Keivonn Woodard

Keivonn Montreal Woodard is an American actor. He made his film debut in 2018 with the film Seeds of Hope: The Andrew Jackson Foster Story before appearing in The Last of Us as Sam, a survivor who travels with his brother Henry in the episodes "Please Hold to My Hand" and "Endure and Survive".[1][2][3] Woodard, who is deaf, was hired for the role after series co-creator Craig Mazin, looking for a young actor fluent in American Sign Language, sent a casting call out via Twitter.[4] He is set to appear in Fractal, a short film by Anslem Richardson.[5]

Keivonn Woodard
Woodard in an interview
Woodard in 2022
Born2012 or 2013 (age 10–11)
NationalityAmerican
OccupationActor

For his role in The Last of Us, Woodard was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series, becoming the youngest nominee in the category at age 10 and the second-youngest Emmy nominee after Keshia Knight Pulliam for The Cosby Show.[6][7] He is the first black deaf actor and second deaf actor overall (after Marlee Matlin) to be nominated for an Emmy.[5][8] In addition, he was nominated for a Black Reel TV Award.[9]

Woodard lives in Bowie, Maryland, with his mother, April Jackson-Woodard; his father, Dwayne Woodard, died in 2021. In addition to acting, he plays hockey.[1][4]

References
  1. Loock, Megan (March 29, 2023). "The Last of Us star Keivonn Woodard of Bowie excels on the ice and on camera". Capital Gazette. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
  2. Romano, Nick (February 10, 2023). "The Last of Us stars behind Henry and Sam wanted to do justice to 'heartbreaking' storyline". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
  3. Jackson, Destiny (February 10, 2023). "The Last of Us Actors Lamar Johnson and Keivonn Woodard on the Emotional Filming of 'Endure and Survive'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
  4. Douglas, William (February 12, 2023). "Color of Hockey: 10-year-old deaf player lands role on The Last of Us". National Hockey League. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
  5. Jackson, Destiny (July 12, 2023). "The Last of Us Guest Star Keivonn Woodard on 'Humbling' Historical Emmy Nomination: 'I Was in Shock' and Making a Familial Connection with His Fellow Nominees". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
  6. Hibberd, James (July 12, 2023). "The Last of Us Actor Makes Emmy History as Youngest Ever Honored in Category". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
  7. Coggan, Devan (July 12, 2023). "The Last of Us star Keivonn Montreal Woodard sets Emmy record as youngest nominee in category". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
  8. Davis, Clayton (July 12, 2023). "Emmys Diversity Report: Pedro Pascal Makes Latino History, Black Women Set Acting Record". Variety. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
  9. Complex, Valerie (June 15, 2023). "Black Reel 7th Annual Television Awards Featuring Gender Neutral Categories Announces Nominations; The Best Man: Final Chapters Leads with 18 Noms". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
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