Devon Bostick
Toronto, ON
Devon Bostick is a Canadian actor who has built a diverse body of work across film and television. He is best known worldwide for his lively portrayal of Rodrick Heffley in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid film series, a character that brings a sharp edge to a family comedy with broad appeal. Growing up in Toronto, Ontario, he absorbed the city’s vibrant arts culture, which helped shape his early ambitions to tell stories on screen. He first captured attention through a dramatic turn as Nic on Degrassi: The Next Generation, a long running Canadian series that served as a springboard for many performers seeking larger stages in film and TV. His zodiac sign is Scorpio.
COOL FACTS:
– Devon was born into the business. His mother works as a casting director and his father is an actor. This environment gave him a front row seat to how auditions unfold, how scenes are built, and how a crew collaborates to bring a story to life.
– He began acting at the age of 13, using that early start to study scripts, rehearse lines, and grow confident in front of cameras and audiences alike.
– He attended the Etobicoke School of the Arts in Toronto, a program known for its rigorous training, collaborative projects, and preparing performers for professional work.
– Devon has joked that as a child he was quite the wimpy kid, a playful nod to the role that would later define part of his career.
– He and his brother, Jesse Bostick, enjoy writing scripts together, showing a creative side that extends beyond acting into storytelling.
CHECK? Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2: Rodrick Rules!
BACK STORY
– Zachary Clark Wells, GODSEND, 2004
– Maurie, CITIZEN DUANE, 2006
– Nic, DEGRASSI: THE NEXT GENERATION, 2006
– Leo Strange, BEING ERICA, 2009
– Rodrick, DIARY OF A WIMPY KID, 2010
– Rodrick, DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: RODRICK RULES, 2011