Gig Morton

Birth Name:

Gig Morton

Birth Place:

Comox, British Columbia, Canada

Profession

Actor, Producer, Soundtrack, Animation department

Supports local charities like Covenant House and You Are Not Alone
Was nominated for six Young Artist Awards from 2009 to 2011, including Best Performance in a TV Series for "Shattered․"
Has trained at the Actor's Foundry under Matthew Harrison and has taken classes at Tarlington Training, Second Avenue Studios, Red Room Studios, and Theatreworks
Began acting professionally at the age of 9 in TV commercials and in the film "Air Buddies․"
Started acting at the age of 7 in a local stage production of "The Wizard of Oz․"
Best known for his role as Derby in "Mr․ Young" and as Mason McCann in "Christmas Town․"
In his spare time he plays video games, skateboards, tap dances, sings, and builds robots
Gig is really his first name; his dad named him after his younger brother, who couldn't pronounce his name, Gary, when he was little and called him "Gig" instead

2009Young Artist Award - Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special - Leading Young Actor:Nominated
2009Young Artist Award - Best Performance in a DVD Film:Nominated
2010Young Artist Award - Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special - Supporting Young Actor:Nominated
2010Young Artist Award - Best Performance in a DVD Film:Nominated
2011Young Artist Award - Best Performance in a TV Series - Guest Starring Young Actor 14-17:Nominated
2012Leo - Best Performance in a Youth or Children's Program or Series:Nominated

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