Brett Dier
| Brett Dier | |
|---|---|
 Dier at the 2015 PaleyFest presentation for Jane the Virgin | |
| Born |
February 14, 1990 London, Ontario, Canada |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Known for | |
Brett Dier (born February 14, 1990) is a Canadian actor. He is best known for his role as Michael Cordero Jr. on Jane the Virgin. He is also known for his recurring roles in the Canadian TV shows Bomb Girls and The L.A. Complex.
Early life
Dier was born on February 14, 1990 in London, Ontario. He studied improv as well as receiving his first dan black belt in Taekwondo.[1] He reached the 6th grade of Conservatory Music in piano, including the Suzuki method since the age of 4. He also plays the guitar.[1] As a high school student, he was involved with a jazz band. Dier received honours for his work. Dier is a self-taught musician. He also breakdances and practices swimming.[1][2]
Career
Dier received his role in a TV movie, Family in Hiding, as Matt Peterson in 2006. In 2007, he appeared in Seventeen and Missing and The Secrets of Comforting House. In 2008, he gained the role of Caden in Every Second Counts and an alternate Clark Kent in Smallville. He appeared in a small role as Derek Edlund in Fear Itself.
In 2010, he had a cameo appearance in Diary of a Wimpy Kid as a breakdancer. He made appearances in Made: The Movie and Meteor Storm. He had a recurring role in Mr. Young as Hutch. He was in another TV movie, Mega Cyclone, as Will Newamr. In 2012, he had a role in Space Twister. In another recurring role, he was Brandon Kelly in The L.A. Complex. He also had a guest starring role in an episode of the television show Blackstone.
In 2013, he played a lead role on Ravenswood as Luke Matheson.[3] The series was cancelled after one season.[4]
He received critical acclaim for his role in Bomb Girls as Gene Corbett. He appeared in Exeter which was released in 2015.
In 2014, he began the role of Detective Michael Cordero in Jane the Virgin,[5] which has been renewed for a third season.[6]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Family in Hiding | Matt Peterson | TV movie |
| 2006 | The Secrets of Comfort House | Bradley | TV movie |
| 2007 | Seventeen and Missing | Kevin Janzen | TV movie |
| 2007 | Battle in Seattle | Protester #2 | |
| 2008 | Every Second Counts | Caden | TV movie |
| 2009 | Phantom Racer | Taz | TV movie |
| 2010 | Meteor Storm | Jason | TV movie |
| 2010 | Dear Mr. Gacy | Marcus | |
| 2010 | Diary of a Wimpy Kid | 80s Breakdancer | |
| 2010 | Goblin | Matt | TV movie |
| 2010 | Made... The Movie | Marshall | TV movie |
| 2011 | Goodnight for Justice | Young Clerk | TV movie |
| 2011 | Ghost Storm | Rob | TV movie |
| 2011 | Mega Cyclone | Will Newmar | TV movie |
| 2013 | Barbie in the Pink Shoes | Dillon / Prince Seigfried | Voice |
| 2013 | The Wedding Chapel | Young Larry | |
| 2013 | Mighty Mighty Monsters in Halloween Havoc | Jacob | TV movie |
| 2013 | Mighty Mighty Monsters in New Fears Eve | Jacob | TV movie |
| 2014 | The Hazing Secret | Brian | TV movie |
| 2014 | Grace | Brad | |
| 2014 | Poker Night | New Detective | |
| 2015 | Exeter | Brad |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Kaya | Jake | Episode: "You Can't Always Get What You Want" |
| 2007 | Aliens in America | Junior #1 | Episode: "Junior Prank" |
| 2008 | Smallville | Alternate Clark Kent | Episode: "Apocalypse" |
| 2008 | Fear Itself | Derek Edlund | Episode: "Skin and Bones" |
| 2009 | The Troop | Richard | Episode: "Forest Grump" |
| 2010 | Supernatural | Dylan | Episode: "99 Problems" |
| 2010 | V | James May | Episode: "John May" |
| 2011 | Shattered | Jonah Simms | Episode: "Key with No Lock" |
| 2011 | Endgame | Kitch Huxley | Episode: "The White Queen" |
| 2011 | Flashpoint | Jaime Dee | Episode: "Run, Jaime, Run" |
| 2011–2013 | Mr. Young | Hutch | 7 episodes |
| 2012 | Blackstone | Jake | Episode: "Forgiveness" |
| 2012 | The Secret Circle | Kyle | Episode: "Sacrifice" |
| 2012 | The L.A. Complex | Brandon Kelly | 7 episodes |
| 2013 | Emily Owens, M.D. | Henry | Episode: "Emily and... The Social Experiment" |
| 2013 | Bomb Girls | Gene Corbett | 4 episodes Nominated – Leo Award for Best Guest Performance by a Male Dramatic Series (2014)[7] |
| 2013 | Pretty Little Liars | Luke Matheson | Episode: "Grave New World" |
| 2013–2014 | Ravenswood | Luke Matheson | Main Role |
| 2014–present | Jane the Virgin | Det. Michael Cordero Jr. | Main Role |
| 2015 | Backstrom | Archie Danforth | Episode: "Dragon Slayer" |
References
- 1 2 3 "Brett Dier Biography". Retrieved February 15, 2015.
- ↑ "Brett Dier Bio". Alloy Entertainment. Retrieved January 20, 2015.
- ↑ Rawden, Jessica. "Pretty Little Liars Spinoff Ravenswood Adds Brett Dier And Elizabeth Whitson". Retrieved February 15, 2015.
- ↑ Ng, Philiana (February 14, 2014). "ABC Family Cancels 'Pretty Little Liars' Spinoff 'Ravenswood'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 14, 2014.
- ↑ "Yael Grobglas Back With CW For 'Jane The Virgin'; Brett Dier & Andrea Navedo Also Cast". Deadline. March 12, 2014. Retrieved February 15, 2015.
- ↑ Porter, Rick (March 11, 2016). "'The Flash', 'The 100' and even 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend' renewed: All 11 CW series picked up for 2016-17". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved March 11, 2016.
- ↑ "2014 nominess" (PDF). leoawards.com. Retrieved 13 November 2016.
External links
- Brett Dier at the Internet Movie Database
- Brett Dier on Facebook
- Brett Dier on Twitter
- Brett Dier on Instagram