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Ari Boyland
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| Born | 10 August 1987 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1999-present |
| Spouse(s) | Tara Spadaro (m. 2019) |
Ari Boyland (born August 10, 1987) is an actor from New Zealand who has appeared in movies and television shows. He is well-known for his role as KC in the popular science fiction series The Tribe and as Flynn McAllistair, the Blue Ranger, in Power Rangers RPM.
Boyland started acting as a child and has built a successful career. He has also appeared in the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street and the drama series Testify.
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Early Life and First Roles
Ari Boyland was born in Lower Hutt, New Zealand. He is Jewish.
His first major role was playing KC in the TV show The Tribe. The show was about a group of kids trying to survive in a world without adults. Boyland was a main character in the first three seasons and made a special appearance in the fifth season. His character, KC, was a clever sidekick to the tough character Lex.
Besides acting in the show, Boyland was also part of The Tribe music album and a documentary about how the show was made.
While studying at the New Zealand Children's Academy, he also had small parts in other shows, like Revelations - The Initial Journey and the Disney Channel Original Movie You Wish!.
Acting Career
As he grew older, Boyland continued to act in both plays and television shows. In 2008, he performed in a play called ... Omnibus in Auckland, New Zealand.
In 2009, he landed a major role as Flynn McAllistair, the Blue Ranger, in the TV series Power Rangers RPM. This role made him known to audiences around the world.
He has also appeared in other New Zealand shows, including Go Girls. In recent years, he has had recurring roles in the family series Mystic and the comedy Kid Sister, where he plays Rabbi Rob.
Starting in 2024, Boyland stars in the drama series Testify. He plays Paul, the son of a powerful family in Auckland.
Personal Life
Boyland currently lives in Sydney, Australia. He has also lived and worked in Los Angeles. In 2019, he married actress Tara Spadaro.
Film and Television Roles
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 – 2003 | The Tribe | KC | Main role (Seasons 1–3), Guest (Season 5) |
| 2009 | Power Rangers RPM | Flynn McAllistair/Ranger Operator Series Blue | Main role |
| 2010 – 2011 | Shortland Street | Brodie Kemp | |
| 2010 | Go Girls | Scott Smart | |
| 2011 | Power Rangers Samurai | Vulpes | Voice role |
| 2015 | Bus Driver | Yuppie | |
| 2021 | The Unusual Suspects | Dean | |
| 2021 | Mystic | Alex Zarkoff | Recurring role, season 2 |
| 2022 – present | Kid Sister | Rabbi Rob | Recurring role, seasons 1–2 |
| 2024 – present | Testify | Paul Jacobson | Series regular |
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | You Wish! | James Cooper | |
| 2013 | Blood Punch | Russell | |
| 2015 | Joker's Wild | William Remmington | |
| Mesmerized | Alan Hawthrone | ||
| 2021 | Poppy | Dave Simpson |
Awards and Recognition
In 2014, Boyland's acting talent was recognized at the Hoboken International Film Festival. He was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the movie Blood Punch.
See also
In Spanish: Ari Boyland para niños
