Devon Werkheiser
Birth Name:
Devon Joseph Werkheiser
Birth Place:
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Profession
Actor, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- Parents began enrolling him in acting classes at a young age based on his impressions of Jim Carrey from "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective․"
- Raised in Johns Creek, Ga․, his parents enrolled him in acting classes at a young age and he moved to Los Angeles with his mother when he was 10 after landing a minor role in the 2002 war film "We Were Soldiers․"
- After his breakthrough performance as Ned Bigby on the Nickelodeon series "Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide," has done voice work for "Casper's Scare School" and starred in the feature films "Love at First Hiccup" and "Beneath the Darkness․"
- Best known for his starring role as Ned Bigby on the Nickelodeon series "Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide․"
- First professional acting job was in an NBA commercial
- Recruited singer-songwriters Tim Myers, Wally Gagel, Eddie Galan and Charlie Midnight to help him write songs for his debut album, releasing two singles, "If Eyes Could Speak" and "Sparks Will Fly" in 2010
Awards
- 2007Young Artist Award - Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) - Leading Young Actor:Nominated
- 2008Young Artist Award - Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special - Leading Young Actor:Nominated
- 2008Young Artist Award - Best Performance in a TV Series - Leading Young Actor:Nominated