Ruy Iskandar is a 39-year-old Indonesian actor and director who portrayed Lieutenant Jee in Netflix’s live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender. He appeared alongside talented actors such as Gordon Cormier, Kiawentiio Tarbell, Ian Ousley, Maria Zhang, and Elizabeth Yu.
Ruy Iskandar Biography
Ruy Iskandar was born on June 27, 1984, in Jakarta, Indonesia. Growing up, he developed a passion for acting and storytelling, a passion that eventually led him to pursue a career in acting.
In Indonesia, he worked as an actor and director and became well-known for his talent and hard work. But, his role in “Avatar: The Last Airbender” is a big moment in his career. It lets him show his talent to the world on a global stage.
Ruy will be acting alongside a group of talented actors in the series. Gordon Cormier, who plays the main character Aang, has already proven his talent in his career.
Kiawentiio Tarbell, who portrays Katara, and Ian Ousley, who takes on the role of Sokka, bring their own special skills and energy to the show.
Maria Zhang and Elizabeth Yu will also deliver strong performances in their roles, making the cast even more impressive.
Netflix’s Commitment to Authentic Adaptation
Many fans were really looking forward to Netflix’s live-action version of “Avatar: The Last Airbender.” especially as the last version attempted by M. Night Shyamalan in 2010 did not go so well.
Ruy Iskandar’s role as Lieutenant Jee shows that Netflix is serious about having a diverse and authentic cast.
As the release of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” on Netflix gets closer, Ruy’s talent will be known worldwide. He came from Indonesia and now has a big role in one of the most anticipated live-action adaptations.
Filmography
Film/TV Show | Year | Role |
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Avatar: The Last Airbender | 2024 | Lieutenant Jee |
Xmas in July | Post-production | Bo |
Yes Day | 2021 | Tony |
The Rookie | 2019 | Brad Dallas |
Sneaky Pete | 2017 | Mr. Wang |
Benders | 2015 | Sebalos |
Gotham | 2014 | Waiter at Fish Mooney’s |
The Blacklist | 2014 | Prison Guard |
Eluscid | 2007 | Short |