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Devon Werkheiser 
Background information Birth name Devon Joseph Werkheiser Born March 8, 1991 Origin Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. Genres Pop, alternative rock Occupations Actor, singer, songwriter, guitarist Instruments Vocals, guitar Years active 2002–present Labels Universal Records Website devonwerkheiser.com Devon Joseph Werkheiser (born March 8, 1991) is an American actor and musician, best known for his starring role as Ned Bigby on the Nickelodeon sitcom Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide and for his role in the 2007 TV Movie Shredderman Rules, as the lead character Nolan Byrd.
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Personal life
Werkheiser was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and raised in Johns Creek, Georgia. His parents enrolled him in acting classes at the Talent Factory, a local children’s acting program. After landing a minor role in We Were Soldiers, Werkheiser and his mother moved to LA to pursue his acting career. Since his arrival in Hollywood, Werkheiser has landed several television and film roles, the biggest of which is that of Ned Bigby on Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide. Recently, Werkheiser was cast in two significant roles in the movies Love at First Hiccup and The Prankster, both of which feature his music.[1]
Currently, Werkheiser is pursuing both acting and music careers. He is also active in several charities, most notably the Starlight Starbright Children’s Foundation, which aids seriously ill children.
Werkheiser and fellow Ned's Declassified star Lindsey Shaw briefly dated.
Werkheiser dated fellow singer Molly McCook from February 2009 to July 2011.
Werkheiser also owns a Golden Retriever named Chili that he rescued from an animal shelter.
Music career
Werkheiser originally signed with Universal Records for his debut album, however his label status on MySpace has since changed to unsigned, possibly indicating that he is no longer with Universal.[2] His album, which has been described as being a combination of rock and pop, will feature him singing and playing the guitar.[3] Werkheiser has requested that he be able to co-write the lyrics and music of all of his songs, and he has been working with artists including Tim Myers, Wally Gagel, Eddie Galan, and Charlie Midnight to help write his songs.[4] He performed live shows with female vocalists Kristen Marie Hollyin and Britney Christian[5] and plans to go on live tours after the release of the album.[6]
His first single, a full band production of the song "If Eyes Could Speak", was released April 1, 2010 on iTunes. The official music video was released via YouTube on June 15, 2010, shot by Mikul Photography. It stars himself and his girlfriend, Molly McCook.[7]
His second single, "Sparks Will Fly", was released July 29, 2010 on iTunes.
Future plans have him releasing another single during 2010 (One More Day[8] featuring Daniel Curtis Lee), which will eventually lead into an Extended Play, which will in turn lead to an eventual release of the album. Werkheiser has currently written 45+ songs, though he has yet to decide what will end up being put on the EP or album.[9]
Discography
Known Recorded Songs
Song Title Original Source Official Release Date Other notes 141 Official Music Myspace none California Sun Official Music Myspace none If Eyes Could Speak Official Music Myspace iTunes on April 1, 2010 First single, music video released June 15, 2010 It's Christmas Original Music Myspace The Dreamer none Like The First Time (v.1) Original Music Myspace The Dreamer none Like The First Time (v.2) Official Music Myspace none Lonely Girl Official Music Myspace none Lucky Official ReverbNation Account none Never Walk Away Official OurStage Account none To be used in The Prankster One More Day ClevverTV Interview tba Will be the 3rd single, and feature Daniel Curtis Lee rapping.[8] So It Goes Official Music Myspace none Sparks Will Fly Official ReverbNation Account iTunes on July 29, 2010 Second single Standing Tall Official Music Myspace none Superhero Shredderman Rules DVD none Music video released as extra on DVD Take It All Away Official Music Myspace none To Do Right Official Music Myspace none To Do Right (v.2) Official ReverbNation none You Wear It Well Official Music Myspace none What Did I Miss? Official Music Myspace none Other Known Original Songs
- "Closer to You" – Played at live shows[10]
- "Light Years" – Played at various live shows
- "Live This Way" – Played at the Give Back May 31, 2009
- "Lost and Found" – Announced via Twitter, posted on YouTube[11]
- "My Own" – Werkheiser's Official YouTube
- "Still Christmas" – Werkheiser's Official YouTube[12]
- "Stuck On The Ground" – Played at various live shows
- "Take Me For What I Am" – Duet with Molly; Posted to his official YouTube[13]
- "The Best Thing" – Werkheiser's Official YouTube
Filmography
Year Title Role Notes 2002 We Were Soldiers Steve Moore Minor Role 2003 Recipe for Disaster Max Korda TV Movie (MGM) 2006 Casper's Scare School Casper/Casper's Shadow/Good Dragon Voice 2007 Shredderman Rules Nolan Byrd TV Movie (Nickelodeon/Sony Pictures Home Entertainment) 2007 Christmas in Paradise Chris Marino TV Movie (Lifetime Television) 2009 The First Time (Love At First Hiccup) Victor Movie 2010 The Prankster Brad Burris 2011 Amazing Donnelly Jamie Donnelly Rumored 2011 Beneath the Darkness Danny 2012 Holly, Jingles and Clyde 3D[14] Thomas Rumored 2012 Leashed Nick Behrle Lead role 2012 The Wicked Max Television
Year Title Role Notes 2004–2007 Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide Ned Bigby Lead Role 2007 The Wizzard of Krudd Gordo Voice 2009 American Dad! Voice Episode: "Stan Time" 2009 Three Rivers (TV series) Bobby Episode: "Code Green" 2010 Memphis Beat Troy Episode: "Baby, Let's Play House" 2010 The Quinn-tuplets Teenage Martin Quinn Failed CBS Pilot 2010 Scared Shrekless Teenager #2 and Teenager #3 2011 Greek Peter Parks aka "Pledge Spidey"[15] Season 4 References
- ^ Cast – The Prankster. Theprankstermovie.com. Retrieved on 2011-05-04.
- ^ Devon | Gratis muziek, tourneedata, foto's, video's. Myspace.com. Retrieved on 2011-05-04.
- ^ Beck, Marilyn. (2007-07-10) Zac Efron Ready to Grow Up, Superman Brandon Routh Eager to Branch Out. National Ledger. Retrieved on 2011-05-04.
- ^ [1][dead link]
- ^ Britney Christian | Gratis muziek, tourneedata, foto's, video's. Myspace.com. Retrieved on 2011-05-04.
- ^ "http://www.devonwerkheiser.com"
- ^ (Official) Devon Werkheiser- If Eyes Could Speak Music Video. YouTube (2010-06-15). Retrieved on 2011-05-04.
- ^ a b Devon Werkheiser Interview: New Music. YouTube (2010-07-26). Retrieved on 2011-05-04.
- ^ Check Out Our Exclusive Interview With Devon Werkheiser. rick.com (2010-07-30). Retrieved on 2011-05-04.
- ^ Devon Werkheiser- Closer to You (live at the Aura). YouTube (2010-11-22). Retrieved on 2011-05-04.
- ^ New Song- Lost and Found. YouTube (2010-08-04). Retrieved on 2011-05-04.
- ^ Devon Werkheiser- *New Song* Still Christmas. YouTube (2010-12-03). Retrieved on 2011-05-04.
- ^ Take Me For What I Am- Devon Werkheiser and Molly McCook. YouTube. Retrieved on 2011-05-04.
- ^ Niet compatibele browser. Facebook. Retrieved on 2011-05-04.
- ^ Armstrong, Jennifer. (2010-11-30) 'Greek' exclusive First Look: The new season goes 'St. Elmo's Fire' | Inside TV | EW.com. Insidetv.ew.com. Retrieved on 2011-05-04.
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Categories:- 1991 births
- American child actors
- American film actors
- American television actors
- Living people
- People from Atlanta, Georgia
- Actors from Georgia (U.S. state)
- American child singers
- American male singers
- American pop singers
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