Ryan Sands | |
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![]() Sands in 2018 | |
Born | |
Occupation(s) | Actor, Graphic designer |
Years active | 1989-present |
Spouse | Erin Wiley Sands |
Ryan Sands is an American actor from Washington, D.C. He is known for his portrayal of Geoffrey Wilder in Marvel's Runaways.
Early life and education
[edit]Sands grew up in Washington D.C. along with several older brothers and sisters. His father served in the military and died when Ryan was twelve.[1]
Career
[edit]While initially interested in other types of art, Ryan's decision to act started in college after seeing the movie Love Jones. He portrayed Officer Lloyd "Truck" Garrick on The Wire[2] and has since made one-off appearances in shows such as Grimm, Castle, Scorpion, NCIS and Prison Break.
Sands was cast as Geoffrey Wilder in the Hulu adaptation of Marvel's Runaways.[3]
Filmography
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1989 | Matlock | Policeman #1 | Episode: "The Blues Singer" |
2003 | Hack | Wendell Edison | Episode: "Hidden Agenda" |
2004–2008 | The Wire | Officer Lloyd "Truck" Garrick | Recurring |
2007 | The Kill Point | Leroy Barnes | TV miniseries, Main |
2009 | ER | Jeremy | Episode: "T-Minus-6" |
Zimm | Special Agent Clarkson | ||
2011 | The Young and the Restless | Detective | |
Crazy Love | Jordan King | ||
2012 | Drew Peterson: Untouchable | State Detective Rogers | TV movie |
Grimm | Special Agent Lofthouse | Episode: "The Kiss" | |
Finding My Obama | Michael | ||
2014 | Castle | Sgt. Taggert | Episode: "Driven" |
2015 | Scorpion | US Marshal | Episode: "Crossroads" |
NCIS | Captain | Episode: "Troll" | |
2016 | Murder in the First | Darius Tompkins | Episode: "Normandy Bitch" |
2017 | Doubt | Gerald Wright | Episode: "Clean Burn" |
Prison Break | Vincent | Episode: "Wine Dark Sea" | |
Free Rein | Huck | 4 episodes | |
2017–2019 | Marvel's Runaways | Geoffrey Wilder | Main cast |
2022–present | The Cleaning Lady | JD Harris | 7 episodes |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1995 | Thru My Eyes | Mike Taylor | Short film |
2000 | Nothin' 2 Lose | Mookie | Direct-to-video |
Out of Obscurity | Otto | Short film | |
At the Second Traffic Light | The Black Muslim | Short film | |
2003 | Blue Moon | Darrin | Short film |
Janet & Mark | Mark | Short film | |
Preying on the Hunter | Clay Dresden | Short film | |
Love & Orgasms | Jimmy | ||
Sinsitivity | Trent Lundy | ||
2005 | Shadowboxer | Ramone | |
Se habla español | Dan | ||
2006 | Fatwa | George | |
Shattered Imperfection | Peter | Short film | |
Step Up | History Teacher | ||
2007 | Death Without Consent | Basketball Coach | |
2008 | Sympathetic Details | Jonathan | |
2010 | Speed-Dating | Stan | Uncredited |
Allen Mack | Detective Ricardo Ellis | Short film | |
2011 | Aide-de-Camp | Sutton | Short film |
2014 | Red Sky | Defense Attorney |
References
[edit]- ^ Matthews, Nadine (January 4, 2018). "Ryan Sands Plays Parent Not To Be Messed With in 'Runaways'". Afro. Retrieved January 19, 2018.
- ^ "Everything That You Need To Know About Ryan Sands". Twin Peaks Trail Marathon. August 21, 2017. Retrieved August 28, 2017.
- ^ Dinh, Christine (February 9, 2017). "'Marvel's Runaways' Sets Remaining Cast For Television Project With Hulu". Marvel.com. Archived from the original on February 11, 2017. Retrieved February 9, 2017.