Christian Convery Explained

Christian Convery
Birth Date:10 November 2009[1] [2]
Birth Place:Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation:Actor
Years Active:2016–present
Relatives:Christopher Convery (cousin)

Christian Convery (born November 10, 2009)[3] is a Canadian child actor known for his roles in the Netflix fantasy series Sweet Tooth (2021–2024)[4] [5] and the comedy horror film Cocaine Bear (2023).[6]

Early life

Convery was born in Los Angeles and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia.[7] He has lived in BC since he was around 2 years old because he had family that lived there. He stated that he has dual citizenship, American and Canadian.[8] He is the cousin of actor Christopher Convery.[9] [10]

Career

He made his film debut in the romantic comedy Hearts of Spring by Marita Grabiak as Conner, released in April 2016,[11] [12] followed by roles that year in Supernatural and Van Helsing, and then Legion and Lucifer in 2017.[13] In November 2016 he was seen in the TV film My Christmas Dream by Hallmark Entertainment in his first leading role alongside Danica McKellar and David Haydn-Jones as the latter's son Cooper Stone.[14]

In 2019, he was honored again with a Young Artist Award in the Streaming Series or Film category.[15] In the 2018 drama film, Beautiful Boy with Timothée Chalamet and Steve Carell, he played the role of Jasper Sheff. He had a leading role as Morgan in the Disney Channel series Pup Academy. He was also seen in the 2019 television film Descendants 3.[16] Convery appeared as Will in Playing with Fire alongside John Cena, John Leguizamo, Judy Greer, and Keegan-Michael Key. In 2020, he won the Best Lead Actor award in the Television Series for Pup Academy.[17]

In the Netflix fantasy series Sweet Tooth with Will Forte and Nonso Anozie, he had a leading role as deer-boy Gus in 2021.[18] [19] [20] For the drama The Tiger Rising, based on the book by Kate DiCamillo, he stood with Dennis Quaid and Queen Latifah as Rob Horton on camera.[21]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2016Hearts of SpringConnerTelevision film
SupernaturalLucas Kellinger[22] Episode: "The Foundry"
My Christmas DreamCooperTelevision film
Van HelsingVampire Child #4AEpisode: "Last Time"
Christmas ListDavid Anthony OwensTelevision film
2017Legion4-year-old David Haller[23] [24] 3 episodes
LuciferEthan[25] [26] Episode: "Deceptive Little Parasite"
Coming Home for ChristmasPaulTelevision film
Christmas at Holly LodgeKyle TalbertTelevision film
2018Signed, Sealed, Delivered

The Road Less Traveled

Danny[27] [28] Television film
It's Christmas, EveWyattTelevision film
A Twist of ChristmasElliot HewittTelevision film
Santa's BootsToddTelevision film
2019V.C. Andrews' HeavenKeith[29] Television film
Descendants 3Squeaky[30] [31] Television film
2020Pup AcademyMorgan[32] [33] Main role
2021–2024Sweet ToothGus[34] Main role
2023One PieceYoung Sanji[35] [36] [37] Episode: "The Chef and the Chore Boy"

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2018Aliens Ate My HomeworkEric[38]
The PackageJake Floyd[39] [40]
VenomJoey[41] Deleted scene
Beautiful BoyJasper Sheff[42] [43]
2019A Snake MarkedYoung SnakeShort film
Playing with FireWill[44] [45]
WilliamYoung William
2020Aliens Stole My BodyEric
2021The Tiger RisingRob Horton[46] [47]
Diary of a Wimpy KidFregley (voice)[48]
2023Cocaine BearHenry[49] [50]
Chase (voice)[51] [52]
Fregley (voice)[53] [54] Uncredited
2025The MonkeyYoung Hal / BillPost-production
Flowervale StreetPost-production
TBAFrankensteinFilming

Notes and References

  1. Web site: November 10, 2009, a star is born, yes a star, the brightest of all and that with his sweet way has been enchanting everyone since he stepped on this earth, literally an angel in person who was given and granted to the name of Christian. The best name he can have and that means the one who has the love of God, the one who is adventurous, determined and a warrior, exactly what you are and so much more. I love you, Christian Convery.. instagram.com.
  2. Web site: What a day! #Surprised #grateful #happiness #friendships #amazing13birthday . instagram.com.
  3. Web site: Today is 13! . instagram.com.
  4. Web site: 2021-06-04. No taste for a pandemic-set fantasy? Netflix's new show may change that. 2021-08-31. Los Angeles Times. en-US.
  5. Sepinwall. Alan. 2021-06-02. 'Sweet Tooth': A Gentle Take on a Dystopian Tale. 2021-08-31. Rolling Stone. en-US.
  6. Vancouver's Christian Convery chats new film ‘Cocaine Bear’ . . . McArthur, Jeff (host); Mackenzie, Carolyn (host); Convery, Christian (guest) . 2023-02-24 . morning news show . 2023-03-29.
  7. Web site: "It was f***ed!": Vancouver child actor shines and swears in "Cocaine Bear" | News. dailyhive.com.
  8. Web site: Cocaine Bear And Sweet Tooth’s Christian Convery Opens Up About Child Acting; News. nycastings.com.
  9. Web site: Me and my cousin @ChrisConverynyc at the Young Artist Awards! @YoungArtistAwds #wherestarsaremade #youngartistawards2018 #yaa #yaa2018 #redcarpet . twitter.com.
  10. Web site: Feeling fit, healthy and on top of the world! Here with my cousin @ChristanConvery and getting ready for our big day at the @YoungArtistAwds !! It’s today!!! Excited and honored! Thank you for this amazing opportunity Young Artist Awards! #yaa #YAA2018 #youngartistawards . twitter.com.
  11. Web site: Thompson. Avery. 2021-06-03. Christian Convery: 5 Things To Know About The 'Sweet Tooth' Breakout Star Who Is Just 11. 2021-08-19. Hollywood Life. en-US.
  12. Web site: 2021-05-22. Sweet Tooth: Christian Convery on leading Netflix fantasy drama - Exclusive Interview. 2021-08-19. Courageous Nerd. en-GB.
  13. Web site: Christian Convery. 2021-08-19. TVGuide.com. en.
  14. Web site: Deutsche Synchronkartei - Darsteller - Christian Convery. 2021-08-19. www.synchronkartei.de.
  15. Web site: 2019 Winners. 2021-08-19. www.youngartistawards.org.
  16. Web site: Pedersen. Erik. 2018-05-21. 'Descendants 3': Disney Channel Pic Adds Cheyenne Jackson As Hades From 'Hercules'. 2021-08-19. Deadline. en-US.
  17. Web site: CHRISTIAN CONVERY'S PETS . celebritypets.net.
  18. Web site: 2021-06-01. Actor Christian Convery talks Netflix's 'Sweet Tooth'. 2021-08-31. PIX11. en-US.
  19. Web site: Diekhaus. Christopher. "Sweet Tooth": Postapokalyptische Comicadaption mit hochaktuellen Bezügen – Review. 2021-08-19. fernsehserien.de. de.
  20. Web site: White. Peter. 2021-07-29. 'Sweet Tooth' Renewed For Season 2 At Netflix. 2021-08-19. Deadline. en-US.
  21. Web site: Clement. Nick. 2020-09-10. Queen Latifah Talks About Her Family-Friendly Drama 'The Tiger Rising'. 2021-08-19. Variety. en-US.
  22. Web site: #throwbackthursday to when I played Ghost Lucas -Lucas Kellinger on Supernatural Season 12 Episode 3! @cw_spn #supernatural #supernaturalseason12 #cw #supernaturalfandom . twitter.com.
  23. Web site: Catch me in #Legion! Official Trailer #1 Premiering on FX Channel 10pm Feb 8 @LegionFX #YoungDavid #youngdanstevens . twitter.com.
  24. Web site: Thank you @YoungArtistAwds for my 2 nominations with Legion playing Young David Haller @thatdanstevens @LegionFX and for Coming Home for Christmas @hallmarkchannel with @danicamckellar @MarvelStudios #youngartistawards2018 So EXCITED to see all talented nominees & friends! . twitter.com.
  25. Web site: This picture says it all! Awesome day on set! #lucifer lucifer #LuciferSeason2 @LUCIFERwriters @LuciferonFOX @tomellis17 Tom is amazing! . twitter.com.
  26. Web site: With my bud @tomellis17 on set of Lucifer! @LUCIFERwriters @LuciferonFOX @LuciferFanfics @LuciferDaily @Lucifercostumes @LuciferFansFR . twitter.com.
  27. Web site: Yes it’s a Hallmark Movies&Mystery with Signed Sealed Delivered that is a Movie Series! There are 4 main leads to each movie @Eric_Mabius @kristintbooth @RealCrystalLowe and @geoffgustafson who are postal workers who act as detectives to solve crimes,save lives,reunite ❤️ones! . twitter.com.
  28. Web site: ‘Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Road Less Traveled’ Hallmark Movies Premiere: Cast, Trailer, Synopsis . www.ibtimes.com.
  29. Web site: I play @AnnaliseBasso ‘s brother in VC Andrews "Heaven" that just came out on Lifetime Channel Filmed two years ago. Heaven is the first book in the Casteel Series by author VC Andrews. @lifetimetv @LifetimeMovies #lifetimechannel #lifetimechannelmovie #vcandrews . twitter.com.
  30. Web site: Excited for Descendants 3 @disneydescendants to Premiere August 2 and to share my character Squeaky with all of you! @disneychannelpr It’s so exciting that it’s almost here and to be amongst such talented actors and dancers!! The most amazing cast and outstanding Director Kenny! @kennyortegablog @dovecameron @sofiacarson @booboostewart.art @thecameronboyce @brennadamico @chinamcclain @thomasadoherty @dylanplayfair1 @mitchellhopeofficial @sarahmjeffery @zacharygibsonofficial @thejadahmarie @annacathcart @jamizzi @thatlukeroessler D3 coming soon! #descendants3 #d3 #disneychannel . instagram.com.
  31. Web site: Descendants 3 #Descendants3 @descendants @annacathcart @KennyOrtegaBlog @DisneyChannel . twitter.com.
  32. Web site: Pup Academy- Film Still2-Christian Convery and ‘Spark’ (The Stray) . chipandco.com.
  33. Web site: On the cover . www.arkansasonline.com.
  34. Web site: Sweet Tooth" star Christian Convery dishes on season 2 . pix11.com.
  35. Web site: Check Out the Young Straw Hats in One Piece Live Action Series! . beebom.com.
  36. Web site: One Piece Live Action Reveals First Look At Young StrawHats . www.animesenpai.net.
  37. Web site: Some behind the scenes of Young Sanji and Chef Zeff on Netflix One Piece! @onepiecenetflix @craigjfairbrass @netflix #oncepiece #youngsanji #chefzeff @onepiecenxbr @onepiecebrasil @onepiecenewsalerts . instagram.com.
  38. Web site: ALIENS ATE MY HOMEWORK! March 6th @aliensateMyHW @universalENT With the Amazing Director @seanmcnamara6 #AAMH . twitter.com.
  39. Web site: Christian ConveryMovies . www.moviefone.com.
  40. Web site: Christian Convery Biography . www.tribute.ca.
  41. Web site: My scene in VENOM! @venommovie @venomiscoming @venom_media @marvel @marvelstudios . instagram.com.
  42. Web site: Steve Carell’s Drama ‘Beautiful Boy’ Casts Christian Convery . variety.com.
  43. Web site: So sooooo excited and feel so grateful to everyone at Amazon Studios to the amazing Cast and Crew of Beautiful Boy!!! Just won Best Supporting Actor in a Feature Film! Thank you @yeaawards ! Thank you @amazonstudios @beautifulboymovie @tchalamet @planbentertainment.ca #Stevecarrell @mauratierneynews @amberunraveled #felixvongroeningen #jeremykleiner #dedegardner #bradpitt #francinemaisler @francinemaisler for your belief in me and in making this award come true for me! Wearing this Navy Blue Suit and shoes by the one and only @rococlothing !!! Best Suits! @innovativeartists @premieretalentmanagement @abbybluestone @_davidsheff @nic_sheff @theacademy @goldenglobes . instagram.com.
  44. Web site: john cena and christian convery on the set of playing with fire. #JohnCena #WWEJohnCena #HustleLoyaltyRespect #Recognized #RespectEarnIt #AttitudeAdjustment #TeamCena #TheFaceThatRunsThePlace #LetsGoCena #RiseAboveHate #SuperCena #TheChampIsHere #UCantSeeMe #MyTimeIsNow #NeverGiveUp #CenationLeader #BigMatchJawn #TheFranchise #AllTimer #Follow4Follow #GainPost #Like4Like #FollowTrain #GainTrick #RAW #SmackdownLive #PlayingWithFireMovie . instagram.com.
  45. Web site: Playing With Fire review – so unfunny it will extinguish your will to live . www.theguardian.com.
  46. Web site: The Tiger Rising . theavenue.film.
  47. Web site: Christian Convery Reveals What It Was Really Like Making The Tiger Rising - Exclusive. www.thelist.com.
  48. Web site: Fregley. 2021-12-13. Behind The Voice Actors. en-US.
  49. Web site: "It was f***ed!": Child actor from Vancouver shines and swears in "Cocaine Bear" . dailyhive.com.
  50. Web site: Interview: Christian Convery Talks ‘Cocaine Bear’ . popternative.com.
  51. News: Vlessing . Etan . Kristen Bell, Mckenna Grace, Lil Rel Howery Board 'Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie' Sequel . 26 January 2023 . The Hollywood Reporter . Penske Media Corporation . 25 January 2023.
  52. Web site: Excited to share that I will be coming to theaters around the world for the Feature Film "Paw Patrol, The Might Movie" on October 13th! @deadline @pawpatrol @pawpatrolmovie @calbrunker @paramountpics @paramountuk . instagram.com.
  53. Web site: Catch me as retuning Fregley in Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas Cabin Fever! Now streaming on Disney Plus . instagram.com.
  54. Web site: Loved voicing Fregley in Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas Cabin Fever now streaming on Disney Plus . instagram.com.