Is Gordon Cormier Single? Biography: Family, Ancestry, Girlfriend, Net Worth
Family & Early Life
Gordon Cormier was born on October 8, 2009, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. His parents are Gordon Porter and Genalyn Porter. His father Gordon Porter is of Canadian and European descent, while his mother Genalyn is Filipino, originally from Santa Rosa, Laguna in the Philippines. Gordon is of mixed Filipino-Canadian origin.
His family’s last name Cormier has French roots, which is traced back to France and French-speaking regions. Gordon was born and raised in Vancouver, where he still resides. He posted a photo of his father on Instagram back on June 21, 2020, showing their close relationship. In October 2024, he posted on Instagram to discuss his birthday month by sharing hints about his favorite activities.
Gordon follows Christianity and attended the Vancouver Acting School, where he developed his acting talents. He became interested in acting at a young age and pursued it professionally starting in 2019.
Profile Summary
- Real Name: Gordon Cormier
- Last Name: Cormier (French roots)
- Birthday: October 8, 2009 (Born on a Thursday)
- Age: 16 years old (Gen Z Creators Born in 2009)
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (Creators)
- Birthplace: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Nationality: Canadian
- Residential Address: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Profession: TV Actor
- Years Active: 2019 to Present
- Management: Independent
Girlfriend
Gordon Cormier does not have a girlfriend. He is currently 16 years old and focused on his acting career. He is very good friends with actresses Momona Tamada and Maria Zhang. Although he has been linked to each of them romantically at various points, Gordon only shares platonic and work relationships with both of them.
Body Measurements
- Body type: Athletic body type (fit)
- Height in feet: 5 feet 4 inches tall
- Height in cm: 163 cm
- Weight in kg: 56 kg
- Weight in pounds: 123 lbs
- Ethnicity: Mixed (Filipino and Canadian/European descent)
- Religion: Christian religion
- Hair color: Black hair color
- Eye color: Dark brown eye color
- Skin color: Tan skin complexion
Career Timeline
Gordon Cormier made his acting debut in 2019 at age 9, playing Guatemalan Urchin in an episode of Get Shorty titled “What to Do When You Land.” That same year, he appeared in several other projects including Lost in Space (episode “Ninety-Seven”), A Christmas Miracle as Jacob (a Hallmark Original Movie), and Christmas Under the Stars as Wise Man.
In 2020, Gordon landed his breakthrough role as Joe in The Stand, a young boy who becomes the ward of Nadine Cross. This recurring role spanned 8 episodes across 2020–2021 and brought him mainstream attention. He also appeared in Two Sentence Horror Stories as Young Charles in 2021.
Gordon’s career took a major turn when he auditioned for Avatar: The Last Airbender at age 11. In a March 2024 interview on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, he explained: “The manufacturers wanted a 12-year old and I was an 11-year-old. I decided to do it though because they were willing to see my skills.”
In August 2021, he was officially cast as the titular character Aang in Netflix’s live-action remake of Avatar: The Last Airbender. He announced the news on Instagram on August 12, 2021, writing: “I am a proud that I was cast as Aang in the Avatar: The Last Airbender. I cannot wait to take you this wonderful ride. My agents and the production team would not have made this possible.”
The series premiered in 2024, when Gordon was 14 years old. According to GQ India, Gordon earned $45,000 per episode for starring in Avatar: The Last Airbender. Beyond his live-action work, Gordon has done voice acting, including roles in Ready Jet Go! Space Camp (2023) as Mitchell Peterson and Team Zenko Go (2022) as Luis/Louis.
He has also appeared in other TV shows including Turner & Hooch (episode “The Fur-gitive” in 2021) and Gabby Duran & The Unsittables (episode “Zeke To The Future” in 2021).
On a rather side note: Gordon appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in March 2024 to promote Avatar: The Last Airbender. He shares selfies and photos with his family and friends on his Instagram page, which has amassed 590 thousand followers. He also appeared alongside Whoopi Goldberg in The Stand.
Net Worth
Gordon Cormier’s net worth is estimated to be $920k thousand, earned primarily from his role as Aang in Avatar: The Last Airbender, along with his other television and voice acting work.
- Instagram: @gordoncormier_official, with 590k thousand followers
- TikTok: @gordoncormierofficial, with 305k thousand followers and 110k thousand all-time content likes
FAQ
How old is Gordon Cormier? Gordon is currently 16 years old; he was born on October 8, 2009.
Where is Gordon Cormier from? Gordon is from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada and currently lives in Vancouver.
How tall is Gordon Cormier? Gordon is 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs around 56 kg.
Does Gordon Cormier have a girlfriend? No, Gordon does not have a girlfriend; he maintains platonic friendships with actresses Momona Tamada and Maria Zhang despite being romantically linked to them.
What role is Gordon Cormier famous for? Gordon is most famous for playing Aang in Netflix’s live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender series, which premiered in 2024.
