Colton Gobbo is a Canadian actor, best known for his regular roles as Jordan in the television series ''

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'' and Mike in ''

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'', January 4, 2023.

Early life and education

A native of

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, where he attended St. Charles College,Heidi Ulrichsen
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'' Sudbury.com'', September 24, 2021. he had his first acting role in a production of ''

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'' for the city's YES Theatre in 2009. He studied in the theatre program at

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Career

Gobbo began appearing in television with supporting roles in ''

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'', '' Taken'' and ''

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''. In 2016, Gobbo played Jared in the television film ''For Love & Honor'' starring

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and Natalie Brown, directed by

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, which was released on August 29, 2017. In the same year, Gobbo starred as Barney in the comedy drama film ''Operation Christmas List'' alongside Kyle Peacock, Jacob Soley and Julia Pulo, which was released on December 10, 2016. In 2019, Gobbo appeared as Lettermen in the horror film ''

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'' directed by

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, based on the children's book series of the same name by Alvin Schwartz, which was released on August 9, 2019. In 2021, Gobbo was cast in his first major role as Noah, the son of

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's character in the thriller film ''

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''. In 2022, Gobbo was cast to play the main role of Mike Critch Jr. in the comedy series ''

''. In 2023, Gobbo appeared in a regional production of ''

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''. Gobbo played the lead role of Christopher Boone in the show, which played at the Sudbury Theatre Centre between October 20 and November 5, 2023.

Filmography

References

External links

* 21st-century Canadian male actors Canadian male film actors Canadian male television actors Canadian male stage actors Male actors from Greater Sudbury George Brown College alumni Living people 2000 births {{Canada-actor-stub