Jeremy Shada (/ˈʃeɪdə/; born January 21, 1997[1]) is an American actor, musician and singer. He is best known for his work as the voice of Finn the Human from the American animated television franchise Adventure Time and Lance in Voltron: Legendary Defender.[2] He is also known for starring as various characters in the sketch-comedy series Incredible Crew. His most recent appearance is in the 2020 Netflix original television series Julie and the Phantoms, as Reggie Peters.
Jeremy Shada | |
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 Shada at the Phoenix Fan Fusion in 2019 | |
| Born | January 21, 1997 |
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| Years active | 2004–present |
| Spouse | Carolynn Rowland (m. 2020) |
| Relatives | Zack Shada (brother) |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Pop rock |
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| Labels | SharpTone Records |
Life and career
Shada began acting at the age of seven, soon after moving to Los Angeles with his family. He was inspired to act by his older brother, actor Zack Shada.
Shada initially appeared in commercials. Later on, he began auditioning for voice acting and theatrical performances, taking advice from a voice-over agent. His first live-action theatrical role was as Young Kurt Diamond in No Rules.[3] He has since appeared in additional live-action and voice acting roles, such as playing young Charlie Pace in childhood flashbacks on Lost.[4]
In 2009, Jeremy Shada's agent approached him with the idea of auditioning for the role of Finn in Adventure Time; his brother Zack had been the original voice of Finn in the pilot episode of Adventure Time three years prior. After viewing the pilot on YouTube, Shada matched his voice with the voice of his brother in auditions with Adventure Time creator Pendleton Ward and the show's producers, which earned him the role.[5]
In 2012, Shada joined the cast of Nick Cannon's sketch-comedy series, Incredible Crew.[6] In June 2012, to promote Incredible Crew's 2013 premiere, Cartoon Network released a music rap video titled "Running Errands with My Mom" which features Shada performing and rapping the lyrics. The video has since generated over one million views.[7]
Because of his acting schedule, Shada was homeschooled.[8] Answering fan questions on his Facebook page, Shada indicated that he graduated from high school early in May 2013.
Along with his brother Zack, Shada is a member of the pop-punk band Make Out Monday, which was formed in 2014. The band performed at the 2014 San Diego Comic-Con.[9]
On March 8, 2020, Shada married Carolynn Rowland, a company dancer with Los Angeles Ballet.[10][11] In March 2024, the couple announced that they were expecting their first child via Instagram.[12]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2004 | Miracle Run | Young Phillip | Television film |
| Team America: World Police | Jean Francois | Voice[13] | |
2005 | No Rules | Young Kurt Diamond | |
| My Neighbors the Yamadas | Additional voices | English dub | |
2006 | Southern Comfort | Colton | Television film |
2007 | Love's Unending Legacy | Boy in Stagecoach | |
2009 | Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs | Additional voices | |
2012 | ParaNorman | Pug | Voice[13] |
| Cartoon Network 20th Anniversary | Finn | Voice, television film | |
2013 | Aliens in the House | Mikey | Television film |
2017 | Surf's Up 2: WaveMania | Cody Maverick | Voice; replacing Shia LaBeouf[13] |
2018 | Cheerleader Nightmare | Tyler Dell | Television film |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
2004 | ER | Bobby | Episode: "Time of Death" |
| Good Girls Don't | Young David | Episode: "Sole Mates" | |
2006 | Nip/Tuck | Kid No. 1 | Episode: "Reefer" |
| Lost | Young Charlie Pace | 2 episodes | |
2007 | Shark | C.J. Chambers | Episode: "Blind Trust" |
| Ghost Whisperer | Liam Fletcher | 2 episodes | |
| The Loop | Luxembourgian Boy | Episode: "CSI: Donut Idol Bowl" | |
| Cold Case | Jack Raymes '94 | Episode: "Thrill Kill" | |
2009 | Chowder | Porridge (voice) | Episode: "My Big Fat Stinky Wedding"[13] |
2009–2011 | Batman: The Brave and the Bold | Young Robin | Voice, 5 episodes[13] |
2010 | Parenthood | First Baseman | "The Situation" |
2010–2018 | Adventure Time | Finn the Human, Cosmic Owl, additional voices | Main voice role[13] Only played Cosmic Owl in Prisoners of Love |
2013 | Incredible Crew | Various characters | |
2012 | The High Fructose Adventures of Annoying Orange | Josh Bread, Dustin Berry | Voice, episode: "Follow the Bouncing Orange" |
2013 | See Dad Run | Brendan | Episode: "See Dad Send Emily Flowers" |
2013 | Cartoon Network | Rapper | Music Video: It's What You Do (Jeremy Shada's and Shauna Case's Rap) |
2016–2018 | Voltron: Legendary Defender | Lance | Voice[13] |
2016–2018 | Mr. Student Body President | Tyler Prendergast | Main role; Go90 exclusive |
2018 | Spider-Man | Ross Caliban | Voice, episode: "How I Thwipped My Summer Vacation"[13] |
2020–2021 | Adventure Time: Distant Lands | Finn the Human | Voice[13] |
2020 | Julie and the Phantoms | Reggie Peters | Main role |
2021–2023 | Dragons: The Nine Realms | Tom Kullersen | Voice[13] |
2022 | Interrupting Chicken | Hercules | Voice, episode: "Hercul-easy" |
2023 | Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake | Finn the Human | Voice[13] |
Video games
| Year | Title | Voice role |
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2011 | F.E.A.R. 3 | Young Paxton Fettel |
2012 | Adventure Time: Hey Ice King! Why'd You Steal Our Garbage?!! | Finn the Human |
2013 | Adventure Time: Explore the Dungeon Because I Don't Know! | |
2014 | Adventure Time: The Secret of the Nameless Kingdom | |
2015 | Code Name S.T.E.A.M. | Tom Sawyer[13] |
| Adventure Time: Finn & Jake Investigations[13] | Finn the Human | |
| Cartoon Network Superstar Soccer: Goal | ||
2016 | Lego Dimensions (Adventure Time Level Pack) | |
2017 | Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series | Young Peter Quill/Star-Lord[13] |
| DreamWorks Voltron VR Chronicles | Lance | |
2018 | Adventure Time: Pirates of the Enchiridion | Finn the Human[13] |
2021 | Cookie Run: Kingdom | GingerBrave[13] |
2022 | MultiVersus | Finn the Human[14] |
2023 | Cookie Run: The Darkest Night | GingerBrave |
2024 | Cookie Run: Witch's Castle |
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Details |
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| Vintage |
Track listing
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Soundtrack albums
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | |||||
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| AUS [16] | BEL (FL) [17] | FRA [18] | NLD [19] | NZ [20] | US [21] | ||
| Incredible Crew, Vol. 1 (Music from the Television Show) |
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| Incredible Crew, Vol. 2 (Music from the Television Show) |
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| Adventure Time, Vol.1 (Original Soundtrack) | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Adventure Time, Vol. 2 (Original Soundtrack) |
| — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Julie and the Phantoms: Music from the Netflix Original Series | 35 | 47 | 182 | 57 | 36 | 163 | |
Extended plays
| Title | Details |
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| Mad Love |
Track listing
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Singles
| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Ballerina"[28] | 2020 | Non Album Single |
| "Humphrey Bogart"[29] | 2021 | Vintage |
| "Dancing With Strangers"[30] | ||
| "This Feels Right"[31] | ||
| "If Looks Could Kill"[32] |
Soundtrack appearances
| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Adventure Time Main Title: Islands" | 2019 | Adventure Time, Vol. 3 (Original Soundtrack)[33] |
| "Time Passes Like a Cloud" (with John DiMaggio) | ||
| "I Want to Ride a Boat" | ||
| "The Computer World" (with John DiMaggio) | Adventure Time, Vol. 4 (Original Soundtrack)[34] | |
| "Oh What a Good Boy Am I" (with John DiMaggio) | Adventure Time, Vol. 5 (Original Soundtrack)[35] | |
| "Low G Rap Battle" (with Andy Samberg) | ||
| "Buff Baby" | ||
| "Dropdown Rainbow/All Gummed Up" (Gilligan Moss Mix) | 2020 | BMO's Mixtape (Gilligan Moss Mix) [From the Max Original Adventure Time: Distant Lands][36] |
| "Fries" (Gilligan Moss Mix) | ||
| "Sleepy Puppies" (Gilligan Moss Mix) |
References
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