Joel Gordon

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Joel Gordon
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Born (1975-11-15) November 15, 1975 (age 49)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Occupation(s)Actor, producer, director
Years active1989–present
Spouse
Erin Gordon
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(m. 2004)​
Children3
Website www.vformation.tv

Joel Gordon (born November 15, 1975) is a Canadian actor, producer and director. [1]

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Early life

As a teenager growing up in Scarborough, Toronto, 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]

Career

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]

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 five 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]

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 was February 14, 2012. [17] [18] [19]

Filmography

Acting

YearTitleRoleGenre
2008 Max Payne Owen GreenMovie
2008The LineRev. ReeseTV series
2004 This is Wonderland [20] DarwinTV series
2001 Danger Beneath the Sea Terry PeelTV movie
1999 Animorphs HugoTV series
1998 Down in the Delta JesseMovie
1998 Blind Faith David MercerMovie
1998 My Date with the President's Daughter CurtisTV movie
1993 Are You Afraid of the Dark? [21] BillyTV series

TV producing and directing

YearTitleRoleGenreAwards
2013Love Is Moving [22] Co-executive producer, producerTV series
2008Embracing da Kink [23] Executive producer, directorTV documentaryWinner 2008 Golden Sheaf Award, [24] 2008 Gemini Nominee
2007Turning Pages: The Life and Literature of Margaret Atwood [25] [26] Producer, directorTV documentary
2006Leading Man: The Life and Times of William Hutt [27] Producer, directorTV documentaryNomination 2007 Gemini Award [28]
2004Wrestling with Destiny: The Life and Times of Daniel Igali [29] Producer, directorTV documentaryWinner 2005 Leo Awards, [30] Nomination 2004 Gemini Award [31]
2002Superbob [22] DirectorMovieWinner 2002 Star! ReelChoice Audience Award, [32]

References

  1. ↑ Bhandari, Aparita (April 7, 2002). "Young director gets Reel". The Toronto Star. Archived from the original on January 31, 2013. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
  2. ↑ Irish, Paul (May 5, 2005). "Harry Jerome award inspires young actor". The Toronto Star . Archived from the original on March 7, 2016. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
  3. ↑ Coulborn, John (January 22, 2000). "Those who see George Walker's fabulous Heaven get...Their just reward". Canoe.ca -- Jam! Theatre. Archived from the original on July 10, 2012. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
  4. ↑ "Eye Weekly". Torstar. Archived from the original on July 9, 2012. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
  5. ↑ "Canadian Adaptations of Shakespeare" . Retrieved November 2, 2011.
  6. ↑ "Young Director Gets Reel". Toronto Star . April 7, 2002. Archived from the original on January 31, 2013. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
  7. ↑ Sloss, Eric (October 17, 2008). "A Look at "Max Payne" – The Review". Archived from the original on February 5, 2013. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
  8. ↑ "Nominees in major categories for the 23rd Gemini Awards". The Toronto Star . Toronto Star. August 27, 2008. Archived from the original on August 27, 2008. Retrieved November 1, 2011.
  9. ↑ "Nominees in major categories for the 23rd Gemini Awards". The Toronto Star . August 27, 2008. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
  10. ↑ "Canada's Awards Database". Gemini Awards. Academy of Canadian Cinema And Television. Archived from the original on April 4, 2012. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
  11. ↑ Christie, James (March 5, 2004). "A teacher must grapple with the idea of playing a villain". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved August 10, 2018.
  12. ↑ "2005 Winners". Leo Awards. Retrieved August 10, 2018.
  13. ↑ Bolan, Sandra (March 17, 2010). "Filmmaker enjoyed inside look at Margaret Atwood". Stouffville Sun-Tribune (yorkregion.com). Retrieved November 2, 2011.
  14. ↑ "Turning Pages: The Life and Literature of Margaret Atwood". Toronto Public Library. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
  15. ↑ "Love is Moving". NRB Network . Retrieved January 14, 2014.
  16. ↑ "City youth group making TV debut". chathamdailynews.ca/. Retrieved January 14, 2014.
  17. ↑ Storey, Mags (November 7, 2011). "The Love Movement needs your stories". ChristianWeek News. Archived from the original on June 2, 2012. Retrieved December 21, 2011.
  18. ↑ "August2011CCAA". Archived from the original on April 26, 2012. Retrieved December 21, 2011.
  19. ↑ "Love Movement Website".
  20. ↑ "This is Wonderland". YouTube . March 31, 2007. Retrieved December 12, 2013.
  21. ↑ "Are You Afraid of the Dark?" . Retrieved December 12, 2013.
  22. 1 2 "ReelWorld film fest helps showcase local talent". Share Newspaper. Retrieved December 12, 2013.
  23. ↑ "Kink". V-Formation Productions – Documentaries. V-Formation Productions Inc. Archived from the original on January 31, 2012. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
  24. ↑ "2008 Golden Sheaf Award winners". Yorkton Film Festival. Archived from the original on November 1, 2011. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
  25. ↑ "Turning Pages: The Life and Literature of Margaret Atwood". Knowledge Network. Archived from the original on July 27, 2010. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
  26. ↑ "Margaret Atwood". V-Formation Productions Inc. Archived from the original on January 30, 2012. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
  27. ↑ "The Life and Times of William Hutt". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (cbc.ca). Retrieved November 2, 2011.
  28. ↑ "Canada's Award Database". Gemini Awards. Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television. Archived from the original on April 4, 2012. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
  29. ↑ "Life and Times of Daniel Igali". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (cbc.ca). Retrieved November 2, 2011.
  30. ↑ "Leo Awards – 2005 Winners". Leo Awards.
  31. ↑ "Gemini nominees for news, docs, sports unveiled". CTV News. October 20, 2004. Archived from the original on March 31, 2012. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
  32. ↑ "Awards". Reel World Film Festival. Archived from the original on July 6, 2011. Retrieved December 12, 2013.
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