Corey Sevier
A Canadian actor who grew up on screen, transitioning from a beloved child star in 'Lassie' to a heartthrob on the surf-soaked drama 'North Shore'.
Born 1984 (age 42)·Canadian actor·Birthday: July 3·Millennials
Biography
Corey Sevier began his career as a child actor in Toronto, landing his breakout role as Timmy Cabot in the 1990s revival of 'Lassie.' His natural presence in front of the camera carried him into adolescence and young adulthood, where he became widely recognized for playing the charming lifeguard Gabriel McKay on Fox's 'North Shore,' a role that cemented his status as a familiar face in early 2000s television. Sevier has maintained a steady career across genres, appearing in Hallmark Channel movies, sci-fi series like 'The Tomorrow People,' and voice work. His journey reflects the trajectory of a working actor who successfully navigated the transition from a child star to a durable presence in film and television, building a loyal fanbase along the way.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Corey was born in 1984, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Corey Was Born
The biggest hits of 1984
#1 Movie
Beverly Hills Cop
Best Picture
Amadeus
#1 TV Show
Dallas
Corey's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1984Born
Apple Macintosh introduced
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $59,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"When Doves Cry" — PrinceBest Picture: Amadeus
1989Started school
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1997Became a teenager
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2000Could drive
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2002Could vote
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Turned 21
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2014Turned 30
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2024Turned 40
AI reshapes industries; Paris Olympics
Gas: $3.31/galHome: $372,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Espresso" — Sabrina CarpenterBest Picture: Anora
2026Age 42 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Starred as Gabriel McKay on the Fox primetime drama series 'North Shore,' gaining significant popularity.
- Played the lead role of Timmy Cabot in the 1990s television revival of the classic series 'Lassie.'
- Portrayed Jay Berry Lee in the Disney film 'Summer of the Monkeys,' a key early film role.
- Maintained a prolific career in television movies, particularly for networks like Hallmark.
Did You Know?
He began modeling and appearing in commercials at the age of four.
Sevier is also a musician and has performed with his band.
He voiced the character of Atka in the animated series 'Yvon of the Yukon.'
“I've always been drawn to characters who are a bit broken, a bit real.”
