ActorsE Chat with teen actor Joey Luthman and teen actress host Laci Kay
Joey is known for his lead role as “Teddy Toblosky” in _”10.0 Earthquake” (2014)_ and the upcoming Feature: _”In The Dark” (2015)_ as “Atticus” He will be on _”Battle Creak” (2015)_, in March. He is seen as “Drew” in Modern Family (2009), Recurring as “Rad Ferris” on Weeds (2005), “Evan” on Private Practice (2007), “Teen Zoltan” on A.N.T. Farm (2011), “Dave” on iCarly (2007), “Emmitt” on Disney’s Kickin’ It (2011), as “Craig Kronberg” on Nick’s How to Rock (2012), and as “Roger McFadden” on The Goldbergs (2013).
He was discovered at a National Talent Show in Florida and was soon performing on_”The Tyra Banks Show” (2005)_. The second youngest child from a family of seven performing children,he was making his family laugh with impressions of Jim Carrey at the tender age of three. After watching his brothers and sisters perform, Luthman soon caught the acting bug. At just five years old, Joey booked his first professional role at The Dayton Playhouse (where Rob Lowe also began) in a production of “Nuncrackers” singing “I’m a Little Teacup”.
Following a family relocation to Los Angeles, Joey first appeared on television as one of five national triple threat finalists on . Recently Joey has Guest Starred on Criminal Minds (2005) , Grey’s Anatomy (2005), Ghost Whisperer (2005), and ABC’s_”October Road” (2007)_.
He has also filmed _”Bad Teacher”(2011)_ and was in the Kelsey Grammer feature film, An American Carol, directed and produced by David Zucker, plus the comedy hit_”Miss March”(2009)_. In addition,on Netflix, Luthman has a supporting role in the teen thriller Forget Me Not (2009),starring Carly Schroeder and Cody Linley. Joey plays the younger version of Linley’s character.
He continues to hone his performing skills, with ongoing classes in acting,singing,dancing and stand-up comedy. Outside of his busy entertainment schedule, Joey is a Starpower Ambassador for Starlight Children’s Foundation and a strong supporter of many charities including the Ronald McDonald house, MS, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. His hobbies include parkour, soccer, basketball, piano, ocarina, and chess. Luthman aspires to follow the footsteps of famed actor and director Ron Howard.
Joey Luthman Trivia:
May 11, 2008 Winner of “Best Child Actor” OMNI Awards, Skirball Center, Los Angeles, CA.
Winner of 2009 Young Artist Award for his role in Private Practice on ABC.
Won 2009 Best Young Actor in a TV Series, ABC Private Practice – Guest Star Role.
Nominated 2009 for Best Recurring Young Actor in a TV Series for Weeds on Showtime.
Winner of the 2010 Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Short Film “Save The Skeet”. Joey was the Lead in this film, which is in development as a Feature Film.
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