Cody Lightning facts for kids
Cody Lightning is a talented actor and filmmaker from Canada. He is a member of the Cree people. Cody was born on August 8, 1986, in Edmonton, Alberta. His family is also involved in movies; his mom, Georgina Lightning, is a director and actress, and his siblings, Crystle Lightning and William, are actors too.
Cody started acting when he was young. In 1999, he was nominated for a Young Artist Award. This was for his supporting role in the movie Smoke Signals. Later, in 2007, he won the Best Actor award at the American Indian Film Festival. This award was for his work in the film Four Sheets to the Wind.
In 2023, Cody took on new roles. He wrote, directed, and starred in his first movie as a director. The film is called Hey, Viktor!. It's a mockumentary, which means it's a fake documentary. In the movie, Cody plays a made-up version of himself. This character tries to restart his acting career. He does this by making his own sequel to Smoke Signals. In 2024, Cody was nominated for two Canadian Screen Awards for his work on Hey, Viktor!. He was recognized for Best Lead Performance in a Comedy Film and for Best Original Screenplay.
Cody Lightning's Film and TV Roles
Cody Lightning has appeared in many films and TV shows. Here are some of his notable roles:
| Year | Film or TV Show | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Geronimo | Young Daklugie | TV movie |
| 1997 | The Brave | Frankie | |
| 1998 | Smoke Signals | Young Victor Joseph | Nominated for a Young Artist Award |
| 2001 | Manic | Kenny | |
| 2003 | Dreamkeeper | Sixth Brother | |
| 2003, 2004 or 2005 | Older than America | Dwayne | |
| 2005 | Brick | The Lug | |
| 2007 | Four Sheets to the Wind | Cufe Smallhill | Won Best Actor at the American Indian Film Festival |
| 2021 | Run Woman Run | Mike | |
| 2023 | Hey, Viktor! | Cody | Also director and writer |
| 2024 | Echo | Cousin Biscuits | |
| 2025 | The Lowdown | Upcoming series |
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In Spanish: Cody Lightning para niños
