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Damon Runyan | |
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| Born | Damon Runyan January 1, 1976 |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, model |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Known for | Out Come the Wolves Star Trek: Discovery |
| Spouse | Jodie Dowdall
(m. 2017) |
| Children | 1 |
Damon Runyan (born January 1, 1976) is a Canadian actor and filmmaker, known for his roles in television series such as Gangland Undercover, Out Come the Wolves , and Star Trek: Discovery. Runyan has appeared in a variety of film and television projects, ranging from crime dramas to science fiction.
Early life
[edit]Damon Runyan was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. At a young age, he developed a passion for acting and pursued his interest through education and involvement in local theater productions.[1]
Career
[edit]Runyan began his career in Canadian television and film, quickly gaining recognition for his talent. One of his notable early roles was in the Canadian drama series Gangland Undercover (2015–2016), where he portrayed Charles Falco, an undercover informant who infiltrates various outlaw motorcycle gangs.[2][3]
In addition to his work on Gangland Undercover, Runyan appeared in other television series, including Star Trek: Discovery (2017), where he played Ujilli, a Klingon leader. Runyan has also made guest appearances in popular TV series such as Supernatural, Degrassi: The Next Generation, and The Listener. His film credits include roles in movies like Christmas Festival of Ice (2017),[4] Valentine in the Vineyard (2019)[5] and Out Come the Wolves (2024), where he continues to explore diverse characters across different genres.[6][7]
Personal Life
[edit]Damon Runyan is married to actress Jodie Dowdall. The couple has worked together on various projects and is known for their collaborative spirit on and off the screen.[8]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Cheaper by the Dozen 2 | Tennis Pro | Guest role |
| 2008 | Whispers and Lies | Kevin Watson | Supporting |
| 2017 | Christmas Festival of Ice | Nick Claiborne | Main role |
| 2019 | Valentine in the Vineyard | Nate DeLuca | Main role |
| 2024 | Out Come the Wolves | Nolan | Main role |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | The Newsroom | Steve | Recurring role |
| 2000 | Queer as Folk | Hot Dude | Guest role |
| 2005 | Smallville | Jackson | Guest role[9] |
| Supernatural | Jenny's Boyfriend | Guest role | |
| Code Breakers | Firstie | ||
| 2008 | Degrassi: The Next Generation | Guest role | |
| On the Other Hand, Death | Andrew Mcwhirter | Main role | |
| 2009 | The Listener | Finn Nightingale | Guest role |
| 2011 | The Bridge | Carl Harbin | Guest role |
| 2015–2016 | Gangland Undercover | Charles Falco | Main role |
| 2017 | Star Trek: Discovery | Ujilli | Supporting role |
Directorial Work
[edit]- Fade IN (2015)
References
[edit]- ^ "Is Damon Runyan Related to Damon Runyon? The Truth Behind the Similar Names". 2023-08-18. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
- ^ "Damon Runyan, Paulino Nunes take an exciting ride in 'Gangland Undercover' | Globalnews.ca". Global News. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
- ^ Morabito, Andrea (2016-12-11). "Biker who went undercover to inform on gangs inspired a TV show — and now lives in secret". Retrieved 2024-09-07.
- ^ Ellwood-Hughes, Pip (2023-11-25). "'A Royal Date for Christmas' review". Entertainment Focus. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
- ^ Papadatos, Markos (2023-11-24). "Damon Runyan of 'Degrassi' talks about his new romantic comedy". Digital Journal. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
- ^ Ramachandran, Naman (2023-05-11). "Survival Thriller 'Out Come the Wolves' Starts Canada Shoot, Altitude to Launch Sales at Cannes Film Market (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2024-09-18.
- ^ Papadatos, Markos (2023-11-25). "Review: Danica McKellar and Damon Runyan star in a new original movie". Digital Journal. Retrieved 2024-09-18.
- ^ "Damon Runyan Amazon Profile". Amazon.
- ^ "Damon Runyan".
External links
[edit]- Damon Runyan at IMDb