Jayden Greig
Jayden Greig (born October 19, 2003) is a Canadian actor best known for his lead role in Sean McNamara's film adaptation of Bruce Coville's novel, Aliens Ate My Homework on Netflix, and its sequel, Aliens Stole My Body.[1] Jayden has also appeared in The Shape of Water (2017), Murdoch Mysteries (2013), Super Why (2015) and Playdate (2015–2016). He was nominated at the Young Entertainer Awards for Best Leading Young Actor in a Feature Film for his work in Aliens Ate My Homework and won Best Ensemble Performance in Film at the Young Artist Awards, amongst many other awards and nominations.[2]
Jayden Greig | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 19, 2003 |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2010–present |
Life and career
Jayden Greig was born in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada[3] but currently lives in Toronto, Ontario. At the early age of five, Greig landed his first role, which quickly grew into his passion for acting. Now working all over North America, he has starred in Aliens Ate My Homework, a children's film on Netflix, and has made theatrical appearances, such as his role in The Shape of Water.[4]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Ten | young Tom Bennett | |
| 2011 | Huntersaurus | Hunter | |
| 2012 | My Toy Horse | Jack Fuller | |
| 2012 | Aeternus | Young Ray | |
| 2012 | Life Doesn't Frighten Me | Lion / Pinata Boy | |
| 2013 | Swim | Max | |
| 2013 | Mama | Orphaned Boy | |
| 2013 | Treading Water | Blonde Kid | |
| 2014 | We Were Wolves | Mika Blake | |
| 2015 | Stung | Mackenzie | |
| 2016 | Your Mother and I | Johnna's brother | |
| 2017 | The Shape of Water | Timmy Strickland | |
| 2018 | Aliens Ate My Homework | Rod Allbright | Main Role |
| 2019 | It's Nothing | Boy in park | |
| 2020 | Aliens Stole My Body | Rod Allbright | Main Role |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | The Santa Suit | Santa's Village Kid | |
| 2011 | Change of Plans | School Boy | |
| 2011 | Nikita | Boy Pulling Wagon | |
| 2011 | Warehouse 13 | Larson's Grandson | |
| 2011 | Rookie Blue | Birthday Party Child | |
| 2011 | Mistletoe Over Manhattan | Balloon Boy | |
| 2011 | Befriend and Betray | Background | |
| 2012 | I, Martin Short, Goes Home | Puppet Show Child | |
| 2012 | The L.A. Complex | Commercial Kid | |
| 2012 | Life with Boys | Young Sam | |
| 2012 | Flashpoint | Daycare Child | |
| 2013 | Paranormal Investigators | Billy | |
| 2013 | Cracked | Background | |
| 2013 | Alien Mysteries | Actor | |
| 2014 | The Strain | Keene Luss | |
| 2015 | Odd Squad | Agent O'Neil | |
| 2015 | Super Why! | Kids Voice | 14 episodes |
| 2015 | Murdoch Mysteries | Bobby Brackenreid | 6 episodes |
| 2015 | Playdate | Mac | 52 episodes |
| 2016 | People of Earth | Young Biff Loman | |
| 2017 | Top Wing | Little Brother & Yuka | |
| 2017 | Man Seeking Woman | Gizmo | |
| 2017 | Space Ranger Roger | Brother | |
| 2017 | Space Riders: Division Earth | Jason | |
| 2018 | Condor | Young Church Singer | |
| 2018 | Titans | Football Kid #1 | |
| 2020 | Grand Army | White Boy |
Awards and Nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Young Entertainer Awards | Best Young Actor 12 & Under – Voice Over Role | Playdate | Nominated |
| 2018 | Young Entertainer Awards | Best Supporting Young Actor – Feature Film | The Shape of Water | Nominated |
| 2018 | The Joey Awards | Best Ensemble in MOW or Video Feature | Aliens Ate My Homework | Won |
| 2019 | Young Artist Awards | Best Ensemble Performance in a Streaming Series or Film | Aliens Ate My Homework | Won |
| 2019 | Young Entertainer Awards | Best Leading Young Actor – Independent or Film Festival Feature Film | Aliens Ate My Homework | Nominated |
| 2019 | Young Entertainer Award | Best Young Ensemble Cast – Feature Film | Aliens Ate My Homework | Won |
| 2020 | The Joey Awards | Best Ensemble In a Feature Film | Aliens Stole My Body | Won |
References
- "Bruce Coville's 'Aliens Ate My Homework' movie, feat. William Shatner, now on DVD". syracuse.com/.
- "From Universal 1440 Entertainment: Aliens Ate My Homework". https://www.prnewswire.com/. External link in
|publisher=(help) - "Jayden Greig - Biography". wallofcelebrities.
- "Jayden Greig Movies". Amazon.com.