Actor and musician (born June 13, 1976)
Tygh Runyan
Born (1976-06-13 ) June 13, 1976 (age 48) Nationality American, Canadian Occupation(s) Actor, Musician Years active 1991–present Spouse Sarah 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
^ "Runyan, Tygh 1976–" . Encyclopedia.com . Retrieved August 30, 2023 .
^ "September 26, 2010: Actor Tygh Runyan Answers Your Questions!" . Josephmallozzi's Weblog . September 27, 2010. Retrieved December 24, 2016 .
^ Team, myFanbase. "Interviews: "Versailles" interview with Tygh Runyan – myFanbase" . www.myfanbase.de . Retrieved December 24, 2016 .
^ "Tygh Runyan on 'Versailles' enforcer's reality check | TV Show Patrol" . TV Show Patrol . November 13, 2016. Retrieved December 24, 2016 .
^ Dawson, Nick (March 13, 2011). " "ROAD TO NOWHERE" DIRECTOR MONTE HELLMAN | Filmmaker Magazine" . Filmmaker Magazine . Retrieved December 24, 2016 .
^ Lorraine Ali (October 19, 2018). "A goodbye to 'Versailles,' TV's best show you probably never watched" . Los Angeles Times . Retrieved March 12, 2019 .
^ a b "Slimming Mirrors, Flattering Lights" . FASHION Magazine . June 11, 2008. Retrieved December 25, 2016 .
^ "2005 nominees" (PDF) . leoawards.com . Retrieved December 26, 2016 .
^ "2006 nominees" (PDF) . leoawards.com . Retrieved December 26, 2016 .
^ "2007 nominees" (PDF) . leoawards.com . Retrieved December 26, 2016 .
^ "2008 nominees" (PDF) . leoawards.com . Retrieved December 26, 2016 .
^ "2009 nominees" (PDF) . leoawards.com . Retrieved December 26, 2016 .
^ "2011 nominees" (PDF) . leoawards.com . Retrieved December 26, 2016 .
^ "2012 nominees" (PDF) . leoawards.com . Retrieved December 26, 2016 .
^ "Past Festivals | Indie Spirit Film Festival" . Indie Spirit Film Festival . Retrieved December 31, 2016 .
^ "The Edmonton International Film Festival (EIFF) Announces 2016 Jury & Audience Awards" . mediamag blog . October 15, 2016. Retrieved December 26, 2016 .
^ "2016 CGIFF @ BIG BEAR LAKE, CA | ANGAELICA" . www.angaelica.com . Retrieved December 26, 2016 .
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