Ryan Runciman
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Ryan Runciman is a New Zealand
voice and television actor. Although best known for his role in the longrunning teen drama
science fiction series
The Tribe, he has appeared on other children's television series including The Enid Blyton Adventure Series, Mirror, Mirror II and William Shatner
's A Twist in the Tale
. Runciman has also guest starred on the fantasy
-adventure
series Dark Knight and Revelations
.
. A trained singer and tap dancer, he also performed voice over
and still photographic
work. In 1996, he received his television acting debut appearing in a minor role on the television adaptation of The Ship of Adventure as part of the The Enid Blyton Adventure Series and Mirror, Mirror II a year later. He also landed the starring role in The Duellists, the fifth episode of William Shatner
's A Twist in the Tale
, with fellow Tribe co-star Victoria Spence
.
In early-1999, Runciman was cast as a supporting character in the teen drama science-fiction series The Tribe. Initially introduced as the right hand man of Lex, an early antagonist of the series played by Caleb Ross
, his portrayal of Ryan as a trusting and good natured, yet naive socially awkward adolescent, proved a popular character in the series. His character eventually became more prominently featured in the show's second and third seasons, most notably, his relationship with Victoria Spence's character Salene. He remained in the series until early-2001 when he decided to continue his education at Victoria University of Wellington
as well as other commitments. Michelle Ang
, another Tribe cast member, also chose to study at the university during this time. Although plans had been discussed for the possibility of bringing back Runciman during the show's sixth season, the series was canceled before going into production.
Following the series cancellation, Runciman had guest appearances in Dark Knight and, along with another Tribe co-star Jacinta Wawatai
, in Revelations
during 2002. In November 2004, he completed a training program to become a certified public accountant
. After returning from a three-month tour of nine different countries, he started work in a KPMG
firm early the next year.
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
voice and television actor. Although best known for his role in the longrunning teen drama
Teen drama
A teen drama is a dramatic television series with a major focus on teenage characters. The genre was relatively non-existent for the first 45 years of television; it came into prominence in the early 1990s...
science fiction series
Science fiction on television
Science fiction first appeared on a television program during the Golden Age of Science Fiction. Special effects and other production techniques allow creators to present a living visual image of an imaginary world not limited by the constraints of reality; this makes television an excellent medium...
The Tribe, he has appeared on other children's television series including The Enid Blyton Adventure Series, Mirror, Mirror II and William Shatner
William Shatner
William Alan Shatner is a Canadian actor, musician, recording artist, and author. He gained worldwide fame and became a cultural icon for his portrayal of James T...
's A Twist in the Tale
A Twist in the Tale (TV series)
A Twist in the Tale is a 1998 TV series starring William Shatner.Willam Shatner's A Twist In The Tale was a 15 episode short lived television series in the late 1990's. Every week the narrator/host would have a group of children he would tell a story to. The main children were always in the story...
. Runciman has also guest starred on the fantasy
Fantasy
Fantasy is a genre of fiction that commonly uses magic and other supernatural phenomena as a primary element of plot, theme, or setting. Many works within the genre take place in imaginary worlds where magic is common...
-adventure
Adventure
An adventure is defined as an exciting or unusual experience; it may also be a bold, usually risky undertaking, with an uncertain outcome. The term is often used to refer to activities with some potential for physical danger, such as skydiving, mountain climbing and or participating in extreme sports...
series Dark Knight and Revelations
Revelations - The Initial Journey
Revelations – The Initial Journey is a 2002 TV series, produced by Cloud 9 Screen Entertainment Group in New Zealand. The stories are told through the narrator who is called Jess the Traveller and played by Tom Hern. Each episode contains a story from a different time and place in world history....
.
Biography
The youngest of four children, Runciman was born in Upper Hutt, New Zealand. He began appearing in commercials at the age of 5 and eventually became involved in film and television work while attending St. Patrick's CollegeSt. Patrick's College, Wellington
- History :Founded by Archbishop Francis Redwood SM, St Patrick's opened on June 1, 1885 with nine day-boys and twelve boarders.The College represents one of the earliest educational establishments of the Society of Mary the religious congregation whose members accompanied Bishop Jean Baptiste...
. A trained singer and tap dancer, he also performed voice over
Voice acting
Voice acting is the art of providing voices for animated characters and radio and audio dramas and comedy, as well as doing voice-overs in radio and television commercials, audio dramas, dubbed foreign language films, video games, puppet shows, and amusement rides.Performers are called...
and still photographic
Photography
Photography is the art, science and practice of creating durable images by recording light or other electromagnetic radiation, either electronically by means of an image sensor or chemically by means of a light-sensitive material such as photographic film...
work. In 1996, he received his television acting debut appearing in a minor role on the television adaptation of The Ship of Adventure as part of the The Enid Blyton Adventure Series and Mirror, Mirror II a year later. He also landed the starring role in The Duellists, the fifth episode of William Shatner
William Shatner
William Alan Shatner is a Canadian actor, musician, recording artist, and author. He gained worldwide fame and became a cultural icon for his portrayal of James T...
's A Twist in the Tale
A Twist in the Tale (TV series)
A Twist in the Tale is a 1998 TV series starring William Shatner.Willam Shatner's A Twist In The Tale was a 15 episode short lived television series in the late 1990's. Every week the narrator/host would have a group of children he would tell a story to. The main children were always in the story...
, with fellow Tribe co-star Victoria Spence
Victoria Spence
Victoria "Tori" Spence is a New Zealand stage and television actress most famous for her role as Salene in the Cloud 9 television drama The Tribe...
.
In early-1999, Runciman was cast as a supporting character in the teen drama science-fiction series The Tribe. Initially introduced as the right hand man of Lex, an early antagonist of the series played by Caleb Ross
Caleb Ross
Caleb Ross is a New Zealand film and television actor best known for his role as Lex in the cult science fiction television series The Tribe. In 1998, he played Logan Patterson on Shortland Street...
, his portrayal of Ryan as a trusting and good natured, yet naive socially awkward adolescent, proved a popular character in the series. His character eventually became more prominently featured in the show's second and third seasons, most notably, his relationship with Victoria Spence's character Salene. He remained in the series until early-2001 when he decided to continue his education at Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University of Wellington was established in 1897 by Act of Parliament, and was a former constituent college of the University of New Zealand. It is particularly well known for its programmes in law, the humanities, and some scientific disciplines, but offers a broad range of other courses...
as well as other commitments. Michelle Ang
Michelle Ang
Michelle Ang is a New Zealand film and television actress.-Life and career:Ang was born in Christchurch of maylandn descent. She got her start in television at a young age through the hit family series McDonald's Young Entertainers. Here she got to show her skills at singing and dancing, much like...
, another Tribe cast member, also chose to study at the university during this time. Although plans had been discussed for the possibility of bringing back Runciman during the show's sixth season, the series was canceled before going into production.
Following the series cancellation, Runciman had guest appearances in Dark Knight and, along with another Tribe co-star Jacinta Wawatai
Jacinta Wawatai
- Career & Background :Jacinta Wawatai-Woodhouse was born and grew up in New Zealand and has always enjoyed singing and playing netball in her free time...
, in Revelations
Revelations - The Initial Journey
Revelations – The Initial Journey is a 2002 TV series, produced by Cloud 9 Screen Entertainment Group in New Zealand. The stories are told through the narrator who is called Jess the Traveller and played by Tom Hern. Each episode contains a story from a different time and place in world history....
during 2002. In November 2004, he completed a training program to become a certified public accountant
Certified Public Accountant
Certified Public Accountant is the statutory title of qualified accountants in the United States who have passed the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination and have met additional state education and experience requirements for certification as a CPA...
. After returning from a three-month tour of nine different countries, he started work in a KPMG
KPMG
KPMG is one of the largest professional services networks in the world and one of the Big Four auditors, along with Deloitte, Ernst & Young and PwC. Its global headquarters is located in Amstelveen, Netherlands....
firm early the next year.
External links
- Ryan Runciman @ The Tribe Cast