Zyra Gorecki
Zyra Gorecki | |
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| Born | July 4, 2002 |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
Zyra Gorecki is an American actress. She is best known for playing Izzy Harris in the sci-fi drama series La Brea and Cassidy Han in the action drama series S.W.A.T. Exiles.
Early life
Gorecki grew up in rural Michigan. At the age of 13, she was trying to cut firewood for her families woodstove, when a large log fell and crushed her foot. The injury was severe enough to lead to amputation.[1] She was physically strong at the time of her amputation, so it only took her one day of rehab before she received her prosthetic leg. She then had four physical therapy sessions to work on her balance and bending her knee. Amputee Blade Runners provided her with blades at no cost. Her first experience acting was in a second grade Christmas play. It was only after having her leg amputated that she wanted to become an actress full time. Gorecki wanted to inspire other amputees, so she decided to try modeling. After signing on with Bravo Talent Management, Gorecki’s agent sent her to acting auditions. Despite being 6 foot tall Gorecki is confident her prosthetic leg is the reason for not getting much callbacks.[2]
Career
Goorecki made her on screen debut as a pedestrian in the 100th episode of the police procedural drama series Chicago Fire.[3] Her first big role came playing Izzy Harris in the sci-fi drama series La Brea.[4] By portraying Izzy she made history for being the first limb-different actor to land a series regular role on television.[5] She voiced Eren Kitt in three episodes of the animated series Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. In 2026 it was revealed she would play Cassidy Han, one of the lead characters in the action drama series S.W.A.T. Exiles starring Shemar Moore.[6]
Personal life
She suffers from stage fright. He favourite actor is Heath Ledger while her favourite films are How the Grinch Stole Christmas and The Silence of the Lambs. She originally wanted to become a funeral director.[7]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2018 | Every Other Weekend | Daisy 2023 | Short |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2016 | Chicago Fire | Stuck Pedestrian | Episode; One Hundred |
| 2021-2024 | La Brea | Izzy Harris | 30 episodes |
| 2024-2025 | Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures | Eren Kitt | 3 episodes |
| 2026- | S.W.A.T. Exiles | Cassidy Han |
References
- ↑ "Actress Zyra Gorecki, Disability Advocate and Star of NBC's 'La Brea,' is a Happy Camper". ameridisability.com. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
- ↑ "Zyra Gorecki on Being an Actress With Limb Difference". amputeestore.com. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
- ↑ "Zyra Gorecki revels in historic 'La Brea' role as a teen with a disability". chicago.suntimes.com. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
- ↑ "Everything to Know About La Brea's Zyra Gorecki, a.k.a Izzy". nbc.com. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
- ↑ "'La Brea' Star Zyra Gorecki on Representing Fellow Amputees in Historic Series Regular Role". people.com. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
- ↑ "'SWAT' Spinoff 'Exiles' Casts Lucy Barrett, Adain Bradley, Zyra Gorecki, Freddy Miyares, Ronen Rubinstein (EXCLUSIVE)". yahoo.com. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
- ↑ "10 Things to Know About Amputee TV Star Zyra Gorecki". livingwithamplitude.com. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
External links
- Zyra Gorecki at IMDb