Ryan Jamaal Swain
Known For & Full Filmography6 Titles
Drama Series - 2018, 16 episodes • as Damon
A dance musical that explores the juxtaposition of several segments of 1980s life and society in New York: the ball culture world, the rise of the luxury Trump-era universe and the downtown social and literary scene.
Drama Series - 2020, 16 episodes • as A-Gay
Acting for a Cause is a live read series of classic plays and screenplays created, produced, directed and hosted by Brando Crawford featuring young Hollywood actors such as Academy Award Nominee Florence Pugh, Emmy Nominee Margaret Qualley, and 80 other young Hollywood stars. Each reading is organized to raise money for a specific charity. The readings garnered over 500,000 viewers between the first play read on March 27, 2020 and the last announced read on July 31, 2020. The reading series was a direct response to the 2020 Coronavirus pandemic and launched Brando Crawford's career as a director and producer.
Movie - 2026, 2h 15m • as Roland
When TV producer Leah Caldwell aims to become the first woman running New York's top morning show, her ex competes for the same role. Leah stays focused on her career, until chemistry with her ex challenges her priorities.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Myami
Karissa, a small-town girl, is invited by a renowned influencer to a mansion in Thailand where the beautiful mingle as they build Karissa up to a million followers. Things take a dark turn with the introduction of the guests' mysterious sponsor and true intentions are revealed.
Movie - 2020, 2h 15m • as Self
Bringing together the voices of "Pose" for stories, songs, and support of LGBTQ education, social change for sexual and gender minority people of color, and transgender equality through legal services and policy efforts.
Movie - 2019, 2h 15m • as Elliot
Darren keeps trying - and failing - to propose to his boyfriend Elliot. When their relationship is called into an uncomfortable spotlight during someone else's outrageous engagement party, Darren realizes he actually might be self-sabotaging himself due to unresolved insecurities about his sexuality.