Akiel Julien
Grenadian-Canadian actor
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Akiel Julien (born October 31, 1996) is a Grenadian-Canadian actor. He is known for his role as LaTroy in the teen drama series The Next Step, for which he was a Canadian Screen Award nominee for Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series at the 6th Canadian Screen Awards in 2018.[1]
Akiel Julien | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 31, 1996 |
| Alma mater | Wexford Collegiate School for the Arts |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2016–present |
Biography
Julien was born in Grenada and grew up in Toronto, Canada. He attended Wexford Collegiate School for the Arts, where he majored in Musical Theatre and the Drama Intensive Program, graduating with honors.[2]
Julien has appeared in Utopia Falls, The Parker Andersons, Frankie Drake Mysteries, Wayne, American Gods, What We Do in the Shadows, and The Boys.[3][4] In 2022, he was named to host one of the advance gala presentations for the 10th Canadian Screen Awards.[5]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Code 8: Part II | Shane | Post-production |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–2018 | The Next Step | LaTroy | 35 episodes |
| 2018 | In Contempt | Kelvin | Episode: "BLM, Part One" |
| 2018 | Frankie Drake Mysteries | Gerald | Episode: "Emancipation Day" |
| 2019 | Wayne | Gill | 2 episodes |
| 2019 | American Gods | Cowboy #3 | Episode: "Donar the Great" |
| 2019 | What We Do in the Shadows | Dancer | Episode: "The Trial" |
| 2019 | The Boys | Deeaygo | Episode: "Get Some" |
| 2020 | Utopia Falls | Bohdi 2 | 10 episodes |
| 2021 | The Parker Andersons | Nick Anderson | |
| 2022 | Revenge of the Black Best Friend | Korrey | Episode: "Thug Race" |
| 2024 | Beyond Black Beauty | Alvin Shipp |
Awards and nominations
| Awards | Year | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Screen Awards | 2017 | Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series | The Next Step | Nominated |
