Gianni DeCenzo

Gianni DeCenzo
Born (2001-10-27) October 27, 2001 (age 23)
NationalityAmerican
OccupationActor
Years active2011-present
Notable workCobra Kai
Websitegiannidecenzo.com

Gianni DeCenzo (born October 27, 2001) is an American actor of film and television, recognized mainly for his role as Demetri Alexopoulos in the martial arts series Cobra Kai, from its first season.

Biography

DeCenzo was born in Los Angeles in 2001. After appearing in some television commercials and short films, in the early 2010s he began to record small appearances in television series such as Dark Wall, The Middle, Eagleheart and Back in the Game. In 2015 he played the role of Arthur Pickwickle in the children's series 100 Things to Do Before High School and in 2019 he played Caleb Williger for six episodes in the series Coop & Cami Ask the World.

In 2018 he was cast as Demetri Alexopoulos in Cobra Kai,[1] and has remained with the show since.[2][3] DeCenzo's Krav Maga studies helped him prepare for the role.[4]

Filmography

Cinema

Year Film Role Notes
2011 The Lucky One Jonathan Short
2012 Il Mantello Except Short
2014 37 Adam
Saint Francis Jack Quinlan Telefilm
2023 Burnouts Eli On filming

Television

Year Show Role Notes
2012 Dark Wall Daniel 1 episode
2013 The Middle Child 1 episode
The League Ruxin 1 episode
Eagleheart Butch McCallister 1 episode
2014 Back in the Game Nick Patoulis 1 episode
Live and Maddie Joey 1 episode
Fartcopter Interlocutor Short for television
Gortimer Gibbon's Life on Normal Street Lance 1 episode
2015-2016 100 Things to Do Before High School Arthur Pickwickle 4 episodes
2019-2020 Coop & Cami Ask the World Caleb 6 episodes
2018–present Cobra Kai Demetri Alexopoulos Main cast
2022 NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service Owen 1 episode

Video games

Year Game Role
2020 Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues Demetri
2022 Cobra Kai 2: Dojos Rising

References

  1. ^ "The Gold Standard For A Reboot Show | "Cobra Kai" Seasons 1 + 2 YouTube/Netflix Series Review and Recap". InReview. 12 September 2020. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
  2. ^ Nguyen, Hanh (24 April 2019). "'Cobra Kai' Review: 'Karate Kid' Sequel Series Is Still the Best Around at Channeling That '80s Machismo". IndieWire. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
  3. ^ Amatangelo, Amy (December 27, 2021). "Cobra Kai Season 4 Remains a Ridiculous, Karate-Loving Delight". Paste Magazine. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
  4. ^ Erao, Math (8 February 2021). "Cobra Kai's Demetri, Gianni DeCenzo, Actually Studies Krav Maga". CBR. Retrieved 27 November 2024.