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Joshua Odjick
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Odjick in 2023
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Kitigan Zibi, Quebec, Canada
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2020–present |
Joshua Odjick is a talented actor from Canada. He comes from Kitigan Zibi, a First Nation community in Quebec. He is well-known for his role as Pasmay in the 2021 movie Wildhood. For this role, he won the Canadian Screen Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2022. He also received the Vancouver Film Critics Circle award for Best Supporting Actor in a Canadian Film.
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About Joshua Odjick
Early Life and Background
Joshua Odjick is a member of the Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation. He went to Heritage College in Gatineau, Quebec.
Acting Career Highlights
Besides Wildhood, Joshua has acted in several other movies. These include Bootlegger, Bones of Crows, and Darkest Miriam. He has also appeared in popular TV shows. Some of these shows are Coroner, Unsettled, Little Bird, and The Swarm.
In June 2024, it was announced that Joshua joined the cast of It: Welcome to Derry. This is an American TV series about supernatural horror. The show is set to be released in 2025 on HBO. In the same year, Joshua Odjick, Anna Lambe, and Joel Oulette worked together. They were co-hosts for a documentary series called Warrior Up!.
In July 2024, Joshua Odjick was chosen for a role in a new movie. It is a dystopian horror film called The Long Walk. This movie is based on a famous 1979 novel by Stephen King.
In February 2025, Joshua received a special honor. The Governor General's Performing Arts Awards started a new mentorship program. Joshua was the very first person to receive this award. As part of the program, film director Atom Egoyan will guide Joshua. He will help Joshua for a year as Joshua creates his first short film as a filmmaker.
In July 2025, it was announced that Joshua would have a supporting role. This role is in an upcoming TV series. The series is an adaptation of Bon Cop, Bad Cop.
Joshua Odjick's Film and TV Roles
Movies Joshua Odjick Has Been In
| Year | Movie Title | Role |
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| 2021 | Wildhood | Pasmay |
| 2021 | Bootlegger | Joseph |
| 2022 | Bones of Crows | Jake Whallach |
| 2023 | Darkest Miriam | Beautiful Young Man |
| 2025 | Sweet Summer Pow Wow | Riley |
| 2025 | The Long Walk | Collie Parker |
| TBA | Frontier Crucible | TBA |
TV Shows Joshua Odjick Has Appeared In
| Year | TV Show Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2020 | Coroner | Ernest Couchie | Episode: "One Drum" |
| 2020 | Unsettled | Myles | 10 episodes |
| 2022 | Pour toi Flora | Jean | Miniseries; 5 episodes |
| 2022 | Heritage Minutes | Tom Longboat | Episode: "Tom Longboat" |
| 2022 | Three Pines | Tommy Kis | 3 episodes |
| 2023 | The Swarm | Leon Anawak | 8 episodes |
| 2023 | Little Bird | Niizh | 2 episodes |
| 2023 | Bones of Crows | Jake Whallach | 2 episodes |
| 2024 | Warrior Up! | Co-host | |
| 2025 | NCIS: Origins | TBA | Episode #1.13 |
| 2025 | It: Welcome to Derry | TBA | Post-production |
Awards and Recognition
Joshua Odjick has received several awards for his acting. These include the ACCT Best Supporting Actor award. He also won the VFCC Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Canadian Film.
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