A Daytime Emmy Award nomination at the age of six established Jodelle Micah Ferland as one of the youngest performers ever to receive the honor. Since her debut in television commercials at age two, the Canadian actor has built a career spanning television, film, and voice work, frequently exploring roles within the horror and fantasy genres.
Early Acting Credits
Born in 1994 in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Ferland began her professional career in 1996. Her transition into film occurred with the television production Mermaid, which she filmed when she was four years old. This performance earned her both a Daytime Emmy Award nomination and a Young Artist Award. During her childhood, she secured guest appearances on various television series, including Stargate Atlantis, Dark Angel, Stargate SG-1, Smallville, and Supernatural, while also participating in films such as They and Trapped.
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She expanded her reach in the horror genre through roles in the 2006 film Silent Hill and the 2007 production The Messengers. Her work continued with the 2009 release Case 39, filmed opposite Renée Zellweger, and the 2011 film The Cabin in the Woods. She also contributed to comedic works, including the 2007 film Good Luck Chuck and the 2012 production Home Alone: The Holiday Heist.
Voice Work and Television
Beyond live-action performance, Ferland provided voice work for the 2010 video game BioShock 2 and the 2012 stop-motion film ParaNorman. From 2015 to 2017, she took the lead role of Five in the SyFy science fiction series Dark Matter, based on a comic book series. This performance resulted in a 2016 Saturn Award nomination for Best Performance by a Younger Actor in a Television Series. Other television projects include Kingdom Hospital, Ice Quake, Girl Fight, and My Daughter's Disgrace.
Later Professional Activity
Ferland participated in the romantic fantasy film The Twilight Saga: Eclipse in 2010, portraying Bree Tanner. Her professional output continued with roles in the family film Midnight Stallion, the drama Mighty Fine, and the crime drama A Warden's Ransom. In 2017, she appeared in the comedy sequel Bigger Fatter Liar and the horror film Neverknock. Her more recent work includes the digital series Darken: Before the Dark in 2018 and the 2022 film Office Games.
Fast facts
- Born: 1994, Nanaimo, Canada
- Full name: Jodelle Micah Ferland
- Ancestry: French, British, and Austrian
- Television debut: Mermaid (2000)
- Series lead: Dark Matter (2015-2017)
- Audiobook narration: Wonder Women (2016)
- Citizenship: Canada
Questions readers ask
What was Jodelle Ferland's first major film role?
She debuted in the television film Mermaid, which was filmed when she was four years old.
Did Jodelle Ferland work in voice acting?
Yes, she provided voice work for the video game BioShock 2 and the stop-motion film ParaNorman.
Achievements
- Worked as actor, film actor and voice actor
