Ryan Sands facts for kids
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Ryan Sands
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Sands in 2018
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| Occupation | Actor, Graphic designer |
| Years active | 1989-present |
| Spouse(s) | Erin Wiley Sands |
Ryan Sands is an American actor from Washington, D.C.. He is best known for playing the character Geoffrey Wilder in the superhero TV show Marvel's Runaways. Besides acting, he is also a talented graphic designer.
Early Life
Ryan Sands grew up in Washington D.C. with his older brothers and sisters. His father was in the military. Sadly, his father passed away when Ryan was twelve years old.
Acting Career
Getting Started
At first, Ryan was more interested in other kinds of art. But his mind changed after he saw the movie Love Jones in college. This movie inspired him to become an actor.
One of his early roles was playing Officer Lloyd "Truck" Garrick in the popular TV series The Wire. After that, he appeared in single episodes of many famous shows. These include Grimm, Castle, Scorpion, and NCIS.
Breakthrough Role
In 2017, Sands landed a major role as Geoffrey Wilder in the Hulu series Marvel's Runaways. He was part of the main cast for the show's entire run, from 2017 to 2019. This role made him a familiar face to fans of Marvel stories.
Selected Roles
Here are some of the notable television shows and movies Ryan Sands has appeared in.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2004–2008 | The Wire | Officer Lloyd "Truck" Garrick | Appeared in several episodes |
| 2006 | Step Up | History Teacher | Movie role |
| 2007 | The Kill Point | Leroy Barnes | Main role in a TV miniseries |
| 2012 | Grimm | Special Agent Lofthouse | Episode: "The Kiss" |
| 2014 | Castle | Sgt. Taggert | Episode: "Driven" |
| 2017 | Prison Break | Vincent | Episode: "Wine Dark Sea" |
| 2017–2019 | Marvel's Runaways | Geoffrey Wilder | Main cast member |
| 2022–present | The Cleaning Lady | JD Harris | Appeared in several episodes |
