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Nathaniel Arcand Biography

Birth Name:Nathaniel Arcand

Birth Place:Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Profession Actor, Director, Stunts

Fast Facts

  • Won Best Supporting Actor in Shirley Cheechoo's film "Johnny Tootall․"
  • Notable film credits include "Two Indians Talking," "Every Emotion Costs," "Unnatural and Accidental," "Elektra," "Black Cloud," "Ginger Snaps Back," "American Outlaws" and "Pathfinder․"
  • Big break came when he auditioned for the role of William MacNeil in the hit CBC TV series "North of 60․"
  • Most memorable role was Tonto in the television movie "The Lone Ranger․"

Awards

  • 1997Gemini-Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Series: nominated
  • 2003Rosie-Best Alberta Actor: nominated
  • 2005American Indian Movie Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
  • 2010American Indian Movie Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2011American Indian Movie Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 2012Rosie-Best Performance by an Alberta Actor: nominated
  • 2013Rosie-Best Performance by an Alberta Actor: nominated
  • 2016Rosie-Best Performance by an Alberta Actor: nominated
  • 2016American Indian Movie Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 2016Red Nation Film Award of Excellence-Outstanding Performance by an Actor in Supporting Role: nominated
  • 2020American Indian Movie Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
  • 2020Actor in a Leading Role-Feature Film: winner
  • 2021American Indian Movie Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 2021Red Nation Film Award of Excellence-Outstanding Performance by an Actor in Leading Role: nominated