Curran Walters(born January 16, 1998)[1]is an American actor and model. He is best known for portrayingJason Toddin theDC Comicstelevision seriesTitans(2018–2023).[2]
Curran Walters | |
|---|---|
 Walters atGalaxyConRichmond in 2022 | |
| Born | January 16, 1998[1] Oak Park, California,U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, model |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) |
Early life
editWalters was born on January 16, 1998, inOak Park, Californiaand attendedOak Park High School.He has 2 younger sisters, Harlowe Walters & Rocky Simo, and a younger brother named River.
Career
editHe began modeling for fashion brands includingTillysandLee.He began his acting career in commercials forSamsung Galaxyand the sports video gameNBA 2K15.He made his television debut in the comedy filmGrowing Up and Downin 2014. Curran got more roles on television, including his recurring role as "Young Jackson" in the seriesGame of Silencein 2016.[3][4]He also appeared in the first and second two-part episode (8 & 9) of "Girl Meets Ski Lodge" in 2016 during the third season ofGirl Meets Worldas Evan. Other television credits includeToo Close to Homein 2016,[5]Alexa & Katiein 2018, and the 2016 sitcomSpeechless.[6]
He made his second film appearance in the comedy-drama20th Century Womenin 2016, starringAnnette Bening,Elle FanningandGreta Gerwig.[7]Walters made his third film appearance in the science fiction film for televisionPlaying Deadin 2018.[8]
Walters made his breakthrough asJason Todd,the secondRobin,in the fifth episode ofTitansand had a recurring role in the series throughout the rest of the first season. For the second season in 2019, Walters returned as a series regular. He is the firstlive actionportrayal of Jason Todd in the character's history.[9]He booked the role after just one audition after the callbacks were canceled.[10]He later appeared as the character inthe CW'sArrowversecrossover event "Crisis on Infinite Earths",alongsideAlan Ritchson'sHawk,via archive footage from the first season ofTitans.[11]Walters returned for the third season ofTitans,where his character took up the mantle ofRed Hood.[12][13]He reprised his role for one episode of the fourth and final season ofTitans,though he was still billed as a main cast member.[14]
He appeared in the 2019 horror filmDo Not Reply.[15]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 20th Century Women | Matt | |
| 2019 | Do Not Reply | Dylan |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Growing Up and Down | Chad | Television film |
| 2015 | New Girl | Young Jake Apex | Episode: "Oregon" |
| 2016 | Game of Silence | Young Jackson Brooks | Recurring role; 5 episodes |
| Girl Meets World | Evan | 2 episodes | |
| 2016–2017 | Too Close to Home | Mac | Main role |
| 2018 | Speechless | Xander | Episode: "N-E-- NEW Y-- YEAR'S E-- EVE" |
| Alexa & Katie | Gabriel | Episode: "Winter Luau" | |
| Best.Worst.Weekend.Ever. | Patches | 2 episodes | |
| Playing Dead | Lucas | Television film | |
| 2018–2022 | Titans | Jason Todd/Robin/Red Hood | 25 episodes, recurring:season 1,main (season2–3) |
| 2019 | Fam | Kyle | Episode: "Pregnancy Pause" |
References
edit- ^ab"21 21 21 THANKS FOR ALL THE BIRTHDAY WISHES!".Instagram.Archived fromthe originalon December 25, 2021.RetrievedAugust 3,2020.
- ^McCabe, Joe (November 21, 2018)."Titans: Curran Walters Brings a New Robin to Life".DC Comics.Archivedfrom the original on December 25, 2018.RetrievedDecember 24,2018.
- ^"Jackson, Shawn and Gil Return to Quitman in New Episode of" Game of Silence "– Exclusive Q&A With Young Cast".Celeb Secrets.May 5, 2016.Archivedfrom the original on December 21, 2018.RetrievedDecember 24,2018.
- ^Rorke, Robert (April 12, 2016)."Childhood friends seek revenge in compelling 'Game of Silence'".New York Post.Archivedfrom the original on December 25, 2018.RetrievedDecember 24,2018.
- ^Pena, Jessica (December 19, 2017)."Too Close to Home: Cancelled by TLC; No Season Three".TV Series Finale.RetrievedDecember 24,2018.
- ^Ridlehoover, John (November 16, 2019)."Titans: Curran Walters Celebrates Season 3 with BTS Robin Photo".Comic Book Resources.RetrievedNovember 16,2019.
- ^"20th Century Women - Cast and Crew".Fandango.Archivedfrom the original on December 21, 2018.RetrievedDecember 24,2018.
- ^Petski, Denise (March 19, 2018)."Mike O'Gorman Joins Fox's Erin Foster Comedy Pilot; CW's 'Playing Dead' Casts Curran Walters".Deadline Hollywood.RetrievedDecember 24,2018.
- ^Schmidt, JK (November 16, 2018)."'Titans' New Robin Actor Curran Walters Sheds Light on Jason Todd's Darkness ".Comic Book.Archivedfrom the original on November 19, 2018.RetrievedDecember 25,2018.
- ^Lifshits, Henry (June 2, 2020)."Interview | Curran Walters".Schön! Magazine.Archivedfrom the original on June 6, 2020.RetrievedJune 6,2020.
- ^Francisco, Eric (December 9, 2019).""Crisis on Infinite Earths" Titans cameo makes TV streaming history ".Inverse.Archivedfrom the original on April 20, 2020.RetrievedJune 18,2020.
- ^Lawrence, Gregory (August 22, 2020)."'Titans' Season 3 Is Adding Barbara Gordon, Scarecrow, and Red Hood ".Collider.RetrievedAugust 22,2020.
- ^Mitovich, Matt Webb (August 22, 2020)."Titans Season 3 Will Head to Gotham, Add Barbara Gordon and Red Hood".TVLine.RetrievedAugust 22,2020.
- ^Mohan, Monita (May 5, 2023)."'Titans' Season 4: We Finally Know What Happened to Jason Todd ".Collider.RetrievedMay 7,2023.
- ^N'Duka, Amanda (March 19, 2018)."Glynn Turman, Stephanie Turner To Topline 'Justine'; Jackson Rathbone, Kerri Medders Cast In 'Do Not Reply'".Deadline.Archivedfrom the original on December 25, 2018.RetrievedDecember 24,2018.
