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Ian Ousley

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Ian Ousley
Ousley at GalaxyCon Raleigh in 2024
Born
Ian Luke Ousley

(2002-03-28) March 28, 2002 (age 22)
NationalityAmerican
OccupationActor
Years active2019–present
Known forAvatar: The Last Airbender

Ian Luke Ousley (born March 28, 2002) is an American actor. He is best known for his portrayal of Sokka in Avatar: The Last Airbender, the live-action adaptation of the Nickelodeon series of the same name. The series proved popular, with more than 19 million viewers in its first week of being released.[2] In March 2024, it was reported that Avatar had been renewed for a second and third season.[3]

Biography

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Ousley was born on March 28, 2002, 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.[4]

In August 2021, Ousley was cast as Sokka in the live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender.[5] When his casting was announced, an official bio describing him as a "mixed-race, Native American" and a "Cherokee tribe member" was released.[1] However, it was later reported by the Cherokee Phoenix that he is not a citizen of any of the three federally recognized Cherokee tribes in the United States, and is instead a member of the Southern Cherokee Nation of Kentucky, an organization that self-identifies as a tribe. The organization has received some acknowledgement at the state and municipal level in Kentucky, but is not recognized as a tribe by the state government, the federal government, or any of the three federally recognized Cherokee tribes.[6]

Filmography

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Year Media Role Notes
2019 Sorry for Your Loss[7] Brayden 1 episode
2019–2020 13 Reasons Why[8] Robby Corman 3 episodes
2020 Young Sheldon Jeremy[9][10] 1 episode
2021 Big Shot[8] Bodhi 2 episodes
Physical[8] Zeke Breen Season 1 only; 4 episodes
2024–present Avatar: The Last Airbender Sokka Main role

References

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  1. ^ a b c Netflix (2021-08-12). "Bringing 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' into the Live-Action Realm for Fans Old and New". Netflix. Retrieved 2023-12-06.
  2. ^ "Netflix Top 10: 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' Remains at No. 1 but Suffers a Viewership Decrease". BusinessGhana. Retrieved 2024-03-11.
  3. ^ "Week in Geek: 'Avatar' has been renewed for Season 2 and 3". Lifestyle Asia Bangkok. 2024-03-11. Retrieved 2024-03-11.
  4. ^ Papadatos, Markos (2020-07-08). "Ian Ousley talks about '13 Reasons Why' on Netflix, digital age (Includes interview)". Digital Journal. Retrieved 2023-12-08.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ Craig, Jo (2021-08-13). "Who is Ian Ousley? Explore the Instagram, Ethnicity and Roles of Avatar: The Last Airbender Actor". HITC. Archived from the original on 2022-09-28. Retrieved 2023-12-23.
  8. ^ a b c Otterson, Joe (2021-08-12). "'Avatar: The Last Airbender' Netflix Live-Action Series Sets Main Cast". Variety. Retrieved 2023-12-23.
  9. ^ https://www.tvmaze.com/characters/708036/young-sheldon-jeremy
  10. ^ SpoilerTV. "Young Sheldon - Episode 3.19 - A House for Sale and Serious Woman Stuff - Promo, Sneak Peek + Press Release". Retrieved 2023-12-09.
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