| A.J. Trauth | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Andrew James Trauth |
| Also known as | A.J. Trauth |
| Born | September 14, 1986 Chicago, Illinois[1] |
| Genres | Rock |
| Occupations | Actor, Guitarist and Voice actor |
| Years active | 2001- |
| Labels | Walt Disney |
| Associated acts | Mavin |
| Website | A.J. Trauth.com |
Andrew James Trauth, commonly known as A. J. Trauth (born September 14, 1986 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American actor and musician. He is best known for playing the character of Alan "Twitty" on Even Stevens, and as the voice of Josh Mankey on Kim Possible, both programs aired on Disney Channel.
In 2006, he guest starred on the CBS drama Numb3rs, and he guest starred on the Fox drama Bones in 2009.
He is the youngest of three brothers and currently resides in Odessa, Texas.
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He was in the band Mavin (formerly known as Badge) until early February 2009. He is influenced by Derek and the Dominos, Jimi Hendrix, Weezer, and The Beatles.
He sang with the Disney Channel Circle of Stars, performing Elton John's "Circle of Life as a bonus music video for the special edition of the DVD release of the Lion King in 2003. He also sang the theme song for "American Dragon: Jake Long" for the first season. His older brothers Chris and Pete are in the band as well.
On the TV show Kim Possible he played the character of Josh Mankey, a one-time love interest of Kim (voiced by Christy Carlson Romano).
Trauth also worked with Romano on Even Stevens and did a guest role in The Amanda Show opposite Amanda Bynes and Drake Bell. Later he worked with Bell and Brenda Song in an episode of R. L. Stine's show take from the book series: The Nightmare Room in the episode: "Dear Diary I'm Dead". He also made a guest appearance on Reba as Kyra's 17-year-old date Scott in the episode the "United Front." Trauth starred in the Disney Channel original movie You Wish! alongside Lalaine Vergara, who played Miranda Sanchez on the Disney Channel's Lizzie McGuire. He has also worked opposite Rebecca Romjin in Pepper Dennis as the title character's younger brother, Mitch. He also appeared in an episode of House, playing an older brother in the clinic when his little brother gets treated by Dr. House. In 2003, he guest starred on 7th Heaven, in Season 8, Episode 7 - "Getting to Know You".
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Search for the Jewel of Polaris: Mysterious Museum | Ben | TV movie |
| 2003 | Phil at the Gate | TV Movie | |
| 2003 | You Wish! | Alex Lansing | TV Movie |
| 2003 | The Even Stevens Movie | Alan Twitty | |
| 2004 | The Deerings | TV Movie | |
| 2005 | Happy Endings | Bill | |
| 2005 | Fellowship | Nophilmo Testimonial #1 | Short |
| 2005 | Mystery Woman: Game Time | Cameron | TV Movie |
| 2006 | Wild Hearts | Tim | TV Movie |
| 2008 | The Last Word | Greg |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | The Amanda Show | Himself | One episode |
| 2002 | The Nightmare Room | Shawn | One episode |
| 2000–2003 | Even Stevens | Alan Twitty | Regular character, 47 episodes |
| 2002–2004 | Kim Possible | Josh Mankey | Three episodes |
| 2003 | 7th Heaven | Jordan James | One episode |
| 2004 | Fillmore! | Chet | One episode |
| 2003–2004 | Oliver Beene | Harver Dillman | Three episodes |
| 2004 | Reba | Scott | Two episodes |
| 2005 | House M.D. | Henry | Two episodes |
| 2005 | Ghost Whisperer | Tom | One episode |
| 2005 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Dexter | One episode |
| 2005 | Numb3rs | Jake | One episode |
| 2006 | Brandy & Mr. Whiskers | Voice role | One episode |
| 2006 | Pepper Dennis | Mitch Dinkle | Five episodes |
| 2009 | Bones | Pinworm | One episode |
| Year(s) | Title | Notes | ||
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