Demetrius Joyette facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Demetrius Joyette
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| Born | March 14, 1993 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2001–present |
Demetrius Joyette (born March 14, 1993) is a Canadian actor. You might know him from his popular roles as Michael Theodore Davies in the TV show The Latest Buzz, Porter Jackson in Wingin' It, or the hockey player Mike Dallas in Degrassi: The Next Generation.
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Early Life and First Roles
Demetrius Joyette was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He started his acting career when he was very young.
His first television role was in 2001 on the medical drama series Doc, where he played a character named Justin. This role was a great start for him, and he was nominated for a Young Artist Award two years in a row. In 2003, he appeared in his first movie, a Christmas film called Blizzard.
Rise to Fame on Television
As a teenager, Joyette became a familiar face on kids' and teen TV shows. From 2007 to 2010, he starred in The Latest Buzz as Michael, one of the main characters working for a teen magazine.
Soon after, he landed another major role in the show Wingin' It. He played Porter Jackson, an angel-in-training trying to help a high school student.
From 2012 to 2015, Joyette joined the cast of the famous teen drama Degrassi: The Next Generation. He played Mike Dallas, a star hockey player who deals with many challenges.
In 2013, he also had a role in the supernatural horror movie Carrie as George Dawson.
Film and Television Roles
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 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
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
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| 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 ...: 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 | ||
| 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 | |
| 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
Here are some of the awards Demetrius was nominated for, especially for his early work.
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
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| 2002 | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama): Young Actor Age 10 or Under | Doc | Nominated | |
| 2003 | Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama): Young Actor Age 10 or Under | Nominated | |||
| 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 |
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