Jason Cope is a South African actor known for his performances in science fiction films, particularly those by director Neill Blomkamp. His most famous role is that of the alien Christopher Johnson in the acclaimed *District 9* (2009), for which he provided the motion capture performance, crucially defining the character. In the same film, he also portrayed several secondary characters, demonstrating his versatility.

His career is often associated with roles requiring extensive special effects and motion capture, where he portrays creatures or non-human characters. He continued to collaborate with Blomkamp in films such as *Elysium* (2013) and *Chappie* (2015), solidifying his reputation in this specific field. In addition to acting, Cope also directed the independent film *The Millennium Bug* (2011).