Zachary Gordon
Zachary Gordon | |
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Born | Zachary Adam Gordon February 15, 1998 Oak Park, California, U.S. |
Education | Oak Park High School |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2005–present |
Zachary Adam Gordon (born February 15, 1998) is an American actor. He is known for his role as Greg Heffley in the first three films of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, based on the namesake book series. Gordon was then cast as Tate Wilson in Good Trouble, and Jason Cohen in Dead of Summer.
Also active in
Early life
Gordon was born in Oak Park, California, to Linda and Kenneth Gordon.[1] He has two older brothers and was raised in Southern California.[2][3][4] Gordon graduated from a public high school in Oak Park.[1][5][6]
Career
Gordon has made multiple television appearances on programs such as
Gordon's film credits include Sex and Death 101, Lower Learning, the Garry Marshall film Georgia Rule (for which he won the Young Artist Award for his portrayal of Ethan), The Brothers Bloom, as young Bloom, and in National Treasure: Book of Secrets.
Gordon has been credited with numerous voice over roles including Brad Spolyt in
Gordon had voice cameo roles as
In June 2010, 20th Century Fox announced a sequel to Diary of a Wimpy Kid; Gordon returned as Greg Heffley and the film, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules, was released on March 25, 2011.[8]
In 2011, Gordon provided voices for
Additional films for 2013 included The Incredible Burt Wonderstone and a role as Pete Kidder in Walden Media's and Hallmark Channel's Pete's Christmas.
Personal life
He is
In May 2023, Gordon stated on social media that he had lost his voice due to torn muscles in his throat. His acting career has since been put on hold, although he remains active at fan conventions and panels.[13][14]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
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2007 | Because I Said So | Little Arthur | Uncredited | |
The Chubbchubbs Save Xmas
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Brad Spoylt | Short film | ||
Georgia Rule | Ethan | [15] | ||
National Treasure: Book of Secrets | Lincoln conspiracy kid | [15] | ||
Sex and Death 101 | Barbeque brat | |||
2008 | The Brothers Bloom | Young Bloom | ||
Four Christmases | Kid #6 in Jump-Jump | |||
Lower Learning | Frankie Fowler | [16] | ||
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa | Baby Melman (voice) | Cameo | [16] | |
2009 | The Search for Santa Paws | Paws (voice) | Direct to video | [15] |
2010 | Diary of a Wimpy Kid | Greg Heffley | [16] | |
2011 | Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 | Papi Junior (voice) | Direct to video | [15] |
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules | Greg Heffley | [17] | ||
2012 | Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days | Greg Heffley | ||
2012 | Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Class Clown | Greg Heffley (voice) | Short film | |
2013 | The Incredible Burt Wonderstone | Will | ||
2014 | The Boxcar Children | Henry Alden (voice) | ||
Yellowbird | Max (voice) | English dub | ||
2015 | Huevos: Little Rooster's Egg-cellent Adventure | Rolo (voice) | English dub | |
Killing Animals | Jeremy | |||
2016 | Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV | Young Ravus (voice) | English dub | |
Norm of the North | Norm cub (voice) | Uncredited | ||
2017 | The Gettysburg Address | Daniel Skelly (voice) | ||
2020 | American Pie Presents: Girls' Rules | Emmett | Direct to video | |
2021 | Violet | Bradley | [18] | |
2021 | Dreamcatcher | Jake |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2006–2007 | All of Us | Richie | 2 episodes | |
2006, 2009 | How I Met Your Mother | Stacy's son, Tyler Stinson (Grant), Ted's nephew | 3 episodes | [15] |
2007, 2011 | Robot Chicken | Charlie Brown / Linus Van Pelt (voice) | 2 episodes | |
2008 | David's Solution | Little David | Television film | |
Desperate Housewives | Little Robin Hood | Episode: "Now You Know" | ||
MADtv
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The Joker | 1 episode | ||
The Mighty B! | Gwen's brother #4 (voice) | Episode: "Bee My Baby" | [16] | |
Special Agent Oso | Tyler/Rasheed (voice) | Episodes: "License to Chill / GoldenFly", "The Man with the Golden Retriever / The Chairs Are Not Enough" | ||
2008–2009 | Handy Manny | Little Lopart (voice) | Episodes: "Abuelito's Telescope / Little Lopart", "Lyle & Leland Lopart / Blackout on the Block" | |
Ni Hao, Kai-lan
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San San | 15 episodes | ||
2008, 2010 | Batman: The Brave and the Bold | Young Bruce Wayne / young Aqualad (voice) | 3 episodes | |
2009 | 24 | Eight-year-old boy | 2 episodes | |
Afro Samurai: Resurrection | Kotaro (voice) | Television film | ||
2011 | Childrens Hospital
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Cody/Mike | 1 episode | |
Family Guy | Homeless little boy | 1 episode | ||
2011 | Bubble Guppies | Gil (voice) | Main role | |
2012 | The Haunting Hour: The Series | Seth/Seti | 1 episode | [19] |
The Unprofessional | Dylan | Television film | ||
2013 | Pete's Christmas | Pete Kidder | Television film | |
Uncle Grandpa | Belly Kid (voice) | 1 episode | ||
2014 | Last Man Standing | Andrew | 3 episodes | |
2016 | Dead of Summer | Jason "Blotter" Cohen | Recurring role | |
Pals | Himself | Director; television film | ||
2016–2018 | Star Wars Rebels | Mart Mattin, Imperial technician #1 (voice) | 3 episodes | |
2017 | The Good Doctor | Brandon | Episode: "Apple" | |
2019–2020 | Good Trouble | Tate Wilson | 5 episodes | |
2020 | The Resident | Aaron Meuser | Episode: "The Last Shot" |
Video games
Year | Title | Role |
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2019 | Kingdom Hearts III | Hayner |
2020 | Mafia: Definitive Edition | Additional voices |
2023 | Genshin Impact | Tighnari[11] |
Music videos
Witt Lowry - Last Letter (2017)
Spirix feat. Xuitcasecity - Runaway (2017)
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
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2008 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a Feature Film – Supporting Young Actor (Comedy or Musical) | Georgia Rule | Won |
2010 | Sierra Award | Youth in Film | Diary of a Wimpy Kid | Nominated |
2011 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a Feature Film – Leading Young Actor | Diary of a Wimpy Kid | Nominated |
Best Performance in a Feature Film – Young Ensemble Cast | Diary of a Wimpy Kid | Won | ||
2012 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a Feature Film – Leading Young Actor | Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules | Nominated |
2013 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a Feature Film – Leading Young Actor | Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days | Nominated |
Best Performance in a Feature Film – Young Ensemble Cast | Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days | Won |
Discography
Singles
Title | Song details |
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"Ladies in LA (feat. JAMEZ)" |
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"Time Bomb" |
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"Waste My Time" |
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References
- ^ a b Fischer, Sophia (June 26, 2008). "Child actor learning Hollywood ways". The Acorn. Retrieved March 11, 2010.
- ^ Baylen, Ashley (August 21, 2012) Top 20 Under 40 Los Angeles- Zachary Gordon – Page1. Shalom Life. Retrieved on March 23, 2014.
- ^ Miller, Gerri (February 2012). "Zachary Gordon: The Wimpy Kid". Buzzyquote. Retrieved May 2, 2014.
- ^ Lara, Monica (December 9, 2012) Chabad hosts Hanukkah celebration in Oak Park » Ventura County Star. Vcstar.com.
- ^ Fischer, Sophia (March 11, 2010). "Oak Park boy stars in 'Wimpy Kid' film". The Acorn. Retrieved March 11, 2010.
- ^ http://www.shalomlife.com/culture/17783/top-20-under-40-los-angeles-zachary-gordon/?PageSpeed=noscript [dead link]
- ^ Cammila Albertson (2012). "Zachary Gordon". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Archived from the original on July 13, 2012.
- e5 Global Media. Archived from the originalon June 27, 2010. Retrieved August 28, 2010.
- ^ "Genshin Impact: Diary of a Wimpy Kid's Zachary Gordon is Tighnari's new EN voice actor". yahoo.com.
- ^ Martin, John Llewellyn (October 4, 2013). "Skylander: Swap Force Video: The Boomcast Premieres". Screen Crush. Retrieved January 14, 2014.
- ^ a b Diaz, Ana (April 11, 2023). "Genshin Impact's Tighnari will be voiced by Diary of a Wimpy Kid actor". Polygon. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
- ^ "Chabad hosts Hanukkah celebration in Oak Park".
- ^ https://twitter.com/ZacharyGordon/status/1661891525113176064
- ^ https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid02pTrgi11xqDderznLuFCHUA6RNU6HbohsavD7YyF3cZsFHLrxr46k532rpwUH9P2rl&id=100044609881453
- ^ a b c d e "Zachary Gordon: Credits". TVGuide. Retrieved February 23, 2012.
- ^ a b c d "Zachary Gordon New York Times Film Credits". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 2012. Archived from the original on July 12, 2012. Retrieved February 23, 2012.
- ^ Hale, Mike (March 24, 2011). "The Sequel to 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid'". The New York Times. Retrieved February 23, 2012.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (August 9, 2019). "'Veronica Mars' Jason Dohring, Zachary Gordon Cast In 'Violet' Drama Starring Olivia Munn". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
- ^ ""Wimpy Kid" Zachary Gordon wants his "Mummy" in a new episode of "The Haunting Hour"". Retrieved February 23, 2012.
- ^ "Ladies in LA - Single". music.apple.com.
- ^ "Time Bomb - Single". music.apple.com.
- ^ "Waste My Time - Single". music.apple.com.
External links
- Zachary Gordon at IMDb
- Interview with Gordon on Channel One News