Colin Ford
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Colin Ford is an American child actor and voice actor. He is best known for his role as young Sam Winchester
in the 2005 TV Series, Supernatural
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In 2004 Colin portrayed Matthew Steed in the movie The Work and the Glory. 2005 marked a whirlwind year that began with a high profile photo shoot with Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie for W Magazine. This was immediately followed by a trip to Vancouver with Tom Welling and the cast of Smallville. Following Smallville, Colin reprised his role as Matthew Steed in The Work and the Gory: American Zion. If that weren’t enough, Colin played a lead role, as Jackson Patch in The Dog Days of Summer, along with veteran actor Will Patton. Capping off a busy year, Colin was back in Vancouver playing Zeph, the son of Jason Statham and Claire Forlani in the epic adventure, In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Story, in theaters January 2008. He stars in a new fim called "We Bought a Zoo." which premeres December, 2011. He plays the young and attractive son of a three-part family, with Matt Damon as the father, along with a little sister too.
In addition to print, television and film, Colin also has a passion for voice work. Colin earned the role of Dart, the reindeer, performing with Kathy Bates, Andy Griffith, Jay Leno, Ed Asner, Shirley Jones, and many others in the feature film, Christmas Is Here Again to be released in 2008.
When Colin is not acting he enjoys skateboarding, basketball and football.
Sam Winchester
Samuel "Sam" Winchester is a fictional character and one of the two main protagonists of The CW Television Network's Supernatural along with his older brother Dean. He is portrayed by Jared Padalecki.-Background:...
in the 2005 TV Series, Supernatural
Supernatural (TV series)
Supernatural is an American supernatural and horror television series created by Eric Kripke, which debuted on September 13, 2005 on The WB, and is now part of The CW's lineup. Starring Jared Padalecki as Sam Winchester and Jensen Ackles as Dean Winchester, the series follows the brothers as they...
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Biography
Colin enjoyed being in front of the camera which led to his start in the entertainment business. At age 4, Colin modeled for print ads for regional and national retailers. At age 5, Colin broke into film as Clinton Jr. in the feature film Sweet Home Alabama. He obtained more roles in independent films such as Moved, The Book of Jaene and When Harry Met Lloyd: Dumb and Dumberer.In 2004 Colin portrayed Matthew Steed in the movie The Work and the Glory. 2005 marked a whirlwind year that began with a high profile photo shoot with Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie for W Magazine. This was immediately followed by a trip to Vancouver with Tom Welling and the cast of Smallville. Following Smallville, Colin reprised his role as Matthew Steed in The Work and the Gory: American Zion. If that weren’t enough, Colin played a lead role, as Jackson Patch in The Dog Days of Summer, along with veteran actor Will Patton. Capping off a busy year, Colin was back in Vancouver playing Zeph, the son of Jason Statham and Claire Forlani in the epic adventure, In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Story, in theaters January 2008. He stars in a new fim called "We Bought a Zoo." which premeres December, 2011. He plays the young and attractive son of a three-part family, with Matt Damon as the father, along with a little sister too.
In addition to print, television and film, Colin also has a passion for voice work. Colin earned the role of Dart, the reindeer, performing with Kathy Bates, Andy Griffith, Jay Leno, Ed Asner, Shirley Jones, and many others in the feature film, Christmas Is Here Again to be released in 2008.
When Colin is not acting he enjoys skateboarding, basketball and football.
Television
| Year | Television series | Role | Episode/notes |
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| 2005 | Smallville Smallville Smallville is the hometown of Superman in comic books published by DC Comics. While growing up in Smallville, the young Clark Kent attended Smallville High with best friends Lana Lang, Chloe Sullivan and Pete Ross... |
Younger Evan Gallagher | "Ageless" |
| 2006 | The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | Dick Chaney Action Figure | Comedy Skit |
| The Chelsea Handler Show The Chelsea Handler Show The Chelsea Handler Show is an American sketch comedy series that aired on the E! television network. The series starred Chelsea Handler and featured skits that mocked the entertainment industry, spoofed celebrities, television, the elderly, and herself... |
Blind Date | ||
| Close To Home | Hal Brooks | "Legacy" | |
| 2007 | Side Order of Life | Baby Puree | "Whose Sperm Is It Anyway?" |
| Journeyman Journeyman (TV series) Journeyman is a 2007 American science fiction television drama created by Kevin Falls for 20th Century Fox Television which aired on the NBC television network. It starred Kevin McKidd as Dan Vasser, a San Francisco reporter who involuntarily travels through time... |
Young Aeden Bennett | "Blowback" | |
| 2008 | Can You Teach My Alligator Manners? Can You Teach My Alligator Manners? Can You Teach My Alligator Manners? is a show that airs on Disney Junior in the USA, Canada and Great Britain and Ireland.-Synopsis:Mikey's pet alligator Al needs some help learning how to behave properly... |
Mikey | 10 Episodes |
| 2009 | Supernatural Supernatural (TV series) Supernatural is an American supernatural and horror television series created by Eric Kripke, which debuted on September 13, 2005 on The WB, and is now part of The CW's lineup. Starring Jared Padalecki as Sam Winchester and Jensen Ackles as Dean Winchester, the series follows the brothers as they... |
Young Sam Winchester Sam Winchester Samuel "Sam" Winchester is a fictional character and one of the two main protagonists of The CW Television Network's Supernatural along with his older brother Dean. He is portrayed by Jared Padalecki.-Background:... |
"A Very Supernatural Christmas" "After School Special" "When the Levee Breaks" "Dark Side of the Moon" "The Girl Next Door" |
| 2010 | Private Practice | Walker | |
| Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy is an American animated television series created by Seth MacFarlane for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The series centers on the Griffins, a dysfunctional family consisting of parents Peter and Lois; their children Meg, Chris, and Stewie; and their anthropomorphic pet dog Brian... |
Randall | "Go Stewie Go Go Stewie Go "Go, Stewie, Go!" is the thirteenth episode of the eighth season of the animated comedy series Family Guy. It originally aired on Fox in the United States on March 14, 2010... !", voice |
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| CSI: Miami CSI: Miami CSI: Miami is an American police procedural television series, which premiered on September 23, 2002 on CBS. The series is a spin-off of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.... |
Cody Williams | ||
| Hawaii Five-0 | Evan Lowry | ||
| 2011–present | Jake and the Never Land Pirates Jake and the Never Land Pirates Jake and the Never Land Pirates is a musical animated Disney Junior show based on the successful Disney franchise, Peter Pan. It is the first Disney Junior original show following the switch from Playhouse Disney... |
Jake | Voice Lead |
| Supernatural Supernatural The supernatural or is that which is not subject to the laws of nature, or more figuratively, that which is said to exist above and beyond nature... |
Young Sam Winchester Sam Winchester Samuel "Sam" Winchester is a fictional character and one of the two main protagonists of The CW Television Network's Supernatural along with his older brother Dean. He is portrayed by Jared Padalecki.-Background:... |
"The Girl Next Door" | |
| Family Guy Family Guy Family Guy is an American animated television series created by Seth MacFarlane for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The series centers on the Griffins, a dysfunctional family consisting of parents Peter and Lois; their children Meg, Chris, and Stewie; and their anthropomorphic pet dog Brian... |
Seahorse Seashell Party | A Child |
Films
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 2002 | Sweet Home Alabama Sweet Home Alabama (film) Sweet Home Alabama is a 2002 American romantic comedy film directed by Andy Tennant and stars Reese Witherspoon, Josh Lucas, and Patrick Dempsey. The film was released on September 27, 2002.-Plot:... |
Clinton Jr. | Uncredited |
| 2003 | Dumb and Dumber 2 | Lloyd (at age 5) | |
| 2004 | Moved (film)>Moved | Young Noel Franks | |
| The Work and the Glory The Work and The Glory (film) The Work and the Glory is a 2004 historical fiction drama film directed by Russell Holt. It tells the story of the fictional Steed family in the 1820s and their struggles trying to adopt the then new Mormon religion and explores their relationship with their community, with its founder, Joseph... |
Matthew Steed | ||
| 2005 | The Work and the Glory: American Zion The Work and The Glory: American Zion (film) The Work and the Glory: American Zion is the sequel to the 2004 film The Work and the Glory and continues the struggle of the Steed's family's conversion to the then new Mormon religion. The film also explores the family's relationship with their community and its founder, Joseph Smith.This movie... |
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| 2006 | Faceless Faceless UK bonus tracks-Personnel:* Sully Erna - rhythm guitar, vocals, producer* Tony Rombola - lead guitar, back-up vocals* Robbie Merrill - bass, back-up vocals* Shannon Larkin - drums, percussion* Tommy Stewart - Drums on "I Stand Alone"... |
Max | Television movie |
| The Ant Bully The Ant Bully (film) The Ant Bully is a 2006 American computer-animated film written and directed by John A. Davis based on the 1999 children's book of the same name by John Nickle... |
Red Teammate #4 | Voice | |
| 2007 | American Family American Family American Family is a photographic artwork exhibition by Renée Cox.-External links:* *... |
Caleb Bogner | Television movie |
| A Dungeon Siege Tale In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale is a 2006 fantasy action film directed by Uwe Boll, inspired by the Dungeon Siege video game series. It was produced by Brightlight Pictures and distributed by Freestyle Releasing and Vivendi Entertainment in the United States and Canada. 20th Century... |
Zeph | ||
| Dog Days of Summer | Jackson Patch | Voice | |
| Martian Child Martian Child Martian Child is a 2007 American comedy-drama film about a writer who adopts a strange young boy who believes himself to be from Mars. Martian Child was released on November 2, 2007. The film was directed by Menno Meyjes and produced by New Line Cinema. It stars John Cusack and Bobby Coleman... |
Various voices | ||
| Christmas Is Here Again Christmas Is Here Again Christmas Is Here Again is a 2007 animated Christmas film released on DVD by Screen Media Films. The first feature production from the Renegade Animation studio, it was co-written, co-produced and directed by Robert Zappia... |
Dart | Voice | |
| 2008 | Lake City Lake City (film) Lake City is a 2008 American drama film directed by Perry Moore and Hunter Hill and stars Sissy Spacek, Troy Garity and Dave Matthews.-Plot:... |
Clayton | |
| 2009 | In My Pocket In My Pocket "In My Pocket" is a song performed by American recording artist Mandy Moore from her self-titled third studio album. The song was released as the first single by Epic Records on May 29, 2001. It was written by Randall Barlow, Emilio Estefan, Liza Quintana, and Gian Marco Zignago. It was produced... |
Young Stephen | |
| Bride Wars Bride Wars Bride Wars is a 2009 American romantic comedy film directed by Gary Winick and written by Greg DePaul, June Diane Raphael and Casey Wilson.... |
Additional Voice | ||
| Push Push (2009 film) Push is a 2009 American science fiction thriller film directed by Paul McGuigan. The film stars Chris Evans, Dakota Fanning, Camilla Belle, Cliff Curtis, Joel Gretsch and Djimon Hounsou... |
Young Nick | ||
| Jack and the Beanstalk | Jack | ||
| 2010 | Ticket Out | DJ | |
| All Kids Count | Jim | ||
| 2011 | Eye of the Hurricane | Mike Ballard | |
| Jimmy Jimmy Jimmy is a diminutive form of the given name James which may refer to:-Media and entertainment:* "Jimmy" , by M.I.A.* Jimmy * Jimmy * "The Jimmy", a Seinfeld episode* Jimmy, a stage musical about Jimmy Walker... |
Max | ||
| We Bought a Zoo We Bought a Zoo We Bought a Zoo is an upcoming comedy-drama film directed by Cameron Crowe starring Matt Damon, Thomas Haden Church, Colin Ford, Scarlett Johansson, Desi Lydic, Patrick Fugit, and Elle Fanning.... |
Dylan Mee | Post-production |
Awards and nominations
| Award | Year | Category | Result | Work |
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| Young Artist Award Young Artist Award The Young Artist Award is an accolade bestowed by the Young Artist Foundation, a non-profit organization founded in 1978 to recognize and award excellence of youth performers, and to provide scholarships for young artists who may be physically and/or financially challenged.The Young Artist... |
2008 | Best Performance in a TV Series – Guest Starring Young Actor | Journeyman Journeyman (TV series) Journeyman is a 2007 American science fiction television drama created by Kevin Falls for 20th Century Fox Television which aired on the NBC television network. It starred Kevin McKidd as Dan Vasser, a San Francisco reporter who involuntarily travels through time... |
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| 2009 | Best Performance in a Voice-Over Role – Young Actor | Christmas Is Here Again Christmas Is Here Again Christmas Is Here Again is a 2007 animated Christmas film released on DVD by Screen Media Films. The first feature production from the Renegade Animation studio, it was co-written, co-produced and directed by Robert Zappia... |
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| Best Performance in a Feature Film – Supporting Young Actor | Lake City Lake City (film) Lake City is a 2008 American drama film directed by Perry Moore and Hunter Hill and stars Sissy Spacek, Troy Garity and Dave Matthews.-Plot:... |
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| 2010 | Best Performance in a TV Series – Recurring Young Actor 13 and Under | Supernatural Supernatural (TV series) Supernatural is an American supernatural and horror television series created by Eric Kripke, which debuted on September 13, 2005 on The WB, and is now part of The CW's lineup. Starring Jared Padalecki as Sam Winchester and Jensen Ackles as Dean Winchester, the series follows the brothers as they... |
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| 2011 | Best Performance in a TV Series – Guest Starring Young Actor 11–13 | CSI: Miami CSI: Miami CSI: Miami is an American police procedural television series, which premiered on September 23, 2002 on CBS. The series is a spin-off of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.... |
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| Best Performance in a DVD Film – Young Actor | Jack and the Beanstalk |