Colin Lee Ford[1] (born September 12, 1996)[2] is an American actor. He is known for his roles as Josh Wheeler in Daybreak, Joe McAlister in Under the Dome,[3] the voice of Jake on Jake and the Never Land Pirates, Mikey on Can You Teach My Alligator Manners?, which earned him a Young Artist Award, young Sam Winchester in Supernatural and Dylan Mee in the family film We Bought a Zoo.[4]
Colin Ford | |
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.jpg) Ford in 2014 | |
| Born | Colin Lee Ford September 12, 1996 Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Notable work | |
Early life and education
editFord was born in Nashville, Tennessee. He attended Campbell Hall School.[5] He later attended Oaks Christian School, a college preparatory school in Westlake Village, California.
Career
editFord enjoyed being in front of the camera, which led to his start in the entertainment business. At age four, he modeled for print ads for regional and national retailers.[6][7] At age five, he made his film debut as Clinton Jr. in the feature film Sweet Home Alabama.[8] He obtained more roles in independent films such as Moved, The Book of Jaene and Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd.[6]
In 2004, Ford portrayed Matthew Steed in the film The Work and the Glory. In 2005, he had a guest role in Smallville. Following Smallville, he reprised his role as Matthew Steed in The Work and the Glory: American Zion, then played a lead role as Jackson Patch in Dog Days of Summer. Ford played Zeph in the epic adventure In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale, which was released in April 2007. Ford voiced the role of Dart, the reindeer, in the feature film Christmas Is Here Again, also in 2007.[citation needed]
Ford starred in the film We Bought a Zoo, which was released in December 2011, as Dylan.[9] After filming We Bought a Zoo, Ford was cast in the TV series Under the Dome as Joe McAlister.[10]
In 2018, it was announced that Ford had been cast in the main role of Josh Wheeler in the Netflix comedy drama series Daybreak.[11] The series premiered on October 24, 2019, and was canceled after one season.[12][13]
In 2020, Ford took on a supporting role in the family comedy film The War with Grandpa directed by Tim Hill, where he played the role of Russell.[14] From 2022 to 2023, he appeared on the third season of the CW's action crime drama series Walker, portraying Corporal Cordell Walker.[15]
In 2023, Ford starred in the romantic drama miniseries A Thousand Tomorrows, in which he played the lead role of Cody Gunnar.[16] On the same year, he co-starred in the biographical sports drama film The Hill, which was released on August 25, 2023, by Briarcliff Entertainment.[17]
In 2024, Ford appeared in the romantic comedy film Wallbanger, directed by Tosca Musk.[18]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Sweet Home Alabama | Clinton Jr. | Uncredited[8] |
| 2003 | Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd | Young Lloyd Christmas | Uncredited[6] |
| 2004 | The Work and the Glory | Matthew Steed | |
| 2005 | The Work and the Glory: American Zion | Matthew Steed | |
| 2006 | The Ant Bully | Red teammate #4 (voice) | [19] |
| 2007 | Christmas Is Here Again | Dart (voice) | Direct-to-video[19] |
| 2007 | In the Name of the King | Zeph | |
| 2007 | American Family | Caleb Bogner | |
| 2008 | Dog Days of Summer | Jackson Patch | |
| 2008 | Lake City | Clayton | |
| 2009 | Push | Young Nick Gant | |
| 2009 | Bride Wars | Additional voices | |
| 2009 | Jack and the Beanstalk | Jack | |
| 2011 | Ticket Out | DJ | |
| 2011 | All Kids Count | Jim | |
| 2011 | In My Pocket | Young Stephen | |
| 2011 | We Bought a Zoo | Dylan Mee | |
| 2012 | Disconnect | Jason Dixon | |
| 2012 | Eye of the Hurricane | Mike Ballard | |
| 2018 | Every Day | Xavier Adams | [20] |
| 2018 | Family Blood | Kyle | [21] |
| 2019 | Extracurricular Activities | Reagan Collins | |
| 2019 | Captain Marvel | Steve Danvers | [22] |
| 2020 | The War with Grandpa | Russell | |
| 2022 | Murmur | Maze | |
| 2023 | The Hill | Rickey Hill | [23] |
| 2024 | Wallbanger | Ryan |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Smallville | Young Evan Gallagher | Episode: "Ageless" |
| 2006 | The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | Dick Cheney action figure | Episode: "14.47" |
| 2006 | The Chelsea Handler Show | Blind Date | Episode: "1.3" |
| 2006 | Close To Home | Hal Brooks | Episode: "Legacy" |
| 2007 | Side Order of Life | Baby Puree (voice) | Episode: "Whose Sperm Is It Anyway?" |
| 2007 | Journeyman | Young Aeden Bennett | Episode: "Blowback" |
| 2007; 2009–2011; 2016 | Supernatural | Young Sam Winchester | Recurring role |
| 2008–2009 | Can You Teach My Alligator Manners? | Mikey (voice) | Main role |
| 2009 | Special Agent Oso | Joe, David (voice) | 2 episodes |
| 2010 | Private Practice | Seth | Episode: "Love Bites" |
| 2010–2013; 2017 | Family Guy | Various voices | 11 episodes |
| 2010 | CSI: Miami | Cody Williams | Episode: "Mommie Deadest" |
| 2010 | Hawaii Five-0 | Evan Lowry | Episode: "Ohana" |
| 2011–2013 | Jake and the Never Land Pirates | Jake (voice) | Main role (season 1 to mid–season 2)[19] |
| 2012 | Revolution | Michael | Episode: "The Children's Crusade" |
| 2012–2013 | The Mob Doctor | Sam Cooper | 2 episodes |
| 2013–2014 | Sofia the First | Prince Hugo, Axel (voice) | 2 episodes |
| 2013–2015 | Under the Dome | Joe McAlister | Main role |
| 2017 | American Dad! | Derek, Student (voice) | 2 episodes |
| 2019 | Daybreak | Josh Wheeler | Main role[24] |
| 2019 | All Rise | Billy Webb | Episode: "Fool For Liv" |
| 2022 | Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story | Chazz | Episode: "Doin' a Dahmer" |
| 2022 | The Rookie | Austin Geoffrey | Episode: "Coding" |
| 2022–2023 | Walker | Young Cordell Walker | Recurring role |
| 2023 | A Thousand Tomorrows | Cody Gunnar | Main role |
Awards and nominations
editReferences
edit- ^ Ford, Colin (February 6, 2024). "slide 6". Instagram.
- ^ Ford, Colin (September 12, 2013). ""Thank you all so very much for all the birthday wishes. I have the best fans and I love you all!"". Twitter.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (January 15, 2013). "Colin Ford Cast In CBS Series 'Under The Dome' Based On Stephen King's Novel". Deadline. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
- ^ Mack Rawden (October 20, 2010). "Colin Ford Cast As Matt Damon's Son In We Bought A Zoo". CINEMABLEND. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
- ^ "Elle Fanning Colin Ford We Bought a Zoo Interview (Video)". Retrieved September 1, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Colin Ford". TVGuide.com. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
- ^ "interview | colin ford". Schön! Magazine. October 21, 2019. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
- ^ a b "Colin Ford – sbjct". Retrieved September 1, 2024.
- ^ Rawden, Mack. "Colin Ford Cast As Matt Damon's Son In We Bought A Zoo". Cinema Blend. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
- ^ West, Kelly. "Under The Dome Casts Supernatural's Colin Ford To Play Joe". Cinema Blend. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
- ^ Petski, Denise (October 25, 2018). "'Daybreak': Colin Ford, Sophie Simnett, Jeante Godlock, Cody Kearsley, Among Eight Cast In Netflix Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
- ^ Swift, Andy (September 16, 2019). "Daybreak Trailer: Netflix Teen Comedy Is a Post-Apocalyptic Ferris Bueller (Complete With Matthew Broderick)". TVLine. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
- ^ Nyren, Erin (December 16, 2019). "Daybreak Canceled After One Season at Netflix". Variety. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
- ^ "The War with Grandpa (2020)". The Numbers. December 14, 2023. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
- ^ "Walker Season 3 Streaming: Watch & Stream Online via HBO Max". ComingSoon.net. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
- ^ "'A Thousand Tomorrows' Actor Colin Ford Describes 'Joy' Found in Faith-Based Projects". Pure Flix. January 10, 2024. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
- ^ "'The Hill' biopic featuring Colin Ford, Dennis Quaid now on Netflix". The Augusta Chronicle. January 26, 2024. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
- ^ "Passionflix's 'Wallbanger' Movie Rounds Out Cast With 'Fantasy Island's' Roselyn Sánchez, 'And Just Like That' Actor Cathy Ang and 4 More (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. November 21, 2023. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Colin Ford (visual voices guide)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved September 1, 2024. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.
- ^ Romano, Nick (December 6, 2017). "Exclusive: Angourie Rice sees 'Every Day' through new eyes in first-look photos". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
- ^ Miska, Brad (March 6, 2018). "Is Blumhouse's Family Blood a Vampire Movie?". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
- ^ Aguilar, Matthew (May 2, 2018). "Captain Marvel Footage Teases Rooftop Train Battle". comicbook.com.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (January 5, 2023). "Briarcliff Entertainment Acquires Dennis Quaid-Led Sports Drama The Hill; Sets Wide Domestic Theatrical Release August 18". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
- ^ Petski, Denise (October 25, 2018). "Daybreak: Colin Ford, Sophie Simnett, Jeante Godlock, Cody Kearsley, Among Eight Cast In Netflix Series". Deadline. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
- ^ "Child/Teen Star Winners Announced at 31st Annual Young Artist Awards" (PDF). The Young Artist Foundation. April 11, 2010. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 28, 2010. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
- ^ a b "32nd Annual Young Artist Awards – Nominations / Special Awards". The Young Artist Foundation. 2011. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
- ^ "33rd Annual Young Artist Awards – Nominations / Special Awards". The Young Artist Foundation. 2012. Archived from the original on April 4, 2012. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
- ^ "A day of winners at the Young Artist Awards" (PDF). The Young Artist Foundation. 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 4, 2016. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
- ^ ""Gravity, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Lead Saturn Awards Noms"". Variety. February 26, 2014. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
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