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Dawson Dunbar

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Two kids talk about what 'doing it' means.
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Trolls (2009)
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Dawson Dunbar was born on July 14th, 1999 in Calgary, Alberta. He followed his brother's footsteps, Talon Dunbar, and started auditioning at the tender age of 3. He quickly began booking commercials and Made for TV films. At age 7 he was signed with a Vancouver Agent and shortly thereafter, Dawson was given the opportunity to pursue larger markets where he was auditioning for local print ads, commercials, film and TV.

Some of Dawson's television credits includes guest spots on Smallville, SuperNatural, Men in Tree's, Aliens in America and Psych. One of Dawson's first made for television movie appearance's includes Touch the Top of the World where he had the opportunity to film with Peter Facinelli. Dawson can also be seen in many music videos and web series.

Dawson's award list begins with him winning Best Male Performer in the Fall 2010 at the Vancouver Short Film Festival (VSFF) for a Pro Short Film for is Role as Billy in the Short Film Trolls. Dawson also takes home 2 Young Artist Awards for Best Male Performer under the age of 10 for his Roles of Johnny in a UBC Short Little Big Kid in 2011 and for Joey in the SFU Short Bred in Captivity in 2012 from Los Angeles.

Many of Dawson's Films are Circulating in Festivals Right Now.

Dawson enjoys participation in Hip Hop dance and Parkour, reading books, bike riding, video gaming and watching anime programs. Dawson is inspired by Adam Sandler, Will Ferrell and Jim Carrey and loves to put smiles on everyones faces.
BornJuly 14, 1999
BornJuly 14, 1999
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      • 4 wins & 3 nominations total

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    Bred in Captivity
    7.6
    Short
    • Joey
    • 2011
    Dawson Dunbar and Thomas Orr-Loney in Little Big Kid (2010)
    Little Big Kid
    9.2
    Short
    • Johnny
    • 2010
    A Strange Day in July
    Short
    • Ryan
    • 2012
    Trolls (2009)
    Trolls
    6.6
    Short
    • Billy
    • 2009

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    • Paula Burrows in The Dangers of Online Dating (2017)
      The Dangers of Online Dating
      5.6
      TV Series
      • 2017
    • Ashu (2013)
      Ashu
      Short
      • Corpse
      • 2013
    • Ten Thousand Steps (2013)
      Ten Thousand Steps
      Short
      • Boy #2
      • 2013
    • Heart of Dance (2013)
      Heart of Dance
      7.5
      • Mike
      • 2013
    • My Favourite Things
      Short
      • Cagney
      • 2013
    • Shonen Culture
      Short
      • Madison
      • 2013
    • Ancient Lights (2012)
      Ancient Lights
      • Connor
      • 2012
    • Drink Like a Fish
      Short
      • Son
      • 2012
    • Eternal Children Cosmic Love
      Short
      • Rudolph
      • 2012
    • Tumbling After
      9.2
      Short
      • Jack
      • 2012
    • Written by a Kid (2012)
      Written by a Kid
      7.6
      TV Series
      • Jake
      • 2012
    • A Strange Day in July
      Short
      • Ryan
      • 2012
    • Melman (2012)
      Melman
      Short
      • Kid
      • 2012
    • The Ghoul
      Short
      • The Ghoul
      • 2011
    • Shooting Flies
      Short
      • Jackit
      • 2011

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    Funding for an Expedition
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    Funding for an Expedition
    Hit the Wall
    Clip 1:43
    Hit the Wall
    Hit the Wall
    Clip 1:43
    Hit the Wall
    A Christmas Card
    Clip 1:57
    A Christmas Card
    A Pioneer
    Clip 2:02
    A Pioneer
    Echo Location
    Clip 1:37
    Echo Location
    Natural Fears
    Clip 1:30
    Natural Fears

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    • Height
      • 5′ 5½″ (1.66 m)
    • Born
      • July 14, 1999
      • Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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      Brother of Talon Dunbar.

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