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Devon Bostick
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| Born | November 13, 1991 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1998–present |
Devon Bostick (born November 13, 1991) is a Canadian actor. He is well-known for his role as Rodrick Heffley in the popular Diary of a Wimpy Kid film series from 2010 to 2012. He also played main characters in movies like Adoration (2008), Dead Before Dawn 3D (2012), Okja (2017), and Tuscaloosa (2019).
Devon Bostick has also appeared in many other films. These include Godsend (2004), The Art of the Steal (2013), Regression (2015), Words on Bathroom Walls (2020), and Oppenheimer (2023).
On television, Bostick is famous for playing Jasper Jordan. This was a main role in CW's science fiction series The 100 from 2014 to 2017. He also had repeating roles as Leo Strange in the CBC series Being Erica (2009–2011). More recently, he played Green in the Quibi series Most Dangerous Game (2020) and Oscar in the Netflix series FUBAR (2023).
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Early Life and Education
Devon Bostick was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. His mother, Stephanie Gorin, works as a casting director. She helps find actors for movies, TV shows, and plays in Toronto. His father, Joe Bostick, is also an actor. He also works as a film fight coordinator, helping to plan fight scenes in movies.
Devon has family roots from both British and Norwegian backgrounds. He started acting when he was in the fifth grade. He later graduated from the Etobicoke School of the Arts in Toronto. This school helps young artists develop their talents.
Acting Career Highlights
Devon Bostick has had many roles in television shows. These include Degrassi: The Next Generation, Flashpoint, and Rookie Blue. He also appeared in films like Godsend, Fugitive Pieces, and The Stone Angel.
In the 2008 movie Adoration, Bostick played a character named Simon. Simon was a boy being raised by his uncle after his parents passed away. Devon also appeared in a funny online video for a fake movie called "Ice Fortress." He had roles in The Poet, a drama about World War II. He also played Brent in Saw VI and Ezio Auditore in Assassin's Creed: Lineage.
Bostick played Leo, Erica's brother, in the CBC Television series Being Erica. He is widely recognized for his role as Rodrick Heffley in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid movies. In 2023, he appeared in the movie Oppenheimer. He played Seth Neddermeyer, a scientist who worked on the Manhattan Project. This project developed the first atomic bombs.
Film Appearances
Devon Bostick has acted in many films throughout his career. Here are some of his notable movie roles:
- 2004: Godsend as Zachary Clark Wells
- 2005: Land of the Dead as Brian
- 2006: Citizen Duane as Maurie Balfour
- 2008: Adoration as Simon
- 2009: Assassin's Creed: Lineage as Ezio Auditore da Firenze (short film)
- 2010: Diary of a Wimpy Kid as Rodrick Heffley
- 2011: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules as Rodrick Heffley
- 2012: Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days as Rodrick Heffley
- 2012: Dead Before Dawn 3D as Casper Galloway
- 2013: The Art of the Steal as Ponch
- 2015: Regression as Roy Gray
- 2017: Okja as Silver
- 2019: Tuscaloosa as Billy
- 2020: Words on Bathroom Walls as Joaquin
- 2023: Oppenheimer as Seth Neddermeyer
Television Roles
Devon Bostick has also had many roles in television series and movies made for TV.
- 2002–2003: Odyssey 5 as Gothic Teen (2 episodes)
- 2006–2007: Degrassi: The Next Generation as Nic (3 episodes)
- 2009–2011: Being Erica as Leo Strange (recurring role)
- 2010: Rookie Blue as Martin Blentz (1 episode)
- 2010: Flashpoint as Paul (1 episode)
- 2014–2017: The 100 as Jasper Jordan (main role)
- 2019: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel as Alan (3 episodes)
- 2020: Most Dangerous Game as Green (recurring role)
- 2023: Fargo as Donald Ireland (1 episode)
- 2023: FUBAR as Oscar (recurring role)
Awards and Recognition
Devon Bostick has received several awards and nominations for his acting.
- In 2011, he won a Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Feature Film – Young Ensemble Cast for Diary of a Wimpy Kid.
- In 2013, he won another Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Feature Film – Young Ensemble Cast for Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days.
- In 2020, he won the Prince of Prestige Academy Award for Best Performance by an Actor for his role in Tuscaloosa. He also won the Twin Falls Sandwiches Film Festival Achievement in Acting award for the same film.
- In 2021, he won Best Lead Actor at the Bare Bones International Film Festival and Best Lead in a Feature Film at the Cobb International Film Festival, both for Tuscaloosa.
See also
In Spanish: Devon Bostick para niños
