Bryce Gheisar

Bryce Gheisar (born December 22, 2004) is an American actor, best known for his leading roles as young Ethan in A Dog's Purpose[1] and Julian in Wonder.[2] Gheisar currently portrays Elliot Combs in The Astronauts.

Early life

Gheisar was born on December 22, 2004, in Plano, Texas, USA, into a family of three, made up of his parents, Todd and Nicole Gheisar, and his older brother, Blake Gheisar. Bryce was a rising star in competitive gymnastics before he first discovered his love for acting. He currently resides in Plano, Texas, but has filmed around North America.[3]

Career

Gheisar started his acting career at only eight years-old. He landed his first role in 2015, in the short film The Bus Stop as Elijah Gutnick. After he was enrolled in Cathryn Sullivan's school for Acting,[3] he made his first theatrical appearance playing the leading role of young Ethan, in the acclaimed 2017 film, A Dog's Purpose. That same year, he gained that much more widespread recognition when portraying one of the lead roles, Julian, in the Oscar-nominated film, Wonder, working alongside Jacob Tremblay, Millie Davis and Julia Roberts. Bryce currently portrays Elliot Combes in the 2020 TV series, The Astronauts, which is airing weekly on Nickelodeon.[4]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2017 A Dog's Purpose Young Ethan Montgomery Main role
Wonder Julian Albans[5] Main role
Into the Who Knows! Thomas
2018 The 15:17 to Paris Young Alek Skarlatos Main role
2020 James the Second James Buck Post-Production, Main role

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2016 - 2018 Walk the Prank Herman[6] 58 Episodes, Main role
2019 9-1-1 Stevie 1 episode
2020 The Astronauts Elliot Combes Main role
2021 Are You Afraid of the Dark?: Curse of the Shadows Luke McCoy[7] Main role

References
  1. Scheck, Frank. "'A Dog's Purpose': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 3 December 2020.
  2. Isbell, Katherine (October 17, 2018). "Stars of hit movie 'Wonder' make surprise visit in Hanover". The Patriot Ledger. Retrieved 3 December 2020.
  3. McPhate, Christian (October 26, 2020). "Plano Native Bryce Gheisar Stars in Nickelodeon's "The Astronauts"". Local Profile. Retrieved 3 December 2020.
  4. Ed, Stockly (November 26, 2020). "What's on TV Friday: 'Great Performances' Lea Salonga on PBS". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 3 December 2020.
  5. Hipes, Patrick. "Mandy Patinkin Joins Lionsgate's 'Wonder'". Deadline. Retrieved 3 December 2020.
  6. Petski, Denise. "'Walk The Prank' Renewed For Season 2 By Disney XD". Deadline. Retrieved 3 December 2020.
  7. Petski, Denise (October 29, 2020). "'Are You Afraid Of The Dark?': Six Cast For Season 2 Of Nickelodeon's Horror Anthology Series Reboot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 11, 2020.


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