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Buddy Keaton Biography

Birth Name:James Buddy Handleson

Birth Place:Danville, California, United States

Profession Actor

Fast Facts

  • In 2012, he was nominated for a Young Artist Award for best performance in a TV series for "Shake It Up!"
  • Made his screen acting debut in the TV series "Hannah Montana" in 2009
  • Got involved in entertainment at a young age when his parents attempted to get him into modeling at the age of 3
  • Quote: "[on why he likes acting] "During my first auditions ․․․ Even if I didn't get the part, I felt an adrenaline rush․ I'd get lightheaded․ I really enjoyed the auditions and being able to express myself through acting․""
  • Best known for playing Newt in "Bella and the Bulldogs" and Wendell Bassett in "Wendell and Vinnie․"

Awards

  • 2012Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Series - Recurring Young Actor: nominated