Nicolas Olney-Rainville

(he/him)

BFA Acting

Nicolas Olney-Rainville (Nicc) is an actor, singer, songwriter and musician, and an aspiring voice actor, writer and producer. He is currently the lead singer and front person of a local Vancouver band named Flint & Smoke. His UBC acting credits include The Greeks, Machinal, Oil and Kinder Tillers.

You have/will see/hear/experience my work in

Machinal and Oil.

What was one of the highlights of your UBC experience?

During the pandemic, I wrote, recorded and released an album with Flint & Smoke, additionally to starring in two short films: Kinder Tillers and Incognito! Although it was an uncertain time, it was very rewarding and creatively fulfilling.

What kind of creative work do you see yourself doing in the next few years?

As a musician, I see myself continuing to write, play live and produce music with Flint & Smoke. As an actor, I want to dive into voice acting, as well as writing in film and being more involved within the Vancouver community as an artist.

What do you consider your greatest achievement?

Using the pandemic as an excuse to make, record and release an album, additionally to working on my degree.

Which talent would you most like to have?

The talent to persuade genies for infinite wishes.

What is your guilty pleasure?

Swiss Fondue, a glass of Volnay white, and dark French cooking chocolate as dessert.

If you could have dinner with someone fictional/real, who would it be?

Tyler the Creator, due to his creativity and his ability to create a captivating narrative within an album of 16 songs.

If you were to die and come back as a person or a thing, what would it be?

A platypus. Why? Is there need for me to answer such a question?

Check out Nicolas’ work here!