The Nightowl's Tribute
to
Ryf Van Rij
Supporting Cast on The Sentinel

Updated June 23, 1999

Biographical Information

Ryf began his stint on The Sentinel as Richard Burgi's stand-in. In addition to this job, he appeared as a background extra during the first season, with his role as Detective Rafe increasing in popularity to the point that this handsome young actor now has speaking roles in the show on a regular basis.

Ryf's mother is actress Pamela Perry.

Info from Ryf's Resume Page

Height: 5'11" --- Weight: 160 lbs. --- Eyes: Hazel --- Hair: Light Brown

ACTING CREDITS:
Film and Television: The Sentinel, Profit, Lonesome Dove, Jack's Place
Commercials: United Carpets, Becks Beer, Mattel Toys, Woodwards, Nerf Football, Agfa Camera, Beacon Chocolate

Training: John Milton Branton (U.B.C.P. on Camera Audition Technique), Connecticut Stratford Shakespeare Festival Theatre (2-month Classical Acting), John Barton's "Playing Shakespeare USA" (2-day Developmental Workshop), Ivana Chubbick (6-month Scene Study), Gastown Actors Studio (Joe Norman Shaw, 1-month Scene Study), Action Casting (Claire Caplan, Weekend Workshop -- Audition, Cold Reading, On Camera), Durban Theatre Foundation (Theatre Workshop).

Skills and Hobbies: Certified Scuba Diver, Certified Hang Glider Pilot, Advanced Horse Rider, Ice Skating, Private Pilots License, Commercial Pilots Licence.

Info from Other Sources

Stuntwork: The Sentinel, The Marshall.

Stand-In: The Sentinel, Dead Man's Gun, Viper.

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