Nigel Vonas

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Nigel Vonas is a film, television, and theatre actor, perhaps best known for his roles on Prison Break and Arrow . He completed his first year of computer engineering at the University of Toronto , before choosing arts over science.

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Career

He began his acting career in theatre, starring in several renowned American plays. The performances include his award-winning portrayal of Mike Downey, in the critically acclaimed play, Cherry Docs, [1] by David Gow.

His film and television career began on Stargate SG-1 , and he has since appeared on several other American TV series.

Filmography

Film and television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2003 Stargate SG-1 Ryk’lEpisode: "Birthright"
2004 Jake 2.0 FrankEpisode: "Get Foley"
2004 Smallville SniperEpisode: "Resurrection"
2004Suite 48RaoulVideo short
2004 The Chronicles of Riddick Merc
2005 Thralls Cisco
2006 Godiva’s BouncerEpisode: "The Bigger Man"
2006The Gutter DiariesLeather Jacket
2008 Sanctuary Cabal TeamEpisode: "Fata Morgana"
2008 Ba'al Shariff
2008Sweet AmerikaThe Russian
2008The Harvest ProjectShawn
2010PochoAlexShort film
2010Rain DownMurray
2012 True Justice SadiqEpisode: "All In"
2014 Supernatural Scarred ManEpisode: "Black"
2015Under ConstructionDale ShepardUnsold
2015 Olympus PrisonerEpisode: "Pandora’s Tomb"
2015Across the WaterRyk’lShort film
2015 Falling Skies MoralesEpisode: "Stalag 14th Virginia"
2015 Arrow Walsh3 episodes
2017SophieKyleShort film
2017 Prison Break Security GuardEpisode: "Kaniel Outis"
2020 The Serpent

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References

  1. "North Shore News". 18 May 2012. Retrieved 6 July 2017.