Stephen Lobo

Stephen Lobo (b. November 22, 1973) is a British-Canadian actor who portrayed Rick Sanchez on Supernatural.

History
Stephen was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. His father is a Goan electrician who emigrated to Canada from Tanga, Tanzania. His mother, who is of Iranian descent, is a nurse. and Goan descent. Lobo attended the University of Toronto where he studied environmental science. At age 27, he began taking acting classes and moved to London where he earned a three-year degree in drama at Drama Centre London.

He has appeared in Arctic Air, Painkiller Jane, Falcon Beach, Little Mosque on the Prairie, and Continuum. In 2006, Lobo won the Leo Award for Best Lead Performance by a Male in a Dramatic Series for Godiva's.

Lobo is married to actress Sonja Bennett, who portrayed Pamela Clayton and Deputy Jan Harris on Supernatural. The couple have two children. Lobo holds dual citizenship in the UK and in Canada.