Jodelle Ferland

Jodelle Micah Ferland is a Canadian actress and voice actress. She began acting at age four and earned a Daytime Emmy nomination at six for her debut role in Mermaid (2000), one of the youngest nominees in the category's history. Over the next two decades, she became a familiar face in horror and genre cinema, appearing in films like Silent Hill (2006), The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010), and The Cabin in the Woods (2011). On television, she played Five on the Syfy series Dark Matter from 2015 to 2017. Ferland has over 50 acting credits across film, TV, and video games. She stepped back from acting in the late 2010s, but her work in cult horror and sci-fi has earned her a dedicated fan base. As of 2026, she lives a private life in Canada and occasionally posts on social media.[edit]

Ferland grew up in Nanaimo, British Columbia, the daughter of Valerie, a homemaker, and Marc, a computer engineer. Her family moved to Vancouver when she was a toddler so she could pursue acting. She got her start at age four when she tagged along to her older brother Jeremy's commercial audition. Jeremy didn't get the part, but a casting director noticed Jodelle and asked her to read. She booked her first commercial soon after. Balancing school with auditions, she was frequently homeschooled on set. Her first professional role came in the TV movie Mermaid (2000), playing a girl with an imaginary friend. That performance earned her a Daytime Emmy nomination at age six, making headlines as one of the youngest nominees ever. After that, she landed guest roles on Smallville, Stargate SG-1, and Supernatural, and played young Carrie White in the 2002 TV movie Carrie.[edit]

Ferland's breakthrough came in 2005 when she played Jeliza-Rose in Terry Gilliam's Tideland. The role demanded emotional intensity far beyond her years and earned her a Genie Award nomination for Best Actress. She followed it with the part of Alessa Gillespie in Silent Hill (2006), a performance that cemented her as a rising scream queen. In 2010, she appeared as Bree Tanner in The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, which grossed over $698 million worldwide, her highest-grossing film. She also voiced the Little Sister in BioShock 2 that same year. Ferland returned to horror with Case 39 (2009) and The Cabin in the Woods (2012), and voiced Aggie in the animated feature ParaNorman (2012). From 2015 to 2017, she starred as Five in the Syfy series Dark Matter, a role that expanded her fan base into sci-fi. After the show ended, she took a step back from acting. Her most recent credit is the 2021 independent film The Unhealer.[edit]

Ferland is best known for playing intense, traumatized young characters in horror films. Critics often praise her ability to convey deep emotion at a young age. In real life, she comes across as approachable and down-to-earth, a contrast to the dark roles she played. Fans refer to themselves simply as Ferland fans or Jodelle fans, and they celebrate her early horror work and her role in Dark Matter. On social media, she shares throwback photos and personal updates in a friendly, nostalgic tone. She has been described as a scream queen of the 2000s, but she has never leaned into that persona publicly, preferring to keep a low profile.[edit]

Jodelle Ferland maintains a dedicated following among enthusiasts of horror, science fiction, and young adult genres, though her audience operates as an organic collective rather than a formally organized entity with a specific name. Fans frequently gather on niche wikis to discuss her performances in *The Twilight Saga: Eclipse* and *Dark Matter*, while social media interactions remain personal and nostalgic without coordinated chart campaigns or fan-funded projects. Her cultural footprint is defined by two enduring narratives: the widely retold story of her casting as the twelve-year-old Alessa Gillespie in *Silent Hill* (2006), where she displayed an uncanny maturity that defied the physical demands of the role, and her transition from the psychological darkness of *Tideland* to the supernatural teen drama of the *Twilight* franchise. These roles have cemented her status as a recognizable face in genre cinema, often cited in retrospectives regarding the longevity of these films. In terms of global standing, the iFANN Global Fame Engine has evaluated Jodelle Ferland but she does not currently hold a placement in the published rankings (Global Top 1,000 or a Top-100 scope list). This evaluation reflects her sustained relevance across decades of film and television work. The evaluation data indicates she does not currently hold a placement in the published rankings for the Global Top 1,000 or any Top-100 scope list, confirming her status as a highly respected figure within her specific niches rather than a mainstream household name in the current cycle. While her fanbase lacks a formal title, their engagement through social platforms and specialized communities ensures her legacy remains active. Recent coverage continues to highlight her contributions to the industry, noting her resilience and continued interest in the genres that made her a cult icon.[edit]

Ferland was considered for the role of Arya Stark in *Game of Thrones* but lost out to Maisie Williams. She is an avid reader who lists Stephen King as her favorite author and keeps a pet cat named Tigger. At age seven, she portrayed young Carrie White in the 2002 TV movie *Carrie*, a role that required her to be covered in pig's blood. She has stated in interviews that while she often plays dark characters, she prefers watching comedies in her free time. Her voice work in *BioShock 2* involved recording creepy lines for the Little Sister characters, which she described as fun but unsettling. A persistent legend among horror fans concerns her casting as the twelve-year-old Alessa Gillespie in *Silent Hill* (2006). It is a story frequently told how she, at only twelve years old, embodied the vengeful spirit of the character typically played by adults, displaying an uncanny maturity that became a subject of discussion in the film's 20th-anniversary features. Another iconic moment in her lore involves her portrayal of Bree Tanner, the Newborn, in *The Twilight Saga: Eclipse*. Fans often reference this role as a unique pivot point in her career, marking her transition from the intense psychological horror of *Tideland* and *Silent Hill* to the supernatural teen drama of the *Twilight* universe. In 2016, she publicly expressed her geeky enthusiasm for these genres, further endearing herself to the sci-fi community.[edit]

Ferland's parents are Valerie Ferland, a homemaker, and Marc Ferland, a computer engineer. She has one older brother, Jeremy Ferland, born in 1992. The family is of French-Canadian and Irish descent. When Jodelle was a toddler, they relocated from Nanaimo to Vancouver to support her acting career. Her mother accompanied her on set throughout her childhood. Ferland has not publicly discussed her own household or whether she has children; she lives a private life in Canada as of 2026.[edit]

Ferland has worked with director Terry Gilliam on Tideland and co-starred with Renée Zellweger in Case 39, Chris Hemsworth in The Cabin in the Woods, and Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson in The Twilight Saga: Eclipse. On Dark Matter, she acted alongside Melissa Roxburgh, Roger Cross, and Anthony Lemke.[edit]

Ferland has kept her romantic life very private. She mentioned in a 2012 interview that she had a boyfriend during her teenage years, but she never named him. In 2013, tabloids briefly linked her to a co-star, though no credible evidence surfaced. As of 2026, she is not publicly known to be in a relationship and has not confirmed any romantic partner since her teens. She has never been engaged or married.[edit]

As of 2026, research by the iFANN Editorial Team puts Jodelle Ferland's net worth at $1 Million. Her earnings stem primarily from her extensive acting career spanning over fifty credits. She earned approximately $100,000–$150,000 for her role in *The Twilight Saga: Eclipse*. Her three-season run on *Dark Matter* likely generated between $10,000 and $15,000 per episode, totaling roughly $400,000–$600,000. Residuals from *Twilight*, *Silent Hill*, and *Dark Matter* continue to provide income streams. Voice work for *BioShock 2* and *ParaNorman* added smaller sums to her portfolio. Ferland has not pursued major brand endorsements or business ventures and has not publicly documented real estate holdings. Since stepping back from acting after 2018, her net worth has remained relatively stable.[edit]

Ferland has won three Young Artist Awards: for Kingdom Hospital (2004), The Messengers (2007), and The Cabin in the Woods (2012). She also won two Leo Awards for Tideland (2005) and the short film The Good Doctor (2008). She was nominated for a Daytime Emmy for Mermaid (2001) and a Genie Award for Tideland (2006).[edit]