Atticus Shaffer
| Atticus Shaffer | |
|---|---|
 Shaffer in 2016 | |
| Born |
June 1998 (age 18)
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2007-present |
Atticus Shaffer (June 19, 1998) is an American actor. He is best known for portraying Brick Heck on the ABC sitcom The Middle, as well as for voicing Edgar in Frankenweenie (2012) and his brief appearance in Hancock (2008).[1]
Early life
Shaffer was born in Santa Clarita, California, the son of Ron and Debbie 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 3 to 5 years younger than his real-life age. He also requires a body double during scenes where he could become hurt. He is homeschooled and is an avid reader, much like the character he portrays on The Middle.
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; 168 episodes |
| 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" |
| 2012 | See Dad Run | Episode: "See Dad Find His Was Home Part 1" | |
| 2013–present | Steven Universe | Peedee Fryman (voice) | Recurring role |
| 2015 | Clarence | Seabass | Episode: "Hoofin' It" |
| 2016–present | The Lion Guard | Ono (voice) | Main role |
| 2016 | Home: Adventures with Tip & Oh | Fox (voice) | Episode: "Kung Boov" |
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: Return of the Roar | Ono | Voice role; Television film |
| 2016 | Monkey Up | Mooner | Voice role |
Radio
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-present | Adventures in Odyssey | Morrey Rydell | Recurring role; 2 episodes |
Self
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2009, 2010, 2011 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! | 3 episodes |
| 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015 | The View | 4 episodes |
| 2010 | Bonnie Hunt | Episode: "30 March 2010" |
| 2010 | Entertainment Tonight | Episode: "1 April 2010" |
| 2010 | Lopez Tonight | Episode: "3 November 2010" |
| 2010 | The Tonight Show With Jay Leno | Episode: #19.44 |
| 2010 | 79th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade | Episode: "10 December 2010" |
| 2011 | 25th Annual Genesis Awards | Episode: "30 April 2011" |
| 2011 | Conan | Episode: "The Container Storef My Discontent" |
| 2011 | Extreme Makeover: Home Edition | Episode: "The Sharrock Family" |
| 2012 | Good Morning America | Episode: "6 February 2012" |
| 2012 | Live with Kelly and Michael | Episode: "6 February 2012" |
| 2012 | Made in Hollywood | Episode: #8.3 |
| 2013 | The Queen Latifah Show | Episode: #1.8 |
| 2013 | 40th Annual Annie Awards | Presenter |
| 2013 | The Chew | Episode: "Meals from the Heartland" |
| 2014, 2015 | Home & Family | 2 episodes |
| 2015 | Ok! TV | Episode: 16 October 2015 |
| 2016 | The Real | Episode "15 January 2016" |
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
- ↑ "About Atticus Shaffer". abcmedianet.com. 2009-11-12. Archived from the original on 31 January 2010. 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. Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 July 2011. Retrieved 20 May 2010.
- ↑ "2010 Media Access Awards Honor Hollywood". Wga.org. 2010-10-08. Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2015-09-19.
- ↑ "Annie Awards : Location: California, USA : Awards for 2013". IMDb.com. Retrieved 2015-09-19.
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