Graham Verchere

Graham Verchere
Born
Graham Marc Verchere

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
OccupationActor
Years active2014–present

Graham Marc Verchere is a Canadian actor. He is known for roles in Stargirl, Fargo, The Good Doctor and Summer of 84.[1][2][3][4]

Early life

Verchere was born in Vancouver to Cynthia, a pediatric plastic surgeon at BC Children's Hospital, and Bruce, a diabetes researcher at the University of British Columbia.[5] He has a twin brother and an older brother.[6][7] Verchere and his twin brother became involved in acting because of their cousin.[8][9]

Career

In 2014, Verchere landed his first voice role in My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic as Pip Squeak. In 2017, Verchere appeared as the recurring character Nathan Burgle in Fargo, Tommy Walters in the film Woody Woodpecker, and the role of young Shaun Murphy in The Good Doctor.

In 2018, Verchere appeared in the horror mystery film Summer of 84.[10][11] On 21 August 2018, it was announced that Verchere would be starring as Leo Borlock in Disney's movie adaptation of Jerry Spinelli's young adult novel Stargirl.[12] The film Stargirl was released on Disney+ on 13 March 2020.[13]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2017 Woody Woodpecker Tommy Walters
2018 Summer of '84 Davey Armstrong
2020 Stargirl Leo Borlock

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2014 Along Came a Nanny Brody Television film
Psych Buduski Episode: "A Nightmare on State Street"
Signed, Sealed, Delivered Young Danny Barrett Episode: "The Masterpiece"
2014–2017 My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic Pip Squeak / Chipcutter (voices) Recurring role
2015 Impastor Miles Episode: "The Body of Kenny Compels You"
Jim Henson's Turkey Hollow Tim Emmerson Television film
My New Best Friend Jonathan Television film
Once Upon a Time Young Apprentice Episode: "Nimue"
Perfect Match Luke Television film
2017 Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library Curtis Keeley Television film
Fargo Nathan Burgle Recurring role (season 3)
2017–2022 The Good Doctor Young Shaun Murphy Recurring role
2018 Deadly Deed: A Fixer Upper Mystery Elliot Television film
2018–2019 Supergirl George Lockwood Recurring role (season 4)
2020 50 States of Fright Liam Episode: "13 Steps to Hell"
2021 Our Christmas Journey Henry Television film
2022 Two Sentence Horror Stories Pete Episode: "Toxic"
2023 Alert: Missing Persons Unit Keith Main role
The Power Urbandox Recurring role
Creepshow Martin Episode: "George Romero in 3-D"
The Fall of the House of Usher Younger Roderick Usher Episode: "A Midnight Dreary"

Music

Title Year Album Notes
"Thirteen" 2020 Stargirl (Original Soundtrack) Duet with Grace VanderWaal

Song originally by Big Star

"Just What I Needed" 2020 Stargirl (Original Soundtrack) Song originally by the Cars

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2015 Young Artist Awards Best Performance in Live Theater – Young Actor Mary Poppins Nominated [14]
2016 Young Artist Awards Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries, Special or Pilot – Young Actor Perfect Match Nominated [15]
Best Performance in a TV Series – Guest Starring Young Actor (11–13) Impastor Won
Best Performance in a TV Series – Supporting Young Actor Once Upon a Time Nominated
Best Performance in a Voice-Over Role – Young Actor (12–21) My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic Won

References

  1. ^ McNary, Dave (12 July 2017). "Rich Sommer, Tiera Skovbye to Star in Horror Movie Summer of 84 (EXCLUSIVE)". variety.com. Retrieved 4 September 2017.
  2. ^ "Filming Wraps for Summer of '84 from Turbo Kid Directors - Dread Central". dreadcentral.com. 10 August 2017. Retrieved 4 September 2017.
  3. ^ "A horror film signed by three Quebec - The Sherbrooke Times". sherbrooktimes.com. Archived from the original on 4 September 2017. Retrieved 4 September 2017.
  4. ^ BWW News Desk. "Bring On Tomorrow Co's 13: THE MUSICAL Unites Top Teen Actors in Coming of Age Comedy". broadwayworld.com. Retrieved 4 September 2017.
  5. ^ "Verchere joins BCMJ Board". British Columbia Medical Journal. Retrieved 14 December 2019.
  6. ^ Verchere, Graham (5 March 2016). "Family photos back. Me and my brother Toby acting so chill @photosbykathryn #twins #notIRLpic.twitter.com/vH1Hw1lCtu". @grahamverchere. Retrieved 22 March 2020.
  7. ^ Obituaries (12 December 2013). "David JOHNSTON Obituary". Peace Arch News. Retrieved 22 March 2020.
  8. ^ Staff, VanderVault (22 October 2018). "Stargirl Cast and Crew: Graham Verchere | VanderVault: The Grace VanderWaal Digital Archive Project". Archived from the original on 17 August 2020. Retrieved 22 March 2020.
  9. ^ Blue, Jeannie (16 August 2018). "Interview – Graham Verchere". Cryptic Rock. Retrieved 22 March 2020.
  10. ^ Squires, John (12 July 2017). "Mad Men and Riverdale Stars Head Back to the Summer of '84". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved 6 December 2018.
  11. ^ "2018 Sundance Film Festival: Feature Films Announced". www.sundance.org. Archived from the original on 22 December 2017. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
  12. ^ N'Duka, Amanda (21 August 2018). "Graham Verchere Set As Co-Lead Opposite Grace VanderWaal in Disney's Stargirl Film". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
  13. ^ Tracey, Brianne. "Grace VanderWaal Says She Has to 'Fight for a Later Curfew' Like Any Other Teen Her Age". People. Retrieved 3 March 2020.
  14. ^ "36th Annual Young Artist Awards". Young Artist Awards. Archived from the original on 19 November 2016. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
  15. ^ "Nominations Young Artist Awards". Young Artist Awards. 13 March 2016. Archived from the original on 24 April 2016. Retrieved 18 April 2017.