If you watched Good Girls, you probably recognize Isaiah Stannard. He played Ben, a trans character who received tons of support from the fans.
Isaiah, a transgender himself, has appeared in brief roles before starring in Good Girls. Let’s see what he’s been up to since the show ended and take a closer look at his career:
Isaiah Stannard Biography
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Isaiah Stannard was born on the 1st of October 2004, making him 20 years old at the time of writing. He was born in Manhattan, New York, and he’s talked more than once about being transgender.
Isaiah was originally a lesbian. When he was 12 years old, he publicly stated his transgender identity to his mother and received support from his mother and her partner.
This inclusive upbringing environment has made Isaiah more identify with her transgender male identity.
Perhaps you know Jules in Euphoria, Isaiah once said in an interview with People that Hunter Schaeffer‘s character and Euphoria encouraged him to continue ignoring gender and expression boundaries.
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Isaiah Stannard’s Acting Career
Isaiah Stannard has been getting credited since a young age. His first project was performing an Enligh voiceover for the main character in Star Stuff: A Story of Carl Sagan, a Croatian short film.
He also appeared in a few short films and a couple of TV programs, but his roles were insignificant.
A couple of years later, he appeared in the short film Party Dress as Harper and in Brad’s Status as Tween One. On top of that, he performed the role of Evan in Genera+ion, but he only appeared in one episode.
Isaiah’s real breakthrough was getting a recurring role in Good Girls—that’s when his name started becoming familiar. He played the role of a trans character called Ben, formerly known as Sadie. Isaiah’s coming out scene in the show received plenty of support, and it was later revealed that he had an open conversation with Jenna Bans, the show’s executive producer, about how to portray the trans character, being a trans himself.
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What’s Next for Isaiah Stannard?
Isaiah Stannard is still 20 years old, which means he still has plenty to offer in the years to come. Being a series regular in Good Girls should be a good start for him to start pursuing more roles. However, since the show ended in 2021, Stannard hasn’t appeared in anything.
Maybe we’ll see him in more projects in the future—who knows!
Isaiah Stannard Facts
How old is Isaiah Stannard?
Isaiah is 20 years old and came out at the age of 11.
Who is Isaiah Stannard’s Queer hero?
Perhaps you think it’s Euphoria’s Hunter Schaeffer, but Isaiah Stannard once said that the Queer hero is Harry Styles.
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When did Isaiah Stannard transition?
Interestingly, at the beginning of filming Good Girls, Isaiah identified with her female identity.
During the filming process, at the age of 12, he realized his male identity and the character he played was also transgender.
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