Christian Convery Explained

Christian Convery
Birth Date:10 November 2009
Birth Place:Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation:Actor
Years Active:2016–present

Christian Convery (born November 10, 2009)[1] is a Canadian and American teen actor. He is best known for his leading role as Gus in the Netflix series Sweet Tooth (2021–2024)[2] and his performance in the comedy horror films Cocaine Bear (2023) and The Monkey (2025).[3] He received an Emmy Award nomination for his performance in the final season of Sweet Tooth.

Early life

Convery was born in Los Angeles, California, on November 10, 2009. Convery holds dual citizenship in Canada and the United States.[4]

Career

Convery made his acting debut in 2016, at age six, portraying Conner in Marita Grabiak's romantic comedy Hearts of Spring.[5] [6] That same year, he appeared in episodes of the television series Supernatural and Van Helsing, followed by roles in Legion and Lucifer in 2017.[7] His first leading role came in the 2016 Hallmark Entertainment television film My Christmas Dream, where he portrayed Cooper Stone alongside Danica McKellar and David Haydn-Jones.[8]

In 2018, he portrayed Jasper Sheff in the drama Beautiful Boy, starring Timothée Chalamet and Steve Carell. In 2019, Convery appeared in the television film Descendants 3 and received a Young Artist Award in the Streaming Series or Film category .[9] [10] He also co-starred with John Cena, John Leguizamo, Judy Greer, and Keegan-Michael Key in the feature film Playing with Fire portraying the character Will.

From 2019 to 2020, Convery took on the leading role of Morgan in the Disney Channel series Pup Academy. His performance earned him the Best Lead Actor award in Television Series at the 2020 Young Artist Awards.[11]

In 2021, Convery was cast in his breakthrough role as Gus, a deer-human hybrid protagonist, in the Netflix post-apocalyptic fantasy series Sweet Tooth.[12] [13] The series, based on Jeff Lemire's comic book series of the same name, showed Convery alongside Will Forte and Nonso Anozie, and ran for multiple seasons (2021–2024).[14] [15]

He subsequently portrayed Rob Horton in The Tiger Rising, a drama film adaptation of Kate DiCamillo's novel, working with Dennis Quaid and Queen Latifah.[16] In 2023, Convery appeared in the Elizabeth Banks comedy horror film Cocaine Bear.[17] He also starred opposite Theo James in Neon's 2025 Stephen King adaption The Monkey directed by Oz Perkins.[18] [19] [20] Convery appears in Guillermo del Toro's Netflix adaptation of Frankenstein. The cast includes Jacob Elordi and Oscar Isaac.[21]

Upcoming projects

Convery is cast alongside Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor in the J.J. Abrams-directed Warner Bros. feature film, Flowervale Street.[22] [23]

In January 2025, it was announced that Convery will star in the comedy film Rolling Loud, directed by Jeremy Garelick, alongside Owen Wilson and Matt Riffe.[24]

He is set to appear opposite Theo James in The Monkey, a film adaptation of a Stephen King work produced by Neon.[25] [26] [27] He also appears alongside Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor in Flowervale Street, a feature film directed by J. J. Abrams and produced by Warner Bros.[28] [29] In addition, he appears opposite Jacob Elordi and Oscar Isaac in Guillermo del Toro’s Netflix feature film Frankenstein, which has since been released.[30] [31] [32]

Awards and recognition

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2018Aliens Ate My Homework Eric[37]
The PackageJake Floyd[38] [39]
VenomJoeyDeleted scene[40]
Beautiful BoyJasper Sheff[41] [42]
2019A Snake MarkedYoung SnakeShort film
Playing with FireWill[43] [44]
WilliamYoung William
2020Aliens Stole My BodyEric
2021The Tiger RisingRob Horton[45]
Diary of a Wimpy KidFregley (voice)[46]
2023Cocaine BearHenry[47]
Chase (voice)[48] [49]
Fregley (voice)[50] [51]
2024Barron's CoveEthanReleased[52]
2025The Monkeyyoung Hal / Bill Shelburn
Frankensteinyoung Victor Frankenstein
2026Flowervale StreetPost-production
Rolling LoudPost-production
TBA(Saint) PeterPeter BlanesPost-production

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2016Hearts of SpringConnerTelevision film
SupernaturalLucas Kellinger[53] Episode: "The Foundry"
My Christmas DreamCooperTelevision film
Van HelsingVampire Child #4A[54] Episode: "Last Time"
Christmas ListDavid Anthony OwensTelevision film
2017Legion4-year-old David Haller[55] [56] 3 episodes
LuciferEthan[57] [58] Episode: "Deceptive Little Parasite"
Coming Home for ChristmasPaulTelevision film
Christmas at Holly LodgeKyle TalbertTelevision film
2018Signed, Sealed, Delivered

The Road Less Traveled

Danny[59] Television film
It's Christmas, EveWyattTelevision film
A Twist of ChristmasElliot HewittTelevision film
Santa's BootsToddTelevision film
2019V.C. Andrews' HeavenKeith[60] Television film
Descendants 3Squeaky[61] [62] Television film
2020Pup AcademyMorgan[63] [64] Main role
2021–2024Sweet ToothGus[65] Main role
2023One PieceYoung Sanji[66] [67] Episode: "The Chef and the Chore Boy"
2025–presentInvincibleOliver Grayson / Kid Omni-Man (voice)7 episodes[68]

Awards and nominations

Year Organisation Category Project Result Ref.
2025Children's and Family Emmy AwardsOutstanding Younger Performer in a Preschool, Children's or Young Teen ProgramSweet Tooth[69]
2026Actor AwardsOutstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion PictureFrankenstein[70]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Today is 13! . instagram.com.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Web site: 25 May 2023 . Cocaine Bear And Sweet Tooth's Christian Convery Opens Up About Child Acting; News . nycastings.com.
  5. 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.
  6. Web site: 2021-05-22 . Sweet Tooth: Christian Convery on leading Netflix fantasy drama - Exclusive Interview . 2021-08-19 . Courageous Nerd . en-GB.
  7. Web site: Christian Convery . 2021-08-19 . TVGuide.com . en.
  8. Web site: Deutsche Synchronkartei - Darsteller - Christian Convery . 2021-08-19 . www.synchronkartei.de.
  9. 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.
  10. Web site: 2019 Winners . 2021-08-19 . www.youngartistawards.org.
  11. Web site: CHRISTIAN CONVERY'S PETS . celebritypets.net.
  12. Sepinwall. Alan. 2021-06-02. 'Sweet Tooth': A Gentle Take on a Dystopian Tale. 2021-08-31. Rolling Stone. en-US.
  13. Web site: 2021-06-01 . Actor Christian Convery talks Netflix's 'Sweet Tooth' . 2021-08-31 . PIX11 . en-US.
  14. Web site: Diekhaus . Christopher . 8 June 2021 . "Sweet Tooth": Postapokalyptische Comicadaption mit hochaktuellen Bezügen – Review . 2021-08-19 . fernsehserien.de . de.
  15. Web site: White . Peter . 2021-07-29 . 'Sweet Tooth' Renewed For Season 2 At Netflix . 2021-08-19 . Deadline . en-US.
  16. Web site: The Tiger Rising . theavenue.film.
  17. Web site: "It was f***ed!": Child actor from Vancouver shines and swears in "Cocaine Bear" . dailyhive.com.
  18. Web site: 'The Monkey': Stephen King Adaptation With Theo James Also Stars Tatiana Maslany, Elijah Wood, Christian Convery, Colin O'Brien, Rohan Campbell & Sarah Levy; Filming Wraps . Deadline Hollywood. 28 March 2024 .
  19. Web site: Jones . Tamera . Nemiroff . Perri . 2025-02-21 . "She Was My Rock": 'The Monkey's Young Star Says Tatiana Maslany's Time on 'Orphan Black' Made Her the Perfect Scene Partner . 2025-02-26 . Collider . en.
  20. Web site: Smith . Tessa . 2025-02-21 . How The Monkey Star Christian Convery Juggled 4 Different Performances For His Dual Role In The Stephen King Horror Movie . 2025-02-26 . ScreenRant . en.
  21. Web site: Kroll . Justin . 2024-01-07 . Jacob Elordi To Play Frankenstein Monster In Guillermo Del Toro's Adaptation For Netflix; 'All Quiet On The Western Front' Breakout Felix Kammerer & 'Sweet Tooth' Star Christian Convery Also In Ensemble . Deadline . en-US.
  22. Web site: Donnelly . Matt . 2024-03-21 . 'Sweet Tooth' Star Christian Convery Joins Bad Robot's Mystery Movie at Warner Bros. (EXCLUSIVE) . Variety . en-US.
  23. Web site: Grobar . Matt . 2023-03-17 . David Robert Mitchell, Anne Hathaway, Bad Robot Team For Mystery Warner Bros. Pic . Deadline . en-US.
  24. Web site: Grobar . Matt . 2025-01-24 . Christine Ko & Christian Convery Join Owen Wilson & Matt Rife In Live Nation Comedy 'Rolling Loud' . Deadline . en-US.
  25. Web site: Wiseman . Andreas . 2024-03-28 . ‘The Monkey’: Stephen King Adaptation With Theo James Also Stars Tatiana Maslany, Elijah Wood, Christian Convery, Colin O’Brien, Rohan Campbell & Sarah Levy; Filming Wraps . 2026-01-27 . Deadline . en-US.
  26. Web site: 2024-03-28 . ‘The Monkey’: Stephen King Adaptation With Theo James Also Stars Tatiana Maslany, Elijah Wood, Christian Convery, Colin O’Brien, Rohan Campbell & Sarah Levy; Filming Wraps . 2026-01-27 . Yahoo Entertainment . en-US.
  27. Web site: The Monkey review – Theo James goes ape . 2026-01-27 . Little White Lies . en-GB.
  28. Web site: Grobar . Matt . 2024-03-29 . David Robert Mitchell’s IMAX “Thrill-Ride” Starring Anne Hathaway & Ewan McGregor Sets Title, Release Date . 2026-01-27 . Deadline . en-US.
  29. Web site: Mishra . Shrishty . 2025-03-20 . Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor's Sci-Fi 'Flowervale Street' Finds New Release Date . 2026-01-27 . Collider . en.
  30. Web site: Frankenstein Cast Guide: Meet the Monsters and Men in Guillermo del Toro’s Film . Netflix.
  31. News: Lammers . Tim . ‘Frankenstein’: Here’s The Cast Of Guillermo Del Toro’s Monster Movie . 2026-01-27 . Forbes . en.
  32. Web site: 2025-11-07 . The complete cast guide to Guillermo del Toro’s 'Frankenstein' . 2026-01-27 . Harper's BAZAAR . en-GB.
  33. Web site: Bofill . Lora . 2017-03-20 . The 38th annual Young Artist Award recognizes talent in film and TV – EclipseMagazine . Eclipse Magazine . en-US.
  34. Web site: Christian Convery and all about their pets . 2025-01-27 . Celebrity Pets.
  35. Web site: 2022-10-04 . The 43rd Young Artist Awards - . Illuminate Magazine . en-US.
  36. Web site: 2024 Nominees & Winners by Name . Leo Awards.
  37. Web site: ALIENS ATE MY HOMEWORK! March 6th @aliensateMyHW @universalENT With the Amazing Director @seanmcnamara6 #AAMH . twitter.com.
  38. Web site: Christian ConveryMovies . www.moviefone.com.
  39. Web site: Christian Convery Biography . www.tribute.ca.
  40. Web site: My scene in VENOM! @venommovie @venomiscoming @venom_media @marvel @marvelstudios . instagram.com.
  41. Web site: Steve Carell's Drama 'Beautiful Boy' Casts Christian Convery . variety.com. 3 April 2017 .
  42. 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.
  43. 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.
  44. News: Playing With Fire review – so unfunny it will extinguish your will to live . The Observer. 29 December 2019 . Ide . Wendy .
  45. Web site: Christian Convery Reveals What It Was Really Like Making The Tiger Rising - Exclusive. www.thelist.com. February 2022 .
  46. Web site: Fregley. 2021-12-13. Behind The Voice Actors. en-US.
  47. Web site: Interview: Christian Convery Talks 'Cocaine Bear' . popternative.com. March 2023 .
  48. 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.
  49. 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.
  50. Web site: Catch me as retuning Fregley in Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas Cabin Fever! Now streaming on Disney Plus . instagram.com.
  51. Web site: Loved voicing Fregley in Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas Cabin Fever now streaming on Disney Plus . instagram.com.
  52. Web site: Garrett Hedlund Kidnapping Thriller 'Barron's Cove' Acquired by Well Go USA Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE) . variety.com . 5 February 2025.
  53. 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.
  54. Web site: Scary Vampire - @VanHelsingFans @SYFY @SYFYVanHelsing #Vampirechild #Vanhelsing @SimonDavisBarry . twitter.com.
  55. Web site: Catch me in #Legion! Official Trailer #1 Premiering on FX Channel 10pm Feb 8 @LegionFX #YoungDavid #youngdanstevens . twitter.com.
  56. 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.
  57. Web site: This picture says it all! Awesome day on set! #lucifer lucifer #LuciferSeason2 @LUCIFERwriters @LuciferonFOX @tomellis17 Tom is amazing! . twitter.com.
  58. Web site: With my bud @tomellis17 on set of Lucifer! @LUCIFERwriters @LuciferonFOX @LuciferFanfics @LuciferDaily @Lucifercostumes @LuciferFansFR . twitter.com.
  59. Web site: 'Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Road Less Traveled' Hallmark Movies Premiere: Cast, Trailer, Synopsis . www.ibtimes.com. 11 February 2018 .
  60. 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.
  61. 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.
  62. Web site: Descendants 3 #Descendants3 @descendants @annacathcart @KennyOrtegaBlog @DisneyChannel . twitter.com.
  63. Web site: Pup Academy- Film Still2-Christian Convery and 'Spark' (The Stray) . chipandco.com.
  64. Web site: On the cover . www.arkansasonline.com. 25 August 2019 .
  65. Web site: Sweet Tooth" star Christian Convery dishes on season 2 . pix11.com. June 2023 .
  66. Web site: Check Out the Young Straw Hats in One Piece Live Action Series! . beebom.com. 16 August 2023 .
  67. Web site: One Piece Live Action Reveals First Look At Young StrawHats . www.animesenpai.net. 15 August 2023 .
  68. Web site: Petski . Denise . 2025-01-22 . 'Invincible' Adds Aaron Paul, Simu Liu, Kate Mara, 6 More To Season 3 Voice Cast . 2025-01-23 . Deadline . en-US.
  69. Web site: Children's & Family Emmy Nominations Revealed – Full List. theemmys.tv. November 18, 2025. November 19, 2025.
  70. Web site: Moreau . Clayton Davis,Jordan . 2026-01-07 . Actor Awards Nominations 2026: ‘One Battle After Another’ Earns Record-Breaking 7 Nods, ‘The Studio’ Leads TV With 5 Noms . 2026-01-07 . Variety . en-US.

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