Nathaniel Arcand
Biography
Nathaniel Arcand is a Canadian actor born on November 13, 1971, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He is Nēhilawē, belonging to the Plains Cree from the Alexander First Nation Reserve. His first major television role was playing the troubled teen William MacNeil for three seasons in the Canadian drama series North of 60. For his performance in the North of 60 episode Traces and Tracks, he received a Gemini Award nomination in 1997 in the category of best performance by an actor in a featured supporting role in a dramatic series. Among his longest running television roles is Scott Cardinal on the CBC series Heartland. He also played a major role as Clinton Skye in the CBS crime drama FBI: Most Wanted and has appeared in Murdoch Mysteries, Smallville, Longmire, Bull, and Supernatural.
Career overview
Nathaniel Arcand is a Canadian actor born on November 13, 1971, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He is Nēhilawē (Plains Cree) and is from the Alexander First Nation Reserve.
His first major acting role was in the Canadian drama series North of 60, where he played the character William MacNeil, described as a smart-mouthed, cocky, troubled, and misunderstood teen, for three seasons. In 1997, his work on the series earned him a Gemini Award nomination in the category of best performance by an actor in a featured supporting role in a dramatic series for the episode titled Traces and Tracks.
Throughout his career, Arcand has taken on numerous other television roles. He had a major role as Clinton Skye in the CBS crime drama FBI: Most Wanted. One of his longest-running roles is playing Scott Cardinal on the CBC series Heartland. Additionally, his television credits include appearances in Murdoch Mysteries, Smallville, Longmire, Bull, and Supernatural.
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63 titles- Viper (2026) as Jim Brave Bear
- Sinners (2025) as Chayton
- Train Dreams (2025) as Ignatius Jack
- Protectors of the Land (2025) as Wayne Strongbow
- Avatar: The Last Airbender (2024) as Chief Arnook
- The Birds Who Fear Death (2024) as Don
- My Life with the Walter Boys (2023) as Mato Summerhill
- My Life with the Walter Boys (2023)
- Killers of the Flower Moon (2023) as Ancestor Warrior
- The Ties That Bind (2023) as Mr. Boyden
- Kiri and the Girl (2021) as Wolf
- Portraits from a Fire (2021) as Gord
- The Baker's Son (2021) as Lyle
- FBI: Most Wanted (2020) as Clinton Skye
- Monkey Beach (2020) as Albert Hill
- Black Summer (2019) as Governale
- Cold Pursuit (2019) as Fredrick 'Smoke' Alycott
- Indian Road Trip (2019) as Billy Cardinal
- FBI (2018) as Clinton Skye
- Dead Again in Tombstone (2017) as Bull Dog
- Drawing Home (2017) as Will Bearspaw
- Bull (2016) as Makya 'Mack' Benally
- Delmer & Marta (2016) as Takoda Callihoo
- The Northlander (2016) as Shappa
- Longmire (2012) as Avo
- Ok Breathe Auralee (2012) as Randy
- Two Indians Talking (2010) as Nathan
- Every Emotion Costs (2010) as Niingwauk
- Murdoch Mysteries (2008) as Jimmy McLeod
- Fear Itself (2008) as First Victim
- Heartland (2007) as Scott Cardinal
- Pathfinder (2007) as Wind In Tree
- Moose TV (2007)
- Nora Roberts' Montana Sky (2007) as Adam Wolfchild
- Supernatural (2005) as Derek Swan
- Elektra (2005) as Hand Ninja #1
- Into the West (2005) as Brings Horse
- Little House on the Prairie (2005) as Kiowa Brave
- Johnny Tootall (2005) as RT
- Clawed: The Legend of Sasquatch (2005) as Ranger John Eagleheart
- Shoebox Zoo (2004) as Cousin Henry
- Ginger Snaps Back: The Beginning (2004) as Hunter
- Black Cloud (2004) as Jimmy
- From Cherry English (2004) as Traylor
- Zombie Attack: Museum of the Dead (2004)
- Dreamkeeper (2003) as Broken Lance
- The Lone Ranger (2003) as Tonto
- Chick Street Fighter (2003) as Jonny
- Skins (2002) as Teen Mogie
- 100 Days in the Jungle (2002) as Leonard Carter
- Wildfire 7: The Inferno (2002) as Red
- Smallville (2001) as Jeremiah Holdsclaw
- American Outlaws (2001) as Comanche Tom
- Speaking of Sex (2001) as Calvin
- The Doe Boy (2001) as Junior
- Caitlin's Way (2000)
- Grey Owl (1999) as Ned White Bear
- Da Vinci's Inquest (1998)
- Forgotten Warriors (1997) as Native Soldier
- Crazy Horse (1996) as Little Hawk
- Due South (1994) as David Kitikmeot
- Savage Land (1994) as Tree Climber
- North of 60 (1992) as William MacNeil
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Nathaniel Arcand best known for?
Nathaniel Arcand is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Sinners (2025), Train Dreams (2025), Avatar: The Last Airbender (2024), My Life with the Walter Boys (2023).
When and where was Nathaniel Arcand born?
Nathaniel Arcand was born on November 13, 1971 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
How many credits does Nathaniel Arcand have?
Nathaniel Arcand has accumulated over 63 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1992 to 2026.
What is Nathaniel Arcand's background in cinema and television?
Nathaniel Arcand is a Canadian actor born on November 13, 1971, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He is Nēhilawē, belonging to the Plains Cree from the Alexander First Nation Reserve. His first major television role was playing the troubled teen William MacNeil for three seasons in the Canadian drama series North of 60. Fo...