Brandon Mychal Smith

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Los Angeles, California, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack, Music department

His performance as Tayshawn in "The Ron Clark Story" earned him a Young Artist Award from the Young Artist Association
His first TV commercial was for Nike athletic gear, and it featured pro golfer Tiger Woods
Made his screen acting debut in the film "She's All That" in 1999
Quote: "(On attending high school for his senior year after being mostly home-schooled) "I took my senior year off from acting because I wanted to be a kid for one year․ Oh man, I had so much fun․""
Quote: "(On the character he played in the Disney TV musical "Let It Shine") "My role as 'Lord of Da Bling' is the king of the rap scene․ [He's] got a huge ego and a swagger that matches that․""
Quote: "(On the most romantic thing he's ever done) "It was on Valentine's Day last year with my beautiful girlfriend․ I laid roses from the road all the way up to the dinner area, and I made dinner and really put my heart into it․"
Best known for his role as Nico Harris in "Sonny with a Chance" and as Stubby in "StarStruck․"
Competed on ABC-TV's "Skating with the Stars" but withdrew due to illness
Performed the main title theme song for the "Sonny with a Chance" spin-off series "So Random!," in which he reprised his role as Nico Harris

2006Young Artist Award - Best Young Ensemble Perfromance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama):Nominated
2007Young Artist Award - Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special (Comedy or Drama) - Leading Young Actor:Nominated
2007Young Artist Award - Best Young Ensemble Perfromance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama):Nominated

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