Billy Merasty
Birth Name:
Billy Merasty
Birth Place:
Brochet, Manitoba, Canada
Profession
Actor
Fast Facts
- For his contributions as an Aboriginal role model, he was awarded the Order of Manitoba in 2010
- Started acting after graduating from the Native Theatre School
- He is the nephew of playwright Tomson Highway
- In 1998, his portrait was inducted into the Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives
Awards
- 2024Canadian Screen Award - Best Ensemble Performance, Comedy:Nominated
- 2025Red Nation Film Award of Excellence - Outstanding Performance by an Actor in Supporting Role:Winner
- 2026ACTRA Toronto Award - Outstanding Performance - Non-Binary/Gender Non-conforming:Nominated