Landon Liboiron
| Landon Liboiron | |
|---|---|
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| Born |
Landon Ryan Liboiron May 15, 1991 Jenner, Alberta, Canada |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Home town | Jenner, Alberta |
Landon Liboiron (born May 15, 1991[1]) is a Gemini Award-nominated Canadian actor. He is best known for playing Declan Coyne in Degrassi: The Next Generation and his lead role as Peter Rumancek in Netflix's original series Hemlock Grove (2013–15).
Early life
Liboiron is from the small farming community of Jenner, Alberta, where he and his two older brothers were raised. He is the son of Lorraine Mack and Marcel Liboiron.[1] Liboiron's mother, an artist, supportive of his desire to act, frequently drove her son to Vancouver for acting classes and auditions.[2]
Career
Liboiron was cast in TV films before his breakout role in the Canadian teen drama television series Degrassi: The Next Generation. In 2011, Liboiron played Josh Shannon in the sci-fi television series Terra Nova, the son of the lead character, played by Jason O'Mara, and his wife, played by Shelley Conn.[3]
In 2013, Liboiron was cast in a lead role opposite Bill Skarsgard and Famke Janssen as high school student and Romani werewolf Peter Rumancek in the Netflix original series Hemlock Grove.[4] Liboiron reprised his role in the second and third season of the series.[5]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Moondance Alexander | Freddie | |
| 2008 | Passchendaele | Young German soldier | |
| 2010 | Altitude | Bruce Parker | |
| 2010 | Daydream Nation | Paul | |
| 2011 | The Howling: Reborn | Will | |
| 2012 | Girl in Progress | Trevor | |
| 2015 | Burning Bodhi | Dylan |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Flashpoint | Simon Strachan | Episode: "He Knows His Brother" |
| 2009 | Wild Roses | Jude | 6 episodes |
| 2009–10 | Degrassi: The Next Generation | Declan Coyne | Regular role |
| 2010–11 | Life Unexpected | Sam Bradshaw | 5 episodes |
| 2011 | Terra Nova | Josh Shannon | Regular role; 13 episodes |
| 2011 | R. L. Stine's The Haunting Hour: The Series | Josh | Episode: "The Perfect Brother" |
| 2013–15 | Hemlock Grove | Peter Rumancek | Lead role; 33 episodes |
| 2016 | Frontier | Michael Smyth |
Web
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Last Teenagers of the Apolcaypse | Grim | 4 episodes |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Category | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series | Gemini Award | Nominated | [6] |
References
- 1 2 "Landon Liboiron". TV Guide.
- ↑ Allison (November 11, 2010). "Degrassi's Landon Liboiron Soars In Altitude". Red Hot Much. Retrieved November 13, 2010.
- ↑ Levine, Stuart (October 26, 2010). "'Terra Nova' says kids are people too". Variety. Retrieved November 13, 2010.
- ↑ Goldberg, Lesley (April 3, 2012). "'Terra Nova's' Landon Liboiron Joins Netflix's 'Hemlock Grove' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 9, 2012.
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (September 2, 2014). "Netflix Renews 'Hemlock Grove' For Third And Final Season". Deadline.com. Retrieved September 2, 2014.
- ↑ "Gemini Award nominations announced: Flashpoint, chef Lynn Crawford, Top Model host Jay Manuel among nominees". Toronto Life. Retrieved February 26, 2012.