Saskatchewan Roughriders drafted Mike Dopud as a tailback in 1991, marking a shift from athletic pursuits to a multifaceted career in performance. Born in Montreal in 1968, the Canadian actor and stunt performer maintains a presence in film and television while also bringing experience as a former football and ice hockey player to his screen roles.
Athletic Foundation
Dopud of Serbian descent pursued athletics before entering the entertainment industry. He earned a degree in physical education after attending Southern Illinois University on a football scholarship. His professional gridiron career included a stint with the Birmingham Fire. Beyond football, he played ice hockey for the Gatineau Olympiques and the Columbus Chill.
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The transition from sports to cinema involved stunt work, where he earned a nomination for a Taurus World Stunt Award in 2005 for his contributions to the film Walking Tall. He integrated stunt performance with acting roles, establishing a career that spanned various television productions and theatrical projects.
Notable Television Roles
His television portfolio includes portraying Vic Hadfield in the miniseries Canada Russia '72. He played Jason Micic on Power, Kimbo Comstock on Arctic Air, and Roy McAfee on Cedar Cove. Further appearances include the roles of Viktor Mikalek on Arrow and Michael Vinson on The 100. He participated in the Stargate franchise, performing stunts for Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis before appearing as Varro on Stargate Universe.
Fast facts
- Born: 1968, Montreal
- Citizenship: Canada
- Former Teams: Saskatchewan Roughriders, Birmingham Fire, Gatineau Olympiques, Columbus Chill
- Stunt Recognition: 2005 Taurus World Stunt Award nominee
- Education: Southern Illinois University
Questions readers ask
What sports did Mike Dopud play professionally?
He played gridiron football for the Saskatchewan Roughriders and the Birmingham Fire, and ice hockey for the Gatineau Olympiques and the Columbus Chill.
Which major television franchise features his work as both a stunt performer and actor?
He worked on Stargate SG-1, Stargate Atlantis, and Stargate Universe.
Achievements
- Worked as actor, Canadian football player and stage actor
