Atticus Shaffer
Atticus Shaffer | |
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 Shaffer attending the Hollywood Walk of Fame in May 2012. | |
| Born | June 19, 1998 |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, voice actor |
| Years active | 2007–present |
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Atticus Shaffer (born June 19, 1998) is an American actor known for portraying Brick Heck on the ABC sitcom The Middle, as well as for voicing Edgar in the film Frankenweenie (2012), Ono on the Disney Junior series The Lion Guard, and for his brief appearance in Hancock (2008).[1]
Personal life
Shaffer was born in Santa Clarita, California, the son of Ron and Debbie Shaffer. He lives in Acton, California.[2]
 | This section needs additional citations for verification. (November 2017) |
Shaffer has type four osteogenesis imperfecta,[3][4][5] a condition involving a defect in type 1 collagen, which causes fragile bones, and short stature as he is only 4' 8" tall.[6][7]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | The Class | Jonah | Episode: "The Class Rides a Bull" |
| 2007 | Days of Our Lives | Irish boy | Episode 1.10632 |
| 2007 | Human Giant | Wade | Episode: "Mind Explosion" |
| 2008 | Carpoolers | Boy | Episode: "Take Your Daughter to Work Day" |
| 2008 | Out of Jimmy's Head | Aaron | Episode: "Bad Fad" |
| 2009 | My Name Is Earl | Space camper | Episode: "Chaz Dalton's Space Academy" |
| 2009–2018 | The Middle | Brick Heck | Main role; 215 episodes |
| 2010 | Extreme Makeover: Home Edition | Himself | Special guest, 1 episode |
| 2010–2014 | Fish Hooks | Albert Glass (voice) | 28 episodes |
| 2011 | I'm in the Band | Eddie Nova, Jr. | Episode: "Camp Weasel Rock" |
| 2011 | The Penguins of Madagascar | Vesuvius Twins (voice) | 3 episodes |
| 2011 | Shake It Up | Zane | Episode: "Beam It Up" |
| 2011 | ThunderCats | Young Emrick (voice) | Episode: "Song of the Petalars" |
| 2012 | See Dad Run | Episode: "See Dad Find His Way Home Part 1" | |
| 2013–present | Steven Universe | Peedee Fryman (voice) | Recurring role |
| 2015 | Clarence | Seabass (voice) | Episode: "Hoofin' It" |
| 2016–present | The Lion Guard | Ono (voice) | Main role |
| 2016–present | Home: Adventures with Tip & Oh | Fox (voice) | Recurring role |
| 2017-2018 | Star vs. the Forces of Evil | Dennis (voice) | 2 episodes |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Leaving Barstow | Boy on bus | |
| 2008 | Hancock | Bus bench | |
| 2008 | An American Carol | Timm Atticus |
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| 2009 | The Unborn | Matty Newton | |
| 2009 | Opposite Day | Small Man | |
| 2009 | Subject: I Love You | Tommy | Voice role |
| 2012 | Frankenweenie | Edgar | Voice role |
| 2013 | Super Buddies | Monk-E | Voice role |
| 2015 | The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar | Ono | Voice role; Television film |
| 2016 | Monkey Up | Mooner | Voice role |
| 2017 | The Lion Guard: The Rise of Scar | Ono | Voice role; Television film |
Radio
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-present | Adventures in Odyssey | Maury Rydell | Recurring role |
Self
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2009, 2010, 2011 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! | 3 episodes |
| 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015 | The View | 4 episodes |
| 2010 | The Bonnie Hunt Show | Episode: "30 March 2010" |
| 2010, 2017 | Entertainment Tonight | 2 episodes |
| 2010 | Lopez Tonight | Episode: "3 November 2010" |
| 2010 | The Tonight Show With Jay Leno | Episode: #19.44 |
| 2010 | 79th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade | Episode: "10 December 2010" |
| 2011 | 25th Annual Genesis Awards | Episode: "30 April 2011" |
| 2011 | Conan | Episode: "The Container Store Of My Discontent" |
| 2011 | Extreme Makeover: Home Edition | Episode: "The Sharrock Family" |
| 2012 | Good Morning America | Episode: "6 February 2012" |
| 2012 | Live with Kelly and Michael | Episode: "6 February 2012" |
| 2012 | Made in Hollywood | Episode: #8.3 |
| 2013 | The Queen Latifah Show | Episode: #1.8 |
| 2013 | 40th Annual Annie Awards | Presenter |
| 2013 | The Chew | Episode: "Meals from the Heartland" |
| 2014, 2015 | Home & Family | 2 episodes |
| 2015 | Ok! TV | Episode: 16 October 2015 |
| 2016 | The Real | Episode "15 January 2016" |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Association | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Media Access Awards | Diversity Award for Actor with a Physical or Emotional Disability | Won | [8] | |
| 2010/11 | Young Artist Awards | Outstanding Young Ensemble in a TV Series | The Middle | Nominated | |
| 2013 | Annie Awards | Voice Acting in a Feature Production | Frankenweenie | Nominated | [9] |
References
- ^ "About Atticus Shaffer".
- ^ Mark Bennett. "Caught in the 'Middle' - Terre Haute Tribune Star: Lifestyles". Tribstar.com. Retrieved 2015-09-19.
- ^ WENN. "Atticus Shaffer opens up about brittle bone condition". Hollywood.com. Retrieved 2018-05-25.
- ^ "The Middle star says it's OK to be a nerd". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 2018-05-25.
- ^ http://people.com/archive/picks-and-pans-review-the-middles-atticus-shaffer-bricks-layers-vol-73-no-14/
- ^ "Exclusive Interview: 'The Middle' Star Atticus Shaffer Opens Up about Acting, His Faith, and Why He Loves Christian Rock". Gospelherald.com. 2015-03-21. Retrieved 2018-05-25.
- ^ "'The Middle' Star Atticus Shaffer Credits God for Success: 'I Could Not Have Gotten Here on My Own'". Christianpost.com. 2018-02-09. Retrieved 2018-05-25.
- ^ "2010 Media Access Awards Honor Hollywood". Wga.org. 2010-10-08. Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2015-09-19.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Annie Awards : Location: California, USA : Awards for 2013". IMDb.com. Retrieved 2015-09-19.
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Categories:
- 21st-century American male actors
- 1998 births
- American male child actors
- American male film actors
- American male television actors
- American male voice actors
- Living people
- Male actors from Santa Clarita, California
- People with osteogenesis imperfecta
- Homeschooled people in the United States
- Christians from California