Michael Cera

Birth Name:

Michael Austin Cera

Birth Place:

Brampton, Ontario, Canada

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack, Producer, Director, Writer, Editor, Music department

Received the 2007 Breakthrough Artist Award from the Austin Film Critics Association
Won the Canadian Comedy Award for Best Performance by a Male in Film in 2008
Took improvisation classes at Second City Toronto
Got interested in acting after watching "Ghostbusters" and memorizing all of the film's dialogue
Made his first acting appearance in an unpaid role in a Tim Hortons summer camp commercial
Quote: "(On acting) "I'm not really trying to make 'great art․'""
Frequently takes on the role of nerdy or naïve characters
Known for his roles in "Arrested Development," "Scott Pilgrim vs․ the World" and "Juno․"
Often portrays characters who are soft-spoken and sensitive
Is a member of the Interstate 5 Tennis Association
Released his debut album "True That" in 2014
Sang backup vocals and played the mandolin on the Weezer song "Hang On․"
Stars in an online comedy with fellow actor Clark Duke
Toured with band Mister Heavenly playing the bass guitar
Was in contention for the role of Cole Sear in "The Sixth Sense," but the role eventually went to Haley Joel Osment

2002Young Artist Award - Best Performance in a TV Movie or Special - Supporting Young Actor:Nominated
2004Future Classic AwardWinner
2005Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2006Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2006Gold Derby TV Award - Ensemble of the Year:Winner
2007EDA Special Mention Award - Best Seduction:Nominated
2007Breakthrough Artist AwardWinner
2007CFCA Award - Most Promising Performer:Winner
2007DFCS Award - Best Newcomer:Nominated
2007Golden Schmoes - Breakthrough Performance of the Year:Nominated
2008Canadian Comedy Award - Best Performance by a Male - Film:Winner
2008Critics Choice Award - Best Young Actor:Nominated
2008Critics Choice Award - Best Acting Ensemble:Nominated
2008Critics Choice Award - Best Young Actor:Nominated
2008Gold Derby Film Award - Ensemble Cast:Nominated
2008MTV Movie Award - Best Kiss:Nominated
2008MTV Movie Award - Best Male Performance:Nominated
2008MTV Movie Award - Breakthrough Performance:Nominated
2008OFTA Film Award - Best Breakthrough Performance: Male:Winner
2008Satellite Award - Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical:Nominated
2008Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie Actor: Comedy:Nominated
2008Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie Breakout Male:Nominated
2009Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie Actor: Music/Dance:Nominated
2010Satellite Award - Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical:Winner
2011INOCA - Best Original Song:Winner
2011OFTA Film Award - Best Music, Original Song:Nominated
2011Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie Actor: Action:Nominated
2014Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2014Pedro Sienna Award - Best Leading Actor:Nominated
2017Critics' Choice Documentary Award - Best Song in a Documentary:Nominated
2017WAFCA Award - Best Voice Performance:Nominated
2018BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film:Nominated
2023SDFCS Award - Best Comedic Performance:Winner
2024Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture:Nominated
2024Gold Derby Film Award - Ensemble Cast:Nominated
2025NYFCO Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated

Michael Cera

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