Joel Oulette is a talented Canadian actor and member of Red River Metis and Cree from Cumberland House First Nations well-known for portraying Hahn in the Netflix live adaptation of Nickelodeon’s Avatar: The Last Airbender.
Also, Joel is famous for his appearance as Ben Taggart in the TV series “Ruby and the Well” as well as Jared and Jesse in “Trickster” 2020 and “Cascade” 2023 respectively.
Profile Summary
Full Name | Joel Oulette |
Age | 22 years old |
Birth Date | December 7, 2021 |
Birth Place | Medicine Hat, Alberta |
Nationality | Canadian |
Profession | Actor |
Parents | Father: N/A Mother: Laurie Oulette |
Sibling | Shayla Oulette Stonechild |
Relationship Status | Single |
Height | 5’9″ 175 cm 1.75 m |
Net Worth | $200k |
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Early Life and Background of Joel Oulette
Joel Oulette was born in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada on December 7, 2001. Currently, Joel is 22 years old.
His father is an artist and his mother “Laurie Oulette” runs a performing arts and Indigenous film production company. His mom also appeared in the “Trickster” as Mrs. Robinson.
Still talking about family, Joel has an older half-sister named Shayla Ouletter Stonechild who is a member of Cree and Métis from Muscowpetung First Nation. Shayla is the founder and host of The Matriarch Movement platform and podcast.
Also, Joel’s big sister “Shyla” is known for hosting the award-winning TV series RED EARTH UNCOVERED and the first Indigenous woman to appear on the cover of Yoga Journal magazine.
Joel Oulette Acting Career
Joel Oulette started acting when he was just 5 years old, taking on his first role in the movie “Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee” as an extra.
As he got older, Joel took on more significant roles. In 2018, he played Jay Cook in the short film “Chasing Tears.” The next year, he appeared in one episode of the TV series “Tribal” as Jordan.
In 2020, Joel had important roles in different projects. He played Jared in the TV series “Trickster” and Jimmy in the movie “Monkey Beach.” He also had a part in the sci-fi thriller “Parallel Minds” as Runaway.
In 2021, Joel took on the role of Derrick Desjardins in the thriller “Abducted” and appeared in the TV series “Two Sentence Horror Stories” as Jeremy. In the following year, he was featured in the TV series “Ruby and the Well” as Ben Taggart.
Joel has been busy in recent years with projects like the TV series “Chateau Laurier” in 2022 and “Cascade” in 2023, where he played Jesse. He also contributed to popular series like “Nancy Drew” and “My Life with the Walter Boys” in 2023.
Currently, Joel is working on several projects, including the TV series “Here,” where he plays the Indigenous Man, and the post-production work “Can I Get A Witness,” where he plays Daniel. He’s also set to appear in the short film “Julian and the Wind” as Julian and the TV series “Grendel” as Oscar.
Filmography
- Avatar: The Last Airbender (2024)
- Grendel (In Production)
- Here
- Can I Get A Witness
- Julian and the Wind
- Jeffrey’s Turn
- My Life with the Walter Boys (2023)
- Nancy Drew (2019) (2023)
- Cascade (2023)
- Chateau Laurier (2018) (2022)
- Ruby and the Well (2022)
- Abducted (2021)
- Two Sentence Horror Stories (2017) (2021)
- Trickster (2020) (2020)
- Monkey Beach (2020)
- Parallel Minds (2020)
- Tribal (2020) (2020)
- Chasing Tears (2018)
Awards and Nominations
Joel Oulette has earned recognition in the entertainment industry through a combination of awards and nominations that celebrate his works.
In the Canadian Screen Awards in 2021, he received a nomination for Best Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his role in “Trickster.”
The Red Nation Film Festival also recognized Oulette’s excellence in acting in 2021. He received a nomination for the Red Nation Film Award of Excellence in the category of Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role for his work in “Abducted.”
In addition to his television achievements, Joel Oulette earned a nomination in 2020 for Actor in a Leading Role in a Feature Film for his contribution to “Monkey Beach.”
The Robinson Film Awards in 2023 brought Joel Oulette a notable win. He received the RFA February Award for Best Acting Ensemble for his participation in “Chateau Laurier.”
Awards and Nominations | Year | Award Organization | Category | Work | Result |
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Canadian Screen Awards | 2021 | Canadian Screen Awards, CA | Best Lead Actor, Drama Series | Trickster | Nominee |
Red Nation Film Festival | 2021 | Red Nation Film Festival | Outstanding Performance by an Actor in Leading Role | Abducted | Nominee |
Canadian Screen Awards | 2020 | Canadian Screen Awards, CA | Actor in a Leading Role, Feature Film | Monkey Beach | Nominee |
Robinson Film Awards | 2023 | Robinson Film Awards | Best Acting Ensemble | Chateau Laurier | Winner |
Personal Life
When he is not acting Joel is a certified yoga instructor and is training through martial arts, Jitsu, skateboarding, and playing the guitar.
As of the time of writing, Joel is not married and is currently single. There is no information suggesting that he has a girlfriend or is in a relationship.
Right now, his personal life is private and he appears to be focusing on his passion for acting.