{{short description|American child actor (born 2008)}} {{about||the Australian rugby union player|Gavin Warren (rugby union)}} {{Infobox person | name = Gavin Warren | image = Gavin Warren in 2018.jpg | alt = <!-- descriptive text for use by speech synthesis (text-to-speech) software --> | caption = Warren in 2018 | birth_name = Gavin Hunter Warren | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|2008|04|17}} | birth_place = Houston, Texas, U.S. | death_date = | death_place = | other_names = | occupation = Actor, model | years_active = 2017–present | known_for = | notable_works = | website = {{URL|https://www.gavinwarren.com}} }}
'''Gavin Hunter Warren''' (born April 17, 2008) is an American actor who is best known for his roles in the films ''First Man'' (2018), and ''Night Swim'' (2024),<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.houstonchronicle.com/entertainment/movies/article/Houston-s-Gavin-Warren-a-star-in-First-Man-13314850.php|title=Houston's Gavin Warren a young star in 'First Man'|date=October 19, 2018|website=Houstonchronicle.com|first=Andrew|last=Dansby|access-date=April 26, 2020|archive-date=August 8, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200808124941/https://www.houstonchronicle.com/entertainment/movies/article/Houston-s-Gavin-Warren-a-star-in-First-Man-13314850.php|url-status=live}}</ref> as well as his upcoming roles in the films ''The Unbreakable Boy'' (2025), ''Man in the White Van'', and ''Geechee''.<ref name=":2">{{Cite news|last1=Grater|first1=Tom|last2=Wiseman|first2=Andreas|date=August 19, 2020|title=Andrea Riseborough Thriller 'Geechee' Begins Shoot In Dominican Republic, Adds Cast|work=Deadline Hollywood|url=https://deadline.com/2020/08/andrea-riseborough-geechee-shoot-dominican-republic-cast-1203017380/|access-date=August 23, 2020|archive-date=August 20, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200820143712/https://deadline.com/2020/08/andrea-riseborough-geechee-shoot-dominican-republic-cast-1203017380/|url-status=live}}</ref> On television, he guest starred on such shows such as ''Daybreak'' (2019), ''NCIS: New Orleans'' (2020), and ''Fear the Walking Dead'' (2023).
==Early life== Gavin Hunter Warren was born in Houston, Texas.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gavinwarren.com/|title=Gavin Warren|website=Gavinwarren.com|language=en|access-date=April 20, 2020|archive-date=August 13, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200813120424/https://www.gavinwarren.com/|url-status=live}}</ref> He began his career as a model on ''Great Day Houston'', a morning show that aired on KHOU 11, in 2015. He began his acting career after winning ''Most Sought After Male'' at the International Modeling and Talent Association Los Angeles Convention in 2015.<ref name="First Man">{{Cite news|url=https://www.khou.com/video/entertainment/television/programs/great-day-houston/houston-actor-gavin-warren-shoots-for-the-stars-in-the-new-movie-first-man/285-8279920|title=Houston actor Gavin Warren shoots for the stars in the new movie 'First Man'|work=KHOU|access-date=April 20, 2020|language=en-US|date=October 12, 2018|author=khou.com|archive-date=August 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200804200643/https://www.khou.com/video/entertainment/television/programs/great-day-houston/houston-actor-gavin-warren-shoots-for-the-stars-in-the-new-movie-first-man/285-8279920|url-status=live}}</ref>
==Career== ===Film acting=== In his first film, ''Back Roads'' (2018), Warren played a supporting role as the son of Jennifer Morrison and Tom Everett Scott.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=Clark|first=Natalie Cook|date=February 2019|title=Gavin Warren, Katy Kid Actor, Finishes Fourth Movie|url=https://www.katymagazineonline.com/post/10-year-old-katy-actor-shares-screen-with-big-stars?fbclid=IwAR1mKTyfgz7NVE7SU4NtdApduzZkX-tPxa-KLhS1nAtwXQmnyQn7m9_yt3Y|website=Katy Magazine Online|access-date=2020-06-18|archive-date=2020-06-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200619033351/https://www.katymagazineonline.com/post/10-year-old-katy-actor-shares-screen-with-big-stars?fbclid=IwAR1mKTyfgz7NVE7SU4NtdApduzZkX-tPxa-KLhS1nAtwXQmnyQn7m9_yt3Y|url-status=live}}</ref>
Warren played Neil Armstrong's (played by Ryan Gosling) son in ''First Man'' (2018).<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/la-en-mn-ryan-gosling-damien-chazelle-first-man-20190108-story.html|title=Moon shots: Inside Ryan Gosling and Damien Chazelle's key 'First Man' moments|date=January 8, 2019|newspaper=The Los Angeles Times|access-date=November 23, 2021|first=Glenn|last=Whipp|archive-date=February 9, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220209021058/https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/la-en-mn-ryan-gosling-damien-chazelle-first-man-20190108-story.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The film is a personal account of Neil Armstrong and his 1969 landing on the Moon,<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.chron.com/life/celebrities/article/Ryan-Gosling-s-biggest-red-carpet-competition-13329219.php|title=Ryan Gosling's biggest red-carpet competition: Houstonian Gavin Warren|date=October 23, 2018|website=Chron.com|first=Joy|last=Sewing|access-date=April 26, 2020|archive-date=August 13, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200813093918/https://www.chron.com/life/celebrities/article/Ryan-Gosling-s-biggest-red-carpet-competition-13329219.php|url-status=live}}</ref> and was directed by Damien Chazelle, the Academy Award-winning director of ''La La Land''.<ref name="First Man"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.papercitymag.com/culture/gavin-warren-stars-ryan-gosling-first-man-houston-child-actor-big-break/|title=10-Year-Old Houston Actor Stars With Ryan Gosling in Buzzy Fall Oscar Contender: Talk About a Big Break — This is a Moon Shot|date=September 14, 2018|website=PaperCity Magazine|first=Annie|last=Gallay|access-date=April 26, 2020|archive-date=August 9, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200809165344/https://www.papercitymag.com/culture/gavin-warren-stars-ryan-gosling-first-man-houston-child-actor-big-break/|url-status=live}}</ref> Warren won the Red Carpet Fashion Award for best dressed for his outfit at the premiere of the film.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite news|date=October 5, 2018|title=Gavin Warren In Balani & Ryan Gosling In Gucci – 'First Man' Washington, DC Premiere|work=Red Carpet Fashion Awards|url=https://www.redcarpet-fashionawards.com/2018/10/05/gavin-warren-in-balani-ryan-gosling-in-gucci-first-man-washington-dc-premiere/|first=Catherine|last=Kallon|access-date=June 7, 2020|archive-date=June 7, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200607132033/https://www.redcarpet-fashionawards.com/2018/10/05/gavin-warren-in-balani-ryan-gosling-in-gucci-first-man-washington-dc-premiere/|url-status=live}}</ref>
Warren also played Rusty in ''12 Mighty Orphans'' (2021).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.flickeringmyth.com/2021/06/movie-review-12-mighty-orphans-2021/|title=Movie Review - 12 Mighty Orphans (2021)|date=June 10, 2021|website=Flickering Myth|first=Robert|last=Kojder|access-date=January 12, 2022|archive-date=January 16, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240116062628/https://www.flickeringmyth.com/2021/06/movie-review-12-mighty-orphans-2021/|url-status=live}}</ref> In flashback scenes, he portrays the young version of the lead role played by Luke Wilson. The film also featured Robert Duvall, Martin Sheen, Vinessa Shaw, Wayne Knight, and Treat Williams. The film was written, directed and produced by Ty Roberts, and was based on the true story of an orphanage football team during the Great Depression.
In the flashback scenes of ''A Hard Problem'' (2021), Warren played young Ian, the lead role played by John Berchtold. The film was written, directed and produced by the Hazart, the writer/director duo of Kyle Hasday and Matt Stewart. The film is a dramatic story, focusing on the life of Ian.
In ''Mister Whisper'', Warren will play the lead character. The film will be directed by Robert Glickert and will star Shailene Garnett, Jeff Ward, and Lusia Strus, alongside Warren.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/jenniferthompaon/been-there-done-that-5-secrets-child-actors-wona-3qkqk|title=Been There, Done That: 5 Secrets Child Actors Won't Tell You|first=Jennifer|last=Thompson|website=BuzzFeed Community|date=February 14, 2019|access-date=April 26, 2020|archive-date=April 25, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190425164455/https://www.buzzfeed.com/jenniferthompaon/been-there-done-that-5-secrets-child-actors-wona-3qkqk|url-status=live}}</ref>
Warren was set to star in the film ''Geechee''. In this film, Warren will play the lead role of Axle, the son of Andrea Riseborough. Principal photography began in 2020, but production was halted due to accident with local authorities.<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://metro.co.uk/2020/09/07/crew-member-shot-by-police-in-case-of-mistaken-identity-on-set-of-andrea-riseborough-film-13233045/|title=Crew member shot by police in 'case of mistaken identity' on set of Andrea Riseborough film|first=Kelly|last=Emma|website=Metro UK|date=September 7, 2020|access-date=September 9, 2020|archive-date=September 20, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200920150437/https://metro.co.uk/2020/09/07/crew-member-shot-by-police-in-case-of-mistaken-identity-on-set-of-andrea-riseborough-film-13233045/|url-status=live}}</ref>
In ''The Unbreakable Boy'', Warren played Logan LeRette, who is the younger brother of Austin LeRette, the main character, played by Jacob Laval. The film will feature Zachary Levi as their father, Meghann Fahy as their mother, and Patricia Heaton as their grandmother. It is directed by Jon Gunn, with production by Lionsgate and Kingdom Story. The film is based on a true story from a book, entitled ''The Unbreakable Boy: A Father's Fear, A Son's Courage, and A Story of Unconditional Love'', written by Austin's father, Scott Michael LeRette, and Susy Flory.<ref name="unbreakable">{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2021/06/lionsgate-dates-nicolas-cage-satire-unbearable-weight-of-massive-talent-kingdom-story-movies-1234784453/|title=Lionsgate Dates Nicolas Cage Satire 'Unbearable Weight Of Massive Talent' & Kingdom Story Movies|date=June 30, 2021|first=Anthony|last=D'Alessandro|access-date=July 28, 2022|archive-date=November 16, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211116055036/https://deadline.com/2021/06/lionsgate-dates-nicolas-cage-satire-unbearable-weight-of-massive-talent-kingdom-story-movies-1234784453/|url-status=live}}</ref> The film was initially set for a March 2022 release date, but Lionsgate moved it up to February 2025.
In ''Man in the White Van'', Warren played Daniel Williams, the younger brother of Annie (played by Madison Wolfe) and Margaret (played by Brec Bassinger). Sean Astin played their father, while Ali Larter played their mother. The film will be directed by Warren Skeels and will be produced by Legion M. This film is based on a true story from 1974 about a white van stalking women in Florida.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/sean-astin-ali-larter-madison-wolfe-the-man-in-the-white-van-1235017895/|title=Sean Astin, Ali Larter, Madison Wolfe Join 'The Man in the White Van' Thriller|first1=Etan|last1=Vlessing|date=September 21, 2021|website=The Hollywood Reporter|access-date=January 12, 2022|archive-date=October 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211020180032/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/sean-astin-ali-larter-madison-wolfe-the-man-in-the-white-van-1235017895/|url-status=live}}</ref>
===Television acting=== Warren played in a flashback episode of ''Daybreak'' (2019) as young Josh Wheeler, the lead role played by Colin Ford. This Netflix show was directed by Brad Peyton and Michael Patrick Jann.
Warren also played in a flashback episode ''NCIS: New Orleans'' (2020) as young Dwayne Pride, the lead role played by Scott Bakula. The episode was directed and produced by James Hayman.
==Filmography== ===Film=== {| class="wikitable" ! Year !! Title !! Role !! Notes |- |rowspan="2"| 2018 || ''Back Roads'' || Zack Mercer || |- | ''First Man'' || Rick Armstrong || |- | 2019 || ''Mack'' || Young Mack || |- |rowspan="2"| 2021 || ''12 Mighty Orphans'' || Young Rusty || |- | ''A Hard Problem'' || Young Ian || |- |rowspan="2"| 2023 || ''#FBF'' || Christian || <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://variety.com/2021/film/news/ashley-judd-fbf-movie-1234943322/|title=Ashley Judd to Star in YA Drama '#FBF' (EXCLUSIVE)|first=Rebecca|last=Rubin|date=April 2, 2021|website=Variety|access-date=January 12, 2022|archive-date=July 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210727084410/https://variety.com/2021/film/news/ashley-judd-fbf-movie-1234943322/|url-status=live}}</ref> |- | ''The Man in the White Van'' || Daniel || <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2021/09/the-man-in-the-white-van-sean-astin-ali-arter-more-board-thriller-warren-skeels-xyz-films-1234840956/|title='The Man In The White Van': Sean Astin, Ali Larter & More Board True-Crime Thriller From Writer-Director Warren Skeels|first=Matt|last=Grobar|date=September 21, 2021|website=Deadline Hollywood|access-date=January 12, 2022|archive-date=October 21, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211021173910/https://deadline.com/2021/09/the-man-in-the-white-van-sean-astin-ali-arter-more-board-thriller-warren-skeels-xyz-films-1234840956/|url-status=live}}</ref> |- |rowspan="2"| 2024 || ''Night Swim'' || Elliot Waller || |- | ''Long Shadows'' || Young Marcus Dollar || |- |rowspan="3"| 2025 || ''The Unbreakable Boy'' || Logan LeRette || <ref name="unbreakable"/> |- | ''The Empty Chair'' || John Semander || Short film |- | ''Mister Whisper'' || Jacob Malcolm || |- |- |rowspan="2"| TBA || ''Busboys'' || Young Steef || Post-production |- | ''Geechee'' || Axel || |- |}
===Television=== {| class="wikitable" ! Year !! Title !! Role !! Notes |- | 2018 || ''Great Day Houston'' || Himself || |- |rowspan="2"| 2019 || ''Daybreak'' || 8-Year-Old Josh || 1 episode |- | ''Houston Life'' || Himself || |- | 2020 || ''NCIS: New Orleans'' || Little Dwayne Pride || 1 episode |- | 2023 || ''Fear the Walking Dead'' || Finch || 6 episodes |}
===Internet=== {| class="wikitable" ! Year !! Title !! Role !! Notes |- | 2017 || ''Two Wongs Make a White'' || Sonny Wong|| |- | 2020 || ''Tuning It Out'' || Miles || also Co-Writer |}
==References== {{Reflist}}
== Further reading == *[https://www.davisenterprise.com/arts/first-man-a-troubled-landing/ 'First Man': A troubled landing] *[http://www.swoonkaty.com/2018/09/26/katys-newest-superstar/ Katy’s Newest Superstar! – Swoon Katy] *[https://www.yourstephenvilletx.com/opinion/20181024/first-man-is-first-rate-movie?template=ampart 'First Man' is a first rate movie] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200608045514/https://www.yourstephenvilletx.com/opinion/20181024/first-man-is-first-rate-movie?template=ampart |date=2020-06-08 }} *[https://www.news-leader.com/story/life/entertainthis/2018/10/04/first-man-neil-armstrong-mark-rick-kids-sons-ryan-gosling/1529209002/ Did Neil Armstrong really have THAT talk with his kids like Ryan Gosling in 'First Man'?]
==External links== *{{official website|https://www.gavinwarren.com}} *{{Cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8583232/|title=Gavin Warren|website=IMDb }} on IMDb
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