Atticus Shaffer
| Atticus Shaffer | |
|---|---|
| Born |
June 19, 1998 Santa Clarita, California, United States |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2007–present |
Atticus Shaffer (born June 19, 1998) is an American actor. He is known for portraying Brick Heck on the ABC sitcom The Middle, as well as voicing Edgar in Frankenweenie (2012).[1]
Early life
Shaffer was born in Santa Clarita, California, the son of Debbie and Ron Shaffer.[2]
Personal life
Shaffer has osteogenesis imperfecta, a disease involving a defect in type 1 collagen, which causes fragile bones.[3] His small stature from this condition allows him to portray a character on The Middle approximately three years younger than his real-life age. He is homeschooled.[1]
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–present | The Middle | Brick Heck | Main role |
| 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 | Episode: "Song of the Petalars" |
| 2011 | Extreme Makeover: Home Edition | Himself | Episode: "Sharrock Family" |
| 2012 | Made in Hollywood | Himself | Episode 8.3 |
| 2013–present | Steven Universe | Peedee Fryman (voice) | Recurring role |
| 2015 | Clarence | Seabass | Episode: "Hoofin' It" |
| 2016 | The Lion Guard | Ono (voice) | Main role |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Leaving Barstow | Boy on bus | |
| 2008 | Hancock | Boy at 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 | Ono | Voice role |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Association | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Media Access Awards | Diversity Award for Actor with a Physical or Emotional Disability | Won | [4] | |
| 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 | [5] |
References
- 1 2 "About Atticus Shaffer". abcmedianet.com. 2009-11-12. Retrieved 20 May 2010.
- ↑ Mark Bennett. "Caught in the 'Middle' - Terre Haute Tribune Star: Lifestyles". Tribstar.com. Retrieved 2015-09-19.
- ↑ "Meet Atticus Shaffer 2006 Football Poster Child" (PDF). The Al Malaikahan. May 2006. p. 7. Retrieved 20 May 2010.
- ↑ "2010 Media Access Awards Honor Hollywood". Wga.org. 2010-10-08. Retrieved 2015-09-19.
- ↑ "Annie Awards : Location: California, USA : Awards for 2013". IMDb.com. Retrieved 2015-09-19.
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