Ryan Rajendra Black facts for kids
Ryan Rajendra Black (born June 10, 1973) is a Canadian actor. He is best known for his main role as Silas Crow in the 1994 movie Dance Me Outside. He also starred in the TV show The Rez, which was a spin-off from the movie.
About Ryan Black
Ryan Black is a member of the Sagkeeng First Nation, which is a Saulteaux First Nation. He has acted in many TV shows and movies.
His Acting Career
Ryan Black has appeared in several popular television series. These include North of 60, Highlander: The Raven, Moccasin Flats, and Cashing In.
He has also acted in films such as Cowboys and Indians: The J.J. Harper Story, Elimination Dance, Seven Times Lucky, and Stryker. Ryan also performed on stage in a play called fareWel by Ian Ross.
In 1998, Ryan Black was nominated for a Gemini Award. This award was for Best Actor in a Drama Series. It was a big honor for his acting work.
Movies and TV Shows
Ryan Black has been in many interesting projects. Here are some of his notable roles:
Movies
- 1994: Dance Me Outside as Silas Crow
- 2004: Seven Times Lucky as Five Wounds "Nephew"
- 2004: Stryker as Omar
- 2024: Aberdeen as Boyd
Television Shows
- 1993: Geronimo: An American Legend (a TV movie)
- 1995: North of 60 as Lawrence Poor Man (in the episode "The Visit")
- 1996–1997: The Rez as Silas Crow (main cast)
- 1997: The Adventures of Shirley Holmes as Keith Jackson (in the episode "The Case of the Cunning Coyote")
- 1998: Highlander: The Raven as Johnny (in the episode "Full Disclosure")
- 2000: Traders as Ryan (in the episode "The One You Bury")
- 2000: The Thin Blue Lie as Alberto (a TV movie)
- 2001: Relic Hunter as Adam Grant (in the episode "Eyes of Toklamanee")
- 2002: Random Passage as Toma (in 2 episodes)
- 2002: Framed as Technician (a TV movie)
- 2003: Cowboys and Indians: The J.J. Harper Story as Judge Sinclair (a TV movie)
- 2004: Wonderfalls as Bill Hooton (in the episode "Totem Mole")
- 2005: Moccasin Flats as Devlin Day (in 8 episodes)
- 2007: Eye of the Beast as Will Neepanak (a TV movie)
- 2014: Cashing In as Dino (in the episode "The Road Home")