Demetrius Joyette (born March 14, 1993) is a Canadian actor best known for portraying the role of Michael Theodore Davies in the sitcom The Latest Buzz,[1] Porter Jackson on Wingin' It and Mike Dallas in Degrassi: The Next Generation.[2][3][4]
Demetrius Joyette | |
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| Born | March 14, 1993 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2001–present |
Early life edit
Joyette was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.[4]
Career edit
Joyette made his television debut on the American medical drama Doc as Justin in 2001. The role earned him two nominations at the Young Artist Awards in 2002 and 2003. He made his film debut in the LeVar Burton's Christmas film Blizzard (2003).[5]
In 2010, starred as angel-in-training Porter Jackson in children's show Wingin' It.[6]
From 2012 to 2015, Joyette starred as the hockey star and teen father, Mike Dallas, in the teen drama series Degrassi: The Next Generation.[7]
In 2013, he had a small role as George Dawson in the supernatural horror remake Carrie.[5]
Filmography edit
Film edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Blizzard | Bobby | |
| Owning Mahowny | Boy | ||
| 2005 | The Pacifier | First Junior Grizzly | |
| Mind Me Good Now | Short film | ||
| 2013 | Carrie | George Dawson | |
| 2022 | Text Me Back | Levi | Short film; Writer & Director |
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2004 | Doc | Justin | 28 episodes | |
| 2004 | Wonderfalls | Shoplift Boy | Episode: "Caged Bird" | |
| 2005 | Murdoch Mysteries | Freddie | Episode: "Under the Dragon's Tail" | |
| Kojak | Darryl Harris | Episode: "Pilot" | ||
| Darcy's Wild Life | Colt Brewster | 3 episodes | ||
| Cyber Seduction: His Secret Life | Television film | |||
| 2006-2008 | Captain Flamingo | Rutger | 5 episodes | |
| 2007 | Super Why! | Peter Piper | 2 episodes | |
| Roxy Hunter and the Mystery of the Moody Ghost | Max | Television film | [8] | |
| 2007-2008 | Little Mosque on the Prairie | Jemal Dinssa | 4 episodes | |
| 2007–2010 | The Latest Buzz | Michael Theodore Davies | Main role | |
| 2008 | Roxy Hunter and the Secret of the Shaman | Max | Television film | |
| Roxy Hunter and the Myth of the Mermaid | ||||
| Roxy Hunter and the Horrific Halloween | ||||
| 2010 | What's Up Warthogs! | Henry Davidson | ||
| Wingin' It | Porter Jackson | Main role | ||
| 2011-2012 | Totally Amp'd | Brando | ||
| 2012–2015 | Degrassi | Mike Dallas | Main role | [9] |
| 2015 | NCIS | Marine Lance Corporal Jonathan Zee | Episode: "Incognito" | |
| 2017 | The Real O'Neals | Barista | Episode: "The Real Confirmation" | |
| 2020 | The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia | Eric | Episode: "Failure is Not an Option" |
Awards and nominations edit
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama): Young Actor Age 10 or Under | Doc | Nominated | [10] |
| 2003 | Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama): Young Actor Age 10 or Under | Nominated | [11] | ||
| 2005 | Best Young Ensemble Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) | Darcy's Wild Life | Nominated | ||
| 2006 | Best Young Ensemble Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) | Nominated | [12] |
References edit
- ^ "Highlight: The Latest Buzz" by Catherine Dawson March, The Globe and Mail (14 March, 2008) Retrieved from ProQuest 383364381
- ^ "CHANNEL CANADA :: What teen couldn't use the helpful guidance of an angel-in-training? family channel airs march break sneak peek of new canadian original series wingin' it". Archived from the original on 2012-04-04. Retrieved 2011-09-12.
- ^ Family Channel Celebrates Bullying Awareness Week with National Stand UP! Wave | Broadcaster - Canada's Communications Magazine
- ^ a b Brodie, Anne (August 15, 2011). "Demetrius Joyette talks Wingin’ It Archived 2012-07-22 at the Wayback Machine", Monsters and Critics. Retrieved August 8, 2012.
- ^ a b Lindzon, Jared (2013-10-31). "Cover story: a profile of Demetrius Joyette". Streets Of Toronto. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ "Wingin' It wins $50K children's TV prize". CBC News. 30 Nov 2011. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ Bricker, Tierney (2014-06-03). "Degrassi Sneak Peek: Find Out Who's Doing the "Forbidden Dance" of Love in the Summer Premiere!". E! Online. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ "Highlight: Roxy Hunter and the Mystery of the Moody Ghost" by Catherine Dawson March at www.theglobeandmail.com
- ^ Byrne, Craig (June 28, 2012). "Degrassi Season 12 Image Gallery: Meet The New Students!". KSiteTV. Retrieved June 28, 2012.
- ^ "Young Artist Awards (2002)". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ "Young Artist Awards (2003)". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
- ^ "Young Artist Awards (2006)". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-03-22.
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