Major Curda: Career, Best Known Roles and What to Watch
Major Curda is an American actor who has worked across stage, television, film and voice acting. Many viewers first noticed Curda as Dilton Doiley in Riverdale or as Arlo in Atypical. In 2026 came a high-profile voice role: Jae in the animated series Avatar: Seven Havens.
Who is Major Curda?
Major Curda was born on 12 July 1999 in Florida. Curda comes from a performing family, and the actress and singer Piper Curda is a sibling. Professional listings describe Curda as an actor and director, with some producing credits too.
Curda's own theatre biography describes a multi-disciplinary performer working in theatre, film, television and voiceover. It also mentions audiobook narration, including an award-winning title, and training at Carnegie Mellon's drama programme. That mix of disciplines explains why the credits are so varied.
Early career on stage and screen
Curda's career began young. Curda made a Broadway debut at the age of nine, playing Flounder in Disney's The Little Mermaid. That performance brought a Young Artist Award nomination in 2010.
Television work followed, including recurring appearances on Nickelodeon comedies. One example is The Thundermans, where Curda played a character called Lionel. These were modest parts, but they built the screen experience that later helped with bigger roles.
Back to the theatre
Curda has never left the stage for long. Credits include Romeo in a NAATCO production of Romeo and Juliet and the role of Jason in a Los Angeles staging of Falsettos. Curda also understudied in Oratorio for Living Things at the Pershing Square Signature Center.
More recently Curda returned to Broadway in the musical KPOP, which gave the actor a second Broadway credit many years after The Little Mermaid.
Riverdale and Atypical
The two screen roles most audiences know are in teen-focused series that ran for several seasons.
- Riverdale (2017–2021): Curda played Dilton Doiley, the Scout-minded, science-loving schoolmate from the Archie comics. The part was recast, with Curda taking over from Daniel Yang. Curda also appeared as a younger version of Dilton's relative Darryl Doiley.
- Atypical (2017 onwards): On the Netflix comedy-drama, Curda played Arlo, a recurring character in the world of Keir Gilchrist's Sam.
Neither role was a lead, but both were recurring and gave Curda a visible place in two popular series. Riverdale in particular has a devoted following, and Dilton's storylines grew darker and stranger over time.
Avatar: Seven Havens
Curda's biggest voice role to date is Jae in Avatar: Seven Havens. It is an animated fantasy series from Avatar: The Last Airbender creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko. It is set after The Legend of Korra and follows Pavi, a young Earthbender who learns she is the new Avatar in a world shaken by disaster.
Jae is an Airbender who becomes a trusted friend and guide to Pavi. The character belongs to the Bending Brigade and travels with the new Avatar and her twin, Nisha. Curda is credited across all 13 episodes of the first season, so this is a full supporting role rather than a cameo.
The series premiered on Paramount+ on 9 October 2026. The first three episodes arrived together, with the rest following weekly. Curda's co-stars include Saheli Khan, Aishu Devan, Akshay Khanna, Sakina Jaffrey, Darren Barnet, Dianne Doan and Dee Bradley Baker, a long-time voice of the Avatar franchise.
Other credits
Curda has also worked on smaller projects, which show the range beyond big franchises.
| Year | Title | Type | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Avatar: Seven Havens | Animated series | Jae (voice) |
| 2025 | Bart Bagalzby and the Garbage Genie | Screen project | Timmy |
| 2025 | The Peek with Samuel Pepys | Podcast series | Edward Kynaston |
| 2024 | Chronic | Short film | Med student |
| 2017–2021 | Riverdale | TV series | Dilton Doiley |
| 2017 | Atypical | TV series | Arlo |
| 2016 | Godlike | Short film | Credited cast |
What to watch first
Where you begin depends on what you like.
- For the newest work: Start with Avatar: Seven Havens on Paramount+. It suits newcomers to the franchise, though fans of The Last Airbender and Korra will catch more of the references.
- For a long-running teen drama: Try Riverdale and look out for Dilton. His arc is one of the odder threads in the show.
- For a gentler comedy-drama: Watch Atypical on Netflix, where Arlo is part of the supporting circle.
- For live theatre: Keep an eye on KPOP, Curda's recent Broadway return.
Why Curda is worth following
Curda's career has moved steadily rather than dramatically. It runs from a child role on Broadway to recurring parts on popular series, and now to a lead-adjacent voice role in one of animation's best loved franchises. With stage, screen and audio work all in the mix, Curda looks set to keep surprising audiences. Avatar: Seven Havens is the easiest way in, and a good place to hear what Curda can do with a voice alone.