Yosef Kasnetzkov
- Known For
- Acting
- Birthplace
- Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
- Active Years
- 2010–2024 (15 Years)
- Total Credits
- 13 credits in database
Biography
Yosef Kasnetzkov is an American actor born in Texas and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, with an Eastern European background. He earned his SAG-AFTRA card and began acting professionally in 2011, quickly securing roles in television series such as Hawaii Five-0 and Last Resort. In 2012, he pursued a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Miami, studying at the Miami Acting Studio with German film director Ralph Kinnard. His subsequent television and film credits include roles in MacGyver, The Outsider, Hit and Run, The Hunt, and Justified: City Primeval. As a teenager, he competed on the Men's World Tour as a professional tennis player under the name Joseph Kasnetz. He has trained at the Terry Knickerbocker Studio and with Matt Newton.
Career overview
Yosef Kasnetzkov is an American actor born in Texas, raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, and possessing an Eastern European background. He earned his SAG-AFTRA card and began his acting career in 2011, quickly securing television roles on the CBS series Hawaii Five-0 and Last Resort. As a teenager, he competed professionally on the Men's World Tour as a tennis player under the name Joseph Kasnetz.
In 2012, he pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Miami, during which time he studied at the Miami Acting Studio with German film director Ralph Kinnard, whose credits include A Mi Me Gusta and Miami Love Affair. His subsequent television and film credits expanded to include roles in HBO's The Outsider, CBS's MacGyver, Netflix's Hit and Run, and the Universal and Blumhouse feature film The Hunt.
As of 2021, Kasnetzkov resides in New York City, where he trains in Matt Newton's Masterclass and performs stand-up and sketch comedy. He is Meisner Conservatory trained, having completed his studies at the Terry Knickerbocker Studio. In addition to his acting career, he is an athletic performer who was a sponsored surfer, speaks multiple languages proficiently, and is skilled with various accents.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
13 titles- High Potential (2024) as Bauer
- Law & Order: Organized Crime (2021) as Ilya Efremov
- Hit & Run (2021) as Mossad
- Victoria (2021) as Adult Vlademir
- Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens (2020) as Andrei
- The Hunt (2020) as Border Agent
- The Islands (2019)
- FBI (2018) as Papa Petrov
- Magnum P.I. (2018) as Ringleader
- MacGyver (2016) as Lead Guard
- The Blacklist (2013) as Alexei Nikovich
- The Blacklist (2013) as Bodyguard
- Hawaii Five-0 (2010) as Brock Upton
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Yosef Kasnetzkov best known for?
Yosef Kasnetzkov is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including High Potential (2024), Law & Order: Organized Crime (2021), The Hunt (2020), FBI (2018).
When and where was Yosef Kasnetzkov born?
Yosef Kasnetzkov was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.
How many credits does Yosef Kasnetzkov have?
Yosef Kasnetzkov has accumulated over 13 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2010 to 2024.
What is Yosef Kasnetzkov's background in cinema and television?
Yosef Kasnetzkov is an American actor born in Texas and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, with an Eastern European background. He earned his SAG-AFTRA card and began acting professionally in 2011, quickly securing roles in television series such as Hawaii Five-0 and Last Resort. In 2012, he pursued a Bachelor of Arts at the ...
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