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Alexander Biagio Conti (born 1 September 1993) is a Canadian actor. He made his acting debut in the film Finding Forrester (2000). Since then, he has been nominated for five Young Artist Awards.
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Biography
[edit]Conti was born in Brantford, Ontario, of Italian and Brazilian heritage.[citation needed] He is the youngest of four children. His older brothers, Adam Conti and Jordan Conti, are also actors. His sister Brittany also aspires to be an actress. He has expressed his love of performing and has characterized continuing to act as his "greatest desire". He has acted in commercials, radio, animation voice overs, and television series. His first real acting experience was in the Showtime Networks series, Street Time, on which he was a regular. He has also worked with Director Andy Wolk, alongside Peter Falk.
Film credits
[edit]Conti's film work includes roles in The Pacifier, Cheaper by the Dozen 2, and Case 39 (as Diego Ramirez).[1]
He has roles in movies like: Gooby,[2] The Good Witch 2 and the Disney Channel Original Movie, Harriet the Spy: Blog Wars as Sport.
Television credits
[edit]| Feature films | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 2000 | Finding Forrester | Little boy | Uncredited |
| 2005 | The Pacifier | Little boy | |
| 2005 | Cheaper by the Dozen 2 | Kenneth Murtaugh | |
| 2007 | KAW | Tyler Whitmore | |
| 2009 | Gooby | Eric | |
| 2009 | Case 39 | Diego | Nominated—Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Feature Film (Supporting Young Actor)[3] |
| 2010 | Dog Pound | Sal | |
| Films made for television | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2004 | Celeste in the City | Young Dana | Scenes deleted |
| 2004 | When Angels Come to Town | Jimmy Reid | |
| 2008 | Snow 2: Brain Freeze | Ryan | |
| 2009 | The Good Witch's Garden | Duke | |
| 2010 | Harriet the Spy: Blog Wars | Sport | Nominated—Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special (Supporting Young Actor)[3] |
| Television | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2001 | Braceface | Dylan | |
| 2003 | Missing | Tommy Wilhite | 1 episode |
| 2002–2003 | Street Time | Timmy Liberti | 21 episodes |
| 2004 | Peep and the Big Wide World | Bunny #3 | |
| 2004 | The Grid | Eddie McCann | 1 episode |
| 2005 | Kojak | Carlito | 1 episode |
| 2006 | Skyland | Cobbs | 1 episode |
| 2009 | Overruled! | Shecky Sheckerson | 1 episode |
| 2007–2008 | Di-Gata Defenders | Rion | 26 episodes |
| 2011-2013 | Life with Boys | Travis | 3 episodes |
| 2015 | Hemlock Grove | Kessell | 1 episode |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special (Supporting Young Actor) | When Angels Come to Town | Nominated |
| 2009 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a Voice-Over Role (Supporting Young Actor) | Di-Gata Defenders | Nominated |
| 2009 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special (Supporting Young Actor) | Snow 2: Brain Freeze | Nominated |
| 2011 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a Feature Film (Supporting Young Actor) | Harriet the Spy: Blog Wars | Nominated |
| 2011 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a Feature Film - Supporting Young Actor | Case 39 | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ^ "Alexander Conti profile". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 2012. Archived from the original on 5 November 2012. Retrieved 28 October 2012.
- ^ "Alexander Conti bio: Case 39 Actor". Tribute Magazine. Retrieved 28 October 2012.
- ^ a b "32nd Annual Young Artist Awards - Nominations / Special Awards". The Young Artist Foundation. 2011. Archived from the original on 8 August 2013. Retrieved 14 March 2011.
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Alexander Conti
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Early life
Family and upbringing
Alexander Conti was born on September 1, 1993, in Brantford, Ontario, Canada.[7] He is the youngest of four children, with three older siblings.[4] Conti grew up in a supportive family environment in Ontario, where his family encouraged creative pursuits from an early age.[7]Introduction to acting
Alexander Conti developed an early passion for performing arts during his childhood in Brantford, Ontario, where he frequently engaged in creative activities with his siblings. As the youngest of four children, Conti and his brothers and sister often put on impromptu shows at home for their parents, showcasing skits, songs, and performances that highlighted his natural inclination toward acting and entertainment.[1] This familial environment fostered Conti's interest in the performing arts, with his parents providing strong encouragement after witnessing his enthusiasm and talent in these home-based productions. They supported his budding creativity, which extended to hobbies like singing karaoke with relatives and friends, further nurturing his expressive skills.[1][8] By around age six, Conti began exploring early opportunities in the industry, such as appearing in commercials, radio spots, and animation voice-overs, which served as his first taste of performing for an audience beyond family. These early endeavors, combined with his siblings' shared interest in performing, solidified his commitment to the craft. At approximately age seven, inspired by these formative experiences and family backing, Conti decided to pursue acting professionally, leading to his first auditions and eventual entry into on-screen roles.[9][8]Professional career
Debut and early roles (2000–2005)
Alexander Conti made his acting debut in 2000 at the age of seven in the Gus Van Sant-directed film Finding Forrester, portraying a little boy who serves as a young friend to the protagonist Jamal Wallace, played by Rob Brown.[1][10] The role, though uncredited, marked his entry into feature films and was filmed in New York City, providing Conti with early exposure alongside stars like Sean Connery.[2] This opportunity came shortly after Conti had begun appearing in commercials, transitioning from local performances to professional work.[1] Conti's television debut followed in 2002 with a recurring role as Timmy Liberti, the son of probation officer James Liberti (Scott Cohen), on the Showtime crime drama series Street Time. He appeared in 21 episodes across the show's two seasons, which aired from 2002 to 2003, earning recognition for his portrayal of a child navigating a family affected by the criminal justice system. This role represented a significant step in his early career, as it was his first substantial on-screen presence in a serialized narrative.[1] In 2004, Conti took on the supporting role of Jimmy Reid, the younger brother of the protagonist Sally Reid (Tammy Blanchard), in the CBS television movie When Angels Come to Town, a holiday-themed fantasy drama directed by Andy Wolk and co-starring Peter Falk and Katey Sagal.[11] The film, which explored themes of family and redemption through angelic intervention, was one of several early projects that highlighted Conti's versatility in both film and television formats.[12] As a young Canadian actor based in Ontario during the early 2000s, Conti navigated the challenges of child performing in an era when Hollywood increasingly filmed in Canada due to attractive tax incentives and a favorable exchange rate, often referred to as "Hollywood North." These factors enabled local talent like Conti to access major U.S. productions without relocating, though he balanced demanding shoots with ongoing school studies to maintain his education.[2][13]Established roles and peak activity (2006–2011)
Following the release of his early supporting roles in the family comedies The Pacifier (2005), where he appeared as a little boy, and Cheaper by the Dozen 2 (2005), as Kenneth Murtaugh, one of the Baker family's sons, Conti's visibility as a child actor carried into 2006 through promotional activities and growing industry recognition. These ensemble parts in high-profile films starring Vin Diesel and Steve Martin helped establish his presence in family-oriented cinema, providing momentum for subsequent opportunities.[7] In 2006, Conti secured his first prominent voice acting role as Rion, the young and resourceful newest member of the Di-Gata Defenders team, in the animated fantasy series Di-Gata Defenders, which aired from 2007 to 2009 and spanned 52 episodes across two seasons.[14] He voiced the character in 26 episodes, marking a shift toward more sustained television work, allowing him to explore voice performance while building experience as a teen actor in adventure genres.[1] Conti's activity peaked in the late 2000s with diverse genre roles that highlighted his range, including Sport in the young adult adaptation Harriet the Spy: Blog Wars (2010). In the 2009 horror-thriller Case 39, he played Diego, a supporting lead as one of social worker Emily Jenkins's (Renée Zellweger) cases, contributing to the film's tense narrative of supernatural danger.[15] The following year, in the gritty drama Dog Pound (2010), Conti portrayed Sal, a troubled juvenile offender navigating violence and rehabilitation in a correctional facility, demonstrating his capability in more dramatic and intense character work.[16] Capping this period, Conti starred as Eric in the family fantasy Gooby (2009), a young boy who forms an unlikely friendship with a magical stuffed bear, further emphasizing his frequent casting in heartfelt, youth-centered stories. From 2006 to 2011, these projects across animation, horror, drama, and family films increased his exposure through ensemble dynamics and genre variety, reflecting a phase of professional expansion with multiple bookings that solidified his reputation as a versatile young performer.[7]Later projects and career transition (2012–present)
Following his more prolific period in the late 2000s and early 2010s, Alexander Conti's acting output significantly decreased, with only a handful of sparse credits from 2012 onward. In 2012, he appeared as Travis in an episode of the Canadian sitcom Life with Boys. In 2013, Conti took on a supporting role as Rico in the short drama The Junction, directed by Carlo De Meo, which explored themes of urban youth and conflict in Toronto. In 2015, he made a guest appearance as Kessell in the Netflix horror series Hemlock Grove, marking one of his final forays into genre television. Conti's last confirmed acting projects came in 2016, a year that saw three minor roles amid a broader slowdown. He played the comedic character Wiv Wivviot in the ensemble comedy Total Frat Move, a low-budget film parodying college fraternity life. In the drama Unless, adapted from Carol Shields' novel, Conti portrayed Frat Boy 2 in a brief supporting capacity alongside leads Catherine Keener and Hannah Gross. Additionally, he guest-starred as Sam Lycette in the first season of the Canadian procedural series Private Eyes, which follows a team of private investigators. No further acting credits have been recorded for Conti as of 2025, indicating a prolonged hiatus from the industry after age 23. During his active years, Conti had expressed aspirations to continue performing while exploring writing and directing, but these goals appear to have shifted.[9][17] By the late 2010s, Conti transitioned into real estate, leveraging his interpersonal skills from acting to build a career in sales and client relations. He joined Royal LePage Brant Realty in Brantford, Ontario, around 2017, where he founded The Conti Brothers team alongside his brother Adam in 2018, focusing on residential transactions in the Brant County area. The team emphasizes customer service and community ties, with Conti drawing on his performance background to create engaging client experiences.[17][18] In parallel with real estate, Conti established The Aparecida Conti Fund in honor of his late mother to support philanthropic efforts in youth sports and local community initiatives addressing funding declines in Ontario. This venture underscores his pivot toward business and giving back, with no indications of a return to on-screen work.[6][19][20]Filmography
Feature films
Alexander Conti's feature film roles span from his debut as a child actor to supporting parts in independent productions. His early work often featured minor or uncredited appearances in family comedies, transitioning to more prominent supporting roles in thrillers and dramas during his teenage years.| Year | Title | Role | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Finding Forrester | Little Boy (uncredited) | Minor | IMDb |
| 2005 | Cheaper by the Dozen 2 | Kenneth Murtaugh | Supporting | IMDb |
| 2005 | The Pacifier | Little Boy | Minor | IMDb |
| 2009 | Case 39 | Diego | Supporting | IMDb |
| 2009 | Gooby | Eric | Supporting | IMDb |
| 2010 | Dog Pound | Sal | Supporting | IMDb |
| 2013 | The Junction | Rico | Supporting | IMDb |
| 2016 | Total Frat Movie | Wiv Wivviot | Supporting | IMDb |
| 2016 | Unless | Frat Boy 2 | Minor | IMDb |
Television appearances
Alexander Conti's television career began in the early 2000s with guest and recurring roles in both live-action and animated series, followed by appearances in TV movies and mini-series. His credits include voice work in children's programming and supporting parts in dramas and family-oriented productions. Below is a chronological overview of his verified television appearances.| Year | Title | Role | Format | Episodes/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Braceface | Dylan (voice) | TV series | 1 episode: "The Meat of the Matter"[21] |
| 2002–2003 | Street Time | Timmy Liberti | TV series | 21 episodes (recurring) |
| 2003 | 1-800-Missing | Tommy Wilhite | TV series | 1 episode: "Insomnia"[22] |
| 2004 | Celeste in the City | Young Dana | TV movie | Supporting role (scenes deleted)[23] |
| 2004 | Peep and the Big Wide World | Bunny #3 (voice) | TV series | 1 episode: "Stormy Weather/Peep in Rabbitland" |
| 2004 | When Angels Come to Town | Jimmy Reid | TV movie | Supporting role[12] |
| 2004 | The Grid | Eddie McCann | TV mini-series | 6 episodes (supporting)[24] |
| 2005 | Kojak | Carlito | TV series | 1 episode: "Fathers and Sons" |
| 2006 | Skyland | Cobbs (voice) | TV series | 1 episode: "The Island of the Child King"[25] |
| 2006–2008 | Di-Gata Defenders | Rion (voice) | TV series | 26 episodes (main role)[14] |
| 2008 | Snow 2: Brain Freeze | Ryan | TV movie | Supporting role[26] |
| 2009 | Overruled! | Shecky Sheckerson | TV series | 1 episode: "Worlds Collide"[27] |
| 2009 | The Good Witch's Garden | Duke | TV movie | Supporting role |
| 2010 | Harriet the Spy: Blog Wars | Sport | TV movie | Supporting role[28] |
| 2012 | Life with Boys | Travis | TV series | 3 episodes (guest recurring) |
| 2015 | Hemlock Grove | Kessell | TV series | 1 episode: "Souls on Ice" |
| 2016 | Private Eyes | Sam Lycette | TV series | 1 episode: "The Code" |