Devon Werkheiser

Devon Werkheiser

Devon Werkheiser in February 2010
Background information
Born March 8, 1991
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Genres Pop, alternative rock
Occupation(s) Actor, voice actor, singer-songwriter, musician
Instruments Vocals, guitar
Years active 2002–present
Labels Universal Motown
Website www.devonwerkheiser.com

Devon Werkheiser (born March 8, 1991) is an American actor, voice actor, singer-songwriter and musician, best known for his starring role as Ned Bigby on the Nickelodeon sitcom Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide and for his role in the 2007 TV Movie Shredderman Rules, as the lead character Nolan Byrd. Werkheiser also played Peter Parkes in the fourth and final season of the ABC Family show Greek.

Early life and career

Werkheiser was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and raised in Johns Creek, Georgia. His parents enrolled him in acting classes at the Talent Factory, a local children’s acting program. After landing a minor role in We Were Soldiers, Werkheiser and his mother moved to Los Angeles to pursue his acting career. Since his arrival in Hollywood, Werkheiser has landed several television and film roles, the biggest of which is that of Ned Bigby on Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide. Recently, Werkheiser was cast in two significant roles in the movies The First Time and The Prankster, both of which feature his music.[1] While he was in Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide, he dated his co-star Lindsey Shaw for a couple of years until the couple split in late 2009.

Music career

Werkheiser originally signed with Universal Motown for his debut studio album, however his label status on MySpace has since changed to unsigned, possibly indicating that he is no longer with Universal.[2] His album, which has been described as being a combination of rock and pop, will feature him singing and playing the guitar.[3] Werkheiser has requested that he be able to co-write the lyrics and music of all of his songs, and he has been working with artists including Tim Myers, Wally Gagel, Eddie Galan, and Charlie Midnight to help write his songs.[4] He performed live shows with female vocalists Kristen Marie Hollyin and Britney Christian[5] and plans to go on live tours after the release of the album.[6]

His first single, a full band production of "If Eyes Could Speak", was released April 1, 2010 on iTunes. The official music video was released via YouTube on June 15, 2010. It stars himself and his partner, Molly McCook.[7] His second single, "Sparks Will Fly", was released July 29, 2010 on iTunes.

He planned to release an extended play, which would in turn lead to an eventual release of an album. Werkheiser had written over 45 songs, though he hadn't decided which to include on an EP or album.[8]

He released his first EP named I Am on June 25, 2013.[9]

Filmography

Films
Year Title Role Notes
2002 We Were Soldiers Steve Moore
2003 Recipe for Disaster Max Korda TV Movie
2006 Casper's Scare School Casper/Casper's Shadow/Good Dragon Voice; TV Movie
2007 The Wizzard of Krudd Gordo Voice; TV Movie
2007 Shredderman Rules Nolan Byrd/Shredderman TV Movie
2007 Christmas in Paradise Chris Marino TV Movie
2009 The First Time Victor Knudsen
2010 The Quinn-tuplets Teenage Martin Quinn TV Movie
2010 The Prankster Brad Burris
2010 Marmaduke Golden Dog/Cocker Spaniel Voice
2011 Beneath the Darkness Danny
2013 The Wicked Max Resse
2013 Zephyr Springs Brett TV Movie
2013 I Brake for Gringos Logan Hoagland
2013 California Scheming Nick Behrle
2014 Helicopter Mom Fitch Post-Production
2014 Bethlehem Danny Talbot Pre-Production
Television
Year Title Role Notes
2004–2007 Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide Ned Bigby 55 episodes
2009 American Dad! Benny Episode: "Stan Time"
2009 Three Rivers Bobby Episode: "Code Green"
2010 Memphis Beat Troy Groves Episode: "Baby, Let's Play House"
2010 Scared Shrekless Teenager #2/Teenager #3 Voice; TV Special
2011 Glenn Martin, DDS Corey Voice; Episode: "Glenn and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance"
2011 Greek Peter Parkes 7 episodes
2012 Never Fade Away Cassidy Warren 4 episodes
2012 Criminal Minds Billy Walton Episode: "The Wheels On The Bus"
2013 Major Crimes Buy Guy Episode: "Pick Your Poison"

Discography

Extended plays

Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
"Superhero" 2007 — Shredderman Rules (DVD extra)
"If Eyes Could Speak"[11] 2010 — non-album single
"Sparks Will Fly"[12] — non-album single
"Stand Up"[13] 2013 — I Am
"—" denotes a title that was not released or did not chart in that territory.

Other appearances

Year Song Note
2008 "141' Only released on Myspace
"Like The First Time (vol.1)"
"What Did I Miss?"
"To Do Right"
"So It Goes"
"Lonely Girl"
"Standing Tall"
"Take It All Away"
"It's Christmas"
2009 "California Sun"
2010 "One More Day" (featuring Daniel Curtis Lee)
"Never Walk Away"
"Lucky"
"You Wear it Well"
"Winter Wonderland"
2011 "Like The First Time (vol. 2)"
"To Do Right (vol. 2)"

References

  1. ↑ Cast – The Prankster. Theprankstermovie.com. Retrieved on 2011-05-04.
  2. ↑ Devon | Gratis muziek, tourneedata, foto's, video's. Myspace.com. Retrieved on 2011-05-04.
  3. ↑ Beck, Marilyn. (2007-07-10) Zac Efron Ready to Grow Up, Superman Brandon Routh Eager to Branch Out. National Ledger. Retrieved on 2011-05-04.
  4. ↑
  5. ↑ Britney Christian | Gratis muziek, tourneedata, foto's, video's. Myspace.com. Retrieved on 2011-05-04.
  6. ↑ "http://www.devonwerkheiser.com"
  7. ↑ (Official) Devon Werkheiser- If Eyes Could Speak Music Video. YouTube (2010-06-15). Retrieved on 2011-05-04.
  8. ↑ Check Out Our Exclusive Interview With Devon Werkheiser. rick.com (2010-07-30). Retrieved on 2011-05-04.
  9. ↑ http://www.devonwerkheiser.com
  10. ↑ "I Am - EP by Devon Werkheiser". iTunes. Retrieved 2014-07-22.
  11. ↑ "If Eyes Could Speak - Single by Devon Werkheiser". iTunes. Retrieved 2010-05-13.
  12. ↑ "Sparks Will Fly - Single by Devon Werkheiser". iTunes. Retrieved 2010-05-13.
  13. ↑ "Stand Up - Single by Deven Werkheiser". iTunes. Retrieved 2014-07-22.

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