Booboo Stewart
{{Short description|American actor (born 1994)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=September 2022}}
{{BLP sources|date=August 2017}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Booboo Stewart
| image = Booboo Stewart in 2017.jpg
| caption = Stewart in October 2017
| birth_name = Nils Allen Stewart Jr.
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1994|1|21}}
| birth_place = Beverly Hills, California, U.S.
| other_names = {{ubl|Booboo Stewart|Booboo Torrali}}
| occupation = Actor
| years_active = 2004–present
| relatives = Fivel Stewart (sister)
}}
Nils Allen "Booboo" Stewart Jr.{{cite web |last=Cambio |first=Team |url=http://www.cambio.com/2010/01/21/is-booboo-stewart-ready-for-taylor-lautner-status-we-say-yes/ |title=Is Booboo Stewart Ready For Taylor-Lautner Status? Totally. on Cambio. |website=Cambio.com |date=January 21, 2010 |access-date=April 2, 2012 |archive-date=June 1, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120601190924/http://www.cambio.com/2010/01/21/is-booboo-stewart-ready-for-taylor-lautner-status-we-say-yes/ |url-status=live }} (born January 21, 1994) is an American actor, musician, and visual artist. He is known for playing Seth Clearwater in The Twilight Saga, Warpath in X-Men: Days of Future Past, Jay in the Disney television film franchise Descendants, Luca in Good Trouble, and Willie in Julie and the Phantoms.
Early life
Nils Allen Stewart, Jr. was born in Beverly Hills, California. His father, Nils Allen Stewart, is a professional stuntman.{{cite web |url=http://audreymagazine.com/get-to-know-x-mens-booboo-stewart/ |title=Get to Know X-Men's Booboo Stewart |work=Audrey Magazine |access-date=May 27, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140523230239/http://audreymagazine.com/get-to-know-x-mens-booboo-stewart/ |archive-date=May 23, 2014 |url-status=dead }}{{Cite news|url=https://www.express.co.uk/showbiz/tv-radio/1016069/Atypical-season-2-cast-Netflix-who-is-Fivel-Stewart-who-plays-Izzie-Casey-Nate-Evan-Izzy|title=Atypical season 2 cast: Who is Fivel Stewart? Who plays Izzie?|last=Mitchell|first=Molli|date=September 11, 2018|work=Express.co.uk|access-date=October 26, 2018|language=en|archive-date=February 8, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220208010403/https://www.express.co.uk/showbiz/tv-radio/1016069/Atypical-season-2-cast-Netflix-who-is-Fivel-Stewart-who-plays-Izzie-Casey-Nate-Evan-Izzy|url-status=live}} His mother is of Japanese, Chinese, and Korean descent while his father is of Russian, Scottish, and Native American descent.{{Citation|title=Booboo Stewart {{!}} Asian Pacific American Heritage Month {{!}} Disney Channel| date=May 23, 2017 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KG3x0o3VwcE|language=en|access-date=August 15, 2021|archive-date=August 15, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210815205531/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KG3x0o3VwcE|url-status=live}}
Stewart is the older brother of actress Fivel Stewart. He was a former member of T-Squad, a Disney hip-hop/pop group, and performed with his sisters, Fivel and Maegan, as part of "TSC" (The Stewart Clan).{{cite web |url=http://audreymagazine.com/eclipses-booboo-stewart/ |title=Eclipse's BooBoo Stewart |work=Audrey Magazine |date=July 3, 2010 |access-date=December 12, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120320004422/http://audreymagazine.com/eclipses-booboo-stewart/ |archive-date=March 20, 2012 }}
Career
= Early career =
During 2006–2010, Stewart appeared or starred in several independent, direct-to-video, or TV films. He also hosted six episodes of the children's show Blue Dolphin Kids in Hawaii, and did stunt work on several films including the 2006 film Zoom and the 2007 film Beowulf. He had roles on episodes of Steve Harvey's Big Time Challenge, ER, Dante's Cove, Everybody Hates Chris and R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour. Stewart also toured with Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus on her Best of Both Worlds Tour featuring the Jonas Brothers and in the Camp Rock Freestyle Jam concert series. He recorded the opening theme for the Disney Channel Games 2008 titled "Let's Go!", and in 2010 "Under the Sea" (from The Little Mermaid) for the Disney recompilation disc DisneyMania 7. He promoted clothes, as well as toys and games such as Wii Fit and Hot Wheels. He also played Roman in Lab Rats: Elite Force.
During 2006–2008, he was a member of the musical group T-Squad.
=2010–present: Theatrical debut & stepping into other art forms=
In 2010, Stewart appeared in the movie Logan, a coming of age story about two brothers. He portrayed Seth Clearwater in The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, the third installment of The Twilight Saga film series, as well as The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 in 2011 and The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 in 2012.
In 2012, Stewart starred in the movie White Frog as Nick Young, a teen with Asperger syndrome. In 2013, he played the lead role in Running Deer, an award-winning short film produced and directed by Brent Ryan Green through Toy Gun Films.{{cite news|url=http://newsok.com/award-winning-oklahoma-short-film-running-deer-is-available-on-vimeo-on-demand/article/3870282|title=Award Winning Oklahoma Short Film Running Deer is Now Available on Vimeo on Demand|date=August 8, 2013|work=News OK|access-date=August 8, 2014|archive-date=August 10, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140810162548/http://newsok.com/award-winning-oklahoma-short-film-running-deer-is-available-on-vimeo-on-demand/article/3870282|url-status=live}} Stewart also appeared in 2014's X-Men: Days of Future Past{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/BryanSinger/status/312651578731536385|title=Twitter / BryanSinger: 3 #Oscars, 6 #GoldenGlobes|publisher=Twitter|access-date=May 27, 2014|archive-date=September 5, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130905195655/https://twitter.com/BryanSinger/status/312651578731536385|url-status=live}} acting as Warpath.
In 2013, Stewart appeared in Space Warriors alongside Danny Glover, Dermot Mulroney, Josh Lucas, Mira Sorvino, directed by Sean McNamara.
Stewart starred in the 2015 Disney Channel original movie Descendants as Jay, the son of Jafar. He reprised his role in the 2017 and 2019 sequels, Descendants 2{{Cite web|url=http://tvline.com/2016/06/10/descendants-2-cast-china-anne-mcclain-ursula-2017-premiere-date/|title=Descendants 2 Premiering in 2017; China Anne McClain Cast as Ursula 2.0|last=Swift|first=Andy|date=June 10, 2016|website=TVLine.com|access-date=July 27, 2016|archive-date=July 29, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160729183710/http://tvline.com/2016/06/10/descendants-2-cast-china-anne-mcclain-ursula-2017-premiere-date/|url-status=live}} and Descendants 3. In 2020, Stewart appeared as Willie in the Netflix series Julie and the Phantoms, and as Peter Dragswolf in the film Let Him Go.
Since 2018, Stewart has been a member of the Los Angeles-based boy band, That Band Honey.{{Cite web|url=https://www.traktivist.com/that-band-honey/ |title=That band Honey |date=June 4, 2019 }} Stewart is also a mixed media artist,{{Cite web|url=https://www.booboostewartart.com/#/creations/ |title=Booboo }} and has occasionally lent his artistic talents to fundraisers and non-profit organizations.{{Cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CSfJ845hea5/ |title=Instagram }}
Philanthropic activities
File:Booboo & Fivel Stewart 2012.jpg In June 2012.]]
In 2010, he was named a Celebrity Ambassador by the Muscular Dystrophy Association. In his role, Stewart is helping raise awareness in the fight against muscle diseases. He is also part of MDA's "Make a Muscle, Make a Difference" PSA campaign, being featured in print and TV advertisements.{{cite web|title=Twilight Star Takes on Role as MDA Spokesman|url=http://mda.org/media/press-releases/twilight-star-takes-role-mda-spokesman|website=MDA.org|publisher=Muscular Dystrophy Association|access-date=February 24, 2015|date=July 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150629050751/http://www.mda.org/media/press-releases/twilight-star-takes-role-mda-spokesman|archive-date=June 29, 2015}} He also travelled to Perth, Australia for the Channel 7 Telethon, raising money for the Princess Margaret Hospital for Children. Stewart and his sister Fivel also hosted free concerts on behalf of the national non-profit organization Childhelp.{{cite web|title=Twilight star Booboo Stewart and sister Fivel perform FREE Concert for Childhelp|url=http://www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com/events/details/2281-twilight-star-booboo-stewart-and-sister-fivel-perform-free-concert-for-childhelp.html|work=Arizona Foothills Magazine|access-date=February 24, 2015|date=August 2011|archive-date=September 19, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180919042751/http://www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com/events/details/2281-twilight-star-booboo-stewart-and-sister-fivel-perform-free-concert-for-childhelp.html|url-status=dead}}
He appeared in a PETA campaign, encouraging people to adopt animals rather than to buy them from pet stores.Tara Kelly, "[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/16/booboo-stewart-peta-ad_n_1097353.html Booboo Stewart PETA Ad: Twilight Star Says 'Adopt, Don't Buy' Cats And Dogs] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180919042752/https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/16/booboo-stewart-peta-ad_n_1097353.html |date=September 19, 2018 }}," The Huffington Post, November 16, 2011. He is also involved in Four Green Steps, an environmental organization based in Canada.[http://www.fourgreensteps.com/school-program/index.php "Reach for the Stars"] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120625134207/http://www.fourgreensteps.com/school-program/index.php |date=June 25, 2012 }} Four Green Steps. Retrieved September 19, 2012.
Filmography
| class="wikitable" |
| style="text-align:center;"
! colspan=4 style="background:#b0c4de;" | Film roles |
| style="text-align:center;"
! style="background:#ccc;" | Year ! style="background:#ccc;" | Title ! style="background:#ccc;" | Role ! style="background:#ccc;" | Notes |
| 2004
| Yard Sale | Little Boy | |
| rowspan="2" |2005
| Vendor | Uncredited |
| Uncle P
| Bike Kid | |
| rowspan="3" | 2006
| Young Buford | |
| The Conrad Boys
| Ben Conrad | |
| 666: The Child
| Donald | |
| 2007
| The Last Sentinel | Young Tallis | |
| 2008
| The Fifth Commandment | Young Chance | |
| rowspan="2" | 2009
| Cary | |
| How I Survived the Zombie Apocalypse
| Son | Short film |
| rowspan="3" | 2010
| Dark Games | Jake Wincott | |
| The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
|Nominated — Razzie Award for Worst Screen Ensemble |
| Logan
| Ben | Also producer |
| rowspan="3" | 2011
| Jake Stevens: The Last Protector | Jake Stevens | |
| Dark Games
| Jake Wincott | |
| The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1
| Seth Clearwater |Nominated — Razzie Award for Worst Screen Ensemble |
| rowspan="4" | 2012
| Smitty | Peabo | |
| The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2
| Seth Clearwater |
| White Frog
| Nick Young | |
| Just Yell Fire: Campus Life
| Himself | Short documentary |
| rowspan="4" | 2013
| Hansel & Gretel: Warriors of Witchcraft | Jonah (Hansel) | |
| Isolated
| Ambassador for Peace | |
| Running Deer
| Tyler | Short film |
| Freeze
| Booboo | Short film |
| rowspan="4" | 2014
| |
| An Evergreen Christmas
| Angel | |
| Like a Country Song
| Bobby | |
| The Last Survivors
| Dean | |
| rowspan="4" | 2015
| Hope Bridge | Jackson | |
| He Never Died
| Jeremy | |
| Tales of Halloween
| Isaac | |
| Dominion
| Marek | |
| rowspan="3" | 2016
| Bailey | |
| Loveology
| Ryan | |
| Sun Valley
| Campbell | |
| rowspan="3" | 2017
| Vic Lakota | |
| Intrepid
| | Short film |
| It's Gawd!
| J | |
| rowspan="6" | 2018 |
| The Grizzlies
| Kyle | |
| We Are Boats
| Taylor | |
| Bad Company
| Camino | |
| Good Girls Get High
| Jeremy | |
| #Roxy
| Christian | |
| rowspan="2" | 2020
| Peter Dragswolf | |
| The Never List
| Lead Singer | |
| 2021
| Ass Clowns: Constipated | Celebrity Ring Announcer | |
| rowspan="2" | 2022
| Those Who Walk Away | Max | |
| My Dead Dad
| Keiffer | |
| 2024
| The Adventures of Tikki the Wonder Dog | Picasso | |
| style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;"
! colspan="4" style="background: LightSteelBlue;"|Television roles |
| style="text-align:center;"
! style="background:#ccc;" | Year ! style="background:#ccc;" | Title ! style="background:#ccc;" | Role ! style="background:#ccc;" | Notes |
| rowspan="2" | 2004
| Big Time | Martial artist | Unknown episodes |
| Skeleton Man
| Child Warrior |
| 2004–2006
| Stephen | 5 episodes, 1 episode credit only |
| 2005
| ER | Power Ranger | Episode: "Man with No Name" |
| rowspan="2" | 2006
| Kid / Ping | 2 episodes |
| Blue Dolphin Kids
| Himself / Host | 11 episodes, 3 episodes as Actor |
| 2010
| Kenny Turner | Episode: "Die by the Sword" |
| rowspan="3" | 2011
| Himself | Special guest appearance |
| Good Luck Charlie
| Kai | Episodes: "Sun Show Part 1", "Sun Show Part 2" |
| The Haunting Hour: The Series
| Kai | Episode: "Pool Shark" |
| 2012
| Carson |
| 2013
| Space Warriors | Conway | Sci Fi Pictures original film |
| 2014
| Tommy Fa'aloa | Episode: "Ma Lalo o ka 'ili" |
| rowspan="4" | 2015
| Grimm | Simon George | Episode: "Mishipeshu" |
| CSI: Cyber
| Owen Campbell | Episode: "URL, Interrupted" |
| Blue Peter
| Himself | 1 episode |
| Descendants
| Jay |
| 2015–2017
| Jay | Main voice role |
| 2016
| Roman | Recurring role |
| 2017
| Jay | Disney Channel Original Movie |
| rowspan="2" | 2018
| Etu | Episode: "Kiksuya" |
| Spider-Man
| Daniel Drumm / Jack O'Lantern | Voice role; Episode: "Bring on the Bad Guys" Pt. 3 |
| rowspan="2" | 2019
| Marvel Rising: Chasing Ghosts | Victor Kohl / Exile | Voice role |
| Descendants 3
| Jay | Disney Channel Original Movie |
| rowspan="3" | 2020
| Jay | Voice role; Episode: "Sundancer Craig in: 30% of the Way to Crying" |
| Julie and the Phantoms
| Willie | Recurring; 7 episodes |
| Dr. Seuss' The Grinch Musical Live!
| Young Max | Television special |
| rowspan="3" | 2021
| Kevin | Voice role; Episode: "Big Resolution" |
| Descendants: The Royal Wedding
| Jay | Animated special; voice role |
| Paradise City
| Vic Lakota | TV spinoff of American Satan |
| 2022–2024
| Luca | Main role (season 5); Recurring role (season 4) |
| style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;"
! colspan="4" style="background: LightSteelBlue;"|Music video roles |
| style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;"
! Year ! Music video ! Artist(s) ! Notes |
| 2004
| "Just Lose It" | Eminem | |
| 2005
| "Keep It Goin' On" | |
| 2008
| "Kung Fu Fighting" | Cee-Lo Green and Jack Black | From DreamWorks' Kung Fu Panda |
| 2015
| "Til the Dust Is Gone" | From Art of Anarchy{{cite web|url=https://loudwire.com/art-of-anarchy-til-the-dust-is-gone-video/|title=Art of Anarchy Unveil Til the Dust Is Gone Video|first=Chad|last=Bowar|website=Loudwire|date=April 16, 2015 |access-date=June 25, 2019|archive-date=March 4, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190304190754/http://loudwire.com/art-of-anarchy-til-the-dust-is-gone-video/|url-status=live}} |
| 2019
| "I Never Liked Your Friends" | The Federal Empire | |
| 2020
| "The New Kid in Town" | From Zombies 2 |
References
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External links
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- {{Official website|https://www.booboostewartart.com/}}
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- {{TV Guide person|280712|Boo Boo Stewart}}
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