Tygh Runyan
Born (1976-06-13) June 13, 1976 (age 47)
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
NationalityAmerican, Canadian
Occupation(s)Actor, Musician
Years active1991–present
SpouseSarah Lind (2008–2020)

Tygh Runyan (born June 13, 1976)[1] 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[2] and Fabien Marchal in Versailles.[3][4] His film work includes Disturbing Behavior, Blonde, Road to Nowhere,[5] 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?’"[6]

Music

As a musician, Runyan has been a member of Beans[7] and The Awkward Stage and scored the films Various Positions and Control Alt Delete.[7] He currently plays in the band Corredor from Los Angeles.

Selected filmography

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result Ref
2005 Leo Awards Short Drama: Best Musical Score White Out Nominated [8]
2006 Best Supporting Performance by a Male in a Feature Length Drama The French Guy Nominated [9]
2007 Mount Pleasant Nominated [10]
2008 Best Lead Performance by a Male in a Feature Length Drama Normal Won [11]
Best Performance by a Male in a Short Drama My Inventions Nominated
2009 Best Lead Performance by a Male in a Feature Length Drama Thirst Nominated [12]
2011 A Night For Dying Tigers Nominated [13]
2012 Doppleganger Paul Nominated [14]
Indie Spirit Film Festival Awards Best Foreign Feature Film Indie Jonesing Won [15]
2016 Edmonton International Film Festival Awards Best Canadian Feature (Drama) Dark Harvest Won [16]
Audience Choice Award for Independent Dramatic Feature Won
Columbia Gorge International Film Festival Awards Best of Fest Won [17]
Audience Award for Feature Narrative Won

References

  1. ^ "Runyan, Tygh 1976–". Encyclopedia.com. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
  2. ^ "September 26, 2010: Actor Tygh Runyan Answers Your Questions!". Josephmallozzi's Weblog. September 27, 2010. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
  3. ^ Team, myFanbase. "Interviews: "Versailles" interview with Tygh Runyan – myFanbase". www.myfanbase.de. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
  4. ^ "Tygh Runyan on 'Versailles' enforcer's reality check | TV Show Patrol". TV Show Patrol. November 13, 2016. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
  5. ^ Dawson, Nick (March 13, 2011). ""ROAD TO NOWHERE" DIRECTOR MONTE HELLMAN | Filmmaker Magazine". Filmmaker Magazine. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
  6. ^ Lorraine Ali (October 19, 2018). "A goodbye to 'Versailles,' TV's best show you probably never watched". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
  7. ^ a b "Slimming Mirrors, Flattering Lights". FASHION Magazine. June 11, 2008. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
  8. ^ "2005 nominees" (PDF). leoawards.com. Retrieved December 26, 2016.
  9. ^ "2006 nominees" (PDF). leoawards.com. Retrieved December 26, 2016.
  10. ^ "2007 nominees" (PDF). leoawards.com. Retrieved December 26, 2016.
  11. ^ "2008 nominees" (PDF). leoawards.com. Retrieved December 26, 2016.
  12. ^ "2009 nominees" (PDF). leoawards.com. Retrieved December 26, 2016.
  13. ^ "2011 nominees" (PDF). leoawards.com. Retrieved December 26, 2016.
  14. ^ "2012 nominees" (PDF). leoawards.com. Retrieved December 26, 2016.
  15. ^ "Past Festivals | Indie Spirit Film Festival". Indie Spirit Film Festival. Retrieved December 31, 2016.
  16. ^ "The Edmonton International Film Festival (EIFF) Announces 2016 Jury & Audience Awards". mediamag blog. October 15, 2016. Retrieved December 26, 2016.
  17. ^ "2016 CGIFF @ BIG BEAR LAKE, CA | ANGAELICA". www.angaelica.com. Retrieved December 26, 2016.

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