Joel Gordon Explained

Joel Gordon
Birth Date:15 November 1975
Birth Place:Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Occupation:Actor, producer, director
Yearsactive:1989–present
Website:http://www.vformation.tv
Spouse:Erin Gordon (2004–present)
Children:3

Joel Gordon (born November 15, 1975) is a Canadian actor, producer and director.[1]

Early life

As a teenager growing up in Scarborough, Joel Gordon received the Harry Jerome Award for the Arts for his work as a young actor.[2] After studying acting at York University, Gordon made his professional stage debut as an actor in George F. Walker's play Heaven,[3] and appeared on the front cover[4] of Eye Weekly on June 4, 2002, for his role as Romeo in Romeo/Juliet Remixed.[5]

Career

As actor

Gordon's first movie appearance as an actor was in Rude, which was screened at Cannes.[6]

In 2008, Gordon appeared in Max Payne as the character Owen Green.[7] Also in 2008, Gordon produced and directed the award-winning television documentary Embracing da Kink, which won the 2008 Golden Sheaf Award for best Documentary in the Arts/Culture category at the Yorkton Film Festival.[8]

As producer

Joel Gordon's work as a television producer has earned three Gemini nominations from the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television.[9] [10]

CBC Television aired "Wrestling with Destiny" in March 2004, which Gordon produced and directed. It chronicles the life of Olympic and World Wrestling Champion, Daniel Igali.[11] "Wrestling with Destiny" won 5 Leo Awards including Best Sports Program or Series.[12]

One of Gordon's most notable television biographies was a 48-minute documentary on Margaret Atwood entitled Turning Pages: The Life and Literature of Margaret Atwood.[13] [14]

In 2012, he co-created and started production on Love is Moving, a TV series that aired on NRB Network and on Global Television Network in 2013. The television series follows young people who participate in the Love Movement curriculum and then put love into action in their communities.[15] [16]

Gordon's work outside of film and television

Along with Benjamin Porter in 2010, Gordon co-founded Love Movement, which is a Christian organization, movement and curriculum that promotes a greater understanding of love and how it can be applied through loving God, and loving others. The first national partner to join Love Movement in shaping the curriculum is World Vision Canada. The official launch date for Love Movement is February 14, 2012.[17] [18] [19]

Filmography

Acting
YearTitleRoleGenre
2008Max PayneOwen GreenMovie
2008The LineRev. ReeseTV series
2004This is Wonderland[20] DarwinTV series
2001Danger Beneath the SeaTerry PeelTV movie
1999AnimorphsHugoTV series
1998Down in the DeltaJesseMovie
1998Blind FaithDavid MercerMovie
1998My Date with the President's DaughterCurtisTV movie
1993Are You Afraid of the Dark?[21] BillyTV series
TV Producing & Directing
YearTitleRoleGenreAwards
2013Love is Moving[22] Co-Executive Producer, ProducerTV series
2008Embracing da Kink[23] Executive producer, DirectorTV documentaryWinner 2008 Golden Sheaf Award,[24] 2008 Gemini Nominee
2007Turning Pages: The Life and Literature of Margaret Atwood[25] [26] Producer, directorTV documentary
2006Leading Man: The Life and Times of William Hutt[27] Producer, directorTV documentaryNomination 2007 Gemini Award[28]
2004Wrestling with Destiny: The Life and Times of Daniel Igali[29] Producer, directorTV documentaryWinner 2005 Leo Awards,[30] Nomination 2004 Gemini Award[31]
2002SuperbobDirectorMovieWinner 2002 Star! ReelChoice Audience Award,[32]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Bhandari. Aparita. Young director gets Reel. https://archive.today/20130131154858/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/thestar/access/421744741.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Apr+7,+2002&author=Aparita+Bhandari&pub=Toronto+Star&edition=&startpage=D.04&desc=Young+director+gets+Reel+;+Joel+Gordon's+Superbob+premieres+tonight+at+festival. dead. January 31, 2013. 2 November 2011. The Toronto Star. Apr 7, 2002.
  2. News: Irish. Paul. Harry Jerome award inspires young actor. https://web.archive.org/web/20160307060045/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/thestar/offers.html?url=/thestar/access/21540843.html?FMT%3DFT%26FMTS%3DABS:FT%26type%3Dcurrent%26date%3DMay%2B5%252C%2B1995%26author%3DBy%2BPaul%2BIrish%2BToronto%2BStar%26pub%3DToronto%2BStar%26edition%3D%26startpage%3DSC.2%26desc%3DHarry%2BJerome%2Baward%2Binspires%2Byoung%2Bactor. dead. March 7, 2016. 2 November 2011. The Toronto Star. May 5, 2005.
  3. News: Coulborn. John. Those who see George Walker's fabulous Heaven get...Their just reward. https://archive.today/20120710190419/http://jam.canoe.ca/Theatre/Reviews/H/Heaven/2000/01/22/742046.html. usurped. July 10, 2012. 2 November 2011. Canoe.ca -- Jam! Theatre. January 22, 2000.
  4. Web site: Eye Weekly. Torstar. 2 November 2011. https://archive.today/20120709145257/http://contests.eyeweekly.com/eye/issue/issue_07.04.02/. 9 July 2012. dead.
  5. Web site: Canadian Adaptations of Shakespeare. 2 November 2011.
  6. News: Young Director Gets Reel. https://archive.today/20130131154858/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/thestar/access/421744741.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Apr+7,+2002&author=Aparita+Bhandari&pub=Toronto+Star&edition=&startpage=D.04&desc=Young+director+gets+Reel+;+Joel+Gordon's+Superbob+premieres+tonight+at+festival. dead. January 31, 2013. 2 November 2011. Toronto Star. April 7, 2002.
  7. Web site: Sloss. Eric. A Look at "Max Payne" - The Review. 2 November 2011. 2008-10-17. https://archive.today/20130205203318/http://www.upcoming-movies.com/newsdetails.aspx?z=1&articleid=627. 5 February 2013. dead.
  8. Nominees in major categories for the 23rd Gemini Awards . https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/article/486001/ . 2008-08-27 . . . 2008-08-27 . 2011-11-01 .
  9. News: Nominees in major categories for the 23rd Gemini Awards. 2 November 2011. The Toronto Star. 2008-08-27.
  10. Web site: Canada's Awards Database. Gemini Awards. Academy of Canadian Cinema And Television. 2 November 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20120404182547/http://www.academy.ca/hist/history.cfm?nname=Joel+Gordon&winonly=0&awards=0&rtype=1&curstep=4&submit.x=0&submit.y=0. 4 April 2012. dead.
  11. News: A teacher must grapple with the idea of playing a villain. The Globe and Mail. 5 March 2004 . 10 August 2018. Christie . James .
  12. Web site: 2005 Winners. Leo Awards. 10 August 2018.
  13. News: Bolan. Sandra. Filmmaker enjoyed inside look at Margaret Atwood. 2 November 2011. Stouffville Sun-Tribune (yorkregion.com). March 17, 2010.
  14. Web site: Turning Pages: The Life and Literature of Margaret Atwood. Toronto Public Library. 2 November 2011.
  15. Web site: Love is Moving. NRB Network. 14 January 2014.
  16. Web site: City youth group making TV debut. chathamdailynews.ca/. 14 January 2014.
  17. News: Storey. Mags. The Love Movement needs your stories. 21 December 2011. ChristianWeek News. November 7, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20120602003408/http://www.christianweek.org/stories.php?id=1754. 2 June 2012. dead.
  18. Web site: August2011CCAA . 2011-12-21 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120426065128/http://ezine.dmdigital1.com/August2011CCAA/?page=16 . 2012-04-26 .
  19. Web site: Love Movement Website.
  20. Web site: This is Wonderland. . 12 December 2013.
  21. Web site: Are You Afraid of the Dark?. 12 December 2013.
  22. Web site: ReelWorld film fest helps showcase local talent. Share Newspaper. 12 December 2013.
  23. Web site: Kink. V-Formation Productions - Documentaries. V-Formation Productions Inc.. 2011-11-02. https://web.archive.org/web/20120131042534/http://www.vformation.tv/Site/Embracing_Da_Kink.html. 2012-01-31. dead.
  24. Web site: 2008 Golden Sheaf Award winners. Yorkton Film Festival. 2 November 2011. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20111101134752/http://www.goldensheafawards.com/default.aspx?page=34. 1 November 2011.
  25. Web site: Turning Pages: The Life and Literature of Margaret Atwood. Knowledge Network. 2 November 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20100727175259/http://www.knowledge.ca/program/turning-pages-the-life-and-literature-of-margaret-atwood. 27 July 2010. dead.
  26. Web site: Margaret Atwood. V-Formation Productions Inc.. 2 November 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20120130001235/http://www.vformation.tv/Site/Margaret_Atwood.html. 30 January 2012. dead.
  27. Web site: The Life and Times of William Hutt. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (cbc.ca). 2 November 2011.
  28. Web site: Canada's Award Database. Gemini Awards. Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television. 2 November 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20120404182547/http://www.academy.ca/hist/history.cfm?nname=Joel+Gordon&winonly=0&awards=0&rtype=1&curstep=4&submit.x=0&submit.y=0. 4 April 2012. dead.
  29. Web site: Life and Times of Daniel Igali. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (cbc.ca). 2 November 2011.
  30. Web site: Leo Awards - 2005 Winners. Leo Awards.
  31. Web site: Gemini nominees for news, docs, sports unveiled. CTV NEWS. 2 November 2011.
  32. Web site: Awards. Reel World Film Festival. 12 December 2013. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110706202149/http://festival.reelworld.ca/2002/awards.php. 6 July 2011.

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