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Damon Runyan
Born
Damon Runyan

(1976-01-01) January 1, 1976 (age 48)
Ontario, Toronto, Canada
Occupation(s)Actor, model
Years active2001–present
Known forOut Come the Wolves
Star Trek: Discovery
Spouse
Jodie Dowdall
(m. 2017)
Children1

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

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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

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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

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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

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Film

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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

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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

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  • Fade IN (2015)

References

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  1. ^ "Is Damon Runyan Related to Damon Runyon? The Truth Behind the Similar Names". 2023-08-18. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
  2. ^ "Damon Runyan, Paulino Nunes take an exciting ride in 'Gangland Undercover' | Globalnews.ca". Global News. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ Ellwood-Hughes, Pip (2023-11-25). "'A Royal Date for Christmas' review". Entertainment Focus. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
  5. ^ Papadatos, Markos (2023-11-24). "Damon Runyan of 'Degrassi' talks about his new romantic comedy". Digital Journal. Retrieved 2024-09-07.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ Papadatos, Markos (2023-11-25). "Review: Danica McKellar and Damon Runyan star in a new original movie". Digital Journal. Retrieved 2024-09-18.
  8. ^ "Damon Runyan Amazon Profile".
  9. ^ "Damon Runyan".
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