Christian Convery (born November 10, 2009)[3] is a Canadian child actor known for his roles in the Netflix fantasy series Sweet Tooth (2021–present)[4][5] and the comedy horror film Cocaine Bear (2023).[6]
Christian Convery | |
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| Born | November 10, 2009[1][2] Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Relatives | Christopher Convery (cousin) |
Early life edit
Convery was born in Los Angeles and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia.[7] He has lived in BC since he was around 2 years old because he had family that lived there. He stated that he has dual citizenship, American and Canadian.[8] He is the cousin of actor Christopher Convery.[9][10]
Career edit
He made his film debut in the romantic comedy Hearts of Spring by Marita Grabiak as Conner, released in April 2016,[11][12] followed by roles that year in Supernatural and Van Helsing, and then Legion and Lucifer in 2017.[13] In November 2016 he was seen in the TV film My Christmas Dream by Hallmark Entertainment in his first leading role alongside Danica McKellar and David Haydn-Jones as the latter's son Cooper Stone.[14]
In 2019, he was honored again with a Young Artist Award in the Streaming Series or Film category.[15] In the 2018 drama film, Beautiful Boy with Timothée Chalamet and Steve Carell, he played the role of Jasper Sheff.[11] He had a leading role as Morgan in the Disney Channel series Pup Academy.[14][11] He was also seen in the 2019 television film Descendants 3.[16] Convery appeared as Will in Playing with Fire alongside John Cena, John Leguizamo, Judy Greer, and Keegan-Michael Key. In 2020, he won the Best Lead Actor award in the Television Series for Pup Academy.[17]
In the Netflix fantasy series Sweet Tooth with Will Forte and Nonso Anozie, he had a leading role as deer-boy Gus in 2021.[5][18][19][20] For the drama The Tiger Rising, based on the book by Kate DiCamillo, he stood with Dennis Quaid and Queen Latifah as Rob Horton on camera.[21]
Filmography edit
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Hearts of Spring | Conner | Television film |
| Supernatural | Lucas Kellinger[22] | Episode: "The Foundry" | |
| My Christmas Dream | Cooper | Television film | |
| Van Helsing | Vampire Child #4A | Episode: "Last Time" | |
| Christmas List | David Anthony Owens | Television film | |
| 2017 | Legion | 4-year-old David Haller[23][24] | 3 episodes |
| Lucifer | Ethan[25][26] | Episode: "Deceptive Little Parasite" | |
| Coming Home for Christmas | Paul | Television film | |
| Christmas at Holly Lodge | Kyle Talbert | Television film | |
| 2018 | Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Road Less Traveled | Danny[27][28] | Television film |
| It's Christmas, Eve | Wyatt | Television film | |
| A Twist of Christmas | Elliot Hewitt | Television film | |
| Santa's Boots | Todd | Television film | |
| 2019 | V.C. Andrews' Heaven | Keith[29] | Television film |
| Descendants 3 | Squeaky[30][31] | Television film | |
| 2020 | Pup Academy | Morgan[32][33] | Main role |
| 2021–present | Sweet Tooth | Gus[34] | Main role |
| 2023 | One Piece | Young Sanji[35][36][37] | Episode: "The Chef and the Chore Boy" |
Film edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Aliens Ate My Homework | Eric[38] | |
| The Package | Jake Floyd[39][40] | ||
| Venom | Joey[41] | Deleted scene | |
| Beautiful Boy | Jasper Sheff[42][43] | ||
| 2019 | A Snake Marked | Young Snake | Short film |
| Playing with Fire | Will[44][45] | ||
| William | Young William | ||
| 2020 | Aliens Stole My Body | Eric | |
| 2021 | The Tiger Rising | Rob Horton[46][47] | |
| Diary of a Wimpy Kid | Fregley (voice)[48] | ||
| 2023 | Cocaine Bear | Henry[49][50] | |
| PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie | Chase (voice)[51][52] | ||
| Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever | Fregley (voice)[53][54] | Uncredited | |
| 2025 | Flowervale Street | TBA | Filming |
| TBA | Frankenstein | TBA | Filming |
| The Monkey | Young Hal / Bill | Post-production |
References edit
- ^ "November 10, 2009, a star is born, yes a star, the brightest of all and that with his sweet way has been enchanting everyone since he stepped on this earth, literally an angel in person who was given and granted to the name of Christian. The best name he can have and that means the one who has the love of God, the one who is adventurous, determined and a warrior, exactly what you are and so much more. I love you, Christian Convery". instagram.com.
- ^ "What a day! #Surprised #grateful #happiness #friendships #amazing13birthday". instagram.com.
- ^ "Today is 13!". instagram.com.
- ^ "No taste for a pandemic-set fantasy? Netflix's new show may change that". Los Angeles Times. 2021-06-04. Retrieved 2021-08-31.
- ^ a b Sepinwall, Alan (2021-06-02). "'Sweet Tooth': A Gentle Take on a Dystopian Tale". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2021-08-31.
- ^ McArthur, Jeff (host); Mackenzie, Carolyn (host); Convery, Christian (guest) (2023-02-24). Vancouver's Christian Convery chats new film ‘Cocaine Bear’. The Morning Show (morning news show). Global Television Network. Retrieved 2023-03-29.
- ^ ""It was f***ed!": Vancouver child actor shines and swears in "Cocaine Bear" | News". dailyhive.com.
- ^ "Cocaine Bear And Sweet Tooth's Christian Convery Opens Up About Child Acting; News". nycastings.com.
- ^ "Me and my cousin @ChrisConverynyc at the Young Artist Awards! @YoungArtistAwds #wherestarsaremade #youngartistawards2018 #yaa #yaa2018 #redcarpet". twitter.com.
- ^ "Feeling fit, healthy and on top of the world! Here with my cousin @ChristanConvery and getting ready for our big day at the @YoungArtistAwds !! It's today!!! Excited and honored! Thank you for this amazing opportunity Young Artist Awards! #yaa #YAA2018 #youngartistawards". twitter.com.
- ^ a b c Thompson, Avery (2021-06-03). "Christian Convery: 5 Things To Know About The 'Sweet Tooth' Breakout Star Who Is Just 11". Hollywood Life. Retrieved 2021-08-19.
- ^ "Sweet Tooth: Christian Convery on leading Netflix fantasy drama - Exclusive Interview". Courageous Nerd. 2021-05-22. Retrieved 2021-08-19.
- ^ "Christian Convery". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 2021-08-19.
- ^ a b "Deutsche Synchronkartei - Darsteller - Christian Convery". www.synchronkartei.de. Retrieved 2021-08-19.
- ^ "2019 Winners". www.youngartistawards.org. Retrieved 2021-08-19.
- ^ Pedersen, Erik (2018-05-21). "'Descendants 3': Disney Channel Pic Adds Cheyenne Jackson As Hades From 'Hercules'". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-08-19.
- ^ "CHRISTIAN CONVERY'S PETS". celebritypets.net.
- ^ "Actor Christian Convery talks Netflix's 'Sweet Tooth'". PIX11. 2021-06-01. Retrieved 2021-08-31.
- ^ Diekhaus, Christopher. ""Sweet Tooth": Postapokalyptische Comicadaption mit hochaktuellen Bezügen – Review". fernsehserien.de (in German). Retrieved 2021-08-19.
- ^ White, Peter (2021-07-29). "'Sweet Tooth' Renewed For Season 2 At Netflix". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-08-19.
- ^ Clement, Nick (2020-09-10). "Queen Latifah Talks About Her Family-Friendly Drama 'The Tiger Rising'". Variety. Retrieved 2021-08-19.
- ^ "#throwbackthursday to when I played Ghost Lucas -Lucas Kellinger on Supernatural Season 12 Episode 3! @cw_spn #supernatural #supernaturalseason12 #cw #supernaturalfandom". twitter.com.
- ^ "Catch me in #Legion! Official Trailer #1 Premiering on FX Channel 10pm Feb 8 @LegionFX #YoungDavid #youngdanstevens". twitter.com.
- ^ "Thank you @YoungArtistAwds for my 2 nominations with Legion playing Young David Haller @thatdanstevens @LegionFX and for Coming Home for Christmas @hallmarkchannel with @danicamckellar @MarvelStudios #youngartistawards2018 So EXCITED to see all talented nominees & friends! 🌟". twitter.com.
- ^ "This picture says it all! Awesome day on set! #lucifer lucifer #LuciferSeason2 @LUCIFERwriters @LuciferonFOX @tomellis17 Tom is amazing!". twitter.com.
- ^ "With my bud @tomellis17 on set of Lucifer! @LUCIFERwriters @LuciferonFOX @LuciferFanfics @LuciferDaily @Lucifercostumes @LuciferFansFR". twitter.com.
- ^ "Yes it's a Hallmark Movies&Mystery with Signed Sealed Delivered that is a Movie Series! There are 4 main leads to each movie @Eric_Mabius @kristintbooth @RealCrystalLowe and @geoffgustafson who are postal workers who act as detectives to solve crimes,save lives,reunite ❤️ones!". twitter.com.
- ^ "'Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Road Less Traveled' Hallmark Movies Premiere: Cast, Trailer, Synopsis". www.ibtimes.com.
- ^ "I play @AnnaliseBasso 's brother in VC Andrews "Heaven" that just came out on Lifetime Channel Filmed two years ago. Heaven is the first book in the Casteel Series by author VC Andrews. @lifetimetv @LifetimeMovies #lifetimechannel #lifetimechannelmovie #vcandrews". twitter.com.
- ^ "Excited for Descendants 3 @disneydescendants to Premiere August 2 and to share my character Squeaky with all of you! @disneychannelpr It's so exciting that it's almost here and to be amongst such talented actors and dancers!! The most amazing cast and outstanding Director Kenny! @kennyortegablog @dovecameron @sofiacarson @booboostewart.art @thecameronboyce @brennadamico @chinamcclain @thomasadoherty @dylanplayfair1 @mitchellhopeofficial @sarahmjeffery @zacharygibsonofficial @thejadahmarie @annacathcart @jamizzi @thatlukeroessler D3 coming soon! #descendants3 #d3 #disneychannel". instagram.com.
- ^ "Descendants 3 #Descendants3 @descendants @annacathcart @KennyOrtegaBlog @DisneyChannel". twitter.com.
- ^ "Pup Academy- Film Still2-Christian Convery and 'Spark' (The Stray)". chipandco.com.
- ^ "On the cover". www.arkansasonline.com.
- ^ "Sweet Tooth" star Christian Convery dishes on season 2". pix11.com.
- ^ "Check Out the Young Straw Hats in One Piece Live Action Series!". beebom.com.
- ^ "One Piece Live Action Reveals First Look At Young StrawHats". www.animesenpai.net.
- ^ "Some behind the scenes of Young Sanji and Chef Zeff on Netflix One Piece! @onepiecenetflix @craigjfairbrass @netflix #oncepiece #youngsanji #chefzeff @onepiecenxbr @onepiecebrasil @onepiecenewsalerts". instagram.com.
- ^ "ALIENS ATE MY HOMEWORK! March 6th @aliensateMyHW @universalENT With the Amazing Director @seanmcnamara6 #AAMH". twitter.com.
- ^ "Christian ConveryMovies". www.moviefone.com.
- ^ "Christian Convery Biography". www.tribute.ca.
- ^ "My scene in VENOM! @venommovie @venomiscoming @venom_media @marvel @marvelstudios". instagram.com.
- ^ "Steve Carell's Drama 'Beautiful Boy' Casts Christian Convery". variety.com.
- ^ "So sooooo excited and feel so grateful to everyone at Amazon Studios to the amazing Cast and Crew of Beautiful Boy!!! Just won Best Supporting Actor in a Feature Film! Thank you @yeaawards ! Thank you @amazonstudios @beautifulboymovie @tchalamet @planbentertainment.ca #Stevecarrell @mauratierneynews @amberunraveled #felixvongroeningen #jeremykleiner #dedegardner #bradpitt #francinemaisler @francinemaisler for your belief in me and in making this award come true for me!🙏🙏🎉 Wearing this Navy Blue Suit and shoes by the one and only @rococlothing !!! Best Suits! @innovativeartists @premieretalentmanagement @abbybluestone @_davidsheff @nic_sheff @theacademy @goldenglobes". instagram.com.
- ^ "john cena and christian convery on the set of playing with fire. #JohnCena #WWEJohnCena #HustleLoyaltyRespect #Recognized #RespectEarnIt #AttitudeAdjustment #TeamCena #TheFaceThatRunsThePlace #LetsGoCena #RiseAboveHate #SuperCena #TheChampIsHere #UCantSeeMe #MyTimeIsNow #NeverGiveUp #CenationLeader #BigMatchJawn #TheFranchise #AllTimer #Follow4Follow #GainPost #Like4Like #FollowTrain #GainTrick #RAW #SmackdownLive #PlayingWithFireMovie". instagram.com.
- ^ "Playing With Fire review – so unfunny it will extinguish your will to live". www.theguardian.com.
- ^ "The Tiger Rising". theavenue.film.
- ^ "Christian Convery Reveals What It Was Really Like Making The Tiger Rising - Exclusive". www.thelist.com.
- ^ "Fregley". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved 2021-12-13.
- ^ ""It was f***ed!": Child actor from Vancouver shines and swears in "Cocaine Bear"". dailyhive.com.
- ^ "Interview: Christian Convery Talks 'Cocaine Bear'". popternative.com.
- ^ Vlessing, Etan (25 January 2023). "Kristen Bell, Mckenna Grace, Lil Rel Howery Board 'Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie' Sequel". The Hollywood Reporter. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
- ^ "Excited to share that I will be coming to theaters around the world for the Feature Film "Paw Patrol, The Might Movie" on October 13th! @deadline @pawpatrol @pawpatrolmovie @calbrunker @paramountpics @paramountuk 🎉". instagram.com.
- ^ "Catch me as retuning Fregley in Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas Cabin Fever! Now streaming on Disney Plus". instagram.com.
- ^ "Loved voicing Fregley in Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas Cabin Fever now streaming on Disney Plus 😄". instagram.com.
