Joseph Castanon

American actor and singer-songwriter
Joseph Castanon
Castanon in 2010
Born
Joseph Michael Castanon

(1997-08-23) August 23, 1997 (age 26)
Denver, Colorado, U.S.
Occupation(s)Actor, singer-songwriter
Years active2005–2010

Joseph Michael Castanon (born August 19, 1997), better known by his stage name Sir Castanon, is an American actor and singer-songwriter. He was also known for his role as Ben Newman in the comedy Click (2006).

Acting career

He has appeared in several television series,[1] including Jericho, NCIS, I Hate My 30's, Crossing Jordan, Without A Trace, October Road, ER, a mini series Comanche Moon, and won the 2006 Young Artist Award for Guest Starring Young Actor in a TV series for an appearance on Ghost Whisperer.[2] That same year, he made his feature film debut playing Ben Newman, son of Adam Sandler's character in the comedy Click.[3]

Music career

Castanon became serious about music after he booked the starring role in the West Coast Ensemble stage production of "Big the Musical" in the fall of 2008. It was then he realized his love for performing in front of live audiences. He joined forces and began writing and recording with multi-award winning writer and producer Jonathan George. The two-year journey of development and work spawned the artist Sir Castanon.[4][5] He released his debut album, Puppeteer, on iTunes and CD Baby on December 28, 2010.[6]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2006 De Las Calles Dario Short film
Click 7-Year-Old Ben Newman
2007 Dead Write Rufus
Little Wings Thomas Short film
Plot 7 Matthew McCarthy
2008 The 7th Claus Charlie Short film
2009 Santa's Little Helper Marlon Short film
2010 Happiness Runs Little Mackie
Nic & Tristan Go Mega Dega Commercial Kid
2011 Hard Hats Mervin Jones Short film
Prodigal Young Levi
2014 Brothers The Boy Short film

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2005 Wanted Boy Episode: "Badlands"
Ghost Whisperer Kenny Dale Episode: "The Crossing"
Crossing Jordan Brandon Holloman Episode: "Judgement Day"
NCIS Zach Tanner Episode: "Honor Code"
2006 Without a Trace Ethan Heller Episode: "The Little Things"
Pepper Dennis Bucky Episode: "Saving Venice"
2006–2008 Jericho Woody Taylor 3 episodes
2006 Shark Ethan Sterling Episode: "Dr. Feelbad"
2007 I Hate My 30's Bickle 2 episodes
ER Reggie Santo Episode: "Gravity"
2008 October Road Jimmy Crack Kornduffer Episode: "Spelling It Out"
Comanche Moon Newt Episode: "Part 3"

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result
2006 Young Artist Awards Best Performance in a Comedy or Drama Television Series – Guest Starring Young Actor Ghost Whisperer Won
2007 Shark Nominated
2008 Best Performance in a TV Series – Young Actor Ten or Under I Hate My 30's Nominated
Best Performance in a Short Film – Young Actor Little Wings Nominated
2009 Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special – Supporting Young Actor Comanche Moon Won
2010 Best Performance in a Short Film – Young Actor Santa's Little Helper Nominated

References

  1. ^ "TV Series Castanon Appeared". Tv.yahoo.com. Retrieved October 26, 2010.
  2. ^ "Castanon Wins The 2006 Young Artist Award". Youngartistawards.org. Archived from the original on July 4, 2010. Retrieved October 26, 2010.
  3. ^ "Castanon's Film Debut 'Click' With Adam Sandler". Movies.about.com. Retrieved May 26, 2018.
  4. ^ "Musician Interview: Sir Castanon, he's young but he's got style". Music Goat. November 5, 2010. Archived from the original on July 11, 2012. Retrieved April 13, 2011.
  5. ^ "New Music – Sir Castanon". Blogger. March 3, 2011. Retrieved May 26, 2018.
  6. ^ "Puppeteer". iTunes/Apple Inc. Retrieved May 26, 2018.
  • Joseph Castanon at IMDb