Raylin Schannette

Born Raylin Schannette, Ray’Lin François is an African American actor, filmmaker, and military veteran with over 16 years of service. Of Louisiana Black Creole and Sicilian ancestry, Ray’Lin is known for his disciplined approach, emotional depth, and raw screen presence. Since 2014, he has appeared in more than 15 short films, 4 feature films, 8 commercials, and 7 music videos—including work on major television productions created by Taylor Sheridan. He specializes in action, thriller, crime, and drama genres, and is highly skilled in weapons handling and fight choreography, shaped by his military and law enforcement background. Ray’Lin is also a versatile filmmaker—having written 2 feature films and 5 short films, co-directed one feature, directed 2 music videos, and produced 5 shorts. Ray’Lin’s debut feature Find Me was self-financed on an $8,000 budget and independently grossed over $44,000 on Amazon Prime without celebrity involvement or studio backing. This success demonstrated his ability to create marketable, high-impact work on minimal budgets. With a multicultural family background and deep ties to veteran and minority communities, Ray’Lin is dedicated to telling authentic stories that reflect diverse experiences while captivating broad audiences. He is currently seeking professional representation and opportunities to collaborate on film projects.