:Christian Convery
{{Short description|Canadian child actor (born 2009)}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Christian Convery
| image =
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|2009|11|10}}{{cite web |title=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.|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck2u03dJv55/?hl=en |website=instagram.com}}{{cite web |title=What a day! #Surprised #grateful #happiness #friendships #amazing13birthday |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/Ckxs13Yu-FW/ |website=instagram.com}}
| birth_place = Los Angeles, California, U.S.
| citizenship = {{hlist|United States|Canada}}
| occupation = Actor
| years_active = 2016–present
| relatives = Christopher Convery (cousin)
}}
Christian Convery (born November 10, 2009){{cite web |title=Today is 13! |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CkwpPGSvLOD/ |website=instagram.com}} is a Canadian and American child actor. He is best known for his leading role as Gus in the Netflix series Sweet Tooth (2021–2024){{Cite web|date=2021-06-04|title=No taste for a pandemic-set fantasy? Netflix's new show may change that|url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2021-06-04/sweet-tooth-netflix-dc-comics|access-date=2021-08-31|website=Los Angeles Times|language=en-US}} and his performance in the comedy horror films Cocaine Bear (2023) and The Monkey (2025).{{Cite AV media |title=Vancouver's Christian Convery chats new film 'Cocaine Bear' |work=The Morning Show |publisher=Global Television Network |people= McArthur, Jeff (host); Mackenzie, Carolyn (host); Convery, Christian (guest) |date=2023-02-24 |type=morning news show |url=https://globalnews.ca/video/9509092/vancouvers-christian-convery-chats-new-film-cocaine-bear |access-date=2023-03-29}}
Early life
Convery was born in Los Angeles, California, on November 10, 2009. His family subsequently moved to Vancouver, British Columbia.{{Cite web |title="It was f***ed!": Vancouver child actor shines and swears in "Cocaine Bear" | News |url=https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-actor-cocaine-bear-christian-convery |website=dailyhive.com}} Convery holds dual citizenship in Canada and the United States.{{Cite web |date=25 May 2023 |title=Cocaine Bear And Sweet Tooth's Christian Convery Opens Up About Child Acting; News |url=https://www.nycastings.com/cocaine-bear-and-sweet-tooths-christian-convery-opens-up-about-child-acting/ |website=nycastings.com}} His cousin is actor Christopher Convery.{{cite web |title=Christopher Convery - TresA Magazine |url=https://tresamagazine.com/2023/06/13/christopher-convery/ |website=tresamagazine.com}}
Career
Convery made his acting debut in 2016, at age six, portraying Conner in Marita Grabiak's romantic comedy Hearts of Spring.{{Cite web |last=Thompson |first=Avery |date=2021-06-03 |title=Christian Convery: 5 Things To Know About The 'Sweet Tooth' Breakout Star Who Is Just 11 |url=https://hollywoodlife.com/feature/who-is-christian-convery-sweet-tooth-4421396/ |access-date=2021-08-19 |website=Hollywood Life |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2021-05-22 |title=Sweet Tooth: Christian Convery on leading Netflix fantasy drama - Exclusive Interview |url=https://courageousnerd.com/2021/05/22/sweet-tooth-christian-convery-on-leading-netflix-fantasy-drama-exclusive-interview/ |access-date=2021-08-19 |website=Courageous Nerd |language=en-GB}} That same year, he appeared in episodes of the television series Supernatural and Van Helsing, followed by roles in Legion and Lucifer in 2017.{{Cite web |title=Christian Convery |url=https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/christian-convery/credits/3030821296/ |access-date=2021-08-19 |website=TVGuide.com |language=en}} His first leading role came in the 2016 Hallmark Entertainment television film My Christmas Dream, where he portrayed Cooper Stone alongside Danica McKellar and David Haydn-Jones.{{Cite web |title=Deutsche Synchronkartei - Darsteller - Christian Convery |url=https://www.synchronkartei.de/darsteller/122321 |access-date=2021-08-19 |website=www.synchronkartei.de}}
In 2018, he portrayed Jasper Sheff in the drama Beautiful Boy, starring Timothée Chalamet and Steve Carell. In 2019, Convery appeared in the television film Descendants 3 and received a Young Artist Award in the Streaming Series or Film category .{{Cite web |last1=Pedersen |first1=Erik |date=2018-05-21 |title='Descendants 3': Disney Channel Pic Adds Cheyenne Jackson As Hades From 'Hercules' |url=https://deadline.com/2018/05/descendants-3-cheyenne-jackson-hades-disney-channel-hercules-villain-1202395347/ |access-date=2021-08-19 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=2019 Winners |url=https://www.youngartistawards.org/2019winners?id=77 |access-date=2021-08-19 |website=www.youngartistawards.org}} He also co-starred with John Cena, John Leguizamo, Judy Greer, and Keegan-Michael Key in the feature film Playing with Fire portraying the character Will.
From 2019 to 2020, Convery took on the leading role of Morgan in the Disney Channel series Pup Academy. His performance earned him the Best Lead Actor award in Television Series at the 2020 Young Artist Awards.{{cite web |title=CHRISTIAN CONVERY'S PETS |url=https://celebritypets.net/pets/christian-convery-pets/#:~:text=He%20bagged%20the%20%E2%80%9CBest%20Leading,role%20in%20%E2%80%9CSweet%20Tooth.%E2%80%9D |website=celebritypets.net}}
In 2021, Convery was cast in his breakthrough role as Gus, a deer-human hybrid protagonist, in the Netflix post-apocalyptic fantasy series Sweet Tooth.{{Cite magazine|last=Sepinwall|first=Alan|date=2021-06-02|title='Sweet Tooth': A Gentle Take on a Dystopian Tale|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/tv/tv-reviews/sweet-tooth-review-netflix-1174791/|access-date=2021-08-31|magazine=Rolling Stone|language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2021-06-01 |title=Actor Christian Convery talks Netflix's 'Sweet Tooth' |url=https://pix11.com/news/morning/actor-christian-convery-talks-new-netflix-show-sweet-tooth/ |access-date=2021-08-31 |website=PIX11 |language=en-US}} The series, based on Jeff Lemire's comic book series of the same name, showed Convery alongside Will Forte and Nonso Anozie, and ran for multiple seasons (2021–2024).{{Cite web |last=Diekhaus |first=Christopher |date=8 June 2021 |title="Sweet Tooth": Postapokalyptische Comicadaption mit hochaktuellen Bezügen – Review |url=https://www.fernsehserien.de/news/tvkritik/sweet-tooth-postapokalyptische-comicadaption-mit-hochaktuellen-bezuegen |access-date=2021-08-19 |website=fernsehserien.de |language=de}}{{Cite web |last1=White |first1=Peter |date=2021-07-29 |title='Sweet Tooth' Renewed For Season 2 At Netflix |url=https://deadline.com/2021/07/sweet-tooth-season-2-renewed-netflix-1234802229/ |access-date=2021-08-19 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}
He subsequently portrayed Rob Horton in The Tiger Rising, a drama film adaptation of Kate DiCamillo's novel, working with Dennis Quaid and Queen Latifah.{{cite web |title=The Tiger Rising |url=https://theavenue.film/movies/the-tiger-rising |website=theavenue.film}} In 2023, Convery appeared in the Elizabeth Banks comedy horror film Cocaine Bear.{{cite web |title="It was f***ed!": Child actor from Vancouver shines and swears in "Cocaine Bear" |url=https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-actor-cocaine-bear-christian-convery |website=dailyhive.com}} He also starred opposite Theo James in Neon's 2025 Stephen King adaption The Monkey directed by Oz Perkins.{{cite web |title='The Monkey': Stephen King Adaptation With Theo James Also Stars Tatiana Maslany, Elijah Wood, Christian Convery, Colin O'Brien, Rohan Campbell & Sarah Levy; Filming Wraps |url=https://deadline.com/2024/03/stephen-king-monkey-theo-james-tatiana-maslany-elijah-wood-christian-convery-1235870559/ |website=Deadline Hollywood|date=28 March 2024 }}{{Cite web |last=Jones |first=Tamera |last2=Nemiroff |first2=Perri |date=2025-02-21 |title="She Was My Rock": 'The Monkey's Young Star Says Tatiana Maslany's Time on 'Orphan Black' Made Her the Perfect Scene Partner |url=https://collider.com/the-monkey-tatiana-maslany-christian-convery/ |access-date=2025-02-26 |website=Collider |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Tessa |date=2025-02-21 |title=How The Monkey Star Christian Convery Juggled 4 Different Performances For His Dual Role In The Stephen King Horror Movie |url=https://screenrant.com/the-monkey-movie-young-hal-young-bill-role-explained-christian-convery-interview/ |access-date=2025-02-26 |website=ScreenRant |language=en}}
= Upcoming projects =
Convery is cast alongside Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor in the J.J. Abrams-directed Warner Bros. feature film, Flowervale Street.{{Cite web |last=Donnelly |first=Matt |date=2024-03-21 |title='Sweet Tooth' Star Christian Convery Joins Bad Robot's Mystery Movie at Warner Bros. (EXCLUSIVE) |url=https://variety.com/2024/film/news/christian-convery-cast-bad-robot-mystery-movie-1235947927/ |access-date= |website=Variety |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Grobar |first=Matt |date=2023-03-17 |title=David Robert Mitchell, Anne Hathaway, Bad Robot Team For Mystery Warner Bros. Pic |url=https://deadline.com/2023/03/david-robert-mitchell-anne-hathaway-team-for-warner-bros-movie-1235303121/ |access-date= |website=Deadline |language=en-US}} Additionally, Convery will appear in Guillermo del Toro's Netflix adaptation of Frankenstein, joining a cast that includes Jacob Elordi and Oscar Isaac.{{Cite web |last=Kroll |first=Justin |date=2024-01-07 |title=Jacob Elordi To Play Frankenstein Monster In Guillermo Del Toro's Adaptation For Netflix; 'All Quiet On The Western Front' Breakout Felix Kammerer & 'Sweet Tooth' Star Christian Convery Also In Ensemble |url=https://deadline.com/2024/01/jacob-elordi-frankenstein-guillermo-del-toro-1235697452/ |access-date= |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}
In January 2025, it was announced that Convery will star in the comedy film Rolling Loud, directed by Jeremy Garelick, alongside Owen Wilson and Matt Riffe.{{Cite web |last=Grobar |first=Matt |date=2025-01-24 |title=Christine Ko & Christian Convery Join Owen Wilson & Matt Rife In Live Nation Comedy 'Rolling Loud' |url=https://deadline.com/2025/01/rolling-loud-movie-adds-christine-ko-christian-convery-1236266369/ |access-date= |website=Deadline |language=en-US}} He is also set to take over the voice role of Oliver Grayson in Season 3 of Prime Video's Invincible.{{Cite web |last=Schedeen |first=Jesse |date=2025-01-23 |title=Invincible: The Most Important New Characters to Expect in Season 3 |url=https://sea.ign.com/invincible/224136/feature/invincible-the-most-important-new-characters-to-expect-in-season-3 |access-date= |website=IGN Southeast Asia |language=en-sg}} In April 2025, it was announced that Convery will star in coming-of-age dramedy film (Saint) Peter produced by Peter Farrelly along side Anna Sawai, Pete Holmes, Harvey Guillén, Judy Greer, and Douglas Hodge.{{cite web |title=Christian Convery To Topline Indie ‘(Saint) Peter’; Anna Sawai, Pete Holmes, Harvey Guillén, Judy Greer & Douglas Hodge Also Set |url=https://deadline.com/2025/04/christian-convery-anna-sawai-harvey-guille-more-to-star-saint-peter-1236367834/ |website=deadline.com}}
Awards and Recognition
- Young Artist Award (2017) – Best Performance in a TV Movie or Special.{{Cite web |last=Bofill |first=Lora |date=2017-03-20 |title=The 38th annual Young Artist Award recognizes talent in film and TV – EclipseMagazine |url=https://eclipsemagazine.com/the-38th-annual-young-artist-award-recognizes-talent-in-film-and-tv/ |access-date= |website=Eclipse Magazine |language=en-US}}
- Young Artist Award (2020) – Best Lead Actor in a Television Series for Pup Academy.{{Cite web |title=Christian Convery and all about their pets |url=https://celebritypets.net/pets/christian-convery-pets/#:~:text=He%20bagged%20the%20%E2%80%9CBest%20Leading,role%20in%20%E2%80%9CSweet%20Tooth.%E2%80%9D |access-date=2025-01-27 |website=Celebrity Pets}}
- Young Artist Award (2022) – Best Performance in a Streaming Series: Leading Youth Actor.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2022-10-04 |title=The 43rd Young Artist Awards - |url=https://illuminate-magazine.com/2022/10/04/the-43rd-young-artist-awards/ |access-date= |website=Illuminate Magazine |language=en-US}}
- Young Artist Award (2024) – Best Performance in a Streaming Series: Leading Youth Artist.{{Cite web |title=Young Artist Awards (2024) |url=https://www.imdb.com/event/ev0000716/2024/1/ |access-date= |website=IMDb |language=en-US}}
- Leo Awards (2024) – Best Guest Performance in a Dramatic Series.{{Cite web |title=2024 Nominees & Winners by Name |url=https://www.leoawards.com/2024/nominees_and_winners/nominees_and_winners_by_name_2024.php |website=Leo Awards}}
Filmography
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References
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