Dakota Goyo: Early Life and Career
Dakota Goyo was born on August 22, 1999, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He is the son of Debra Goyo and David Goyo, who are both involved in the film industry. Dakota began acting at the age of five, and his first role was in the TV series โUltraโ in 2006. He then went on to appear in several TV shows and movies, including โThe Listener,โ โMurdoch Mysteries,โ and โResurrecting the Champ.โ
In 2011, Dakota landed his breakout role as Max Kenton in the sci-fi sports drama film โReal Steel.โ The movie was a commercial success, grossing over $300 million worldwide. Dakotaโs performance in the film was praised by critics, and he was nominated for a Young Artist Award for Best Leading Young Actor in a Feature Film.
Dakota Goyoโs Movies
Real Steel (2011)
โReal Steelโ was Dakotaโs breakthrough role, and it remains his most well-known movie. The film is set in the near future, where robots have replaced humans in boxing. Dakota played Max Kenton, the son of a former boxer who trains a robot to compete in the sport. The movie was a commercial success, grossing over $300 million worldwide, and Dakotaโs performance was praised by critics.
Thor (2011)
In the same year as โReal Steel,โ Dakota also appeared in the Marvel superhero film โThor.โ He played the young Thor in a flashback scene, and his performance was praised by critics. The movie was also a commercial success, grossing over $449 million worldwide.
Rise of the Guardians (2012)
Dakota provided the voice for Jamie Bennett in the animated film โRise of the Guardians.โ The movie was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $306 million worldwide.
Dark Skies (2013)
In the horror film โDark Skies,โ Dakota played Jesse Barrett, the son of a family who are terrorized by an alien presence. The movie received mixed reviews from critics and was a modest box office success.
Noah (2014)
Dakota played the young Noah in the biblical epic film โNoah.โ The movie was directed by Darren Aronofsky and starred Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly, and Emma Watson. The movie received mixed reviews from critics but was a commercial success, grossing over $362 million worldwide.
Dakota Goyoโs Net Worth
As of 2021, Dakota Goyoโs net worth is estimated to be around $2 million. Most of his wealth comes from his acting career, which spans over a decade. His breakout role in โReal Steelโ earned him a significant amount of money, and he has continued to work steadily in the film industry.
What Happened to Dakota Goyo?
After appearing in โNoahโ in 2014, Dakota took a break from acting to focus on his education. He attended the University of Toronto, where he studied film and business. In recent years, he has returned to acting, appearing in the TV series โThe Umbrella Academyโ in 2020.
Aside from acting, Dakota is also a talented photographer and filmmaker. He has directed several short films and music videos, and his photography has been featured in several exhibitions.
Overall, Dakota Goyoโs career has been relatively quiet in recent years, but he remains a talented actor and filmmaker with a bright future ahead of him.
