Nathaniel Arcand
Known for: Acting
Nathaniel Arcand (born November 13, 1971) is a Canadian actor and is Nēhilawē (Plains Cree), from the Alexander First Nation Reserve. His first major role was as troubled teen William MacNeil for 3 seasons in the Canadian drama series North of 60. In 1997, he was nominated for a Gemini Award in the category "Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Series" for the North of 60 episode "Traces and Tracks." He had a major role as Clinton Skye in the CBS crime drama FBI: Most Wanted, and one of his longest running roles is that of Scott Cardinal on the CBC series Heartland. He has also appeared on Murdoch Mysteries, Smallville, Longmire, Bull, Supernatural, and Into the West, to name a few. He portrays Victor Merasty on Blackstone, "an unmuted exploration of First Nations’ power and politics" set in a small Plains Cree community. He also portrays Nathan in the comedic drama Two Indians Talking, which won the 2010 Vancouver International Film Festival Most Popular Canadian Film Award. He appeared in Cold Pursuit with Liam Neeson, as well as many other films.
Filmography
Series
Supernatural
Derek Swan
2005
Series
Smallville
Jeremiah Holdsclaw
2001
Series
FBI
Clinton Skye
2018
Series
Murdoch Mysteries
Jimmy McLeod
2008
Series
FBI: Most Wanted
Clinton Skye
2020
Series
Heartland
Scott Cardinal
2007
Series
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Chief Arnook
2024
Series
Bull
Makya 'Mack' Benally
2016
Film
Sinners
Chayton
2025
Series
Longmire
Avo
2012
Film
Killers of the Flower Moon
Ancestor Warrior
2023
Series
Due South
David Kitikmeot
1994
Series
My Life with the Walter Boys
Mato Summerhill
2023
Series
My Life with the Walter Boys
2023
Film
Train Dreams
Ignatius Jack
2025
Series
Da Vinci's Inquest
1998
Series
Fear Itself
First Victim
2008
Film
Cold Pursuit
Fredrick 'Smoke' Alycott
2019
Series
Into the West
Brings Horse
2005
Series
Black Summer
Governale
2019
Series
Shoebox Zoo
Cousin Henry
2004
Series
North of 60
William MacNeil
1992
Film
Elektra
Hand Ninja #1
2005
Series
Caitlin's Way
2000
Film
American Outlaws
Comanche Tom
2001
Film
Pathfinder
Wind In Tree
2007
Series
Little House on the Prairie
Kiowa Brave
2005
Film
Speaking of Sex
Calvin
2001
Film
Grey Owl
Ned White Bear
1999
Film
Dead Again in Tombstone
Bull Dog
2017
Series
Delmer & Marta
Takoda Callihoo
2016
Film
Black Cloud
Jimmy
2004
Film
Dreamkeeper
Broken Lance
2003
Film
Ginger Snaps Back: The Beginning
Hunter
2004
Film
Nora Roberts' Montana Sky
Adam Wolfchild
2007
Film
Skins
Teen Mogie
2002
Film
The Baker's Son
Lyle
2021
Series
Moose TV
2007
Film
Portraits from a Fire
Gord
2021
Film
The Lone Ranger
Tonto
2003
Film
Savage Land
Tree Climber
1994
Film
Crazy Horse
Little Hawk
1996
Film
Clawed: The Legend of Sasquatch
Ranger John Eagleheart
2005
Film
The Doe Boy
Junior
2001
Film
Every Emotion Costs
Niingwauk
2010
Film
Kiri and the Girl
Wolf
2021
Film
The Northlander
Shappa
2016
Film
The Birds Who Fear Death
Don
2024
Film
Monkey Beach
Albert Hill
2020
Film
Wildfire 7: The Inferno
Red
2002
Johnny Tootall
RT
2005
Film
Protectors of the Land
Wayne Strongbow
2025
Film
100 Days in the Jungle
Leonard Carter
2002
Film
Drawing Home
Will Bearspaw
2017
Film
The Ties That Bind
Mr. Boyden
2023
Film
Two Indians Talking
Nathan
2010
Film
Viper
Jim Brave Bear
2026
Film
From Cherry English
Traylor
2004
Film
Zombie Attack: Museum of the Dead
2004
Film
Chick Street Fighter
Jonny
2003
Ok Breathe Auralee
Randy
2012
Forgotten Warriors
Native Soldier
1997
Film
Indian Road Trip
Billy Cardinal
2019