Ryan Sands, a multi-talented actor, recently gained recognition for his role as Geoffrey Wilder in the popular Hulu/Disney+ show "Marvel's Runaways". The show, executive produced by Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, revolves around six diverse teenagers who must unite against their parents, who are part of a dark and mysterious organization known as The Pride.
Geoffrey Wilder, a complex character, is a self-made success story who effortlessly switches between being an approachable father and an intimidating strategist. Critics have praised the show's focus on the parents, stating that it will "heighten the drama when the inevitable showdown between the Pride and the Runaways occurs".
Before his passion for acting took over, Ryan's interests lay in art and basketball. It wasn't until he watched the film Love Jones during his college years that he felt the acting bug was too strong to resist.
Ryan began his acting career in his hometown of Washington, D.C. and quickly accumulated credits in television, film, and commercials. His breakthrough role came as narcotics officer Lloyd 'Truck' Garrick in the HBO series "The Wire", followed by a series regular role as criminal defense attorney, Leroy Barnes, in the SpikeTV mini-series "The Kill Point".
He has also appeared in notable films such as Lee Daniels' directorial debut Shadowboxer and Step Up starring Channing Tatum. Since relocating to Los Angeles in 2008, Ryan has landed guest and recurring roles in hit shows like "ER", "Grimm", "Castle", "Murder in the First", "Scorpion", "Prison Break", and "Free Rein".
Ryan is not only an accomplished actor but also an illustrator and graphic designer. He skillfully transforms his drawings into unique, one-of-a-kind pieces that often reflect his love for superheroes and sneakers.
