{{short description|American actor (born 1991)}} {{Undisclosed paid|date=December 2022}} {{Infobox person | name = Pierson Fodé | image = Piersonfode1.jpg | alt = | caption = Fodé in August 2015 | birth_name = | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|mf=yes|1991|11|06}} | birth_place = Moses Lake, Washington, U.S. | occupation = {{hlist|Actor|model}} | height = 6 ft 4 in (1.93m) | years_active = 2012–present | partner = <!--Partner is for unmarried/long-term life partners. Not a dating history.--> | website = {{URL|piersonfode.com}} }} [[File:Pierson Fode (14539747515).jpg|thumb|Fodé at VidCon 2014]] '''Pierson Dane Fodé'''<ref>{{cite web|title=ICYMI: Pierson Fodé — You Asked, He Answered|url=http://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/icymi-pierson-fode-you-asked/|accessdate=August 2, 2017|work=Soap Opera Digest|date=August 2, 2017}}</ref> (born November 6, 1991) is an American actor, Internet personality, and model known for his roles as Brooks on Disney Channel's ''Jessie'' and Ely in the 2015 romantic comedy film ''Naomi and Ely's No Kiss List''. Fodé has gone on to portray Thomas Forrester on the CBS drama series ''The Bold and the Beautiful'', as well as make appearances in ''Tacoma FD'', ''Dynasty'', ''Animal Kingdom'', and ''The Real Bros of Simi Valley''.
==Early life== Fodé was born in Moses Lake, Washington, a small town in eastern Washington, to Ron and Robin. He has two older brothers, Preston and Payton, and a younger sister, Pharron.<ref name="CB">{{cite magazine |title=Country Boy |magazine=Soap Opera Digest |date=December 7, 2015 |page=41 |issn=0164-3584}}</ref> He currently resides in Los Angeles.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/PiersonFode?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor|title=Pierson Fodé (@PiersonFode)|via=Twitter}}</ref>
==Career== ===Acting === Fodé made his acting debut in 2012 in the Nickelodeon sitcom ''iCarly'', where he appeared as Todd. He appeared in the television film ''Wrath of God: Confrontation'' as Kruger and had a guest role in ''Hello Ladies''.{{cn|date=November 2025}}
From 2013 to 2014, Fodé portrayed Blazer in the web series ''Storytellers''. In 2014, he starred in the horror film ''Indigenous'', which was shown at the Tribeca Film Festival, and acted in films ''Kill Game'' and ''Drag Worms''. He also had a recurring role in the Disney Channel series ''Jessie'' for a five-episode story arc.
In 2015, Fodé starred opposite Victoria Justice as “Ely” in the romantic comedy indie film ''Naomi and Ely's No Kiss List''. He also returned to TV to take over the role of Thomas Forrester on the CBS Daytime soap opera ''The Bold and the Beautiful.''<ref>{{cite news|title=EXCLUSIVE! MEET B&B'S NEW THOMAS|url=http://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/exclusive-meet-bb%E2%80%99s-new-thomas|accessdate=June 25, 2015|work=Soap Opera Digest|date=June 25, 2015|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150626140859/http://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/exclusive-meet-bb%E2%80%99s-new-thomas|url-status=dead|archivedate=June 26, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Fairman|first1=Michael|title=''The Bold and the Beautiful'' Has Their New Thomas: Pierson Fodé Joins The Cast!|url=http://michaelfairmansoaps.com/news/the-bold-and-the-beautiful-has-their-new-thomas-pierson-fode-joins-the-cast/2015/06/25/|work=Michael Fairman On-Air On-Soaps|accessdate=June 25, 2015|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150626124117/http://michaelfairmansoaps.com/news/the-bold-and-the-beautiful-has-their-new-thomas-pierson-fode-joins-the-cast/2015/06/25/|archivedate=June 26, 2015|date=June 25, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> On September 7, 2017, Soap Opera Digest announced that Fodé would depart the role of Thomas; he made his last appearance on September 13, 2017<ref>{{cite news|title=Exclusive! Pierson Fodé Leaving B&B|url=http://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/exclusive-pierson-fode-leaving-bb/|accessdate=September 7, 2017|magazine=Soap Opera Digest|date=September 7, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|title=Who's Going|department=Comings and Goings|magazine=Soap Opera Digest|pages=12–13|date=September 18, 2017|volume=42|issue=38 |issn=0164-3584}}</ref> before reprising his portrayal of Thomas for a short-term storyline in 2018.<ref>{{cite web|title=Pierson Fodé Back To B&B!|url=https://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/pierson-fode-back-bb/|accessdate=February 16, 2018|work=Soap Opera Digest|date=February 16, 2018|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180217012404/https://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/pierson-fode-back-bb/|archivedate=February 17, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>
Fodé appears in the film ''The Man from Toronto''. In 2025, Fode starred as bachelor Trey McAllen III in romantic comedy ''The Wrong Paris''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33039440/?ref_=nm_flmg_job_1_accord_2_cdt_t_2 |access-date=2026-04-06 |website=www.imdb.com|title=Pierson Fode|url-status=live}}</ref>
===Model=== Fodé signed to Wilhelmina Models in 2011. As a model, he has shot with Bruce Webber for Abercrombie & Fitch; Vanity Fair; G-Star; Demand Magazine; Akira Clothing; and Gilly Hicks.<ref>{{cite web|title=Congratulations to Seattle Talent's Pierson Fode!|url=http://www.seattletalent.net/blog/congratulations-to-seattle-talents-pierson-fode|work=Seattle Talent Agency|accessdate=16 March 2016}}</ref>
==Personal life== In June 2019, Fodé revealed on Instagram that he suffered brain trauma and blackouts, and was wearing a heart monitor to help track his blackouts. He has made a full recovery and is actively engaged in trying to help others with serious trauma and those who want to help. Pierson enjoys riding his motorcycle; skydiving; parkour; and actively volunteering with charities such as Saving Innocence, Heifer International, and St. Jude in Los Angeles.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbs.soapsindepth.com/posts/the-bold-and-the-beautiful-pierson-fode-health-brain-trauma-171250|title=B&B's Pierson Fodé Opens up About His Serious Health Scare|last=Eades|first=Chris|date=June 19, 2019|website=CBS Soaps in Depth|accessdate=August 1, 2019}}</ref>
Fodé dated actress Saxon Sharbino from 2020 to 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Thomas|first=Michael|title=The Bold and the Beautiful Alum Pierson Fode Is Dating Saxon Sharbino!|url=https://www.soapoperanews.net/2021/03/the-bold-and-beautiful-alum-pierson.html|access-date=2021-07-22|website=Soap Opera News|archive-date=2021-07-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210722204824/https://www.soapoperanews.net/2021/03/the-bold-and-beautiful-alum-pierson.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
==Filmography== ===Film=== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year ! Title ! Role |- | 2014 | ''Indigenous'' | Trevor |- | 2015 | ''Naomi and Ely's No Kiss List'' | Ely |- | rowspan=2| 2017 | ''{{sortname|The|Outcasts|dab=2017 film}}'' | Prom-goer |- | ''MDMA'' | Alex |- | 2018 | ''Kill Game'' | Ryan |- | rowspan=2|2020 | ''It's Time'' | Brad Gaines |- | ''Reboot Camp'' | Keef |- | rowspan=2|2022 | ''The Man from Toronto'' | The Man from Miami |- | ''All the Men in My Life'' | Compeysom |- | rowspan=2|2024 | ''Out of Hand'' | David |- | ''72 Hours'' | Tye Revello |- | rowspan=5|2025 | ''Marshmallow'' | Kazswar |- | ''Dope Queens'' | Blake |- | ''The Wrong Paris'' | Trey McAllen |- | ''A Merry Little Ex-Mas'' | Chet Moore |- | {{pending film|Swiped}} | Michael Herd |- | TBA | {{pending film|The Last Mrs. Parrish}} | |}
===Television=== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year ! Title ! Role ! class="unsortable" | Notes |- | rowspan=2| 2012 | ''iCarly'' | Todd | Episode: "iHalfoween"; deleted scene |- | ''Wrath of God: Confrontation'' | Kruger | Television film |- | 2013 | ''Hello Ladies'' | Bartender | Episode: "Pool Party" |- | 2014 | ''{{sortname|The|Assault|nolink=1}}'' | Reed | Television film |- | 2014–2015 | ''Jessie'' | Brooks Wentworth III | 5 episodes |- | 2015–2018 | ''{{sortname|The|Bold and the Beautiful}}'' | Thomas Forrester | Main role |- | 2018 | ''Hit the Floor'' | Chris Banks | Episode: "Bad Blood" |- | 2019 | ''Dynasty'' | Joel Turner | 2 episodes |- |rowspan=2| 2020 | ''Supergirl'' | Angus / Gregory Bauer | Episode: "Reality Bytes" |- | ''Tacoma FD'' | Jan Damme | 2 episodes |- | rowspan=2|2022 | ''Animal Kingdom'' | Ryan | 2 episodes |- | ''Leverage: Redemption'' | Kyle Fury | Episode: "The Tournament Job" |- | 2023 | ''Based on a True Story'' | Chloe's date | 2 episodes |}
===Web=== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year ! Title ! Role ! class="unsortable" | Notes |- | 2012 | ''Runaways'' | Jared Slater | 13 episodes |- | 2013 | ''Storytellers'' | Blazer | 5 episodes |- | 2018 | ''Real Bros of Simi Valley'' | Yonder | 5 episodes |}
==Awards and nominations== {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" |+List of acting awards and nominations |- ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Award ! scope="col" | Category ! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Result ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{abbr|Ref.|References}} |- ! scope="row"| {{center|2016}} | rowspan=2 |Daytime Emmy Award | rowspan=2 |Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series | rowspan=2 |''The Bold and the Beautiful'' | {{Nom}} |{{center|<ref name="NATAS 2016">{{cite web|title=The 43rd Annual Daytime Emmy Award Nominations|url=http://cdn.emmyonline.org/day_43rd_nominations.pdf|publisher=emmyonline.org and National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences|accessdate=March 24, 2016|date=March 24, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160417042422/http://cdn.emmyonline.org/day_43rd_nominations.pdf|archivedate=April 17, 2016|location=New York City|url-status=live}}</ref>}} |- ! scope="row"| {{center|2017}} |{{nom}} |{{center|<ref name="NATAS 2017">{{cite web |title=The 44th Annual Daytime Emmy Award Nominations |url=http://cdn.emmyonline.org/day_44th_nominations_v01.pdf |publisher=emmyonline.org and National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences |accessdate=March 22, 2017 |date=March 22, 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170323053802/http://cdn.emmyonline.org/day_44th_nominations_v01.pdf |archivedate=March 23, 2017 |location=New York City |url-status=dead }}</ref>}} |}
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