Roger R. Cross (born in Jamica) is a contemporary actor who has made numerous appearances in several movies and TV series, mostly on productions shot in Canada.
Cross was born in Jamaica but moved to Canada with his parents and siblings when he was eleven. He graduated with a degree in Aviation and General Studies from Trinity Western University in Langley, B.C. While waiting for a flying job he began to take stunt jobs on film sets and eventually shifted his focus to acting.
He was cast in guest roles on such series as The X-Files, Sliders, Stargate SG-1, Highlander, Relic Hunter, and Star Trek: Enterprise. He was also a regular on the sci-fi series First Wave and appeared in such films as The Chronicles of Riddick, X2, and Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever.
He can currently be seen playing Agent Curtis Manning on 24. His role began at the start of the show's fourth season in 2005 as a recurring character; however he later became a main cast member.
