Kevin Schmidt

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 its sequel and as Noah Newman in The Young and the Restless. Schmidt also 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 has also participated in humanitarian organizations. Schmidt is president of the Conscious Human Initiative,[1] a non-profit entity that intends to alleviate malnutrition worldwide. He played Ryan in Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel.

For the footballer, see Kevin Schmidt (footballer). For the Canadian ice hockey player, see Kevin Schmidt (ice hockey).
Kevin Schmidt
Born
Kevin Gerard Schmidt

(1988-08-16) August 16, 1988
Andover, Kansas, U.S.
Other namesKevin G. Schmidt
OccupationActor, producer, director
Years active2000–present

Life and career

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. However, as his two brothers, Kenneth 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 appeared on shows such as 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 as well as 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 directorial debut project entitled The Alyson Stoner Project.[2] Teaming up with good friend and dance prodigy 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. Schmidt is currently developing The Alyson Stoner Project concept into a weekly TV series.

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. He continues to promote exercise and enjoys cooking.

Filmography
Film
YearTitleRoleNotes
2000Mind RageYoung Michael Reid
2003Cheaper by the DozenHenry Baker
2004The Butterfly EffectLenny at 13
2004Catch That KidSkip
2005Cheaper by the Dozen 2Henry Baker
2007Resurrection MaryJeff Pryce
2008Untitled Dave Caplan PilotDanielTV Movie
2009Alvin and the Chipmunks: The SqueakquelRyan Edwards
2009Princess Protection ProgramBull
2016American Wrestler: The WizardRowan Knox
2018Randy's CanvasClinton
Television
YearTitleRoleNotes
2001The Downer ChannelTimmy
2002TakenTom Clarke - Child
2002The King of QueensSkitch1 episode
2004ClubhouseBrad Saminski5 episodes
2005MonkLeo
2007Numb3rsSteven Wexford1 episode
2008CSI: NYTyler Bennet1 episode
2008–10, 2011, 2012The Young and the RestlessNoah NewmanRole from: August 13, 2008 to February 8, 2010; April 14 to November 4, 2011; May 29 to August 3, 2012
2008–09Poor PaulJustin
2010Unnatural HistoryHenry GriffinLead role, credited as Kevin G. Schmidt
2012BonesDavey Benson
2017Love (TV series)A.D.Episode: "The Long D"

References
  1. ""Conscious Human Initiative"". Archived from the original on 2018-08-10. Retrieved 2020-02-16.
  2. The Alyson Stoner Project
  3. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/vanessa-hudgens-ashley-tisdale-animated-movie-371542
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