Brent Stait (born September 9, 1959[1]) is a Canadian actor, best known for his roles as Rev Bem in the science fiction television series Andromeda[2] and Louis Ferretti in Stargate SG-1.
[4][5] Though it is commonly said that Stait left Andromeda due to an allergic reaction to the prosthetics his character required, a 2011 interview revealed his departure was motivated by "physical exhaustion" from wearing the full Rev Bem costume.
[6] Stait substituted for the body of Michael Kenmore in his Wraith form in the Stargate Atlantis episode "Allies", though Connor Trinneer continued to provide the voice.
[citation needed] Stait played DC Comics superhero Doctor Fate in Absolute Justice,[7] a film that takes place inside the events of the ninth season of the Superman television series Smallville,[8] the first live action appearance of the character.
[17] In 2003 Stait won a Leo Award in the category of Best Guest Performance by a Male: Dramatic Series for his role in Cold Squad episode "Killing Time".