Corey Dixon

Corey Dixon is a Canadian actor and Motivational Speaker. Corey was born and raised in Toronto. He is known for his performances in several television series and commercials, including award winning television series Degrassi: The Next Generation. A performer from a very young age, Corey began his acting career in Theatre starring as lead role in family favourite shows such as Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory, Aladdin and many more. Audiences could see his passion as he was awarded five times for best atmosphere performer/actor at Canada’s Wonderland’s Halloween Haunt. A career in television and commercials soon followed. He has starred in television series such as Party Mamas as lead character and Paranormal Witness as supporting role. Corey has starred in commercials with world-renowned brands such as Cineplex Entertainment and LG Electronics.

Beyond his acting career, Corey carries a unique story of perseverance. Having experienced bullying at a very young age, Corey developed anxiety and was diagnosed with depression. In addition to Coreys battle through mental health, in 2016 Corey experienced a tragic accident that left him paralyzed from the waist down. Doctors were unsure if Corey would ever be able to walk again. Rather auspiciously, after a surgery on his back that only 5 out of 1000 patients are able to walk out of, Corey walked again. Having moved through these adversities Corey is now a motivational speaker and shares his story with individuals across Canada educating and inspiring others on topics such anti-bullying to mental health. He has spoken at prestigious events such as Youth Day, W.A.V.E. and many more. He hopes to continue his cascade of influence globally as he moves forward with his mission digitally through social media platforms as a vlogger and influencer.