Meet Cody Fern: what is the American Horror Story star up to now?
Cody Fern is an actor, director, and screenplay writer popularly known for playing Michael Langdon in American Horror Story. He made his acting debut in a series of short movies such as Still Take You Home. His breakthrough came in 2017 when he played Jim Mason in The Tribes of Palos Verdes.
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In 2014, Cody Fern won the Heath Ledger scholarship award. He used the prize money to move to Los Angeles to get acting gigs. He has been able to cement himself as one of the top young actors in Hollywood.
Profile summary
| Full name | Cody Fern |
| Gender | Male |
| Date of birth | 6 July 1988 |
| Age | 35 years (as of 2023) |
| Place of birth | Southern Cross, Western Australia |
| Current residence | Los Angeles, California, United States of America |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Christianity (not religious in adulthood) |
| Zodiac sign | Cancer |
| Sexuality | Gay |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (179 cm) |
| Weight | 172lb (78 kg) |
| Hair colour | Dark brown |
| Eye colour | Blue |
| Marital status | Single |
| Boyfriend | Eric Smith |
| Alma mater | Merredin Senior High School and Curtin University of Technology |
| Profession | Actor, director, and screenplay writer |
| Cody Fern's Instagram | @codyfern |
Who is Cody Fern?
Cody Fern is an actor, director, and screenplay writer. He is best known as David Madson in American Crime Story and Michael Langdon and Xavier Plympton in American Horror Story.
How old is Cody Fern?
Cody Fern's age is 35 years as of 2023. He was born on 6 July 1988, and his Zodiac sign is Cancer.
Where is Cody Fern from?
The actor is originally from Australia, and his nationality is Australian. He was born and raised in Southern Cross, Western Australia.
His hometown is small, with about 700 residents. Although he remains quiet about his parents and siblings, he says they are doing well back home.
Growing up, he wanted to become an actor and a model. However, he could not pursue his dreams as a child because he did not think he could leave his hometown.
When he got the chance, he relocated to Los Angeles, California, United States of America, to pursue his childhood dream.
Is Cody Fern Catholic?
In Father Stu, the actor portrayed the character of a Catholic priest, making some people believe he is Catholic in real life. However, he is not.
He has a Christian background and read the Bible, especially the Old Testament. He has said he is not a religious person in adulthood.
Educational background
The actor and screenplay writer attended Merredin Senior High School before proceeding to the Curtin University of Technology, where he obtained an Honours degree in Commerce.
Is Cody Fern gay?
Yes, the actor is openly gay. He has been romantically linked with a man. Even so, he prefers not to talk about his sexuality in the media.
Who does Cody Fern look similar to?
Cody Fern and Andrew McCarthy look alike. McCarthy is a famous actor, travel writer, and television director. He is most known as a member of the Brat Pack. He appeared in Less than Zero, St. Elmo's Fire, Weekend at Bernie's, and Pretty in Pink in the 1980s.
What is Cody Fern famous for?
The actor, director, and screenplay writer is famous for his roles in American Crime Story, American Horror Story, and House of Cards. However, he did not gain instant Hollywood fame and success.
After completing his higher studies in Australia, he secured a well-paying job in the finance industry. He hated his life while working in finance.
At 22, he decided to quit the job to pursue a career in acting. He played the lead role of Albert in the National Theatre of Great Britain's production War Horse.
He joined a theatre group and was ready to make it big in the acting industry. He won the Heath Ledger Scholarship given to fast-rising Australian actors in 2014.
He used this scholarship's cash prize to move to Los Angeles, California, hoping to get acting gigs and improve his skills. He bagged small roles in a series of short movies.
His breakthrough came when he got the role of Jim Mason in The Tribes of Palos Verdes. Mason was a child who battled substance addictions due to his family problems.
Cody Fern's movies and TV shows
Since his breakthrough, the actor has starred in multiple other productions. Below is a look at the movies and television series he has appeared in.
| Title | Role | Year |
| Hole in the Ground | Zack | 2008 |
| Drawn Home | Steve | 2010 |
| Still Take You Home | Milk | 2010 |
| The Last Time I Saw Richard | Richard | 2013 |
| Boys on Film 11: We Are Animals | Richard | 2014 |
| The Tribes of Palos Verdes | Jim | 2017 |
| Pisces | Charlie | 2017 |
| American Crime Story | David Madson | 2018 |
| The Great Darkened Days | Travelling Salesman | 2018 |
| House of Cards | Duncan Shepherd | 2018 |
| Eden | Andy Dolan | 2021 |
| American Horror Story | Valiant Thor, Xavier Plympton, and Michael Langdon | 2018- 2021 |
| Father Stu | Jacob | 2022 |
| American Horror Stories | Thomas Browne and Stan Vogel | 2021- 2022 |
| Fairyland | Eddie | 2023 |
| Star Wars Jedi: Survivor (video game) | Dagan Gera (voice) | 2023 |
What character did Cody Fern play in the American Horror Story?
Between 2018 and 2021, the actor played Valiant Thor, Xavier Plympton, and Michael Langdon in 21 episodes of American Horror Story.
In American Horror Story: Apocalypse, he played the role of Michael Langdon, an antichrist who was last seen as a toddler in Murder House, the first season of the series. In American Horror Story: 1984, he played Xavier Plympton.
Besides being an actor, Cody Fern is a director. He directed his first movie, Pieces, in which he played Charlie. He also wrote the short film.
He is also a model who has appeared on the cover of numerous magazines, including British GQ and Confidential magazine. In addition, he has worked for famous fashion designers and participated in fashion shows.
How many awards does Cody Fern have?
The actor has won three awards in his career.
- In 2019, he won the Special Achievement Award for Best Ensemble, Television, for his work in American Crime Story. The award was shared with Darren Criss, Edgar Ramírez, Ricky Martin, Penélope Cruz, and Finn Wittrock.
- In 2018, he won the INOCA TV Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie for his role in American Crime Story.
- In 2018, he won the Gold Derby TV Award for Movie/Limited Series Supporting Actor for his role in American Crime Story (The Assassination of Gianni Versace).
Who is Cody Fern's husband?
The actor is not married. However, he is rumoured to be in a relationship with Eric Smith.
How tall is Cody Fern?
Cody Fern's height is 5 ft 10 in or 179 cm. He weighs about 172lb or 78 kg and has blue eyes and dark brown hair.
Trivia
- He is represented by 3 Arts Entertainment.
- He attended acting classes under the guidance of actors Larry Moss, Susan Batson, and Ellen Burstyn.
- He has a pet dog.
Cody Fern is a talented actor, model, director and screenwriter. Thanks to his drive and talent, he established himself as an actor worth looking up to.
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