Quick Facts
Born:
1971-11-13
Birthplace:
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Credits:
63 Total Roles
Nathaniel Arcand
Acting
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Biography
Nathaniel Arcand (born November 13, 1971) is a Canadian actor and is NÄhilawÄ (Plains Cree), from the Alexander First Nation Reserve.
His first major role was as troubled teen William MacNeil for 3 seasons in the Canadian drama series North of 60. In 1997, he was nominated for a Gemini Award in the category "Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Series" for the North of 60 episode "Traces and Tracks."
He had a major role as Clinton Skye in the CBSÂ crime drama FBI: Most Wanted, and one of his longest running roles is that of Scott Cardinal on the CBC series Heartland. He has also appeared on Murdoch Mysteries, Smallville, Longmire, Bull, Supernatural, and Into the West, to name a few.
He portrays Victor Merasty on Blackstone, "an unmuted exploration of First Nationsâ power and politics" set in a small Plains Cree community. He also portrays Nathan in the comedic drama Two Indians Talking, which won the 2010 Vancouver International Film Festival Most Popular Canadian Film Award. He appeared in Cold Pursuit with Liam Neeson, as well as many other films.
His first major role was as troubled teen William MacNeil for 3 seasons in the Canadian drama series North of 60. In 1997, he was nominated for a Gemini Award in the category "Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Series" for the North of 60 episode "Traces and Tracks."
He had a major role as Clinton Skye in the CBSÂ crime drama FBI: Most Wanted, and one of his longest running roles is that of Scott Cardinal on the CBC series Heartland. He has also appeared on Murdoch Mysteries, Smallville, Longmire, Bull, Supernatural, and Into the West, to name a few.
He portrays Victor Merasty on Blackstone, "an unmuted exploration of First Nationsâ power and politics" set in a small Plains Cree community. He also portrays Nathan in the comedic drama Two Indians Talking, which won the 2010 Vancouver International Film Festival Most Popular Canadian Film Award. He appeared in Cold Pursuit with Liam Neeson, as well as many other films.
Known For
Supernatural
Derek Swan
Smallville
Jeremiah Holdsclaw
Sinners
Chayton
Killers of the Flower Moon
Ancestor Warrior
Cold Pursuit
Fredrick 'Smoke' Alycott
Elektra
Hand Ninja #1
Avatar the Last Airbender
Chief Arnook
Train Dreams
Ignatius Jack
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Bon Cop, Bad Cop TV | GaspĂŠsie |
| 2025 | Train Dreams MOVIE | Ignatius Jack |
| 2025 | Protectors of the Land MOVIE | Wayne Strongbow |
| 2025 | Sinners MOVIE | Chayton |
| 2024 | The Birds Who Fear Death MOVIE | Don |
| 2024 | Avatar the Last Airbender TV | Chief Arnook |
| 2023 | My Life with the Walter Boys TV | Mato Summerhill |
| 2023 | My Life with the Walter Boys TV | Self |
| 2023 | Killers of the Flower Moon MOVIE | Ancestor Warrior |
| 2023 | The Ties That Bind MOVIE | Mr. Boyden |