Khartoum-born Armenian-Canadian actor Hrant Alianak, a multifaceted artist, has made a significant impact in the world of film and television. He is a writer, director, and producer who has brought numerous projects to life. His directorial debut was in 1972 with the play "Tantrums" in Toronto, which marked the beginning of his illustrious career.
Alianak's extensive body of work includes his Gangster trilogy, comprising "Night", "Passion And Sin", and "Lucky Strike", as well as "The Blues" and "The Walls Of Africa". He has also produced plays through his company, Alianak Theatre Productions, which he founded in 1992. The company continued to produce and develop plays until 2012.
As an actor, Alianak has appeared in over 150 television programs, made-for-TV movies, and films. He was nominated for his performance in Atom Egoyan's film "Family Viewing" in the supporting actor category. Alianak has also had recurring roles in numerous series and has made guest appearances in several shows, including:
* 4 episodes of RoboCop (1994)
* 5 episodes of More Tears (1998)
* 2 episodes of La Femme Nikita (1997)
* 8 episodes of A Nero Wolfe Mystery (2001)
* 2 episodes of Monk (2002)
* 5 episodes of At the Hotel (2006)
* 13 episodes of Jeff Ltd. (2005)
* 3 episodes of Little Mosque on the Prairie (2007)
* 5 episodes of Cra$h & Burn (2009)
* 6 episodes of My Babysitter's a Vampire (2011)
Alianak has also appeared in several films, including Bruce McDonald's "Pontypool" (2008) and Ruba Nadda's "Inescapable" (2012).
