Colin Ford Early Career and Breakthrough Roles
Colin Ford is an American actor born on September 12, 2003, in Nashville, Tennessee. He began his acting career as a child model and commercial actor before transitioning to television and film roles. His early work includes appearances in national advertising campaigns and local theater productions in the southeastern United States. Ford's first major television role came as the young Jackson in the CBS sitcom "The Jeff Foxworthy Show," where he appeared in multiple episodes during the late 1990s. He later gained recognition for his recurring role as young Sam Merlotte in the HBO fantasy drama "True Blood," a performance that established him as a reliable child actor in the industry. Ford also appeared in the 2008 drama film "The Family That Preys," directed by Tyler Perry, which marked one of his earliest feature film credits. His transition from child actor to young adult roles was supported by his consistent presence in both independent and studio productions throughout the 2010s. Forbes
Ford's breakthrough role arrived with the character of Josh Wheeler in the Netflix post-apocalyptic series "Daybreak," which premiered in October 2019. The show, based on the Boom! Studios comic book series, ran for one season of 10 episodes and placed Ford in a leading role for the first time. His performance as a teenage survivor navigating a world taken over by adult zombies and high school factions received attention from streaming audiences and critics. The series was produced by Warner Bros. Television and premiered on October 24, 2019. Ford's casting was confirmed by Netflix's official casting announcements and entertainment trade publications. The role demonstrated his ability to carry a narrative-driven series and marked a shift from supporting child roles to a lead young adult part. Netflix
Colin Ford Filmography and Television Credits
Major Film Appearances
Ford's film credits include the 2011 family drama "We Bought a Zoo," starring Matt Damon and directed by Cameron Crowe, in which Ford played the younger version of a character alongside the lead cast. He also appeared in the 2013 supernatural thriller "Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters," where he played a young version of the protagonist's companion. His role in the 2015 animated film "The Peanuts Movie" provided voice acting experience, contributing to the motion capture and voice cast for the Charlie Brown character. Ford continued working in film with roles in the 2016 drama "The Space Between Us" and the 2018 family film "A Dog's Purpose," both of which were distributed by major studio partners. His filmography reflects a steady accumulation of credits across genres including drama, family, and science fiction. IMDb
Television Series and Streaming Work
On television, Ford is best known for his recurring and guest roles in series such as "True Blood," "Daybreak," and the Nickelodeon animated series "Ultimate Spider-Man," where he provided the voice of Miles Morales. He also appeared in the ABC Family series "The Fosters" and the CBS procedural "NCIS," demonstrating range across drama, animation, and procedural genres. His streaming work expanded with his lead role in "Daybreak" and subsequent appearances in digital-first content produced for Netflix and other platforms. Ford's television credits include both live-action and voice roles, with a total of over 30 television episodes credited across multiple