Major Dodson | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 8, 2003 (age 20) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2010–present |
Major Dodson (born July 8, 2003) is an American male actor known for his roles on The Walking Dead,[1][2] American Horror Story and Left Behind.[3]
Career
Dodson began acting professionally at the age of six; he acted in many small roles before his first major television appearance on Revolution. His most notable roles are as Corey on American Horror Story[4] and Sam on The Walking Dead.[5][6]
Charity
Dodson is actively involved in Smiles for the Homeless, a charity his family helped create, that makes care packages for homeless individuals.[7]
Personal life
Filmography
Film
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Tyson's Run | Tyson | |
| 2016 | Proud Souls | Johnny | |
| 2015 | Dermaphoria | Young Eric | |
| 2014 | Left Behind | Raymie Steele | |
| 2012 | Departure | Young Boy | Short film |
| 2011 | Don't Cry Daddy | Carolyn's Son | Short film |
| 2011 | Alfred Thinks We're Aliens | Alfred | Short film |
Television
| Year | TV Show | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2016 | The Walking Dead | Sam Anderson | 10 episodes |
| 2014 | American Horror Story | Corey Bachman | 4 episodes |
| 2013 | Revolution | Danny Matheson (8 years old) | Episode: The Stand |
| 2011 | Mystery Diagnosis | Harry | Episode: Too Young to be Sick |
| 2010 | Sons of the Brotherhood | Tyler | Episode: Tea Time with Olivia |
Video games
| Year | Game | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Final Fantasy VII Remake | Cloud Strife (age 14) | Appears in Flashbacks |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a TV Series - Recurring Young Actor (13 and Under)[9] | The Walking Dead | Nominated |
References
- ↑ "Meet Major Dodson of The Walking Dead". houstonlifestyles.com. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
- ↑ "The Walking Dead Season 6: Major Dodson Talks Sam's Special Relationship With Carol". www.idigitaltimes.com. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
- ↑ "'Left Behind' Lacks Legitimate Biblical Bite". www.popmatters.com. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
- ↑ "Major Dodson is a Major Cutie!". moviepilot.com. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
- ↑ "'The Walking Dead' Star Major Dodson Reveals Surprising Fact About Andrew Lincoln". www.designntrend.com. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
- ↑ "Interview: Major Dodson Discusses 'The Walking Dead' And Cookies". www.techtimes.com. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
- ↑ "Get To Know Major Dodson!". www.iaam.com. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
- ↑ Schneider, H. Rose (March 10, 2022). "'The kind of picture that should be on the big screen': Utica native's film in theaters soon". Observer-Dispatch. Retrieved May 6, 2022.
Dodson himself is autistic, and has advocated for autistic characters being played by autistic actors. But Bass said he didn't know Dodson had autism when he was chosen.
- ↑ "2016 Young Artist Awards » Young Artist Awards". youngartistawards.org. Archived from the original on October 30, 2016. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
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