Ian Ousley
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Ian Ousley | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ian Luke Ousley 2002 or 2003 (age 20–21)[1] |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Known for | Avatar: The Last Airbender |
Ian Luke Ousley is an American actor. He portrays Sokka in the Netflix fantasy series Avatar: The Last Airbender, which premiered in 2024.
Biography
Ousley was born and raised in College Station, Texas. He began practicing taekwondo at the age of 9 and competed nationally for five years, later earning a third-degree black belt in 2018.[1] He appeared in 3 episodes of 13 Reasons Why in 2019 and 2020.[2]
In August 2021, he was cast as Sokka in the live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender.[3] During his casting announcement, he was described by his management as being a "mixed-race, Native American" and a "Cherokee tribe member."[1] However, the tribe in which he claims membership, the Southern Cherokee Nation of Kentucky, is not federally recognized; it is one of dozens of unrecognized tribes that have been decried as false by the three recognized Cherokee tribes (the Cherokee Nation, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, and the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians).[4]
Filmography
| Year | Media | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Sorry for Your Loss[5] | Brayden | 1 episode |
| 2019–2020 | 13 Reasons Why[6] | Robby Corman | 3 episodes |
| 2020 | Young Sheldon | Jeremy[7][8] | 1 episode |
| 2021 | Big Shot[6] | Bodhi | 2 episodes |
| Physical[6] | Zeke Breen | 4 episodes | |
| 2024 | Avatar: The Last Airbender | Sokka | Main role |
References
- ^ a b c d Netflix (2021-08-12). "Bringing 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' into the Live-Action Realm for Fans Old and New". Netflix. Retrieved 2023-12-06.
- ^ Papadatos, Markos (2020-07-08). "Ian Ousley talks about '13 Reasons Why' on Netflix, digital age (Includes interview)". Digital Journal. Retrieved 2023-12-08.
- ^ Goldberg, Lesley (2021-08-12). "Netflix's 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' Sets Creative Team, Cast for Live-Action Adaptation". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2023-12-23.
- ^ Rowley, D. Sean (2022-03-14). "CNFO is resource for entertainment productions". Cherokee Phoenix. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
According to his management, Ian Ousley – shown in his first TV role in "Sorry For Your Loss" – is "of the Cherokee tribe," but none of the three federally recognized Cherokee governments [list] him on their rolls.
- ^ Craig, Jo (2021-08-13). "Who is Ian Ousley? Explore the Instagram, Ethnicity and Roles of Avatar: The Last Airbender Actor". HITC. Retrieved 2023-12-23.
- ^ a b c Otterson, Joe (2021-08-12). "'Avatar: The Last Airbender' Netflix Live-Action Series Sets Main Cast". Variety. Retrieved 2023-12-23.
- ^ https://www.tvmaze.com/characters/708036/young-sheldon-jeremy
- ^ SpoilerTV. "Young Sheldon - Episode 3.19 - A House for Sale and Serious Woman Stuff - Promo, Sneak Peek + Press Release". Retrieved 2023-12-09.