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Nathaniel Arcand Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1971-11-13

Birthplace:
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Credits:
63 Total Roles

Nathaniel Arcand

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Biography

Nathaniel Arcand (born November 13, 1971) is a Canadian actor and is Nēhilawē (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 CBS 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 Nations’ 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

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

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