Pierson Fodé was born November 6, 1991, in Moses Lake, Washington — a farm boy who learned to tell stories before he could drive. Raised by Ron and Robin with siblings Preston, Payton and Pharron, he made short films on the family land and even founded Pierced Productions at 13. By 18 he’d finished an AA and set off to see what would stick.

Modeling came first in 2011 — Wilhelmina signed him, campaigns followed (Abercrombie & Fitch, Vanity Fair), and a handful of industry nods — Star of the Year among them — that felt oddly validating. Acting arrived almost naturally: a 2012 iCarly guest spot (Todd) led to bigger arcs. Most know him as Thomas Forrester on The Bold and the Beautiful (2015–2017, 2018), but he’s popped across shows — Jessie, Dynasty (Joel Turner, 2019), Supergirl (2020), Animal Kingdom, Glamorous — and even reality as himself on The Real Bro’s of Simi Valley.

His film work ranges from Trevor in Indigenous (Tribeca) to The Man from Toronto, Kill Game and the emotional turn in It’s Time. Two nominations — including for Outstanding Younger Actor — hint at recognition, not the destination.

Online, Pierson is a force: about 2.6 million followers, roughly 49 million cumulative likes, and a most-viewed clip that topped 83 million views. Personal life has been public at times — a relationship with Victoria Justice (2013–2015), a later chapter with Saxon Sharbino beginning in 2020, a confessed crush on Sharna Burgess — and as of recent reports he’s likely single.

He survived a serious brain injury in June 2019 and recovered. The result? A quieter, sharper focus on filmmaking, modeling and the storytelling that started it all. He’s still chasing the next role. Still making short films. Still curious.