American actor and singer-songwriter
Joseph Castanon
Castanon in 2010
Born Joseph Michael Castanon
(1997-08-23 ) August 23, 1997 (age 27) Occupation(s) Actor, singer-songwriter Years active 2005–2010
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
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
^ "TV Series Castanon Appeared " . Tv.yahoo.com. Retrieved October 26, 2010 .
^ "Castanon Wins The 2006 Young Artist Award " . Youngartistawards.org. Archived from the original on July 4, 2010. Retrieved October 26, 2010 .
^ "Castanon's Film Debut 'Click' With Adam Sandler " . Movies.about.com. Retrieved May 26, 2018 .
^ "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 .
^ "New Music – Sir Castanon" . Blogger . March 3, 2011. Retrieved May 26, 2018 .
^ "Puppeteer" . iTunes /Apple Inc. Retrieved May 26, 2018 .
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