Biography

Ryan Ali is a Canadian actor best known for his leading role in the Canadian Screen Award-nominated Queen Tut (2023), as well as his standout turn as Reese in CBS and Paramount+'s acclaimed SkyMed. His performances, praised for their nuance and authenticity, have established him as a captivating voice in Canadian cinema.

Having immigrated from Syria to Canada twice-first as a child, then again as a young adult-Ali draws on his international background to bring depth and dimension to his work.

His first major break came when he was cast opposite Salma Hayek and Alexander Skarsgård in Kim Nguyen's The Hummingbird Project, which premiered at the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival. Since then, he has built an impressive body of work on acclaimed productions including The Handmaid's Tale (Hulu), Foundation (Apple TV+) and The Detectives (CBC).

Fluent in English, French, and Arabic, Ali combines lived experience with a powerful screen presence, making him a distinctive and important storyteller. A versatile actor and a symbol of cultural diversity, he is undoubtedly a force to be reckoned with in the entertainment industry.
- IMDb mini biography by: Ryan Ali