Tanner Buchanan (born December 8, 1998) is an American actor. He portrays Robby Keene in the comedy-drama web television Cobra Kai.
Biography
Tanner Buchanan is an actor, dancer, singer and model who has had recurring roles on several television series including Girl Meets World, The Fosters, Game Shakers, Fuller House, The Goldbergs and Designated Survivor which lead to the main role as Robby Keene the son of Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) in the Karate Kid next generational TV series Cobra Kai. Tanner has also been a part of many hit short films.
He received dance training from the Center Stage Dance Academy in Ottawa and he has a strong passion for music. Tanner can play several instruments including the guitar and piano and loves singing and songwriting.
Trivia
- Is friends with Mary Mouser in real life.
- Took Taekwondo when he was 10-12 years & was a couple of belts away from black before quitting, before doing Cobra Kai he took Muay Thai for 8 months while filming Designated Survivor.
- Has appeared on Fuller House along side Courtney Henggeler.
- In the first episode of Season 5, Tanner played an extra in the Mexico scenes, as he is seen behind Xolo Maridueña wearing a hat.
- Tanner has appeared in his fellow Cobra Kai co-stars Jacob Bertrand (Hawk), & Xolo Maridueña (Miguel Diaz)'s podcast Lone Lobos as a guest.
Selected Credits
- The Goldbergs (TV Series)
- Girl Meets World (TV Series)
- The Fosters (TV Series)
- Game Shakers (TV Series)
- Fuller House (TV Series)
- Anything (2017)
- Designated Survivor (TV Series)
- Cobra Kai (TV Series)
- Chance (2019)
- Grey's Anatomy (TV Series)
- He's All That (2021 movie)