Cody Fern: 11 facts about the American Horror Story star you need to know
Cody Fern joined the cast of American Horror Story as Michael Langdon in Apocalypse. Here's everything you need to know, from his age to his previous on-screen roles...
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1. Everything you need to know about Cody Fern
Since starring in American Horror Story: Apocalypse as the Antichrist Michael Langdon, Australian actor Cody Fern has become a huge fan favourite - and has cemented himself as a fashion icon after turning looks at the Golden Globes and the Met Gala. Here's everything you need to know about the rising star, including his previous roles on screen and stage. [Getty]
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2. How old is Cody Fern?
Cody Fern was born on 6th July 1988, which makes him 34 years old. [Getty]
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3. How tall is Cody Fern?
According to Cody’s IMDb page, he is 5' 11" tall. (1.8 m) [Getty]
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4. Where is Cody Fern from?
Cody was born in Southern Cross, Western Australia, a few hours outside of Perth. And yes, he has an Australian accent in real life. [Getty]
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5. Who plays Michael Langdon in American Horror Story: Apocalypse?
Cody plays the grown-up version of Michael Langdon, the son of human Vivien Harmon and ghost Tate Langdon, who was last seen as a toddler in Murder House (season one). It was explained by Billie Dean Howard (Sarah Paulson) that the child of a human and a spirit would bring around the Antichrist and the end of days. Michael is said to be that Antichrist. [FX]
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6. Cody Fern plays Xavier in American Horror Story: 1984
Joining the cast for a second season, Cody plays Xavier, an aerobics instructor from LA who ends up getting a job at Camp Redwood for the summer. He invites his friends out for a summer of fun which quickly descends into deadly chaos. [FX]
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7. How many characters has Cody Fern played in American Horror Story?
As well as Michael in Apocalypse and Xavier in 1984, Cody Fern has also played a handful of characters across the American Horror Story universe. Cody returned to the main series as Valiant Thor in Double Feature: Part Two. He’s also appeared in two episodes of spin-off American Horror Stories. Cody played Stan Vogel in season 1’s ‘Feral’ and Thomas Browne in season 2’s ‘Milkmaids’. [FX]
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8. Cody Fern played David Madson in The Assassination of Gianni Versace
Cody has previously starred in another one of Ryan Murphy’s drama series. He appeared in ‘Versace’ as David Madson, the murdered former lover of Andrew Cunanan (Darren Criss), the man who shot and killed Gianni Versace. [Getty]
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9. Cody Fern plays Duncan Shepherd in House of Cards season 6
Cody Fern plays Duncan Shepherd in the final season of House of Cards on Netflix. Duncan the “ambitious and devoted son of Annette Shepherd (Diane Lane), who represents the next generation of DC power players.” [Netflix]
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10. What movies has Cody Fern been in?
Cody Fern has appeared in numerous short films; ‘Hole In The Ground’, ‘Still Take You Home’, ‘Drawn Home’, ‘The Last Time I Saw Richard’ (pictured) and ‘Pisces’. He also appears in the 2022 film, 'Father Stu' which also stars Mark Wahlberg.
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11. Cody Fern also appeared in The Tribes Of Palos Verdes with Jennifer Garner
The Tribes of Palos Verdes is a 2017 American coming-of-age drama film about a family who moves to Palos Verdes and soon their troubles start catching up with them. Cody plays Jim Mason, the son of Jennifer Garner’s character Sandy and twin brother of Maika Monroe’s character Medina.
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12. Is Cody Fern on Instagram or Twitter?
Yes - you can find Cody’s Instagram account at @CodyFern but it doesn't look like he is active on Twitter.
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13. Cody Fern also appeared in War Horse at the National Theatre
Cody can also add ‘stage actor’ to his CV because he once appeared on stage at the National Theatre as Albert, the main role in War Horse. [via YouTube]
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14. Cody Fern was awarded the Heath Ledger scholarship
Cody won the scholarship - which celebrates and offers up and coming Australian actors professional services, acting classes, flights to LA and living expenses - in 2014. The honour was particularly special for Cody who counts the late Heath as one of his heroes: “He's an inspiration, in particular because I come from Western Australia where he is a legend.”
