visitor's Room Prison Guard
Bojangles2001 · Film · Percy
Blackout2001 · Film · Police Officer
The Last Debate2000 · Film · Room Service Waiter
Hendrix2000 · Film · Black Panther
Bait2000 · Film · Cop
Loser2000 · Film · Veterinarian
Dirty Pictures2000 · Film · Ed
Sealed with a Kiss1999 · Film · Jerome McAllister
Dogmatic1999 · Film · Colleague No. 1
Pushing Tin1999 · Film · Pilot (voice)
Universal Soldier III: Unfinished Business1998 · Film · Orderly
Johnny 2.01998 · Film · Trenchcoat Man
The Wall1998 · Film · Calvin (segment "The Badge")
Woo1998 · Film · West Indian Brother
The Fixer1998 · Film · O’Hare Attendant
Goosebumps: Don't Go to Sleep!1997 · Film · Man in Black
Elvis Meets Nixon1997 · Film · Hip Stockboy
Too Close to Home1997 · Film · Patrolman
Lethal Tender1997 · Film · Sammy
Critical Choices1996 · Film · A.T.F. Agent Smith
What Kind of Mother Are You?1996 · Film · Tony Barrow
Jack Reed: Death and Vengeance1996 · Film · Cartwright
Talk to Me1996 · Film · Alex
Goosebumps: You Can't Scare Me!1996 · Film · Mr. Finley
Extreme Measures1996 · Film · E.R. Doctor
Her Desperate Choice1996 · Film · Mike Donner

Filmography

Series

114 shows

The Westies2026 · Series · Leon
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy2026 · Series · Drekol
The Last Frontier2025 · Series · Steven Cole
The Institute2025 · Series · Chief Ashworth
Tales from the Void2024 · Series · Anton
Tracker2024 · Series · Clay Porter
The Horror of Dolores Roach2023 · Series · Victor
Red Ketchup2023 · Series · Philip G. Sullivan (voice)
Essex County2023 · Series · Officer Danny Laraque
Rubble & Crew2023 · Series · Grandpa Gravel (voice)
Transformers: BotBots2022 · Series · (voice)
Reacher2022 · Series · Picard
Big Blue2021 · Series · Inspector Hammer (voice)
Go, Dog. Go!2021 · Series · Paw (voice)
Most Dangerous Game2020 · Series · Micky Dupree
The Wedding Planners2020 · Series · Pastor Evan
Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker2020 · Series
Transplant2020 · Series
Locke & Key2020 · Series · Detective Daniel Mutuku
Nurses2020 · Series
See2019 · Series · Captain Gosset
Ghostwriter2019 · Series · Alex Redmond
Northern Rescue2019 · Series · Insurance Adjuster
Hudson & Rex2019 · Series · Father Xavier
The Umbrella Academy2019 · Series · Lance Ribbons
Wayne2019 · Series · Local Sergeant
Titans2018 · Series · Manny Wolf
Total DramaRama2018 · Series · (voice)
Esme & Roy2018 · Series · Daddy Oooga (voice)
Creeped Out2017 · Series · Julian Tuthill
Wishfart2017 · Series · Fireball Cat (voice)
Salvation2017 · Series · Griff
Dino Dana2017 · Series · Dr. Webster
American Gods2017 · Series · Gilbert
Incorporated2016 · Series · Lionel
Eyewitness2016 · Series · FBI Agent
Falling Water2016 · Series · Lt. Robert Sutton
Kim's Convenience2016 · Series · Randy
Conviction2016 · Series · Detective John Moore
Designated Survivor2016 · Series · Defense Secretary Nick Wooster
Four in the Morning2016 · Series · Doug Wilson
Atomic Puppet2016 · Series · Robo Ron (voice)
Private Eyes2016 · Series · Julian Barrington
The Other Kingdom2016 · Series · Oberon
Fangbone!2016 · Series · Stoneback (voice)
The Expanse2015 · Series · Admiral Souther
Dinoswords2015 · Series
Killjoys2015 · Series · Captain Pike
Inspector Gadget2015 · Series · Dr. Claw (voice)
Good Witch2015 · Series · Delivery Guy
Man Seeking Woman2015 · Series · Ramirez
Schitt's Creek2015 · Series · Dr. Litman
Odd Squad2014 · Series · Fladam
Annedroids2014 · Series · Construction Worker
The Strain2014 · Series · James
Hemlock Grove2013 · Series · Guard
Rogue2013 · Series · Tyson Ballard
Beauty and the Beast2012 · Series · Lieutenant Tran
Saving Hope2012 · Series · Eric Hawes
Against the Wall2011 · Series · Nick
Suits2011 · Series · Parole Board Chair
Combat Hospital2011 · Series · Lt. Cliffgood
Falling Skies2011 · Series · Mike
XIII: The Series2011 · Series
Good Dog2011 · Series · Gerry Davis
Sidekick2010 · Series · Superintendent
Covert Affairs2010 · Series · Commanding Officer
Unnatural History2010 · Series · Executor
Connor Undercover2010 · Series · Vice-Principal Grimsby
The Doodlebops' Rockin' Road Show2010 · Series · Head T-Rex / Professor Poochini
Dan for Mayor2010 · Series · Mr. Swifty
The Dating Guy2009 · Series · David (voice)
PoppetsTown2009 · Series · Alli (voice)
The Listener2009 · Series · Armoured Van Driver
Producing Parker2009 · Series · Dr. Perry (voice)
Jimmy Two-Shoes2009 · Series · Slugmeister (voice)
Aaron Stone2009 · Series · T. Abner Hall
Razzberry Jazzberry Jam2009 · Series · Electric Fan (voice)
The Border2008 · Series · Security Guard
Magi-Nation2007 · Series · Agram (voice)
The Dresden Files2007 · Series
Bigfoot Presents: Meteor and the Mighty Monster Trucks2006 · Series · Big Wheelie (voice)
Yin Yang Yo!2006 · Series · Master Yo (voice)
The Jane Show2006 · Series · Black Male Cop
Carl²2005 · Series
Time Warp Trio2005 · Series · Ngombo (voice)
Revelations2005 · Series · Roy
Kojak2005 · Series · Det. Walters
Slings & Arrows2003 · Series · Horatio
Mayday2003 · Series · Captain Negasa
Missing2003 · Series · Agent #2
The Eleventh Hour2002 · Series · Detective Glen Madison
Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye2002 · Series · Curtis Sanford
Puppets Who Kill2002 · Series · Jones
Monk2002 · Series · Carl Jenkins
Street Time2002 · Series · Alfa Goodman
Cyberchase2002 · Series · Walter the Walrus (voice)
Mutant X2001 · Series · Owen Taylor
Paradise Falls2001 · Series · Ravenheart / Trevor Harman
Doc2001 · Series · Blind Man
Our Hero2000 · Series · Tommy
Soul Food2000 · Series · Gino
Code Name: Eternity2000 · Series · Nolan
The Avengers: United They Stand1999 · Series · Falcon (voice)
Rescue Heroes1999 · Series
Twice in a Lifetime1999 · Series · Dwight White
Total Recall 20701999 · Series · Dr. Levy
Twitch City1998 · Series · Bad Cop
Earth: Final Conflict1997 · Series · Reporter
Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal1996 · Series · Technician
FX: The Series1996 · Series · Van Driver
Goosebumps1995 · Series · Man in Black
Due South1994 · Series · Cop #2 (uncredited)
Heritage Minutes1991 · Series · Daniel Peterson