Ryan Rajendra Black
Ryan Rajendra Black (born June 10, 1973, in Winnipeg, Manitoba) is a Canadian actor,[1] most noted for his leading role as Silas Crow in the 1994 film Dance Me Outside and its spinoff television series The Rez.[2]
A Saulteaux member of the Sagkeeng First Nation, he has also appeared in the television series North of 60, Highlander: The Raven, Moccasin Flats and Cashing In, the films Cowboys and Indians: The J.J. Harper Story, Elimination Dance, Seven Times Lucky and Stryker, and on stage in a production of Ian Ross's theatrical play fareWel.[3]
He received a Gemini Award nomination for Best Actor in a Drama Series at the 13th Gemini Awards in 1998.[4]
References[]
- ^ Susan Walker, "Real-life pals put friendship to use in rez buddy flick". Toronto Star, March 10, 1995.
- ^ Alex Strachan, "New CBC series resonates with strong emotions and characters". Vancouver Sun, February 23, 1996.
- ^ "Playwright softens bitter edge, finds ray of hope in reserve life". Canadian Press, March 5, 1996.
- ^ John McKay, "CBC tops Gemini nominations but Bach doc gets single-show nod". Canadian Press, August 11, 1998.
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