Ryan Grantham
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| Born | 1997/1998 (age 23–25) British Columbia, Canada[1] |
| Alma mater | Simon Fraser University |
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| Years active | 2007—2019 |
| Height | 1.58 m (5 ft 2 in) |
| Criminal information | |
| Criminal status | Incarcerated at Pacific Institution, Abbotsford, British Columbia[2] |
| Conviction(s) | Second-degree murder |
| Criminal charge | First-degree murder |
| Penalty | Life imprisonment |
| Details | |
| Date | March 31, 2020 |
| Weapon | Handgun |
Date apprehended | April 1, 2020 |
Ryan Grantham (born 1997/98)[3] is a Canadian convicted murderer, former child actor, and voice actor. He is currently serving a life sentence for the murder of his mother in 2020.[4] He is known for his roles in Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2010), The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009) and Riverdale (2019).[4]
Early and personal life
Ryan Grantham was born to Barbara Waite in British Columbia, Canada. He has a sister, Lisa Grantham.[5] He completed his education at Simon Fraser University in British Columbia.
Murder and conviction
On March 31, 2020, Grantham fatally shot his 64-year-old mother at home in Squamish, British Columbia.[1] He filmed the incident with a portable video camera. Grantham had next planned to assassinate Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at his home in Rideau Cottage.[4][6] Grantham drove 200 km (120 mi) to the town of Hope, before changing his mind and driving to Vancouver with thoughts on carrying out a mass shooting, possibly on the campus of Simon Fraser University or the Lions Gate Bridge. Once there, he instead confessed to police to killing his mother. Grantham has remained in custody since his arrest.[4][7]
On September 23, 2022, Grantham pleaded guilty to second degree murder, after initially being charged with first degree murder. During the trial, his lawyers stated he had anxiety, clinical depression and suicidal thoughts prior to his crime. They also attempted to get him placed in a non-maximum security prison after claiming that his small stature would make him a target for other inmates. Grantham was sentenced to life in prison,[8] but will be eligible for parole in 14 years.[8][9]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Jumper | 5-year-old David | Uncredited |
| 2008 | The Escape of Conrad Lard-Bottom | Young Conrad | Short film |
| 2008 | Slap Shot 3: The Junior League | Little orphan boy – Timmy | Uncredited |
| 2008 | The Anachronism | Sebastian | Short film |
| 2009 | Zombie Punch | Cody Turner | Action, Horror/Thriller film |
| 2009 | The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus | Little Anton | |
| 2009 | Santa Buddies | Sam | |
| 2010 | Diary of a Wimpy Kid | Rodney James | |
| 2010 | Altitude | Young Ben | |
| 2011 | Marley & Me: The Puppy Years | Moose | Voice role |
| 2011 | Liz | Kevin | Short film |
| 2012 | Barricade | Jake Shade | |
| 2012 | Becoming Redwood | Redwood | Lead role |
| 2014 | Way of the Wicked | Young Robbie | |
| 2016 | Considering Love and Other Magic | Tommy | Drama, Fantasy film |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | The Secret of the Nutcracker | Billy | TV film |
| 2008 | Storm Cell | Young Sean | TV film |
| 2008 | Trial by Fire | Little boy | TV film |
| 2008 | The Guard | Boy | Episode: "The Hold" |
| 2008, 2015 |
Supernatural | Todd Hunter boy #1 |
Episode: "Wishful Thinking" Episode: "Out of the Darkness, Into the Fire" |
| 2009 | Harper's Island | Young J.D. | Episode: "Sigh" |
| 2009 | The Troop | Stevie | Episode: "The Good, the Bad and the Ickie Doll" |
| 2009–2010 | Riese | Young Arkin | TV miniseries; 6 episodes |
| 2010 | Goblin | Ben | TV film |
| 2010 | Ice Quake | Shane Webster | TV film |
| 2010 | Battle of the Bulbs | Tim Wallace | TV film |
| 2011 | Kits | Ryder | TV film |
| 2012 | Smart Cookies | Dax | TV film; uncredited |
| 2012 | The 12 Disasters of Christmas | Peter | TV film |
| 2013 | The Carpenter's Miracle | Luke Quinn | TV film |
| 2013 | Falling Skies | Harnessed kid | Episode: "Collateral Damage" |
| 2014 | Some Assembly Required | Logan | Episode: "Teeny Toddler Chemistry Set" |
| 2015 | iZombie | Full Auto | Episode: "Virtual Reality Bites" |
| 2015 | Perfect High | Robbie Walker | TV film |
| 2019 | Unspeakable | Andy Girard | Episode: "Emergence (1982–1983)" |
| 2019 | Undercover Cheerleader | Max | TV film |
| 2019 | Riverdale | Jeffery Augustine | Episode: "Chapter Fifty-Eight: In Memoriam" |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
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| 2009 | Leo Awards | Short Drama - Best Performance by a Male | The Anachronism (2008) | Nominated | [10] |
| 2010 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a Short Film - Young Actor | The Anachronism (2008) | Nominated | [11] |
| 2012 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a Short Film - Young Actor | Liz (2011) | Won | [12] |
| 2012 | Vancouver Short Film Festival Award | Best Male Actor | Liz (2011) | Won | [13] |
| 2013 | Leo Awards | Best Lead Performance by a Male in a Feature Length Drama | Becoming Redwood | Nominated | [14] |
| 2013 | UBCP/ACTRA Awards | Best Newcomer | Becoming Redwood | Nominated | [15] |
| 2017 | The Joey Awards | Best Actor in a Feature Film Leading Role | Considering Love and Other Magic (2016) | Nominated | [16] |
References
- ^ a b Larsen, Karin (September 20, 2022). "B.C. actor handed 14 years parole ineligibility in life sentence for mother's murder". CBC News. Retrieved September 27, 2022.
- ^ "'Riverdale' actor and convicted murderer Ryan Grantham fears for his safety in maximum-security prison: lawyer | Fox News". www.foxnews.com.
- ^ September 22, Lauren Huff; EDT, 2022 at 09:31 PM. "'Riverdale' actor Ryan Grantham sentenced to life in prison for murdering his mother". EW.com. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
- ^ a b c d Stevens, Matt (September 23, 2022). "Ryan Grantham of Riverdale Sentenced to Life for Mother's Murder". The New York Times.
- ^ "Riverdale star Ryan Grantham to serve life sentence after admitting to shooting his mother". TimesNow. Retrieved October 1, 2022.
- ^ 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' actor Ryan Grantham sentenced to life in prison for killing his mother NBC News, Minyvonne Burke, September 23, 2022
- ^ "Riverdale actor Ryan Grantham receives life sentence for killing his mother". the Guardian. September 24, 2022.
- ^ a b Riverdale actor sentenced to life in prison for killing mother, planning PM Trudeau assassination Andrea Vacchiano, Fox News, September 23, 2022
- ^ "Riverdale actor jailed for life for killing mother". BBC News. September 23, 2022. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
- ^ http://www.leoawards.com/winners_and_nominees/2009.php[bare URL]
- ^ "2010 Young Artist Awards nominations for B.C. short films | Georgia Straight Vancouver's News & Entertainment Weekly". The Georgia Straight. February 24, 2010.
- ^ "Young Stars Gather at Sportsmen's Lodge for Young Artists Award [PHOTOs]". Studio City, CA Patch. May 8, 2012.
- ^ "thebahamasweekly.com - Vancouver Intl Film Festival (VIFF) 2012 Award Winners". www.thebahamasweekly.com.
- ^ "Leo Awards 15th Anniversary Film and Television Gala Vancouver". vancouversun.
- ^ "'Riverdale' actor Ryan Grantham sentenced to life in prison for murdering his mother". Los Angeles Times. September 23, 2022.
- ^ "2017 Nominations". www.joeyawards.com.
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