Major Dodson Explained

Major Dodson
Birth Place:Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Occupation:Actor
Years Active:2010–present

Major Dodson (born July 8, 2003) is an American actor known for his roles on The Walking Dead,[1] [2] American Horror Story and Left Behind.[3]

Career

Dodson began acting professionally at the age of six; he acted in many small roles before his first major television appearance on Revolution. His most notable roles are as Corey on American Horror Story[4] and Sam on The Walking Dead.[5] [6]

Charity

Dodson is actively involved in Smiles for the Homeless, a charity his family helped create, that makes care packages for homeless individuals.[7]

Personal life

Dodson is autistic and has advocated for more opportunities for actors with autism to portray autistic characters.[8]

Dodson confirmed in an Instagram post that he is in a relationship.[9]

Filmography

Film

YearFilmRoleNotes
2022Tyson's RunTyson
2016Proud SoulsJohnny
2015Dermaphoria Young Eric
2014Left BehindRaymie Steele
2012DepartureYoung BoyShort film
2011Don't Cry DaddyCarolyn's SonShort film
2011Alfred Thinks We're AliensAlfredShort film

Television

YearTV ShowRoleNotes
2015–2016The Walking DeadSam Anderson10 episodes
2014American Horror StoryCorey Bachman4 episodes
2013RevolutionDanny Matheson (8 years old)Episode: The Stand
2011Mystery DiagnosisHarryEpisode: Too Young to be Sick
2010Sons of the BrotherhoodTylerEpisode: Tea Time with Olivia

Video games

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Meet Major Dodson of The Walking Dead. houstonlifestyles.com. September 16, 2016.
  2. Web site: The Walking Dead Season 6: Major Dodson Talks Sam's Special Relationship With Carol. www.idigitaltimes.com. September 16, 2016.
  3. Web site: 'Left Behind' Lacks Legitimate Biblical Bite. www.popmatters.com. September 16, 2016.
  4. Web site: Major Dodson is a Major Cutie!. moviepilot.com. September 16, 2016.
  5. Web site: 'The Walking Dead' Star Major Dodson Reveals Surprising Fact About Andrew Lincoln. www.designntrend.com. September 16, 2016.
  6. Web site: Interview: Major Dodson Discusses 'The Walking Dead' And Cookies. www.techtimes.com. September 16, 2016.
  7. Web site: Get To Know Major Dodson!. www.iaam.com. September 16, 2016.
  8. News: Schneider. H. Rose. 'The kind of picture that should be on the big screen': Utica native's film in theaters soon. March 10, 2022. Observer-Dispatch. May 6, 2022. Dodson himself is autistic, and has advocated for autistic characters being played by autistic actors. But Bass said he didn't know Dodson had autism when he was chosen..
  9. Web site: Instagram .
  10. Web site: 2016 Young Artist Awards » Young Artist Awards . youngartistawards.org . 1 November 2016 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20161030092447/http://youngartistawards.org/2016-nominations-2/ . October 30, 2016 .