Colin Lee Ford (born September 12, 1996) is an American actor. He is known for his roles as Josh Wheeler in '' Daybreak''; Joe McAlister in '' Under the Dome''; the voice of Jake on ''

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''; Mikey on '' Can You Teach My Alligator Manners?'', which earned him a

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; young Sam Winchester in ''

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''; and Dylan Mee in the family film '' We Bought a Zoo''.

Early life and education

Ford was born in

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. He attended Campbell Hall School. He later attended

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, a college preparatory school in

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Career

Ford enjoyed being in front of the camera, which led to his start in the entertainment business. At age four, he modeled for print ads for regional and national retailers. At age five, he made his film debut as Clinton Jr. in the feature film '' Sweet Home Alabama''. He obtained more roles in independent films such as ''Moved'', ''The Book of Jaene'' and '' Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd''. In 2004, Ford portrayed Matthew Steed in the film ''

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''. In 2005, he had a guest role in ''

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''. Following ''Smallville'', he reprised his role as Matthew Steed in '' The Work and the Glory: American Zion'', then played a lead role as Jackson Patch in '' Dog Days of Summer.'' Ford played Zeph in the epic adventure '' In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale'', which was released in April 2007. Ford voiced the role of Dart, the reindeer, in the feature film '' Christmas Is Here Again'', also in 2007. Ford starred in the film '' We Bought a Zoo'', which was released in December 2011, as Dylan. After filming ''We Bought a Zoo'', Ford was cast in the TV series '' Under the Dome'' as Joe McAlister. In 2018, it was announced that Ford had been cast in the main role of Josh Wheeler in the

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series '' Daybreak''. The series premiered on October 24, 2019, and was canceled after one season. In 2020, Ford took on a supporting role in the family comedy film '' The War with Grandpa'' directed by Tim Hill, where he played the role of Russell. From 2022 to 2023, he appeared on the third season of

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's action crime drama series ''

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'', portraying Corporal Cordell Walker. In 2023, Ford starred in the romantic drama miniseries '' A Thousand Tomorrows'', in which he played the lead role of Cody Gunnar. On the same year, he co-starred in the biographical sports drama film '' The Hill'', which was released on August 25, 2023, by Briarcliff Entertainment. In 2024, Ford appeared in the romantic comedy film ''Wallbanger'', directed by Tosca Musk.

Filmography

Film

Television

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Ford, Colin 1996 births Living people 21st-century American male actors Male actors from Nashville, Tennessee Male actors from Los Angeles American male child actors American male film actors American male television actors American male voice actors Campbell Hall School alumni Oaks Christian School alumni