FashionDream Posted October 9, 2013 Posted October 9, 2013 Dakota Goyo Date of Birth22 August 1999, Toronto, Canada Mini BiographyDakota Goyo was born in Toronto, Canada. Goyo appeared in his first commercial as an infant. His television debut came at the age of 5 in the CBS pilot Ultra (2006) His natural acting, emotional range and ability to memorize scripts at such an early age landed him roles in numerous television and animation series. Not new to acting, Goyo continued at a steady pace and achieved principal and leading roles in both film and television. Happiest when performing, young Goyo displays a confidence and maturity that is beyond his years.His featured television work includes: Disney's JoJo's Circus (2003), Ultra (2006), Super Why (2007), The Murdoch Mysteries (2008), The Listener (2008), My Neighbors Secret (2009), Happy Town (2009) and a recurring role as Timmy Tibble on the popular children's television series: Arthur (2009---). Goyo also completed a series lead role in the ABC Pilot: Solving Charlie (2009). Goyo played (Charlie). An orphaned child who has an IQ of 190 and helps his long lost brother solve crimes.Goyo has an extensive and impressive list of credits in Feature Films. His first lead role in a feature was completed at the tender age of 6 as Teddy Kernan in Resurrecting the Champ (2007) for which he received accolades, rave reviews and was nominated for a Young Artist Award. By age 7 Goyo was starring alongside Susan Sarandon and Christopher Plummer in the Feature film: Emotional Arithmetic (2008). By age 9, Dakota appeared as Jack Carter in the Feature Film Defendor (2009) opposite Woody Harrelson.After a nationwide search by Dreamworks Studios in early 2010, at the age of 10, Dakota was chosen to play the lead role of MAX in the Feature Film: Real Steel, co-starring Hugh Jackman. The film was produced by Steven Spielberg and directed by Shawn Levy. Notably, Dakota won a Young Artist Award (2012) and was nominated for a Saturn Award for his performance.By late September 2010, Dakota was cast in the highly anticipated Marvel Feature THOR, Goyo plays the role of Young Thor opposite Sir. Anthony Hopkins and directed by Kenneth Brannah.No stranger to voice work, then 11 year old Goyo was cast as Jamie in the Dreamworks Animation feature Rise of the Guardians (2012). Also starring Alec Baldwin, Jude Law, Hugh Jackman, Chris Pine and Isla Fisher.In 2011, Dakota completed a Guest starring role on R.L. Stine's :The Haunting Hour. His performance did not go unnoticed and by the age of 12, Dakota was nominated for an Emmy (2012).By July 2012, Dakota was off to Iceland to film Noah (2014). Starring Russell Crowe:as Noah. Emma Watson, Jennifer Connelly and Sir. Anthony Hopkins also star. Directed by Darren Aronofsky. Dakota will play Young Noah.By Dakota's 13th birthday, He was filming the lead role of Jesse in Dark Skies(2013). Co-staring with Keri Russell. A feature film directed by Scott Stewart.By May 2013, Dakota was off to the Arctic regions of Canada to film the starring role of Luke in Midnight Sun (2014). The story of a boy trying to save a Polar Bear cub against all odds. Bridget Moynahan and Goran Visnjic also appear.IMDb Mini Biography By: KK TriviaHas two older brothers: Dallas Goyo and Devon Goyo.Dakota appeared in his first commercial at the tender age of 2 weeks old.Has 2 dogs (Abby & Jade) and a Gecko named (Athena).Loves Golf and Chess.Screen tested with Viggo Mortensen for the role of The Boy in the Feature Film The Road. Dakota made it to the final two but lost to Kodi Smit-McPhee.Is related to Season #1 Canadian Idol winner Ryan Malcolm although they have never met.Appeared in "The Listener" (2009) and Thor (2011) with Colm Feore although they did not work on the same days. They do however, share the same birthday.Has starred with Hugh Jackman in Real Steel (2011) and Rise of the Guardians (2012).The name Goyo is of Italian descent and was originally spelled Goio.Parents are David and Debra.Has publicly stated that he has been inspired by one of his favorite actors Leonardo DiCaprio.Has said that he would love to be a Director.Dakota's father (David) is Italian/Canadian, his mother (Debra) is Scottish/Canadian.Fell so in love with the German Shepherd (Clyde) in Dark Skies (2013), that he got a German Shepherd of his own (Jade) upon his return home. Personal QuotesThe hardest part of acting is not when I'm acting, It's when I'm not.imdb Quote
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