Major Dodson | |
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Born | July 8, 2003 20) | (age
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2010–present |
Major Dodson (born July 8, 2003) is an American actor known for his roles on The Walking Dead , [1] [2] American Horror Story and Left Behind . [3]
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]
Dodson is actively involved in Smiles for the Homeless, a charity his family helped create, that makes care packages for homeless individuals. [7]
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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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 |
Year | TV Show | Role | Notes |
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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 |
Year | Game | Role | Notes |
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2020 | Final Fantasy VII Remake | Cloud Strife (age 14) | Appears in Flashbacks |
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
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2016 | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a TV Series - Recurring Young Actor (13 and Under) [9] | The Walking Dead | Nominated |
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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.