Nathaniel Potvin Bio, Age, Height, Kayla Maisonet, Family, Jessie
Lily Fisher
Published Feb 12, 2026
Nathaniel Potvin Biography
Nathaniel Potvin (Nathaniel Potvin James) is an American actor and hip-hop dancer. He is best known for his role as Ryan Walker in Mech-X4. Potvin attended Granada Hills Charter High School, Los Angeles, California before enrolling at Pasadena City College.
He was part of a hip-hop crew that won several competitions. After doing the drama course for the summer enrichment program, an interest in performing had taken root inside of him. So, when acting classes were being offered at Dance Dimensions, Potvin jumped at the opportunity. It was here that he met his talent manager.
While he had been dancing since he was a child, he started acting only after he was somewhat forced to do a drama course when he was 11 years old. He later enrolled in an acting class at the same place where he used to take dancing lessons from and was eventually scouted by his current talent manager.
In 2012, he made his screen debut in the independent short film ‘Palms’, portraying a character named Solomon Dorsey. He has had guest roles on series such as Girl Meets World, CSI, Jessie, and Haunted Hathaways. In 2016, he was cast in Mech-X4 as the protagonist Ryan Walker, a technopath who serves as the pilot of the eponymous machine.
Nathaniel Potvin Age
Potvin was born on 2nd October 1999 in Van Nuys, California in the United States.
Nathaniel Potvin Family
Potvin was born in Van Nuys, California, U.S., father, Andy Potvin and mother, Tanya Potvin. Both of his parents are involved in the film industry. He has two brothers named Philip Potvin and Gabriel Potvin who are both older than him.
He got his start as an actor when he was 11 years old. A college in their locality was running a summer enrichment program for kids which required taking two courses before the admission and Potvin wanted to sign up for the dance course. Potvin and his mother met the program’s counselor in her office where he broke into tears and told her that he did not want to take a second course.
He turned to his mother and said, “He’s crying so much we might as well put him in drama.” His mother agreed and he started attending the classes. He played the lead role in the student play and thoroughly enjoyed his time there. Potvin had been taking dance lessons at the Dance Dimensions Performing Arts Center since he was a child.
Nathaniel Potvin Girlfriend
He currently resides in Los Angeles and is dating Kayla Maisonet, the American actress who plays Georgie Diaz in the Disney Channel sitcom Stuck in the Middle Mech-X4. Kayla Maisonet and Nathaniel Potvin have been posting a whole bunch of pics together lately.
The pair have been posting super endearing snapshots on Instagram page. The two yet attended the Descendants 2 premiere with each other, posting on the red carpet as only a couple would. They even liked one fan comment that read, “Enjoy ur time u guys should date.” Kayla’s likes on her Twitter page are filled with articles claiming that she and Nathaniel are an item. Especially the ones claiming the two are a Power Couple.
Nathaniel Potvin Body Measurements
- Height: 5ft” 5in’ (1.65m, 165cm)
- Weight: Not Available
- Shoe Size: Not Available
- Body Shape: Average
- Hair Colour: Black
- Birth Sign: Libra
Nathaniel Potvin Salary
Potvin has a salary that is estimated to be between $18 000 and $24 000 which he earns per episode.
Nathaniel Potvin Net Worth
Potvin has an estimated net worth of $500 000 which he has earned through his successful career as an actor and hip hop dancer.
Nathaniel Potvin Jessie
Jessie is a comedy television series produced by Pamela Eells O’Connell that went on air on Disney Channel from 30th September 2011-16th October 2015. The stars include Debby Ryan, Peyton List, Cameron Boyce, Karan Brar, Skai Jackson, and Kevin Chamberlin. Jessie makes a friend in acting class only to find out her new pal Abbey is not all that she seems. Shane is Luke’s friend and his backup dancer, he is also Zuri crush but Shane doesn’t like Zuri because she has been spending too much time with Stuart and she is turning into him. Shane is portrayed by Nathaniel James Potvin.
Nathaniel Potvin Girl Meets World
In 2015, he appeared in five TV series, playing small roles in all of them. He portrayed Billy in Nickelodeon’s The Haunted Hathaways, Jalen in TVNZ 1’s Love That Girl!, Shane in Disney Channel’s Jessie, Young Tyson Briggs in CBS’s CSI, and a character credited as the Academic Top Half in Disney’s Girl Meets World.
Nathaniel Potvin Disney
He made two TV shorts in 2015, Table 58 and ‘The Massively Mixed-Up Middle School Mystery’ Potvin landed his breakthrough role as Ryan Walker in Disney’s science fiction adventure comedy Mech-X4. Created by Steve Marmel whose previous works include The Fairly Odd Parents, I Am Weasel, Danny Phantom, Family Guy, and Yin Yang Yo!, the series premiered on November 11, 2016, to positive reviews from critics and fans alike. It was renewed for a second season, which began airing on September 9, 2017.
Nathaniel Potvin Shows
A talent manager met Nathaniel Potvin at Dance Dimensions where he was attending classes and realized his potential and wanted to see him act on the big screen. Potvin signed with Norwood Talent Agency but later switched to McDonald Selznick Associates (MSA) for dance and Abrams for films and commercials.
He made his professional debut both as a dancer and actor in Target’s Back-to-School Campaign. Nathaniel and three other students of Dance Dimensions auditioned together as a group and were selected. His next job was in the Deep Williams’ independent short film called ‘Palms’ (2012), where he was cast as the lead protagonist, Solomon Dorsey, a foster child moving between homes. Potvin guest-starred as Jimmy Barnes in an episode of TV One’s sitcom ‘Belle’s’ (2012).
The following year, he got the chance to appear in ABC’s popular sitcom ‘The Middle’. He then landed a role in the TV film ‘’Twist of Faith’. Cast as Asher Jones, Potvin worked with Toni Braxton and David Julian Hirsh in the telefilm. He also did a short film in 2013, Danny Hernandez’s directorial venture ‘Different’.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nathaniel Potvin
Who is Nathaniel Potvin?
Potvin is one of America’s best-known and loved actor and hip hop dancer.
How old is Nathaniel Potvin?
Potvin is 20 years old as of 2019. He was born in 1999
How tall is Nathaniel Potvin?
Potvin stands at a height of 5ft” 5in’
Is Nathaniel Potvin married?
Potvin is dating his lovely girlfriend Kayla Maisonetor He is not married but is currently engaged to ZZ or He is neither married nor dating.
How much is Nathaniel Potvin worth?
He has an accomplished journalist with an estimated net worth of $500 000.
How much does Nathaniel Potvin make?
Potvin has a salary that is estimated to be between $18 000 and $24 000 which he earns per episode.
Where does Nathaniel Potvin live?
Is Nathaniel Potvin dead or alive?
Potvin is still alive and in good health.
Where is Nathaniel Potvin now?
Potvin is an actor and hip hop dancer based in the United States.
