Career -- Rhys' career has hit new heights in the last 365 Days, with a recurring role on Designated Survivor (ABC), appearance on Taken (NBC), and working intensely with multiple Academy Award winners and nominees in "The Performance" (release date Spring 2017), and "Operation Insanity" (2017 release date). Rhys has also wrapped with multiple Genie Award Winners in "The Meaning of Life" (release date Fall 2016), and Lifetime/TF1 Movie of the Week (MOW) "Taken Too Far" (2017).Rhys' extensive training has included lengthy stints with Detroit's two preeminent acting coaches, Brian Lawrence and Christopher Bondy. The former employed heavy doses of Strasberg and Uta Hagen techniques, while the latter focused heavily on a more modern, simplified method acting style of technique, improvisational, and character study. Lewis Baumander, a Toronto coach of note, has aided in scene study and audition preparation, intensive time spent with audition prep specialist Mark Baur, and several hundred hours dedicated to combat stage fighting with one of Canada's top fight directors Dan Levinson.Personal Life -- In a previous life Rhys was one of Canada's top track & field athletes, and when not working is found backpacking in some random country while scuba diving, learning the local language and indulging in its culture. He plays the cello badly and is busy creating/renovating a 31,000 square foot film & television incubation center.Quotes -- "As an actor Rhys has the talent combined with the necessary work ethic, and a practical business approach to the craft. One of his strongest gifts is the ability to truly listen to the other actor, which to me is one of the most important skills an actor can have." -- Art Hindle."Rhys has leading man looks but loads of comedic timing to go with it, which is a very uncommon combination, and is very believable on screen." -- Polly Shannon."Rhys is a gifted actor and has a real future. Furthermore he demonstrates an enthusiasm and positive energy that will take him far. It's clear to me as a long time professional that he would be a welcome and successful asset. He has the qualities that could well take him into the realm of stardom." -- Nick Mancuso. Show less «