Andy Walken
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| Born | April 26, 2006[1] Mukilteo, Washington, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2015–present |
Andy Walken (born April 26, 2006) is an American actor, known for his role as William Cleary in The Kids Are Alright and Ralphie Parker in A Christmas Story Live!. In 2022, he won the first-ever Children's and Family Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Voice Performer in an Animated or Preschool Animated Program for his work as Young Durpleton in Centaurworld.
Personal life
Originally from Mukilteo, Washington,[2] Walken started as a competitive ice skater at the age of five and began his acting career in 2015 after being discovered at a national talent convention. He was cast as the lead role of Ralphie in Fox's A Christmas Story Live! in 2017.[3]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | The Most Hated Woman in America | Young William "Billy Boy" Murray | |
| 2020 | We Can Be Heroes | Wheels |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service | Young Nicholas Mallard | Episode: "Spinning Wheel" |
| 2016 | Heartbeat | Colin Tollefson | Episode: "Sanctuary" |
| 2017 | Entertainment Tonight | Self | 1 episode |
| AfterBuzz TV Red Carpets, Junkets and Events | Self | 1 episode | |
| Escaping Dad | Charlie | TV movie | |
| A Christmas Story Live! | Ralphie | TV movie | |
| 2018–2019 | The Kids Are Alright | William Cleary | Main role |
| 2019 | Modern Family | Deadpool | Episode: "The Last Halloween" |
| 2021 | Centaurworld | Young Durpleton | Voice; episode: "Bunch O' Scrunch" |
| 2023 | Gen V | Dusty | 2 episodes |
Video games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Pixel Ripped 1995 | Mike | Voice |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Nominated Work | Award | Category | Result | Refs |
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| 2022 | Centaurworld: Bunch O' Scrunch | Children's and Family Emmy Awards | Outstanding Younger Voice Performer in an Animated or Preschool Animated Program | Won | [4] |
References
- ^ "Andy Walken on Instagram: "Birthday-Polooza weekend 2019! Today the @metropolitanmuseum tonight @bemorechillmusical #bemorechill"". Instagram. Archived from the original on December 26, 2021. Retrieved May 4, 2019.
- ^ "Meet the 11-year-old from Seattle area who plays Ralphie in FOX musical 'A Christmas Story'". FOX13 News | Seattle & Western Washington | Formerly Q13 News. December 11, 2017.
- ^ "Andy Walken - The Kids Are Alright". ABC. Retrieved May 4, 2019.
- ^ Schneider, Michael (December 12, 2022). "'Heartstopper' Leads All Winners at 1st Annual Children's & Family Emmys (FULL LIST)". Variety.