Zachary Gordon

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Gordon in 2018
Born
Zachary Adam Gordon

(1998-02-15) February 15, 1998 (age 26)
Oak Park, California, U.S.
Education Oak Park High School
OccupationActor
Years active2005–present

Zachary Adam Gordon (born February 15, 1998) is an American actor. He is known for his role as Greg Heffley in the first three films of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, based on the namesake book series. Gordon was then cast as Tate Wilson in Good Trouble , and Jason Cohen in Dead of Summer .

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Also active in voice acting, Gordon has been cast in animated series such as Robot Chicken , Handy Manny and Batman: The Brave and the Bold , as well as video games including Kingdom Hearts 3 and Genshin Impact .

Early life

Gordon was born in Oak Park, California, to Linda and Kenneth Gordon. [1] He has two older brothers and was raised in Southern California. [2] [3] [4] Gordon graduated from a public high school in Oak Park. [1] [5] [6]

Career

Gordon has made multiple television appearances on programs such as How I Met Your Mother and All of Us . [7] He also appeared in the 2008 pilot of Desperate Housewives , plus two other episodes, and in two episodes of 24 that aired in January 2009. Gordon appeared in three episodes as a guest star on Last Man Standing , where he played Mike Baxter's daughter's boyfriend.

Gordon's film credits include Sex and Death 101 , Lower Learning , the Garry Marshall film Georgia Rule (for which he won the Young Artist Award for his portrayal of Ethan), The Brothers Bloom , as young Bloom, and in National Treasure: Book of Secrets .

Gordon has been credited with numerous voice over roles including Brad Spolyt in The Chubbchubbs Save Xmas , Ricky Garcia in Project Gilroy, San San in Nick Jr.'s Ni Hao, Kai-Lan and The Mighty B! He was a series regular as the original voice of Gil in the Nickelodeon series Bubble Guppies .

Gordon had voice cameo roles as Baby Melman in the animated film Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa , Kotaro in Afro Samurai: Resurrection, and young Tony Stark in The Super Hero Squad Show . In 2010, he played Greg Heffley in the film Diary of a Wimpy Kid . In 2011, he voiced Papi Jr. in Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 and as Paws in Disney's The Search for Santa Paws .

Gordon (left) with Robert Capron in 2011 Robert Capron and Zachary Gordon 2011 (6439811071).jpg
Gordon (left) with Robert Capron in 2011

In June 2010, 20th Century Fox announced a sequel to Diary of a Wimpy Kid; Gordon returned as Greg Heffley and the film, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules , was released on March 25, 2011. [8]

In 2011, Gordon provided voices for Charlie Brown, Linus, and Franklin on the comedy show Robot Chicken , [9] and in 2012, he reprised the role of Greg Heffley in Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days . In the fourth film, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul , he was replaced by Jason Drucker. In October 2013, Gordon was chosen to host a miniseries for Nintendo, titled Skylander's Boomcast, on YouTube channel SkylandersGame, reviewing and talking about the video game series Skylanders . [10] In April 2023, it was announced Gordon would be the new voice of Tighnari in Genshin Impact , replacing Elliot Gindi. [11]

Additional films for 2013 included The Incredible Burt Wonderstone and a role as Pete Kidder in Walden Media's and Hallmark Channel's Pete's Christmas.

Personal life

He is Jewish. [12]

In May 2023, Gordon stated on social media that he had lost his voice due to torn muscles in his throat. His acting career has since been put on hold, although he remains active at fan conventions and panels. [13] [14]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotesRef
2007 Because I Said So Little ArthurUncredited
The Chubbchubbs Save Xmas Brad SpoyltShort film
Georgia Rule Ethan [15]
National Treasure: Book of Secrets Lincoln conspiracy kid [15]
Sex and Death 101 Barbeque brat
2008 The Brothers Bloom Young Bloom
Four Christmases Kid #6 in Jump-Jump
Lower Learning Frankie Fowler [16]
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa Baby Melman (voice)Cameo [16]
2009 The Search for Santa Paws Paws (voice)Direct to video [15]
2010 Diary of a Wimpy Kid Greg Heffley [16]
2011 Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 Papi Junior (voice)Direct to video [15]
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules Greg Heffley [17]
2012 Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days Greg Heffley
2012 Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Class Clown Greg Heffley (voice)Short film
2013 The Incredible Burt Wonderstone Will
2014 The Boxcar Children Henry Alden (voice)
Yellowbird Max (voice)English dub
2015 Huevos: Little Rooster's Egg-cellent Adventure Rolo (voice)English dub
Killing AnimalsJeremy
2016 Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV Young Ravus (voice)English dub
Norm of the North Norm cub (voice)Uncredited
2017The Gettysburg AddressDaniel Skelly (voice)
2020 American Pie Presents: Girls' Rules EmmettDirect to video
2021 Violet Bradley [18]
2021 Dreamcatcher Jake

Television

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2006–2007 All of Us Richie2 episodes
2006, 2009 How I Met Your Mother Stacy's son, Tyler Stinson (Grant), Ted's nephew3 episodes [15]
2007, 2011 Robot Chicken Charlie Brown / Linus Van Pelt (voice)2 episodes
2008David's SolutionLittle DavidTelevision film
Desperate Housewives Little Robin HoodEpisode: "Now You Know"
MADtv The Joker 1 episode
The Mighty B! Gwen's brother #4 (voice)Episode: "Bee My Baby" [16]
Special Agent Oso Tyler/Rasheed (voice)Episodes: "License to Chill / GoldenFly", "The Man with the Golden Retriever / The Chairs Are Not Enough"
2008–2009 Handy Manny Little Lopart (voice)Episodes: "Abuelito's Telescope / Little Lopart", "Lyle & Leland Lopart / Blackout on the Block"
Ni Hao, Kai-lan San San15 episodes
2008, 2010 Batman: The Brave and the Bold Young Bruce Wayne / young Aqualad (voice)3 episodes
2009 24 Eight-year-old boy2 episodes
Afro Samurai: Resurrection Kotaro (voice)Television film
2011 Childrens Hospital Cody/Mike1 episode
Family Guy Homeless little boy1 episode
2011 Bubble Guppies Gil (voice)Main role
2012 The Haunting Hour: The Series Seth/Seti1 episode [19]
The UnprofessionalDylanTelevision film
2013Pete's ChristmasPete KidderTelevision film
Uncle Grandpa Belly Kid (voice)1 episode
2014 Last Man Standing Andrew3 episodes
2016 Dead of Summer Jason "Blotter" CohenRecurring role
PalsHimselfDirector; television film
2016–2018 Star Wars Rebels Mart Mattin, Imperial technician #1 (voice)3 episodes
2017 The Good Doctor BrandonEpisode: "Apple"
2019–2020 Good Trouble Tate Wilson5 episodes
2020 The Resident Aaron MeuserEpisode: "The Last Shot"

Video games

YearTitleRole
2019 Kingdom Hearts III Hayner
2020 Mafia: Definitive Edition Additional voices
2023 Genshin Impact Tighnari [11]

Music videos


Witt Lowry - Last Letter (2017)

Spirix feat. Xuitcasecity - Runaway (2017)

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResult
2008 Young Artist Award Best Performance in a Feature Film – Supporting Young Actor (Comedy or Musical) Georgia Rule Won
2010Sierra AwardYouth in Film Diary of a Wimpy Kid Nominated
2011 Young Artist Award Best Performance in a Feature Film – Leading Young Actor Diary of a Wimpy KidNominated
Best Performance in a Feature Film – Young Ensemble CastDiary of a Wimpy KidWon
2012 Young Artist Award Best Performance in a Feature Film – Leading Young Actor Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules Nominated
2013 Young Artist Award Best Performance in a Feature Film – Leading Young Actor Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days Nominated
Best Performance in a Feature Film – Young Ensemble CastDiary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog DaysWon

Discography

Singles

TitleSong details
"Ladies in LA (feat. JAMEZ)"
"Time Bomb"
"Waste My Time"

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