Harlan Blayne Kytwayhat
Harlan Blayne Kytwayhat | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 28, 1998 |
| Occupations |
|
| Years active | 2021–present |
| Known for | Shoresy, Prey (2022 film) |
Harlan Blayne Kytwayhat (born May 28, 1998) is a Cree Canadian actor and musician. He is best known for his regular role as Coach Sanguinet in the television comedy series Shoresy (2022–2024) and for playing Itsee in the 2022 science fiction action film Prey.[1]
A member of the Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation from Saskatchewan, he was bartending at the local golf club when a talent agent from Vancouver, visiting the area, invited him to audition for the role of Wendigo Donner in the television series Outlander.[2] Although he didn't ultimately get the role, he made the shortlist and decided to pursue acting, soon landing his first role with a guest appearance in the television series Tribal.[3]
Early life
Kytwayhat was born on May 28, 1998, in Saskatchewan, Canada. He is a member of the Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation and grew up in the town of Meadow Lake, located approximately 30 minutes from his home community.[4] From age 11, Kytwayhat performed as a musician, playing guitar, bass, and drums at venues throughout Meadow Lake, Loon Lake, and Saskatoon[5]. He briefly attended college for volleyball before dropping out and working as a bartender at the golf club in Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation.[6]
Career
Early career
In 2019, while working as a bartender at the golf club in Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation, Kytwayhat was discovered by a talent agent from Vancouver and invited to audition for Outlander.[7] His first professional role came in 2021 with an appearance in the Canadian crime drama series Tribal.
Prey
In 2022, Kytwayhat appeared in Prey, the fifth installment in the Predator franchise. He played Itsee, a Comanche hunter in the film set in 1719. He underwent a month-long training bootcamp to learn hand-to-hand combat and Comanche-style archery.[4] The film was released on Hulu on August 5, 2022, to positive reviews.[8]
Shoresy
Kytwayhat's most prominent role came in 2022 when he was cast as Sanguinet in Shoresy, a spinoff of Letterkenny. His character begins as a rarely-used player on the Sudbury Bulldogs hockey team before transitioning to coach when the team faces closure. Kytwayhat drew on his experience coaching his former high school volleyball team to inform the character's arc.[9] Kytwayhat appeared in 16 episodes across three seasons.[1]
Other work
In 2023, Kytwayhat appeared in Warrior Strong as Russell. In 2024, he appeared in the short film Nooj Goji/Anywhere, written and directed by Evelyn Pakinewatik, which won the 2025 imagineNATIVE Moon Jury Award.[10] He also appeared in Die Alone alongside Carrie-Anne Moss and Frank Grillo.[11] Kytwayhat continues to pursue music alongside his acting career and has plans to record original songs professionally.[2] He is represented by Premiere Talent Management in Vancouver.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Prey | Itsee | |
| 2023 | Warrior Strong | Russell | |
| 2024 | Nooj Goji / Anywhere: A Metaphysical Love Story | George | Winner of the 2025 imagineNATIVE Moon Jury Award |
| Die Alone | The Fox |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Tribal | Jonas Takosin | 1 episode |
| 2022–2024 | Shoresy | Sanguinet | 16 episodes |
| 2025 | Renegade Fever | Underground Fight Attendant | 1 episode |
| The Abandons | Strong Heart | 3 episodes |
References
- ^ a b "Harlan Blayne Kytwayhat | Actor". IMDb. Retrieved 2026-01-05.
- ^ a b Richard Bugden, "In Conversation with Actor and Musician Harlan Blayne Kytwayhat". Occhimag, June 24, 2022.
- ^ Chelsea Papineau, "Shoresy actor on going from bartender to TV star". CTV Northern Ontario, September 29, 2023.
- ^ a b Jeanelle Mandes, "Northern Saskatchewan actor stars in ‘Predator’ sequel". Global News, August 16, 2022.
- ^ pwrengnr01 (2010-05-27). Harlan Kytwayhat, 11 yr old Guitar Player. Retrieved 2026-01-05 – via YouTube.
{{cite AV media}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "TPS157: An Interview With Harlan Blayne Kytwayhat". the-produce-stand-podcast.cohostpodcasting.com. Retrieved 2026-01-05.
- ^ Harjo, Noetta (2022-06-17). "GGA Indigenerd Wire Talks to SHORESY and PREY'S Harlan Blayne Kytwayhat". Geek Girl Authority. Retrieved 2026-01-05.
- ^ "Prey (2022) | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 2026-01-05.
- ^ Harris, Bill (May 12, 2022). "Harlan Blayne Kytwayhat's Sanguinet is a Character of Few Words in SHORESY, But Not Necessarily By Choice!". Bell Media. Retrieved 2026-01-05.
- ^ hunachew (2025-04-08). "Awards | imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival". Retrieved 2026-01-05.
- ^ Rachel Ho, "'Die Alone' Is a Zombie Film with Heart and Braaaains". Exclaim!, September 27, 2024.
External links
- Harlan Blayne Kytwayhat at IMDb
- Harlan Blayne Kytwayhat on Instagram