The entertainment industry knows Iain Armitage from his role as Sheldon Cooper in the CBS series. He went from being a theater enthusiast to a leading actor and his career spans across various mediums. He was born on July 15, 2008, in Arlington, Virginia. His mother is British actor Euan Morton and his mother is American theater producer Lee Armitage. He grew up surrounded by art and political influence. Take a look at his career path on his 16th birthday.
Finding Success on YouTube with Ian Loves Theatre
Armitage’s YouTube series, Ian Loves Theatre, gained him widespread fame. He reviewed musical theatre shows and provided insightful commentary, which brought him to the attention of the theatre community. He began receiving offers from agents and acting gigs.
Young Sheldon’s breakthrough role and other roles
The most significant step was taken when Armitage was cast as the young Sheldon Cooper in Young Sheldon (the sitcom, a prequel to The Big Bang Theory). He received much critical acclaim and a loyal fan base for the series that will run until 2024. This further strengthened his acting career on television. In HBO’s Big Little Lies he played the role of Ziggy Chapman and showed his acting ability, handling nuanced characters from 2017 to 2019. In 2017 Armitage appeared in a film called The Glass Castle, which is an adaptation of Jeannette Walls’ memoir. He also starred in I’m Not Here and Our Souls at Night alongside Hollywood heavyweights Jane Fonda and Robert Redford.
Scuba! and voice acting ventures in Paw Patrol: The Movie, linguistic proficiency during the pandemic
Armitage became popular in voice acting and in 2020, he voiced young Shaggy Rogers in the animated film Scoob! In 2021, he voiced Chase in PAW Patrol: The Movie (2021). He felt a good connection with the animated character. Armitage used a language learning app and learned several languages during the COVID-19 pandemic. His curiosity and passion reflected his dedication to learning. He is fluent in Russian and later studied Armenian, Ukrainian, Assyrian, Sinhalese, German, Spanish, and Italian.
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