Osric Chau, a Canadian actor of Hong Kong and Malaysian descent, was born in Vancouver, Canada. He spent years honing his skills in martial arts with aspirations to work in stunts, and eventually landed his first leading role alongside the late David Carradine in the 2008 film Kung Fu Killer, shot in Hengdian, China.
The following year, Osric played the role of Nima, a Tibetan monk, in Roland Emmerich's 2012, working alongside veteran actors John Cusack and Thandiwe Newton. The film's success grossed over $760 million worldwide, leading Osric to return to China to work on the Chinese remake of What Women Want (2012) alongside Andy Lau and Gong Li, and The Man with the Iron Fists (2012) with Russell Crowe, Lucy Liu, and director, writer, actor, and rap musician RZA.
In 2011, Osric landed another leading role in Paramount's Fun Size (2012) with Victoria Justice, Thomas Mann, and Jane Levy. The Halloween comedy also features Chelsea Handler, Josh Pence, and Johnny Knoxville.
Osric's work on Supernatural (2005) as a genius high school student pulled into the role of prophet, Kevin Tran, a character he played over 16 episodes in seasons 7-9 and 11, garnered him significant recognition, and his acting roles have become more prolific since his appearance on the show.
Through his experiences, Osric has developed a deep passion for acting and filmmaking. Although he still enjoys stunts, he has immense respect for the skill and sacrifices involved, and is content to do as many of his own stunts as a production will allow.
