Tygh Runyan

Canadian actor and musician (born 1976)


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::summary Canadian actor and musician (born 1976) ::

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Tygh Runyan (born June 13, 1976) is a Canadian actor and musician.

Career

Runyan has had a long career of character and supporting roles. His most notable roles are as Dr. Robert Caine in Stargate Universe and Fabien Marchal in Versailles. His film work includes Disturbing Behavior, Blonde, Road to Nowhere, and The Immaculate Conception of Little Dizzle.

Runyan's character in Versailles is described as "the brooding, mysterious and feared chief of police", but became a favourite with "superfans" of the series. The actor commented, "One woman tried to hand me her baby ... I was like, ‘You know who Fabien is, right? He tortures people. Are you sure you want to do that?’"

Music

As a musician, Runyan has been a member of Beans He currently plays in the band Corredor from Los Angeles.

Personal life

Runyan married Sarah Lind in 2008. They divorced in 2020.

Selected filmography

Awards and nominations

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YearAwardCategoryWorkResultRef
2005Leo AwardsShort Drama: Best Musical ScoreWhite Out
2006Best Supporting Performance by a Male in a Feature Length DramaThe French Guy
2007Mount Pleasant
2008Best Lead Performance by a Male in a Feature Length DramaNormal
Best Performance by a Male in a Short DramaMy Inventions
2009Best Lead Performance by a Male in a Feature Length DramaThirst
2011A Night For Dying Tigers
2012Doppleganger Paul
Indie Spirit Film Festival AwardsBest Foreign Feature FilmIndie Jonesing
2016Edmonton International Film Festival AwardsBest Canadian Feature (Drama)Dark Harvest
Audience Choice Award for Independent Dramatic Feature
Columbia Gorge International Film Festival AwardsBest of Fest
Audience Award for Feature Narrative
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References

References

  1. "Runyan, Tygh 1976–".
  2. (September 27, 2010). "September 26, 2010: Actor Tygh Runyan Answers Your Questions!".
  3. "Interviews: "Versailles" interview with Tygh Runyan – myFanbase".
  4. (November 13, 2016). "Tygh Runyan on 'Versailles' enforcer's reality check {{!}} TV Show Patrol".
  5. (March 13, 2011). ""ROAD TO NOWHERE" DIRECTOR MONTE HELLMAN {{!}} Filmmaker Magazine".
  6. Lorraine Ali. (October 19, 2018). "A goodbye to 'Versailles,' TV's best show you probably never watched".
  7. (June 11, 2008). "Slimming Mirrors, Flattering Lights".
  8. "2005 nominees".
  9. "2006 nominees".
  10. "2007 nominees".
  11. "2008 nominees".
  12. "2009 nominees".
  13. "2011 nominees".
  14. "2012 nominees".
  15. "Past Festivals {{!}} Indie Spirit Film Festival".
  16. (October 15, 2016). "The Edmonton International Film Festival (EIFF) Announces 2016 Jury & Audience Awards".
  17. "2016 CGIFF @ BIG BEAR LAKE, CA {{!}} ANGAELICA".

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