Gordon Cormier
Gordon Kyle Diez Cormier is a Canadian teen actor. He played Joe in The Stand (2020) and will portray Aang in the upcoming Netflix live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender series.
Gordon Cormier | |
|---|---|
| Born | Canada |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2019–present |
Life and career
Cormier is of European and Filipino descent.[1] He grew up in Vancouver, British Columbia and became interested in acting.[2] His parents are Gordon Cormier Senior and Genalyn Cormier.
He has starred in a Canadian cartoon series.[2] His debut role was in Get Shorty (2017), where he played Guatemalan Urchin. He also appeared in Lost in Space (2018).
His role in The Stand (2020) as Joe, a young boy who becomes the ward of Nadine Cross, brought him to mainstream attention.[3][4]
In August 2021, he was cast as the titular character Aang in Avatar: The Last Airbender, a Netflix live-action remake of the animated series of the same name.[5]
Filmography
Television
| Year(s) | Title | Role(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Get Shorty | Guatemalan Urchin | Episode: "What To Do When You Land" |
| 2019 | A Christmas Miracle | Jacob | Hallmark original film |
| 2019 | Lost in Space | Young Boy | Episode: "Ninety-Seven" |
| 2020–21 | The Stand | Joe | 8 episodes; recurring role |
| 2021 | Two Sentence Horror Stories | Young Charles | Episode: "Imposter" |
| 2024 | Avatar: The Last Airbender | Avatar Aang | Main role |
References
- C, Toff. "Filipino-Canadian actor Gordon Cormier lands lead role in Netflix's 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' live-action series". Push. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
- Alvaro Limos, Mario. "The Last Airbender Is a Filipino-Canadian". Esquiremag.ph. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
- Llemit, Kathleen A. "Filipino-Canadian stars in new 'Avatar' live action". Philstar.com. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
- "'The Stand' Episode 2 Recap: "Pocket Savior" Doubles-Down on Flashbacks and Apocalypse Energy, For Better & (Only Occasionally) Worse". theplaylist.net. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
- Goldberg, Lesley (August 12, 2021). "Netflix's 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' Sets Creative Team, Cast for Live-Action Adaptation". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 17, 2021.