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'''Panou''' is | '''Panou''' is a Canadian actor of Haitian heritage who portrays [[Olaf Willow]] in ''[[Caprica (series)|Caprica]]''. His unique one-word birth-name translates to "God Among Us" in his native Creole.<ref group="external" name="panou_official_site_biography">{{cite web|url=https://www.panou.net/|title=Panou :: Vancouver Based Actor // Leading Man // Voice Over Artist|publisher=Panou.net|accessdate=8 January 2026}}</ref> | ||
== Biography == | |||
Panou was born in [[w:Haiti|Haiti]] and was later adopted by Canadian parents.<ref group="external" name="encyclopedia_panou_biography">{{cite web|url=https://www.encyclopedia.com/education/news-wires-white-papers-and-books/panou|title=Panou|publisher=Encyclopedia.com|accessdate=8 January 2026}}</ref> He pursued his theatrical education at the [[w:University of Windsor|University of Windsor]], where he earned a degree in drama and classical percussion.<ref group="external" name="encyclopedia_panou_education">{{cite web|url=https://www.encyclopedia.com/education/news-wires-white-papers-and-books/panou|title=Panou|publisher=Encyclopedia.com|accessdate=8 January 2026}}</ref> | |||
== Career == | |||
[[ | Panou began his professional acting career with a role in the feature film ''[[w:Trial of a Serial Killer|Trail of a Serial Killer]]'' in 1997.<ref group="external" name="imdb_panou_biography">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0659698/bio/|title=Panou - Biography|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=8 January 2026}}</ref> He has since appeared in numerous film and television productions, demonstrating versatility across multiple genres. | ||
=== Film === | |||
His film credits include portraying Black Panther co-founder Bobby Seale in ''[[w:Steal This Movie|Steal This Movie]]'' (2000),<ref group="external" name="imdb_steal_this_movie_cast">{{cite web|url=https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0161216/fullcredits/|title=Steal This Movie (2000) - Full cast & crew|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=8 January 2026}}</ref> appearing in the independent feature ''Fizzy Bizness'' (2002) directed by Carl Goldstein,<ref group="external" name="imdb_panou_fizzy_bizness">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0659698/bio/|title=Panou - Biography|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=8 January 2026}}</ref> and roles in ''[[w:The Invisible (2007 film)|The Invisible]]'' (2007)<ref group="external" name="panou_site_film_credits">{{cite web|url=https://www.panou.net/|title=Panou :: Vancouver Based Actor // Leading Man // Voice Over Artist|publisher=Panou.net|accessdate=8 January 2026}}</ref> and the superhero film ''[[w:X-Men Origins: Wolverine|X-Men Origins: Wolverine]]'' (2009) as Tank Soldier.<ref group="external" name="imdb_xmen_origins_cast">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0458525/fullcredits/|title=X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009) - Full cast & crew|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=8 January 2026}}</ref> | |||
=== Television === | |||
Panou has extensive television credits spanning multiple science fiction and drama series. He portrayed Robert McNally in 42 episodes of the [[w:YTV (Canadian TV channel)|YTV]]/[[w:Fox Family|Fox Family Channel]] series ''[[w:I Was a Sixth Grade Alien|I Was a Sixth Grade Alien]]'' from 1999 to 2000,<ref group="external" name="encyclopedia_sixth_grade_alien">{{cite web|url=https://www.encyclopedia.com/education/news-wires-white-papers-and-books/panou|title=Panou|publisher=Encyclopedia.com|accessdate=8 January 2026}}</ref> marking one of his most prominent recurring roles. He appeared in the Nickelodeon series ''[[w:Animorphs (TV series)|Animorphs]]'' (1998–99) as the Controller,<ref group="external" name="encyclopedia_animorphs_role">{{cite web|url=https://www.encyclopedia.com/education/news-wires-white-papers-and-books/panou|title=Panou|publisher=Encyclopedia.com|accessdate=8 January 2026}}</ref> and had a role in the CTV series ''The City'' (1999–2000).<ref group="external" name="encyclopedia_television_credits">{{cite web|url=https://www.encyclopedia.com/education/news-wires-white-papers-and-books/panou|title=Panou|publisher=Encyclopedia.com|accessdate=8 January 2026}}</ref> | |||
His science fiction television work includes multiple series in the ''[[w:Stargate|Stargate]]'' franchise, with appearances in both ''[[w:Stargate SG-1|Stargate SG-1]]'' and ''[[w:Stargate Atlantis|Stargate Atlantis]]''.<ref group="external" name="panou_official_stargate_credits">{{cite web|url=https://www.panou.net/|title=Panou :: Vancouver Based Actor // Leading Man // Voice Over Artist|publisher=Panou.net|accessdate=8 January 2026}}</ref> Additional genre television roles include ''[[w:Sanctuary (TV series)|Sanctuary]]'', ''[[w:Smallville|Smallville]]'', ''[[w:Supernatural (TV series)|Supernatural]]'', ''[[w:Flash Gordon (2007 TV series)|Flash Gordon]]'', ''[[w:Earth: Final Conflict|Earth: Final Conflict]]'', ''[[w:La Femme Nikita (TV series)|La Femme Nikita]]'', and ''[[w:F/X: The Series|F/X: The Series]]''.<ref group="external" name="encyclopedia_genre_television">{{cite web|url=https://www.encyclopedia.com/education/news-wires-white-papers-and-books/panou|title=Panou|publisher=Encyclopedia.com|accessdate=8 January 2026}}</ref> | |||
He has appeared in numerous television movies and miniseries, including the [[w:Showtime (TV network)|Showtime]] productions ''Stanley Tookie Williams: A Question of Justice'' (2005), directed by Ernest Dickerson, ''Strange Justice'' (1999), and ''Rocky Marciano'' (1999).<ref group="external" name="imdb_tv_movie_roles">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0659698/bio/|title=Panou - Biography|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=8 January 2026}}</ref> | |||
=== Voice Acting === | |||
Panou provided the voice of pilot Jake Justice in the pilot episode of the [[w:CBS|CBS]] animated series ''[[w:Rescue Heroes|Rescue Heroes]]'' (1999–2000), which later aired on [[w:The WB|The WB]] as ''Rescue Heroes: Global Response Team'' (2001–2002).<ref group="external" name="encyclopedia_rescue_heroes_voice">{{cite web|url=https://www.encyclopedia.com/education/news-wires-white-papers-and-books/panou|title=Panou|publisher=Encyclopedia.com|accessdate=8 January 2026}}</ref><ref group="external" name="imdb_rescue_heroes_cast">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0235132/fullcredits/|title=Rescue Heroes (TV Series 1997–2013) - Full cast & crew|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=8 January 2026}}</ref> The role in subsequent episodes was taken over by Martin Roach. | |||
=== Stunt Work === | |||
In addition to his acting career, Panou has performed stunt work on several productions, including the [[w:HBO Max|HBO Max]] superhero series ''[[w:Peacemaker (TV series)|Peacemaker]]'' (2022),<ref group="external" name="imdb_panou_peacemaker_stunts">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0659698/|title=Panou|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=8 January 2026}}</ref> the [[w:Syfy|Syfy]] series ''[[w:Van Helsing (TV series)|Van Helsing]]'' (2017), and the action film ''[[w:The Big Hit|The Big Hit]]'' (1998).<ref group="external" name="imdb_panou_stunt_credits">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0659698/|title=Panou|publisher=IMDb|accessdate=8 January 2026}}</ref> | |||
== References == | |||
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Panou is a Canadian actor of Haitian heritage who portrays Olaf Willow in Caprica. His unique one-word birth-name translates to "God Among Us" in his native Creole.[external 1]
Biography
edit sourcePanou was born in Haiti and was later adopted by Canadian parents.[external 2] He pursued his theatrical education at the University of Windsor, where he earned a degree in drama and classical percussion.[external 3]
Career
edit sourcePanou began his professional acting career with a role in the feature film Trail of a Serial Killer in 1997.[external 4] He has since appeared in numerous film and television productions, demonstrating versatility across multiple genres.
Film
edit sourceHis film credits include portraying Black Panther co-founder Bobby Seale in Steal This Movie (2000),[external 5] appearing in the independent feature Fizzy Bizness (2002) directed by Carl Goldstein,[external 6] and roles in The Invisible (2007)[external 7] and the superhero film X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009) as Tank Soldier.[external 8]
Television
edit sourcePanou has extensive television credits spanning multiple science fiction and drama series. He portrayed Robert McNally in 42 episodes of the YTV/Fox Family Channel series I Was a Sixth Grade Alien from 1999 to 2000,[external 9] marking one of his most prominent recurring roles. He appeared in the Nickelodeon series Animorphs (1998–99) as the Controller,[external 10] and had a role in the CTV series The City (1999–2000).[external 11]
His science fiction television work includes multiple series in the Stargate franchise, with appearances in both Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis.[external 12] Additional genre television roles include Sanctuary, Smallville, Supernatural, Flash Gordon, Earth: Final Conflict, La Femme Nikita, and F/X: The Series.[external 13]
He has appeared in numerous television movies and miniseries, including the Showtime productions Stanley Tookie Williams: A Question of Justice (2005), directed by Ernest Dickerson, Strange Justice (1999), and Rocky Marciano (1999).[external 14]
Voice Acting
edit sourcePanou provided the voice of pilot Jake Justice in the pilot episode of the CBS animated series Rescue Heroes (1999–2000), which later aired on The WB as Rescue Heroes: Global Response Team (2001–2002).[external 15][external 16] The role in subsequent episodes was taken over by Martin Roach.
Stunt Work
edit sourceIn addition to his acting career, Panou has performed stunt work on several productions, including the HBO Max superhero series Peacemaker (2022),[external 17] the Syfy series Van Helsing (2017), and the action film The Big Hit (1998).[external 18]
References
edit sourceExternal Sources
edit source- ↑ Panou :: Vancouver Based Actor // Leading Man // Voice Over Artist (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Panou.net. Retrieved on 8 January 2026.
- ↑ Panou (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved on 8 January 2026.
- ↑ Panou (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved on 8 January 2026.
- ↑ Panou - Biography (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on 8 January 2026.
- ↑ Steal This Movie (2000) - Full cast & crew (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on 8 January 2026.
- ↑ Panou - Biography (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on 8 January 2026.
- ↑ Panou :: Vancouver Based Actor // Leading Man // Voice Over Artist (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Panou.net. Retrieved on 8 January 2026.
- ↑ X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009) - Full cast & crew (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on 8 January 2026.
- ↑ Panou (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved on 8 January 2026.
- ↑ Panou (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved on 8 January 2026.
- ↑ Panou (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved on 8 January 2026.
- ↑ Panou :: Vancouver Based Actor // Leading Man // Voice Over Artist (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Panou.net. Retrieved on 8 January 2026.
- ↑ Panou (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved on 8 January 2026.
- ↑ Panou - Biography (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on 8 January 2026.
- ↑ Panou (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved on 8 January 2026.
- ↑ Rescue Heroes (TV Series 1997–2013) - Full cast & crew (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on 8 January 2026.
- ↑ Panou (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on 8 January 2026.
- ↑ Panou (backup available on Archive.org) (in English). IMDb. Retrieved on 8 January 2026.