Brett Dier
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| File:Brett Dier at 2015 PaleyFest.jpg
Dier at the 2015 PaleyFest presentation for Jane the Virgin
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| Born | February 14, 1990 London, Ontario, Canada |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2006–present |
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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.
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 honors 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.
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.[citation needed] 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 |
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| 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 |
| 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
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- Brett Dier at the Internet Movie Database
- Brett Dier on Facebook
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- Brett Dier on Instagram
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