Damon Runyan
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Damon Runyan

Damon Runyan is a Canadian actor, director, and writer known for his versatile roles in television and film. Born on January 1, 1976, in Toronto, Ontario, he initially pursued a career as a futures trader before transitioning to acting in the early 2000s. Runyan honed his craft at The Lyric School of Acting and The Second City in Toronto . He gained prominence with his portrayal of Charles Falco in the A&E/History series Gangland Undercover, which brought him significant recognition. His television credits include roles in Suits, Haven, Nikita, Supernatural, Lost Girl, Degrassi: The Next Generation, and Covert Affairs . In the science fiction realm, he appeared as Klingon leader Ujilli in Star Trek: Discovery. Runyan has also starred in several Hallmark Channel films, including One Starry Christmas, Very, Very Valentine, Sound of Christmas, and Christmas Festival of Ice. Beyond acting, Runyan is an accomplished writer and director. He won the Best Actor Award at the 2013 National Film Challenge for his short film Cassidy, which he wrote, directed, and produced. Additionally, he has written and directed other short films such as Fade IN and Triple-A . In his personal life, Runyan is married to actress Jodie Dowdall, whom he met on the set of the film Dead of Winter. The couple wed in June 2016 and have a daughter, Ruby Simone, born in March 2017. They reside in Canada with their pet dog, Baci .

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