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Joel Gordon
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Born (1975-11-15) November 15, 1975 (age 48)
Nationality Canadian
Occupation Actor, producer, director
Years active 1989–present
Spouse(s) Erin Gordon (2004–present)
Children 3

Joel Gordon (born November 15, 1975) is a Canadian actor, producer and director.

Early life

As a teenager growing up in Scarborough, Joel Gordon received the Harry Jerome Award for the Arts for his work as a young actor. After studying acting at York University, Gordon made his professional stage debut as an actor in George F. Walker's play Heaven, and appeared on the front cover of Eye Weekly on June 4, 2002, for his role as Romeo in Romeo/Juliet Remixed.

Career

As actor

Gordon's first movie appearance as an actor was in Rude, which was screened at Cannes.

In 2008, Gordon appeared in Max Payne as the character Owen Green. Also in 2008, Gordon produced and directed the award-winning television documentary Embracing da Kink, which won the 2008 Golden Sheaf Award for best Documentary in the Arts/Culture category at the Yorkton Film Festival.

As producer

Joel Gordon's work as a television producer has earned three Gemini nominations from the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television.

CBC Television aired "Wrestling with Destiny" in March 2004, which Gordon produced and directed. It chronicles the life of Olympic and World Wrestling Champion, Daniel Igali. "Wrestling with Destiny" won 5 Leo Awards including Best Sports Program or Series.

One of Gordon's most notable television biographies was a 48-minute documentary on Margaret Atwood entitled Turning Pages: The Life and Literature of Margaret Atwood.

In 2012, he co-created and started production on Love is Moving, a TV series that aired on NRB Network and on Global Television Network in 2013. The television series follows young people who participate in the Love Movement curriculum and then put love into action in their communities.

Gordon's work outside of film and television

Along with Benjamin Porter in 2010, Gordon co-founded Love Movement, which is a Christian organization, movement and curriculum that promotes a greater understanding of love and how it can be applied through loving God, and loving others. The first national partner to join Love Movement in shaping the curriculum is World Vision Canada. The official launch date for Love Movement is February 14, 2012.

Filmography

Acting
Year Title Role Genre
2008 Max Payne Owen Green Movie
2008 The Line Rev. Reese TV series
2004 This is Wonderland Darwin TV series
2001 Danger Beneath the Sea Terry Peel TV movie
1999 Animorphs Hugo TV series
1998 Down in the Delta Jesse Movie
1998 Bline Faith David Mercer Movie
1998 My Date with the President's Daughter Curtis TV movie
1993 Are You Afraid of the Dark? Billy TV series
TV Producing & Directing
Year Title Role Genre Awards
2013 Love is Moving Co-Executive Producer, Producer TV series
2008 Embracing da Kink Executive producer, Director TV documentary Winner 2008 Golden Sheaf Award, 2008 Gemini Nominee
2007 Turning Pages: The Life and Literature of Margaret Atwood Producer, director TV documentary
2006 Leading Man: The Life and Times of William Hutt Producer, director TV documentary Nomination 2007 Gemini Award
2004 Wrestling with Destiny: The Life and Times of Daniel Igali Producer, director TV documentary Winner 2005 Leo Awards, Nomination 2004 Gemini Award
2002 Superbob Director Movie Winner 2002 Star! ReelChoice Audience Award,
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