Ryan Sands


Ryan Sands is an American actor from Washington, D.C. He is known for his portrayal of Geoffrey Wilder in Marvel's Runaways.

Early life and education

Sands grew up in Washington D.C. along with several older brothers and sisters. His father served in the military and died when Ryan was twelve.

Career

While initially interested in other types of art, Ryan's decision to act started in college after seeing the movie Love Jones. He portrayed Officer Lloyd "Truck" Garrick on The Wire and has since made one-off appearances in shows such as Grimm, Castle, Scorpion, NCIS and Prison Break.
Sands was cast as Geoffrey Wilder in the Hulu adaptation of Marvel's Runaways.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
1995Thru My EyesMike TaylorShort film
2000Nothin' 2 LoseMookieDirect-to-video
2000Out of ObscurityOttoShort film
2000At the Second Traffic LightThe Black MuslimShort film
2003Blue MoonDarrinShort film
2003Janet & MarkMarkShort film
2003Preying on the HunterClay DresdenShort film
2003Love & OrgasmsJimmy
2003SinsitivityTrent Lundy
2005ShadowboxerRamone
2005Se habla españolDan
2006FatwaGeorge
2006Shattered ImperfectionPeterShort film
2006Step UpHistory Teacher
2007Death Without ConsentBasketball Coach
2008Sympathetic DetailsJonathan
2010Speed-DatingStanUncredited
2010Allen MackDetective Ricardo EllisShort film
2011Aide-de-CampSuttonShort film
2014Red SkyDefense Attorney