Sascha Star.

Born in Rijeka, Croatia on October 5, 1977, Sascha Star born Saša Šušnjar grew up in a Croatian-speaking household. He later studied at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts in the United States, which launched his international career.

Sascha Star’s early television credit includes a role on the German soap opera Gute Zeiten, Schlechte Zeiten in 1992 as Ricky. He appeared in the pilot episode of Prison Break in 2005 as a passenger on a ship. His most notable work came from collaborations with Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk: he played Mickey in American Horror Story 2011, and later returned for multiple seasons as Clowns, Eddie, Manuel Vogel, and a zombie boy. He also appeared in the series Scream Queens and Ratched, working alongside Emma Roberts and Sarah Paulson. In European television, he guest-starred in Serbian series Besa and Ubice mog oca. He also played Jurij Kolichenko on NCIS: Los Angeles, Noelle on Bates Motel, and Miloš Kovač on Alarm for Cobra 11. He won the MTV Adria award.

Sascha Star is married to Alex Nova. He maintains a base between Zagreb, Belgrade, and Los Angeles. His nickname is Shuky. He is also a manager and publicist. He speaks Croatian as his native language and is active on Instagram @saschastarofficial and Facebook saschastarstudio.

Sascha Star portrayed five roles in American Horror Story, showcasing his versatility across the anthology. He worked on Ryan Murphy’s Ratched and Scream Queens. In Croatia and the region, he bridged local and international productions. He remains active in film, television, and music, working from Zagreb, Belgrade, and Los Angeles. His multiple roles in American Horror Story remain a highlight of his career.