Seth Isaac Johnson Explained

Birth Name:Seth Isaac Johnson
Birth Date:10 July 2000
Birth Place:Canada
Occupation:Actor
Years Active:2006–present
Known For:The Killing

Seth Isaac Johnson (born July 10, 2000) is a Canadian actor who is most recently known as 15yr old Max LaBrant in the Sundance Hit film, "My Old Ass" written/ directed by Megan Park and in the recurring role of Eugene in Season 2 of the hit series Firefly Lane. Early in his career, Seth was notable for his recurring dramatic role as Denny Larsen in AMC's The Killing.

Life and career

Seth landed his first major role in AMC's dark crime drama THE KILLING. Appearing in over 20 episodes, Seth delivered a raw, heart wrenching performance as the younger brother of a murdered girl. Award winning director Patty Jenkins wrote of Seth, "He is truly exceptional and gifted beyond his years...He was a joy to work with in all regards and it was this and his talent that helped create the masterful series "The Killing” became”.

Seth’s depth and versatility has allowed him to portray a variety of contrasting, comedic and dramatic roles. Appearing as science minded characters in Disney’s Mech x-4 and Nickelodeon's Splitting Adam, a vengeful origin story character in ONCE UPON A TIME and a Possessed teen in SUPERNATURAL; for which he was nominated for a Best Supporting Actor Leo Award.

Being a quiet eccentric and academic at heart, Seth completed a Degree in Behavioral Neuroscience while filming recurring role in Netflix series FIREFLY LANE before spending an his first summer out of school filming Writer/Director Megan Parks Sundance hit, MY OLD ASS, with the "astoundingly wonderful and kind” cast, and production team.

Seth is the son of actor Tanis Dolman and musician Jason O. Johnson.

Filmography

Film and television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2010Badass ThievesCarter
2011To the MatWade
2011–12The KillingDenny Larsen26 episodes
2012Mr. YoungBurlap Sack E.T.1 episode
2013MotivePhillip Harper
2014The Color of RainDrew Kell
2015Splitting AdamDanny
2015Into the Grizzly MazeYoung Beckett
2016My Sweet AudrinaArden Lowe (age 15)
2016Young & RecklessBryce5 episodes
2017Mech-X4Langley1 episode
2017The Dangers of Online DatingTaylor1 episode
2017SupernaturalShawn Raider1 episode
2017Last Night in SuburbiaBrent
2018Once Upon a TimeYoung Hansel1 episode
2019iZombieFreylich3 episodes
2021Firefly LaneEugene5 episodes
2021Love in full swingHudson Brandon
2022Love Amongst the StarsBryce
2022Let's Get PhysicalBen Martin
2024My Old AssMax LaBrant

Awards and nominations

Johnson was nominated for "Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) - Supporting Young ActorThe Killing (2011) category at the 34th Young Artist Awards.[1]

Johnson was 2015 Joey Award Winner Best Actor in a Feature for his portrayal of Beckett in Into the Grizzly Maze.

Johnson was nominated for “Best Guest Performance” for his portrayal of Shawn Raider in the Supernatural episode “Advanced Thanatology” in the 2018 Leo Awards.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Young South Surrey actor gets Hollywood attention. 8 April 2013.