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Colin Ford

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Colin Ford

Colin Lee Ford, born September 12, 1996, is an American actor known for his diverse roles across different genres of movies and TV series. Born and brought up in Nashville, Tennessee, Ford began garnering attention in the acting world from a young age, with his first on-screen debut in the feature film Sweet Home Alabama at the age of five. His early career was marked by work in independent films such as Moved, The Book of Jaene and Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd, adding variety and depth to his acting portfolio.

In 2004, Ford gained recognition for his role as Matthew Steed in The Work and the Glory, after which his career began to gain momentum. Continuing his work in the industry, he took on guest roles in various TV series, including Smallville, and reprised his role in the sequel to The Work and the Glory: American Zion. Later, he played a lead role in Dog Days of Summer and gave voice to the character Dart in the Christmas feature film Christmas Is Here Again. Perhaps his most renowned role was that of Dylan in the film We Bought a Zoo, close on the heels of which he secured a series regular role in Under The Dome. In more recent years, he starred as Josh Wheeler in Netflix's comedy drama series Daybreak, and took on a supporting role in The War with Grandpa. His most recent work includes featuring in the third season of the CW's series Walker and leading roles in A Thousand Tomorrows and The Hill.

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Given Name: Colin Lee Ford

Born: Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.

Citizenship: American

Birthday: September 12, 1996

Occupations: Actor

Years Active: 2001-present

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