Dakota Goyo Biography

(Actor)

Birthday: August 22, 1999 (Leo)

Born In: Toronto, Canada

Dakota Goyo is an accomplished and award-winning Canadian actor and voice artist. He is best known for his remarkable performances in the films ‘Real Steel,’ ‘Dark Skies,’ and ‘Rise of the Guardians’ (voice). Dakota stepped into the entertainment industry as an infant, appearing in various commercials. Eventually, he earned several TV projects. He was part of series such as ‘JoJo's Circus,’ ‘Super Why!’ (voice), ‘The Listener,’ ‘Murdoch Mysteries,’ ‘Happy Town,’ and ‘Arthur.’ He was also seen in films such as ‘Ultra’ and ‘My Neighbor's Secret.’ His initial big-screen projects include films such as ‘Resurrecting the Champ’ and ‘Emotional Arithmetic.’ He gained attention and won a ‘Young Artist Award’ for his performance as ‘Max Kenton’ in the science-fiction sports film ‘Real Steel,’ co-starring Hugh Jackman. He earned fame on the big screen, performing in several notable and commercially successful films. He was seen as ‘Young Thor’ in the superhero film ‘Thor,’ as ‘Jamie Bennett’ (voice) in the 3D computer-animated action–fantasy film ‘Rise of the Guardians,’ as ‘Jesse Barrett’ in the science-fiction horror film ‘Dark Skies,’ and as ‘Young Noah’ in the epic biblical drama ‘Noah.’

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Quick Facts

Canadian Celebrities Born In August

Also Known As: Dakota Avery Goyo

Age: 25 Years, 25 Year Old Males

Family:

father: David Goyo

mother: Debra

Born Country: Canada

Actors Canadian Men

Height: 5'11" (180 cm), 5'11" Males

City: Toronto, Canada

  • 1

    Is Dakota Goyo still acting?

    Yes, Dakota Goyo is still acting and pursuing his career in the entertainment industry.
  • 2

    What are some of Dakota Goyo's notable film roles?

    Some of Dakota Goyo's notable film roles include Max Kenton in "Real Steel" and Jesse Barrett in "Dark Skies."
  • 3

    Does Dakota Goyo have any upcoming projects?

    As of now, there are no officially announced upcoming projects for Dakota Goyo, but he continues to work in the industry.
  • 4

    How did Dakota Goyo start his acting career?

    Dakota Goyo started his acting career at a young age, appearing in commercials before landing roles in television and film.
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    What are some interesting facts about Dakota Goyo?

    One interesting fact about Dakota Goyo is that he performed many of his own stunts in the movie "Real Steel," showcasing his dedication to his roles.
Childhood & Early Life
Dakota Avery Goyo was born on August 22, 1999, in Toronto, Canada, to Debra and David Goyo. He is of Scottish descent from his mother’s side and Italian descent from his father’s side. His career is managed by his mother, a former model and singer. He has two older brothers, Dallas and Devon.
Dakota studied at the ‘Cardinal Carter Catholic High School.’
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Career
Dakota’s journey in the entertainment industry began after he earned a TV commercial as a 2-week-old infant. In 2005, he played the voice role of ‘Little Blue’ in ‘Disney's Canadian–American interactive stop-motion musical comedy series ‘JoJo's Circus,’ created for preschool children. The following year, he appeared as ‘Brett’ in the Helen Shaver-directed action–adventure–comedy TV movie ‘Ultra.’ He also produced the movie.
The 2007-released American sports drama ‘Resurrecting the Champ,’ directed by Rod Lurie and starring Samuel L. Jackson, featured Dakota in the role of ‘Teddy Kernan,’ son of ‘Erik Kernan Jr.’ (played by Josh Hartnett). The role fetched Dakota a nomination for the ‘Young Artist Award’ for the Best Performance in a Feature Film – Young Actor Age Ten or Younger’ in 2008. He also appeared in the Canadian drama film ‘Emotional Arithmetic’ (2007). The movie premiered at the 2007 ‘Toronto International Film Festival’ and released in Canada on April 18 the following year.
He voiced a little boy in the American–Canadian interactive CGI computer-animated TV series for children ‘Super Why!’ in 2008.
He played ‘Jack Carter-9’ in the Canadian–American superhero comedy–drama film ‘Defendor’ that had its world premiere at the ‘Toronto International Film Festival’ on September 12, 2009. He starred in the 2009-released ‘Lifetime’-aired thriller TV movie ‘My Neighbor's Secret.’ That year, he also featured in the TV movie ‘Solving Charlie’ and in the series ‘Murdoch Mysteries’ and ‘The Listener.’
In 2010, he lent his voice to ‘Timmy Tibble’ in the extremely popular Canadian–American animated educational TV series ‘Arthur,’ developed for children between 4 and 8 years of age. The following year, he essayed the role of ‘Young Thor’ in the Kenneth Branagh-directed and Chris Hemsworth-starrer American superhero film ‘Thor.’ The film was a sensational hit, garnering generally positive reviews.
He earned his real breakthrough in films when he was cast in the starring role of ‘Max Kenton,’ the estranged son of ‘Charlie Kenton’ (played by Hugh Jackman), in the American science-fiction sports film ‘Real Steel.’ The Shawn Levy film premiered at the ‘Le Grand Rex’ in Paris on September 6, 2011. The ‘Academy Award’-nominated film became a huge commercial success and paved Dakota’s way for several other notable films. It also won him the ‘Young Artist Award’ for the ‘Best Performance in a Feature Film – Leading Young Actor’ in 2012.
An episode from the Canadian–American horror–fantasy anthology series ‘R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour,’ titled ‘Flight,’ featured him in the role of ‘Josh.’ This role earned Dakota a ‘Daytime Emmy Award’ nomination in the category of ‘Outstanding Performer in a Children's Series’ and a ‘Young Artist Award’ nomination for the ‘Best Performance in a TV Series – Guest Starring Young Actor 11–13’ in 2012.
He voiced ‘Jamie Bennett’ in the ‘DreamWorks Animation’-produced 3D computer-animated action–fantasy film ‘Rise of the Guardians.’ The film premiered at the ‘Mill Valley Film Festival’ on October 10, 2012, and had its international premiere at the ‘International Rome Film Festival’ on November 13 the same year.
He starred in the February 22, 2013-released American science-fiction horror ‘Dark Skies,’ starring along with Keri Russell, J. K. Simmons, and Josh Hamilton. The film became a blockbuster hit, grossing $26.4 million at the box office, against a budget of $3.5 million.
The Darren Aronofsky-directed American epic biblical drama film ‘Noah’ saw Dakota as young ‘Noah,’ while the elder version of the character was played by Russell Crowe. The film also starred Jennifer Connelly, Anthony Hopkins, Emma Watson, Douglas Booth, Logan Lerman, and Ray Winstone. It had its world premiere in Mexico City on March 10, 2014. It was released in the US on March 28, 2014. It became a sensational hit, grossing a whopping $362.6 million at the box office, against a budget of $125 million.
He played the lead role of ‘Luke,’ starring with Goran Višnjić and Bridget Moynahan, in the Canadian–Italian family adventure–drama movie ‘The Journey Home,’ originally titled ‘Midnight Sun.’ The film released in Italy on November 13, 2014, and later in Canada on September 4, 2015.
Family & Personal Life
Dakota has publicly stated that ‘Oscar’-winning actor, film producer, and environmentalist Leonardo DiCaprio is one of his favorite actors. He has also expressed his desire to become a director someday.
Facts About Dakota Goyo
Dakota Goyo is an accomplished martial artist and has trained in various disciplines such as Taekwondo and Jiu-Jitsu.
In addition to acting, Dakota is also a talented artist and enjoys painting in his free time.
Dakota Goyo is an avid animal lover and has a soft spot for dogs, often sharing photos of his furry friends on social media.
Despite his young age, Dakota has already worked with renowned directors such as Steven Spielberg and Hugh Jackman, showcasing his talent and versatility as an actor.
Dakota Goyo is known for his sense of humor on set and his ability to lighten the mood during filming, making him a favorite among his co-stars and crew members.

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