Joel Gordon | |
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| Born | November 15, 1975 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, producer, director |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Spouse | Erin Gordon (2004–present) |
| Children | 3 |
| Website | http://www.vformation.tv |
Joel Gordon (born November 15, 1975) is a Canadian actor, producer and director. [1]
As a teenager growing up in Scarborough, Joel Gordon received the Harry Jerome Award for the Arts for his work as a young actor. [2] After studying acting at York University, Gordon made his professional stage debut as an actor in George F. Walker's play Heaven, [3] and appeared on the front cover [4] of Eye Weekly on June 4, 2002, for his role as Romeo in Romeo/Juliet Remixed. [5]
Gordon's first movie appearance as an actor was in Rude , which was screened at Cannes. [6]
In 2008, Gordon appeared in Max Payne as the character Owen Green. [7] 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. [8]
Joel Gordon's work as a television producer has earned three Gemini nominations from the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television. [9] [10]
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. [11] "Wrestling with Destiny" won 5 Leo Awards including Best Sports Program or Series. [12]
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. [13] [14]
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. [15] [16]
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. [17] [18] [19]
| Acting | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Genre | |
| 2008 | Max Payne | Owen Green | Movie | |
| 2008 | The Line | Rev. Reese | TV series | |
| 2004 | This is Wonderland [20] | 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 | Blind Faith | David Mercer | Movie | |
| 1998 | My Date with the President's Daughter | Curtis | TV movie | |
| 1993 | Are You Afraid of the Dark? [21] | Billy | TV series | |
| TV Producing & Directing | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Genre | Awards |
| 2013 | Love is Moving [22] | Co-Executive Producer, Producer | TV series | |
| 2008 | Embracing da Kink [23] | Executive producer, Director | TV documentary | Winner 2008 Golden Sheaf Award, [24] 2008 Gemini Nominee |
| 2007 | Turning Pages: The Life and Literature of Margaret Atwood [25] [26] | Producer, director | TV documentary | |
| 2006 | Leading Man: The Life and Times of William Hutt [27] | Producer, director | TV documentary | Nomination 2007 Gemini Award [28] |
| 2004 | Wrestling with Destiny: The Life and Times of Daniel Igali [29] | Producer, director | TV documentary | Winner 2005 Leo Awards, [30] Nomination 2004 Gemini Award [31] |
| 2002 | Superbob [22] | Director | Movie | Winner 2002 Star! ReelChoice Audience Award, [32] |
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