Victor Merasty played by NATHANIEL ARCAND

Nathaniel Arcand's career began 20 years ago when he accompanied a close friend to a photo shoot. Darryl Mork, owner of the Edmonton-based company Darryl Mork Talent Agency, approached him afterwards and asked Nathaniel if he had any experience in film or television. Nathaniel was very intrigued by this question, as this was something that he always wanted to do since he was 5 years old. After having a short discussion with Darryl, he gathered some cash together to pay for a portfolio of headshots, and agreed to become one of Darryl's clients. After starring in a few smaller roles for local independent filmmakers, Nathaniel's big break came when he auditioned for the role of William MacNeil in the hit CBC TV series North of 60. The rest, as they say, is history...

"North of 60 opened a lot of doors for me, and I consider myself to be very fortunate in that I was given the opportunity to show my potential as an actor." And indeed, so. This role was a huge stepping-stone for him, and as a result, landed him guest appearances in other such popular television shows as Due South, Incredible Story Studio, Caitlin's Way, Shoebox Zoo and Smallville.

Over the next five years, Nathaniel watched his television career soar, and found himself co-starring with the likes of Luke Perry and Malcolm Jamal-Warner (Jeremiah), as well as veteran actor Nicholas Campbell (DaVinci's City Hall, DaVinci's Inquest). He even had the chance to work with his son Griffin Powell-Arcand in Hallmark Entertainment's 2-part TV mini-series, Dreamkeeper. One of his most memorable roles was the role of Tonto in the television movie The Lone Ranger (he is, to this date, the youngest actor to play the notable role!).