Tanner Buchanan

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Tanner Buchanan
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Buchanan in 2018
Born
Tanner Emmanuel Buchanan

(1998-12-08) December 8, 1998 (age 26)
Lima, Ohio, U.S.
Occupations
  • Actor
  • dancer
  • singer
Years active2010–present
Partner Mary Mouser (engaged)

Tanner Emmanuel Buchanan (born December 8, 1998) is an American actor. He is best known for his roles in the ABC political drama series Designated Survivor (2016–2018) and the Netflix action series Cobra Kai (2018–2025).

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Early life

Buchanan was born in Lima, Ohio, on December 8, 1998. [1] He is the only child of parents Steve and Marlona Buchanan.

Buchanan's maternal grandfather was Filipino. He was raised in a Christian household and he attended Glandorf Elementary School in Ohio. At the age of 8, he moved to Los Angeles with his family to pursue his acting career. [2] [3]

Career

Buchanan began his acting career in 2010, making his television debut with a child role on the series Modern Family . He has since participated in television in the TV shows Grey's Anatomy , Major Crimes , The Goldbergs , and Deputy . [4] In 2011, he was cast in the film Untitled Jeff and Jackie Filgo Project in which he had the lead role but the pilot was not bought so the project did not go forward. [5] [6] [7] In 2013, he made his film debut with the comedy Jake Squared directed by Howard Goldberg. [8] [9]

In 2015, he played Charlie Gardner in the Disney Channel series Girl Meets World and Mason Kendall in the Nickelodeon series Game Shakers . [10] He played Leo Kirkman in the political television series Designated Survivor [11] [12] and Jack Downey in the family drama series The Fosters in 2016. [13] [14]

He made a special participation as young dance student Chad Brad Bradley in the 2017 series Fuller House produced by Warner Bros. In 2018, he began playing Johnny Lawrence's estranged son Robby Keene in the YouTube Premium (and later Netflix) martial arts series Cobra Kai . [15] [16] It serves as a sequel to the first three The Karate Kid films created by Robert Mark Kamen. [17]

Buchanan co-starred with Chad Michael Murray in the sci-fi thriller film Max Winslow and the House of Secrets in 2019, he was nominated for the Best Supporting Actor at the 2019 Canadian International Faith & Family Film Festival. [18] [19] On the same year, he starred as Dylan Warren in Damián Romay's thriller television film Sinister Seduction opposite Kristina Klebe. [20] [21] He co-starred with Blake Cooper in the drama film Chance directed by John B. Crye, which was released on May 22, 2020 at the Starlite Drive In in Amelia, Ohio. [22] [23]

In 2021, Buchanan starred in the remake of She's All That called He's All That with Addison Rae, [24] [25] he played the lead role of Cameron Kweller. [26] Participated in the action comedy film The Hyperions as Apollo in 2022, directed by Jon McDonald. [27] [28] In 2024, Buchanan starred alongside Sebastian Croft and Charithra Chandran in the British teen romantic comedy film How to Date Billy Walsh directed by Alex Sanjiv Pillai, which was released on Amazon Prime Video on April 5, 2024. [29] [30]

Personal life

Buchanan practiced taekwondo throughout his childhood. He was introduced to the world of karate at an early age by his mother, Marlona Buchanan, who is a black belt in martial arts. [31] While filming Designated Survivor in Toronto, Canada, Buchanan trained muay thai for about eight months before being cast in Cobra Kai. He shared a workout routine on Men's Health that included barbell jumping jacks to get in fighting shape. [32]

He is also an expert dancer since he was 5 years old, winning national tap dance tournaments throughout his childhood and adolescence. He trained at the dance academy "Center Stage Dance Academy" in Ottawa, Canada. [33]

Buchanan also has a musical training, and is a skilled pianist and guitarist. He debuted as a singer with the song "Fall into my Arms" ​​which was featured on the soundtrack to his film Max Winslow and the House of Secrets. [34]

Relationship with Mary Mouser

Buchanan and Mary Mouser met in October 2017 during the filming of the first season of the series Cobra Kai which they starred together, becoming best friends from the beginning and starting a secret romantic relationship shortly after. [35]

In February 2025, Buchanan and Mouser went public with their relationship and announced their engagement on the red carpet at the world premiere of the series finale. [36] [37]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2013 Jake Squared Sammy
2014GuestsBobby BellShort film
EllieBowieShort film
2015 The Heyday of the Insensitive Bastards Bobby Bell
Alone in the DustIzziShort film
2017 Anything Jack Sachman
2019 Max Winslow and the House of Secrets Connor LawsonAlso musician
Sinister SeductionDylan Warren
2020 Chance Colton
2021 He's All That Cameron Kweller
Painted BeautyYoung Peter
2022 The Hyperions Apollo
2024 How to Date Billy Walsh Billy Walsh

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2010 Modern Family Kid #2Episode: "Halloween"
2011Untitled Jeff and Jackie Filgo ProjectJimmyUnsold pilot
2012The Real St. NickCynical KidTelevision film
2013 Grey's Anatomy LucasEpisode: "Idle Hands"
Major Crimes Michelle BrandEpisode: "Boys Will Be Boys"
Ghost Ghirls HeroEpisode: "Field of Screams"
2013–2014 The Goldbergs Evan TurnerSpecial participation; 2 episodes
2014 Growing Up Fisher SladeEpisode: "Work with Me"
Mixology Young DomEpisode: "Fab & Jessica & Dominic"
2015 Girl Meets World Charlie GardnerRecurring role; 3 episodes
2015–2019 Game Shakers Mason KendallRecurring role; 6 episodes
2016 The Fosters Jack DowneyRecurring role; 6 episodes
2016–2018 Designated Survivor Leo KirkmanMain role; 28 episodes
2017 Fuller House Chad Brad BradleySpecial participation; 2 episodes
2018 The Goldbergs: 1990-Something Mike Stamm Schooled backdoor pilot
2018–2025 Cobra Kai Robby Keene Main role; 61 episodes
2020 Deputy BrendanEpisode: "10-8 Entitlements"

References

  1. ↑ "Tanner Buchanan". Netflix. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Tanner Buchanan: 14 facts about the He's All That star you need to know". PopBuzz. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Who Is Tanner Buchanan? About The 'He's All That' Star". The Hollywood Life. August 27, 2021. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Who did Tanner Buchanan play in Modern Family?". PopBuzz. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Untitled Jeff and Jackie Filgo Project (2011)". lostfilm.info. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  6. ↑ "The Real St. Nick (2012)". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Just Who Was The Real St. Nicholas?". NPR. December 25, 2012. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  8. ↑ "Jake Squared (2013)". FilmAffinity. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  9. ↑ "'Jake Squared,' a Midlife-Crisis Romantic Comedy". The New York Times. August 14, 2014. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  10. ↑ "Charlie Gardner - Girl Meets World". TVmaze.com. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  11. ↑ Burns, Geoff (March 4, 2017). "Lima native goes from Ohio to Hollywood". The Blade . Archived from the original on September 24, 2019. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  12. ↑ Lesnick, Silas (September 29, 2016). "ABC Gives Full-Season Orders to Designated Survivor and Speechless". ComingSoon.net. Archived from the original on September 24, 2019. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  13. ↑ "Who Did Tanner Buchanan Play in The Fosters?". Heavy.com. November 10, 2021. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  14. ↑ "Jack Downey - The Fosters". Amino Apps. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  15. ↑ Fienberg, Daniel (April 25, 2018). "'Cobra Kai': TV Review Tribeca 2018". The Hollywood Reporter . Archived from the original on September 24, 2019. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  16. ↑ Mendez, Michele (April 26, 2019). "EXCLUSIVE: 'Cobra Kai' Star Tanner Buchanan Talks Season 2, Training Process, and Being Part of the 'Karate Kid' Franchise". CelebMix. Archived from the original on April 28, 2019. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  17. ↑ Goldberg, Lesley (January 1, 2021). "'TV's Top 5': How 'Cobra Kai' Could Expand Its 'Miyagi-verse'". The Hollywood Reporter . Archived from the original on March 9, 2021. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  18. ↑ "Max Winslow and the House of Secrets". Burbank International Film Festival. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  19. ↑ "Chad Michael Murray Films 'Max Winslow and the House of Secrets' in NWA". KNWA FOX24. January 25, 2019. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  20. ↑ Still, Jennifer (October 10, 2019). "Is 'Sinister Seduction' Based On A True Story? It's The Ultimate Revenge Plot". Bustle. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  21. ↑ "Where is Sinister Seduction Filmed? Lifetime Cast Details". The Cinemaholic. May 4, 2020. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  22. ↑ "Watch Chance (2020)". Tubi. April 30, 2023. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  23. ↑ McNary, Dave (June 4, 2018). "Matthew Modine to Star in Teen Baseball Drama 'Chance'". Variety. Archived from the original on September 22, 2020. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  24. ↑ "He's All That (2021)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  25. ↑ "Watch He's All That | Netflix Official Site". Netflix. August 4, 2021. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  26. ↑ Howard, Courtney (August 27, 2021). "'He's All That' Review: Gender-Swapped Rom-Com Remake Rankles Rather Than Reinvents". Variety. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  27. ↑ "The Daily Wire Buys Indie Superhero Comedy 'The Hyperions' Starring Cary Elwes; Watch First Trailer". Deadline. February 10, 2022. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  28. ↑ "Saban Films Takes North America on Archstone Entertainment's 'The Hyperions,' Starring Cary Elwes (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. June 21, 2021. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  29. ↑ King, Danni (July 18, 2024). "How to Date Billy Walsh is the film to watch next if you can't get enough of Cobra Kai's Tanner Buchanan". The Mirror. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
  30. ↑ "How to Date Billy Walsh star Sebastian Croft 'hopes Heartstopper fans will always be with him'". Gay Times. April 5, 2024. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
  31. ↑ «Cobra Kai: Which actors know karate in real life?» - January 7, 2022.
  32. ↑ «Tanner Buchanan, the ugly duckling with glasses and braces who traded tap dancing for martial arts» - September 2, 2021.
  33. ↑ «Tanner Buchanan and 11 interesting facts you didn't know about the star of the Netflix film» - September 1, 2021.
  34. ↑ «‘Cobra Kai’ Star Tanner Buchanan Is Secretly a Musician Too» - August 25, 2020
  35. ↑ «The secret love story of 'Cobra Kai's' Mary Mouser and Tanner Buchanan, and their surprise engagement» - March 6, 2025
  36. ↑ Rosenbloom, Alli (February 13, 2025). "Cobra Kai costars Mary Mouser and Tanner Buchanan are engaged, as their series ends". CNN . United States: Warner Bros. Discovery. Archived from the original on February 14, 2025. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
  37. ↑ Madani, Doha (February 13, 2025). "Cobra Kai stars confirm relationship with engagement rings at Netflix red carpet". NBC News . United States: NBCUniversal. Archived from the original on February 14, 2025. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
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