Kody Poisson

Kody Poisson is a German-Canadian actor, musician, and filmmaker classically trained at both East 15 Acting School and York University for Creative Writing and Theatre. Early in his career, he finally sought, after many years struggling with addiction, refuge in the prospect of being an artist inculcated by the likes of Alain C. Peterson and Kristin Linklater. Best known for his work in the New York Times Best Seller, Monkey on a Stick, he is a multilingual creator who lives in Los Angeles, California. You can see his work in Brian Lutes' latest feature films Painted Sharks and Not a Love Story coming to streaming platforms in 2026.