SAKAKI, JASON
Jason Sakaki is a Japanese-Canadian actor, director and teacher based out of Vancouver, British Columbia.
Jason has appeared opposite Bob Odenkirk in AMC’s “Lucky Hank”, in the lead cast of the Disney+ Feature Film “Prom Pact”, a seven episode arc on Netflix’s hit limited series “Devil in Ohio” starring Emily Deschanel, stars in all episodes of award-winning series “The Dressing Room” on OutTV, recurring roles on the “The Audacity” (AMC) and Megan Park’s “Sterling Point” (Prime Video) as well as in films “Honor Society”, “Spontaneous” (Paramount+), “Christmas is You” (GAC Family), “Game of Love” (Hallmark), “Starwalker” and “Les Filles Du Roi” (Urban Ink), and TV Series “The Irrational” (NBC), “Riverdale”, “iZombie” (CW). Next, he appears alongside Matthew Broderick and Alan Ruck in theatrical feature film “The Best is Yet to Come” directed by Jon Turteltaub (National Treasure), and in the final season of the critically acclaimed Showtime series “Yellowjackets”.
Appearing on some of Canada's largest stages, he has received rave reviews for his roles in comedies, musicals, and Shakespearean productions. His recent credits include over one hundred performances as Bob Gaudio in “Jersey Boys” (Arts Club Theatre Company, Citadel Theatre), starring as Seth in the West Coast Premiere of “Kimberly Akimbo”, two seasons as Rolf in “The Sound of Music” (Arts Club Theatre Company), four seasons of the critically acclaimed and community beloved “East Van Panto” (The Cultch/Theatre Replacement) and a season at Bard on the Beach, Western Canada’s largest Shakespeare festival.
In 2025, he made his Directorial debut with his short film “Ramen Boys”. A Gay Asian rom-com, Ramen Boys played multiple film festivals across the Canadian circuit including the Vancouver Queer Film Festival. It was awarded “Best LGBTQ+ Short” at the Itaewon Film Festival in Korea.
Jason has taught Film/TV, Shakespeare, and musical theatre to students from ages 3 to 80. He’s taught with Bard on the Beach, Vancouver Young Actor’s Studio, Vancouver Acting School, and independently coaches Youth Film/TV.