Jean-Luc Bilodeau
A Canadian actor who grew up on screen, transitioning from a charming teen heartthrob into a reliable and versatile performer in genre television.
Born 1990 (age 36)·Canadian actor·Birthday: November 4·Millennials
Biography
Jean-Luc Bilodeau stepped into the public eye as a teenager and never really left, building a career on relatable charm and consistent work. Born in Vancouver in 1990, he landed his breakout role at age 21 as Ben Wheeler, the unexpectedly paternal teen in ABC Family's 'Baby Daddy'. The show ran for six seasons, making him a familiar face in households that favored light-hearted, family-centric comedies. But Bilodeau avoided being pigeonholed, deliberately seeking roles that stretched his range. He ventured into horror with 'Trick 'r Treat', dabbled in Disney Channel movies like '16 Wishes', and later found a dedicated fanbase in the sci-fi universe of 'The CW's 'Kyle XY'. His career trajectory shows a deliberate shift from pure comedy to more layered parts, including a starring role in the Hallmark series 'The Wedding Planners', proving his durability in a fickle industry.
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.
Jean-Luc was born in 1990, 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 Jean-Luc Was Born
The biggest hits of 1990
#1 Movie
Home Alone
Best Picture
Dances with Wolves
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Jean-Luc's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1990Born
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1995Started school
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2003Became a teenager
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2006Could drive
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2008Could vote
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2011Turned 21
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2020Turned 30
COVID-19 pandemic shuts down the world
Gas: $2.17/galHome: $248,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Blinding Lights" — The WeekndBest Picture: Nomadland
2026Age 36 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Starred as Ben Wheeler for all six seasons of the ABC Family/Freeform series 'Baby Daddy'.
- Played a lead role in the Disney Channel Original Movie '16 Wishes'.
- Portrayed the character of Jeremy in the 2012 film 'LOL' starring Miley Cyrus and Demi Moore.
- Starred as Boone in the Hallmark Channel series 'The Wedding Planners'.
Did You Know?
He is fluent in French.
He is a trained dancer, having studied tap, jazz, and ballet from a young age.
His first acting role was in a 2006 episode of the TV series 'Psych'.
He appeared in the music video for Emmalyn Estrada's 'Don't Make Me Let You Go' in 2012.
“I just want to keep working and telling good stories with good people.”
