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, 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
  1. Susan Walker, "Real-life pals put friendship to use in rez buddy flick". Toronto Star, March 10, 1995.
  2. Alex Strachan, "New CBC series resonates with strong emotions and characters". Vancouver Sun, February 23, 1996.
  3. "Playwright softens bitter edge, finds ray of hope in reserve life". Canadian Press, March 5, 1996.
  4. John McKay, "CBC tops Gemini nominations but Bach doc gets single-show nod". Canadian Press, August 11, 1998.


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