Chad Donella: Canadian Actor from Final Destination and Smallville
Chad E. Donella is a Canadian actor who works in film and television. He is best known as Tod Waggner in Final Destination (2000), as Greg Arkin, the “Bug Boy,” in Smallville (2001) and as Officer Gibson in Saw 3D (2010). His most recent verified role is Saul Clemente in the TV series The Copenhagen Test (2025).
Chad Donella is remembered by many fans for playing Tod, the first survivor to die in Final Destination. Smallville viewers also know him from the Season 1 episode “Metamorphosis,” where his character is infected by kryptonite-altered insects and goes after Lana Lang.
Chad Donella profile
| Full name | Chad E. Donella |
|---|---|
| Born | May 18, 1978, Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Age | 48 (as of November 2026) |
| Occupation | Film and television actor |
| Known for | Final Destination (2000), Smallville (2001), Shattered Glass (2003), Saw 3D (2010) |
| Profiles | Wikipedia · IMDb |
How did Chad Donella get started?
Chad Donella trained in the Arts York Drama Program in his hometown of Toronto before he began working on screen. His early film credits include The Long Kiss Goodnight and the teen thriller Disturbing Behavior (1998).
In the late 1990s he also worked in television. His credits from that period include The X-Files, ER, The Practice, Providence, All Souls and Secret Agent Man.
What is Chad Donella best known for?
Chad Donella is best known for playing Tod Waggner in New Line Cinema’s Final Destination (2000). In the film, Tod is one of the passengers who leave Flight 180 before it explodes. Memorable scenes include Tod asking Alex to swap seats, being questioned by the FBI and speaking at a funeral.
In 2001 he played Greg Arkin in “Metamorphosis,” the second episode of Smallville, a role fans still search for. In 2003 he appeared in Shattered Glass, a drama about journalism.
Through the 2000s he became a regular guest on crime dramas. He played Ricky Babbage on Monk, Brad Stone on Without a Trace, John Briggs on NCIS, Seth McAdams on CSI: Miami and Jeff Kern on Cold Case. He also appeared on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit in the episode “P.C.” as Ronnie Watley.
He returned to horror in 2010 as Officer Gibson in Saw 3D, directed by Kevin Greutert. That same year he played Detective Don Bibby on Rookie Blue.
What is Chad Donella doing now?
Chad Donella’s most recent verified role, as of November 2026, is Saul Clemente in The Copenhagen Test (2025). Before that he played Jordan Moore in Knox Goes Away (2023) and Kevin Payne on The Rookie (2018).
His other work from the 2010s includes Phillips in Taken 3 (2015) and CIA Deputy Director Jake Keaton in Blindspot (2015). He also played Dixon in the short film Code 8 (2016) and Officer Flick in Middle Man (2016).
Selected films and series featuring Chad Donella
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Copenhagen Test | Saul Clemente | TV series |
| 2023 | Knox Goes Away | Jordan Moore | Film |
| 2018 | The Rookie | Kevin Payne | TV series |
| 2016 | Middle Man | Officer Flick | Film |
| 2016 | Code 8 | Dixon | Short film |
| 2015 | Taken 3 | Phillips | Film |
| 2015 | Blindspot | Jake Keaton | TV series |
| 2012 | Scandal | Gus / Kidnapper | TV series |
| 2012 | Perception | Dr. Swank | TV series |
| 2010 | Saw 3D | Officer Gibson | Film |
| 2010 | Rookie Blue | Detective Don Bibby | TV series |
| 2003 | Shattered Glass | — | Film |
| 2001 | Smallville | Greg Arkin | TV series |
| 2000 | Final Destination | Tod Waggner | Film |
| 1998 | Disturbing Behavior | — | Film |
FAQ
– Who is the bug guy from Smallville?
Chad Donella played Greg Arkin, the “Bug Boy,” in the Smallville Season 1 episode “Metamorphosis” (2001). In the episode, Clark tries to protect Lana from Greg after kryptonite-infected insects change him.
– What movies has Chad Donella been in?
Chad Donella’s films include Disturbing Behavior (1998), Final Destination (2000), Shattered Glass (2003), Saw 3D (2010), Taken 3 (2015) and Knox Goes Away (2023).
– How old is Chad Donella?
Chad Donella was born on May 18, 1978, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He is 48 years old (as of November 2026).
– Who did Chad Donella play in Final Destination?
Chad Donella played Tod Waggner in Final Destination (2000). Tod is one of the students who get off Flight 180 before it explodes.
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