Cody Linley
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| Born | Cody Martin Linley November 20, 1989 Texas, USA |
| Years active | 2000 ─ present |
Cody Martin Linley (born November 20, 1989) is an American actor. He is perhaps best known for his roles in the film Hoot and his recurring role as Jake Ryan in the television series Hannah Montana.
Cody is also working on a CD, and re-recorded the hit song "Wonderwall" by Oasis.
[edit] Career
Linley made his acting debut in the 1998 made-for-television film Still Holding On: The Legend of Cadillac Jack. Subsequently, he had supporting roles in four films released in 2000: My Dog Skip, Where the Heart Is, Walker, Texas Ranger, and Miss Congeniality. In 2003, Linley had a major role in the independent film When Zachary Beaver Came to Town and appeared in the movie Cheaper by the Dozen.
Most recently, Linley appeared on Disney Channel in seven episodes of Hannah Montana as Jake Ryan. He also appeared in That's So Raven, in the episode Five Finger Discount as Daryl. Linley appeared during the world premiere of The Cheetah Girls 2, while conversing alongside hit Disney Channel celebrity, Brenda Song, opening the film with their comments. When Brenda introduced him, she said "Hannah Montana Star" which arose rumors that he may receive a spot on the show.
He appeared in the children's film Hoot, which opened on May 5, 2006, portraying Mullet Fingers and co-starring with Logan Lerman and Brie Larson as three youngsters who try to save a local colony of Burrowing owls. The movie is an adaptation of the children's book by Carl Hiaasen. He announced in March 2007 that either a small role or major role are trying to be worked into The Cheetah Girls 3 for him. In 2007 he had a lead role in the movie The Haunting Hour: Don't Think About It along with Emily Osment.
Linley was one of the hosts for the 2008 Disney Channel Games alongside co-star Miley Cyrus, Brian Stepanek from The Suite Life of Zack and Cody, and Meghan Jette Martain from the Disney Channel movie Camp Rock.
Linley is currently making videos on YouTube with his friend Roshon Fegan from Camp Rock. Their videos is mostly rapping, beatboxing and freestyling.
[edit] Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2008 | Sweet Sixteen | Aaron | Main Role |
| 2007 | The Haunting Hour: Don't Think About It | Sean | Feature |
| 2006 | Hoot | Mullet Fingers | Starring Role |
| 2006–2007 | Hannah Montana | Jake Ryan | Recurring Role, Season 1: 4/26 Episodes, Season 2: 7 Episodes (so far) |
| 2005 | Echoes of Innocence | Christopher | Feature |
| Rebound | Larry Burgess Jr. | Film | |
| 2004 | That's So Raven | Daryl | Guest role |
| 2003 | Cheaper By The Dozen | Quinn | |
| 2003 | When Zachary Beaver Came to Town | Cal | Feature |
| 2000 | Miss Congeniality | Tough Boy | Minor Role |
| Where the Heart Is | Brownie Coop | Minor Role | |
| My Dog Skip | Spit McGee | Feature |
