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{{short description|American actor}}

{{Hatnote|For the footballer, see [[Kevin Schmidt (footballer)]]. For the Canadian ice hockey player, see [[Kevin Schmidt (ice hockey)]].}}
{{Hatnote|For the footballer, see [[Kevin Schmidt (footballer)]]. For the Canadian ice hockey player, see [[Kevin Schmidt (ice hockey)]].}}
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{{Infobox person
{{Infobox person
| name = Kevin Schmidt
| name = Kevin Schmidt
| image = Kevin G. Schmidt on Autism Day 2016.webm
| image =
| caption =
| caption = Kevin G. Schmidt on Autism Day 2016
| birth_name = Kevin Gerard Schmidt
| birth_name = Kevin Gerard Schmidt
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1988|08|16}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1988|08|16}}
| birth_place = [[Andover, Kansas]], [[United States|U.S.]]
| birth_place = [[Andover, Kansas]], U.S.
| occupation = Actor, producer, director
| occupation = {{flatlist|
* Actor
* producer
* director}}
| other_names = Kevin G. Schmidt
| other_names = Kevin G. Schmidt
| years_active = 2000–present
| years_active = 2001–present
| relatives = {{unbulleted list|[[Kendall Schmidt]] (brother)}}
}}
}}
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'''Kevin Gerard Schmidt''' (born August 16, 1988), formerly best known as the chubby, clarinet-playing son "Henry" in the blockbuster [[Cheaper by the Dozen (2003 film)|Cheaper by the Dozen]] films or as “Noah Newman” on the #1 daytime drama [[The Young and the Restless]]. Schmidt also co-starred with Selena Gomez as the character “Bull” in the Disney Channel Original Movie, [[Princess Protection Program]]. In addition, Schmidt starred on Cartoon Network’s first live-action scripted television series, ''[[Unnatural History (TV series)|Unnatural History]]''. Schmidt also co-created, starred in, produced, and directed a cult web-series, [[Poor Paul]]. Schmidt continues to write, direct, and act, but he has also begun to give back to the global community. Schmidt is President of [http://www.conscioushumaninitiative.org Conscious Human Initiative]; a non-profit entity with a mission to alleviate malnutrition worldwide.


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'''Kevin Gerard Schmidt''' (born August 16, 1988) is an American actor, known best for his role as Henry Baker in ''[[Cheaper by the Dozen (2003 film)|Cheaper by the Dozen]]'' and ''[[Cheaper by the Dozen 2]]'' and as [[Noah Newman]] in ''[[The Young and the Restless]]''. Schmidt also played Ryan in ''[[Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel]]'' and starred on Cartoon Network's first live-action scripted television series, ''[[Unnatural History (TV series)|Unnatural History]]''. Schmidt also co-created, starred in, produced, and directed a cult web-series, ''[[Poor Paul]]''. Schmidt continues to write, direct, and act, and also served as president of the Conscious Human Initiative,<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.conscioushumaninitiative.org/ |title="Conscious Human Initiative" |access-date=2020-02-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180810070443/http://conscioushumaninitiative.org/ |archive-date=2018-08-10 |url-status=dead }}</ref> a non-profit organization that sought to reduce [[malnutrition]] worldwide.
==Career==
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Schmidt did not set out to work in the entertainment industry. As a talented football player and student, Schmidt seemed content with these activities early in life. However, as his two brothers [http://www.teen.com/2012/08/22/celebrities/the-new-star/kenneth-schmidt-facts-trivia-bio-pictures/ Kenneth Schmidt] and [[Kendall Schmidt]] began finding success as actors in Los Angeles, California, Schmidt was finally persuaded to start auditioning. He was ten years old when he began to book a string of guest-starring roles on prime time television. Schmidt’s resume includes many notable television hits from dramas such as NCIS, BONES, Without a Trace, CSI:NY - to quirky comedies like HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm and USA’s Monk. Schmidt also found success on the big screen. In addition to the Cheaper by the Dozen films, Schmidt co-starred with Ashton Kutcher in [[The Butterfly Effect]]. In Catch That Kid, Schmidt added Kristin Stewart to his list of talented co-stars. Transitioning to leading man, Schmidt starred in the indie thriller Resurrection Mary as well as the family hit [[Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel]].


==Life and career==
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Having undergone his own personal metamorphosis at age 17, from chubby kid to young leading man, Schmidt shared what he has learned about fitness and health on his directorial debut project entitled [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1196107/ The Alyson Stoner Project]. Teaming up with good friend and dance prodigy, [[Alyson Stoner]], the pair produced an instructional musical/fitness hybrid that uses the latest dance moves to get the body moving. ASP not only teaches kids the importance of fitness, nutrition, and making good lifestyle choices, but also does so in a fun, relatable way. Schmidt is developing The Alyson Stoner Project concept into a weekly TV series.
Schmidt was born in [[Andover, Kansas]]. His brother is musician and actor [[Kendall Schmidt]].


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At first, Schmidt did not plan to work in the entertainment industry. As a football player and a student, Schmidt was uninterested in acting but was persuaded to start auditioning after his two brothers, Kenneth and Kendall, found success as actors in [[Los Angeles]], [[California]]. Schmidt was ten years old when he began to book a string of guest-starring roles and appeared on a number of prime time television shows including ''[[NCIS (TV series)|NCIS]]'', ''[[Bones (TV series)|Bones]]'', ''[[Without a Trace]]'', ''[[CSI: NY]]'', ''[[Curb Your Enthusiasm]]'' and ''[[Monk (TV series)|Monk]]''. Schmidt also found success on the big screen. In addition to his role in ''Cheaper by the Dozen'' and its sequel, Schmidt co-starred with [[Ashton Kutcher]] in ''[[The Butterfly Effect]]'' and [[Kristen Stewart]] in ''[[Catch That Kid]]''. Schmidt transitioned to leading roles, starring in ''Resurrection Mary'' and ''[[Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel]]''.
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In addition, Schmidt is in production on [http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/vanessa-hudgens-ashley-tisdale-animated-movie-371542 The Great Migration], an animated film he wrote and is producing alongside [[Rob Minkoff|Rob Minkhoff]], director of the Disney classic, [[The Lion King]]. The film stars his younger brother, Kendall, Logan Henderson, Ashley Tisdale, Vanessa Hudgens, and Ashley Benson.


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Having undergone his own personal weight loss at age 17, Schmidt shared what he had learned about fitness and health on his screenwriting and directorial debut project entitled ''The Alyson Stoner Project''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1196107/ |title=''The Alyson Stoner Project'' |publisher=[[IMDb]] |date=2009 |access-date=August 4, 2021}}</ref> Teaming up with friend and ''Cheaper by the Dozen'' co-star [[Alyson Stoner]], the pair produced an instructional musical and fitness hybrid that uses the latest dance moves as a method of exercise. The project was intended to teach children the importance of fitness, nutrition, and making good lifestyle choices.
With an acting career that continues to flourish, Schmidt is excited about expanding his creativity behind-the-scenes. He’s also a passionate advocate for sustainable farming methods like ‘aquaponics’ and hopes to be a vessel to ending malnutrition and obesity worldwide. Schmidt continues to be an avid workout enthusiast. He loves to cook and is, at this very moment, hard at work reducing his carbon footprint.

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In addition, Schmidt is in production on ''The Great Migration'',<ref>{{cite news|last=Schillaci|first=Sophie|title=Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Big Time Rush Members to Star in Animated Film (Exclusive)|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/vanessa-hudgens-ashley-tisdale-animated-movie-371542|date=September 19, 2012|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]}}</ref> an animated film which he wrote; he is producing the film alongside [[Rob Minkoff|Rob Minkhoff]], director of the Disney film ''[[The Lion King]]''. The film stars his younger brother, Kendall, along with [[Logan Henderson]], [[Ashley Tisdale]], [[Vanessa Hudgens]], and [[Ashley Benson]].

Schmidt is an advocate for sustainable farming methods such as [[aquaponics]] and hopes to aid in ending malnutrition and obesity worldwide.


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
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! Year !! Title !! Role !! Notes
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Notes
|-
|-
| 2000 || ''Mind Rage'' || Young Michael Reid ||
| 2001 || ''Mind Rage'' || Young Michael Reid ||
|-
|-
| 2003 || ''[[Cheaper by the Dozen (2003 film)|Cheaper by the Dozen]]'' || Henry Baker ||
| 2003 || ''[[Cheaper by the Dozen (2003 film)|Cheaper by the Dozen]]'' || Henry Baker ||
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| 2007 || ''[[Resurrection Mary]]'' || Jeff Pryce ||
| 2007 || ''[[Resurrection Mary]]'' || Jeff Pryce ||
|-
|-
| 2008 || ''Untitled Dave Caplan Pilot'' Daniel || TV Movie ||
| 2008 || ''Untitled Dave Caplan Pilot'' || Daniel || TV movie
|-
|-
| 2009 || ''[[Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel]]'' || Ryan Edwards ||
| 2009 || ''[[Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel]]'' || Ryan Edwards ||
|-
|-
| 2009 || ''[[Princess Protection Program]]'' || Bull ||
| 2009 || ''[[Princess Protection Program]]'' || Bull ||
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|-
| 2016 || ''[[American Wrestler: The Wizard]]'' || Rowan Knox ||
|-
| 2018 || ''Randy's Canvas'' || Clinton ||
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|}
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;"
|- style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;"
! colspan="4" style="background: LightSteelBlue;" | Television
! colspan="4" style="background: LightSteelBlue;" | Television
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! Year !! Title !! Role !! Notes
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Notes
|-
|-
| 2001 || ''The Downer Channel'' || Timmy ||
| 2001 || ''[[Grounded for Life]]'' || Kyle || Episode: "Jimmy was Kung-Fu Fighting"
|-
| 2001 || ''[[The Downer Channel]]'' || Timmy ||
|-
|-
| 2002 || ''[[Taken (TV miniseries)|Taken]]'' || Tom Clarke - Child ||
| 2002 || ''[[Taken (TV miniseries)|Taken]]'' || Tom Clarke - Child ||
|-
| 2002 || ''[[The King of Queens]]'' || Skitch || 1 episode
|-
|-
| 2004 || ''[[Clubhouse (TV series)|Clubhouse]]'' || Brad Saminski || 5 episodes
| 2004 || ''[[Clubhouse (TV series)|Clubhouse]]'' || Brad Saminski || 5 episodes
|-
|-
| 2005 || ''[[Monk (TV series)|Monk]]'' || Leo ||
| 2005 || ''[[Monk (TV series)|Monk]]'' || Leo ||
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|-

|-
|-
| 2007 || ''[[Numb3rs]]'' || Steven Wexford || 1 episode
| 2007 || ''[[Numb3rs]]'' || Steven Wexford || 1 episode
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| 2008 || ''[[CSI: NY]]'' || Tyler Bennet || 1 episode
| 2008 || ''[[CSI: NY]]'' || Tyler Bennet || 1 episode
|-
|-
| 2008–10, 2011, 2012 || ''[[The Young and the Restless]]'' || [[Noah Newman]] || Role from: August 13, 2008 to February 8, 2010; April 14 to November 4, 2011; May 29 to August 3, 2012
| 2008–12 || ''[[The Young and the Restless]]'' || [[Noah Newman]] || Role from: August 13, 2008 to February 8, 2010; April 14 to November 4, 2011; May 29 to August 3, 2012
|-
|-
| 2008–09 || ''[[Poor Paul]]'' || Justin ||
| 2008–09 || ''[[Poor Paul]]'' || Justin ||
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| 2012 || ''[[Bones (TV series)|Bones]]'' || Davey Benson ||
| 2012 || ''[[Bones (TV series)|Bones]]'' || Davey Benson ||
|-
| 2017 || ''[[Love (TV series)|Love]]'' || A.D. || Episode: "The Long D"
|}
|}

==References==
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==External links==
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* {{IMDb name|0773056}}
* {{IMDb name|0773056}}


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Latest revision as of 04:48, 31 October 2024

For the footballer, see Kevin Schmidt (footballer). For the Canadian ice hockey player, see Kevin Schmidt (ice hockey).
Kevin Schmidt
Kevin G. Schmidt on Autism Day 2016
Born
Kevin Gerard Schmidt

(1988-08-16) August 16, 1988 (age 36)
Andover, Kansas, U.S.
Other namesKevin G. Schmidt
Occupations
  • Actor
  • producer
  • director
Years active2001–present
Relatives

Kevin Gerard Schmidt (born August 16, 1988) is an American actor, known best for his role as Henry Baker in Cheaper by the Dozen and Cheaper by the Dozen 2 and as Noah Newman in The Young and the Restless. Schmidt also played Ryan in Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel and starred on Cartoon Network's first live-action scripted television series, Unnatural History. Schmidt also co-created, starred in, produced, and directed a cult web-series, Poor Paul. Schmidt continues to write, direct, and act, and also served as president of the Conscious Human Initiative,[1] a non-profit organization that sought to reduce malnutrition worldwide.

Life and career

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Schmidt was born in Andover, Kansas. His brother is musician and actor Kendall Schmidt.

At first, Schmidt did not plan to work in the entertainment industry. As a football player and a student, Schmidt was uninterested in acting but was persuaded to start auditioning after his two brothers, Kenneth and Kendall, found success as actors in Los Angeles, California. Schmidt was ten years old when he began to book a string of guest-starring roles and appeared on a number of prime time television shows including NCIS, Bones, Without a Trace, CSI: NY, Curb Your Enthusiasm and Monk. Schmidt also found success on the big screen. In addition to his role in Cheaper by the Dozen and its sequel, Schmidt co-starred with Ashton Kutcher in The Butterfly Effect and Kristen Stewart in Catch That Kid. Schmidt transitioned to leading roles, starring in Resurrection Mary and Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel.

Having undergone his own personal weight loss at age 17, Schmidt shared what he had learned about fitness and health on his screenwriting and directorial debut project entitled The Alyson Stoner Project.[2] Teaming up with friend and Cheaper by the Dozen co-star Alyson Stoner, the pair produced an instructional musical and fitness hybrid that uses the latest dance moves as a method of exercise. The project was intended to teach children the importance of fitness, nutrition, and making good lifestyle choices.

In addition, Schmidt is in production on The Great Migration,[3] an animated film which he wrote; he is producing the film alongside Rob Minkhoff, director of the Disney film The Lion King. The film stars his younger brother, Kendall, along with Logan Henderson, Ashley Tisdale, Vanessa Hudgens, and Ashley Benson.

Schmidt is an advocate for sustainable farming methods such as aquaponics and hopes to aid in ending malnutrition and obesity worldwide.

Filmography

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Film
Year Title Role Notes
2001 Mind Rage Young Michael Reid
2003 Cheaper by the Dozen Henry Baker
2004 The Butterfly Effect Lenny at 13
2004 Catch That Kid Skip
2005 Cheaper by the Dozen 2 Henry Baker
2007 Resurrection Mary Jeff Pryce
2008 Untitled Dave Caplan Pilot Daniel TV movie
2009 Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel Ryan Edwards
2009 Princess Protection Program Bull
2016 American Wrestler: The Wizard Rowan Knox
2018 Randy's Canvas Clinton
Television
Year Title Role Notes
2001 Grounded for Life Kyle Episode: "Jimmy was Kung-Fu Fighting"
2001 The Downer Channel Timmy
2002 Taken Tom Clarke - Child
2002 The King of Queens Skitch 1 episode
2004 Clubhouse Brad Saminski 5 episodes
2005 Monk Leo
2007 Numb3rs Steven Wexford 1 episode
2008 CSI: NY Tyler Bennet 1 episode
2008–12 The Young and the Restless Noah Newman Role from: August 13, 2008 to February 8, 2010; April 14 to November 4, 2011; May 29 to August 3, 2012
2008–09 Poor Paul Justin
2010 Unnatural History Henry Griffin Lead role, credited as Kevin G. Schmidt
2012 Bones Davey Benson
2017 Love A.D. Episode: "The Long D"

References

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  1. ^ ""Conscious Human Initiative"". Archived from the original on 2018-08-10. Retrieved 2020-02-16.
  2. ^ "The Alyson Stoner Project". IMDb. 2009. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
  3. ^ Schillaci, Sophie (September 19, 2012). "Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Big Time Rush Members to Star in Animated Film (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter.
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