Cody Saintgnue(I)
- Actor
- Producer
- Director
American actor, producer, recording artist/songwriter, model and clothing designer,
Cody Lee Saintgnue has spent 15 years in entertainment planting his creative seeds.
Born in Dayton, Ohio, Cody comes from a story of humble beginnings. Placed into
foster care at the age of nine, and adopted at twelve, Cody began acting and
participating in theater productions as a way of expressing himself and positively
coping. After diving into print modeling in the Ohio area, Cody traveled to Texas for a
Model and Talent Expo presented by Mike Beaty and surprised everyone by winning
the competition as a newcomer and landing himself the cover of the competition
showcase magazine.
At 14, Cody and his adopted mother made the decision to relocate to Los Angeles to train intensely in film and TV acting. After landing his first role on the TNT's television series, "Southland", Cody went on to work on the television series documentary, "America's Most Wanted: America Fights Back" before landing roles on hit series, "House M.D" and "Criminal Minds." With a few television roles adding to his credits, Cody was cast in his first film, 'All Cheerleaders Die' in 2013. He was then cast as "Jack" in the film, "Preservation." However, Cody's most recognizable work includes playing "Brett Talbot" on the hit MTV series, Teen Wolf.
After TeenWolf, Cody went on to become a series regular on Amazons Emmy winning TV series "The Bay" playing "Adam Kenway."
In 2020, he began his producing career, as a co-executive producer on the film "The Tax Collector" starring Shia LaBeouf and directed by David Ayer. Shortly after, he had the honor of serving as an Executive Producer on the Oscar Nominated film "The Trials of Chicago Seven" written and directed by legendary Aaron Sorkin.
When the tragedy and crisis of Covid hit, causing TV and film productions to shut down, Cody endeavored to find new ways to create. So he used this time to dive into his second passion: Music. This led to his co-writing a double platinum song entitled "Daydream" for mega k-pop icons, "Monsta-X".
As a performing and recording artist, Cody also released his first single entitled "Novocaine Joyride" and performed on "Pay-Per-View Live" at Tampa Stadium. With 7,000 people in the crowd (and over 700,000 viewers online), he slayed the audience and landed a cover story for the magazine "Man About Town", styled by Nicola Formichetti, and shot by Matthew Brookes.
As deeply as Cody Saintgnue is inspired by his artistic career, he has been dedicated to making a difference in the lives of other children who have gone through the foster system. So, through being an Ambassador for The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, for the "Single Mothers Outreach" and being a board member of "You Gotta Believe," he has successfully brought added meaning to his life.
Cody is fully aware of how his life could have evolved had it not been for the guidance of trusted mentors, the foster care system, and the love and support of his single mother who adopted him.
Acknowledging these blessings, his deepest joy and desire comes from giving to others who are in need. His goal is to inspire young adults to believe and to know that it doesn't matter where your story starts, you can be the author and make your ending, a dream come true."
At 14, Cody and his adopted mother made the decision to relocate to Los Angeles to train intensely in film and TV acting. After landing his first role on the TNT's television series, "Southland", Cody went on to work on the television series documentary, "America's Most Wanted: America Fights Back" before landing roles on hit series, "House M.D" and "Criminal Minds." With a few television roles adding to his credits, Cody was cast in his first film, 'All Cheerleaders Die' in 2013. He was then cast as "Jack" in the film, "Preservation." However, Cody's most recognizable work includes playing "Brett Talbot" on the hit MTV series, Teen Wolf.
After TeenWolf, Cody went on to become a series regular on Amazons Emmy winning TV series "The Bay" playing "Adam Kenway."
In 2020, he began his producing career, as a co-executive producer on the film "The Tax Collector" starring Shia LaBeouf and directed by David Ayer. Shortly after, he had the honor of serving as an Executive Producer on the Oscar Nominated film "The Trials of Chicago Seven" written and directed by legendary Aaron Sorkin.
When the tragedy and crisis of Covid hit, causing TV and film productions to shut down, Cody endeavored to find new ways to create. So he used this time to dive into his second passion: Music. This led to his co-writing a double platinum song entitled "Daydream" for mega k-pop icons, "Monsta-X".
As a performing and recording artist, Cody also released his first single entitled "Novocaine Joyride" and performed on "Pay-Per-View Live" at Tampa Stadium. With 7,000 people in the crowd (and over 700,000 viewers online), he slayed the audience and landed a cover story for the magazine "Man About Town", styled by Nicola Formichetti, and shot by Matthew Brookes.
As deeply as Cody Saintgnue is inspired by his artistic career, he has been dedicated to making a difference in the lives of other children who have gone through the foster system. So, through being an Ambassador for The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, for the "Single Mothers Outreach" and being a board member of "You Gotta Believe," he has successfully brought added meaning to his life.
Cody is fully aware of how his life could have evolved had it not been for the guidance of trusted mentors, the foster care system, and the love and support of his single mother who adopted him.
Acknowledging these blessings, his deepest joy and desire comes from giving to others who are in need. His goal is to inspire young adults to believe and to know that it doesn't matter where your story starts, you can be the author and make your ending, a dream come true."
