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{{Infobox person
| name = Zach Callison
| name = Zach Callison
| image = Zach Callison by Gage Skidmore.jpg
| image = Zach Callison by Gage Skidmore.jpg
| alt = <!-- descriptive text for use by speech synthesis (text-to-speech) software -->
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| caption = Callison in 2017
| caption = Callison in 2017
| birth_name = Zachry Dean Callison
| birth_name = Zachry Dean Callison
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1997|10|23}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1997|10|23}}
| birth_place = [[St. Louis]], [[Missouri]], U.S.
| birth_place = [[St. Louis]], [[Missouri]], U.S.
| education = [[Oak Park High School (California)|Oak Park High School]]
| education = [[Oak Park High School (California)|Oak Park High School]]
| occupation = {{hlist|Actor|singer}}
| occupation = {{hlist|Actor|singer}}
| years_active = 2009–present
| years_active = 2007–present
| module = {{Infobox musical artist
| module = {{Infobox musical artist|embed = yes
| genre = {{hlist|[[Alternative rock|Alt-rock]]|[[rap rock]]|[[pop rock]]}}
| embed = yes
| genre = {{hlist|[[Alternative rock]]|[[rap rock]]|[[pop rock]]}}
| instrument = {{hlist|Vocals}}
| instrument = {{hlist|Vocals}}
| associated_acts = {{hlist|[[Grace Rolek]]|[[Deedee Magno Hall]]|[[Estelle (musician)|Estelle]]}}
| website = {{url|zachcallison.com}}
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'''Zachry Dean Callison''' (born October 23, 1997) is an American actor and singer. He is known as the voice of [[Steven Universe (character)|Steven Universe]], the [[title character]] of [[Cartoon Network]]'s ''[[Steven Universe]]'' and its follow-ups ''[[Steven Universe: The Movie]]'' and ''[[Steven Universe Future]]''.
'''Zachry Dean Callison''' (born October 23, 1997) is an American actor and singer. He is primarily known as the voice of the [[Steven Universe (character)|titular character]] in the ''[[Steven Universe]]'' franchise.


== Career ==
== Career ==
Callison began acting on television in 2009, with a recurring role on ''[[Diary of a Single Mom]]''. For the next few years, he had a variety of one-off television roles. In 2013, he was cast in the main voice role of Prince James on ''[[Sofia the First]]'', and in the lead voice role of Steven Universe. He is also known for his role as Billy from ''[[I'm in the Band]]'' and additional voices from ''[[Kinect Disneyland Adventures]]''. He voiced King Tut in ''[[Mr. Peabody & Sherman]]'',<ref name="http://www.com">{{cite web| url = http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=112739 | title = Mr. Peabody & Sherman Share Christmas Tidings on a New Poster – ComingSoon.net | date = December 20, 2013 | access-date = January 28, 2014 }}</ref> Young Jiro in ''[[The Wind Rises]]'',<ref name="http://www.gotham-news.com">{{cite web| url = http://www.gotham-news.com/news/2013/12/18/joseph-gordon-levitt-emily-blunt-stanley-tucci-werner-herzog-join-the-english-langua | title = Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci & Werner Herzog Lead the English-Language Voice Cast of THE WIND RISES – Gotham News | access-date = January 28, 2014 }}</ref> and [[Billy Batson]] in the direct-to-video movies ''[[Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam]]''<ref>{{Cite web|last=Harvey|first=James|url=http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/2010/10/main-cast-crew-details-for-supermanshazam-the-return-of-black-adam/|title=Main Cast, Crew Details For "Superman/Shazam: The Return of Black Adam"|publisher=worldsfinestonline.com|date=October 29, 2010|access-date=March 2, 2014}}</ref> and ''[[Justice League: War]]''.<ref name="http://www.galacticnewsone.com">{{cite web| url = http://www.galacticnewsone.com/2013/10/justice-league-war-animation-and-first.html | title = Justice League: War Animation And First Look ~ Galactic News One – Home Of The Latest Entertainment News | access-date = January 28, 2014 }}</ref>
Callison began acting on television in 2009, with a recurring role on ''[[Diary of a Single Mom]]''. For the next few years, he had a variety of one-off television roles. In 2013, he was cast in the main voice role of Prince James on ''[[Sofia the First]]'', and in the lead voice role of Steven Universe. He is also known for his role as Billy from ''[[I'm in the Band]]'' and additional voices from ''[[Kinect Disneyland Adventures]]''. He voiced King Tut in ''[[Mr. Peabody & Sherman]]'',<ref name="http://www.com">{{cite web| url = http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=112739 | title = Mr. Peabody & Sherman Share Christmas Tidings on a New Poster – ComingSoon.net | date = December 20, 2013 | access-date = January 28, 2014 }}</ref> Young Jiro in ''[[The Wind Rises]]'',<ref name="http://www.gotham-news.com">{{cite web| url = http://www.gotham-news.com/news/2013/12/18/joseph-gordon-levitt-emily-blunt-stanley-tucci-werner-herzog-join-the-english-langua | title = Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci & Werner Herzog Lead the English-Language Voice Cast of THE WIND RISES – Gotham News | access-date = January 28, 2014 }}</ref> and [[Billy Batson]] in the direct-to-video films ''[[Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam]]''<ref>{{Cite web|last=Harvey|first=James|url=http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/2010/10/main-cast-crew-details-for-supermanshazam-the-return-of-black-adam/|title=Main Cast, Crew Details For "Superman/Shazam: The Return of Black Adam"|publisher=worldsfinestonline.com|date=October 29, 2010|access-date=March 2, 2014}}</ref> and ''[[Justice League: War]]''.<ref name="http://www.galacticnewsone.com">{{cite web| url = http://www.galacticnewsone.com/2013/10/justice-league-war-animation-and-first.html | title = Justice League: War Animation And First Look ~ Galactic News One – Home Of The Latest Entertainment News | access-date = January 28, 2014 }}</ref>


In January 2018, Callison released his debut single, "War!", followed by the singles "Curtain Call" and "She Don't Know". In August 2018, he released his debut EP, ''A Picture Perfect Hollywood Heartbreak''. The EP is a concept album about celebrity life and mental illness revolving around the protagonist's breakup with a mysterious woman named Juanita, as well as his thoughts of suicide and substance abuse.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://themusicismyradar.wordpress.com/2018/07/23/zach-callison-a-picture-perfect-hollywood-heartbreak-ep-preview/|title = Zach Callison: A Picture Perfect Hollywood Heartbreak EP Preview|date = July 23, 2018}}</ref> Callison detailed his inspiration behind the album, saying "It's also a commentary on a lot of young actors and artists who have lost the battle; there's been a lot of dead 20 and 21-year-olds in the industry this year, some of whom I knew or admired. I don't know how we fix the problem, but I needed to say something."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://rockyourlyrics.com/a-picture-perfect-hollywood-heartbreak-interview-with-zach-callison/v|title=Vagrants Sign to Equal Vision Records in Partnership with Rude Records &#124; Watch "Clarity" Now &#124; New Music Coming in 2019|date=December 31, 2018}}</ref> Also in 2018, he starred in singer/songwriter [[Nathan Sharp]]'s music video for the song "Phantom" playing the role of a magician who learned the wrong spells.
In January 2018, Callison released his debut single, "War!", followed by the singles "Curtain Call" and "She Don't Know". In August 2018, he released his debut EP, ''A Picture Perfect Hollywood Heartbreak''. The EP is a concept album about celebrity life and mental illness revolving around the protagonist's breakup with a mysterious woman named Juanita, as well as his thoughts of suicide and substance abuse.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://themusicismyradar.wordpress.com/2018/07/23/zach-callison-a-picture-perfect-hollywood-heartbreak-ep-preview/|title = Zach Callison: A Picture Perfect Hollywood Heartbreak EP Preview|date = July 23, 2018}}</ref> Callison detailed his inspiration behind the album, saying "It's also a commentary on a lot of young actors and artists who have lost the battle; there's been a lot of dead 20 and 21-year-olds in the industry this year, some of whom I knew or admired. I don't know how we fix the problem, but I needed to say something."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://rockyourlyrics.com/a-picture-perfect-hollywood-heartbreak-interview-with-zach-callison/v|title=Vagrants Sign to Equal Vision Records in Partnership with Rude Records &#124; Watch "Clarity" Now &#124; New Music Coming in 2019|date=December 31, 2018}}</ref> Also in 2018, he starred in singer/songwriter Nathan Sharp's music video for the song "Phantom" playing the role of a magician who learned the wrong spells.


== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
Callison is also a singer and can play the piano. Callison is a youth representative for the [[Sea Shepherd Conservation Society]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://theezshow.com/whats-next/the-ez-show-with-zack-callison-ez-way-angels/#sthash.u1esFBom.WvwFwQch.dpbs|title=The EZ Show with Zach Callison & EZ WAY ANGELS & EZ TALK LIVE VALENTINES DAY SPECIAL|work=The EZ Show|access-date=2016-11-20}}</ref> Callison frequents anime and cartoon conventions as a guest, such as [[Florida Supercon]] and [[Holiday Matsuri]]. He graduated from [[Oak Park High School (California)|Oak Park High School]] in [[Oak Park, California|Oak Park]], [[California]] on June 11, 2015.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 18, 2015 |title=Article: Zach Callison Graduates From High School! See His Amazing Graduation Pics Here! |url=https://alexisjoyvipaccess.com/2015/06/18/article-zach-callison-graduates-from-high-school-see-his-amazing-graduation-pics-here/ |url-status=live |access-date=June 11, 2022 |website=Alexis Joy VIP Access}}</ref>{{Efn|[[KABC-TV|ABC 7]] says that Oak Park's 2015 graduation was on June 11.|group=upper-alpha}}
Callison is also a singer and can play the piano. He is a youth representative for the [[Sea Shepherd Conservation Society]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://theezshow.com/whats-next/the-ez-show-with-zack-callison-ez-way-angels/#sthash.u1esFBom.WvwFwQch.dpbs|title=The EZ Show with Zach Callison & EZ WAY ANGELS & EZ TALK LIVE VALENTINES DAY SPECIAL|work=The EZ Show|access-date=2016-11-20}}</ref> Callison frequents anime and cartoon conventions as a guest, such as [[Florida Supercon]] and [[Holiday Matsuri]]. He graduated from [[Oak Park High School (California)|Oak Park High School]] in [[Oak Park, California|Oak Park]], [[California]] on June 11, 2015.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 18, 2015 |title=Article: Zach Callison Graduates From High School! See His Amazing Graduation Pics Here! |url=https://alexisjoyvipaccess.com/2015/06/18/article-zach-callison-graduates-from-high-school-see-his-amazing-graduation-pics-here/ |access-date=June 11, 2022 |website=Alexis Joy VIP Access}}</ref>{{Efn|[[KABC-TV|ABC 7]] says that Oak Park's 2015 graduation was on June 11.|group=upper-alpha}}


== Filmography ==
== Filmography ==
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| 2016–present
| ''[[The Goldbergs (2013 TV series)|The Goldbergs]]''
| ''[[The Goldbergs (2013 TV series)|The Goldbergs]]''
| Brian Corbett
| Brian Corbett
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| 2010
| 2010
| ''[[Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated]]''
| ''[[Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated]]''
| Arthur Baywosenthal, Child #6, Child #7 (voice)
| Arthur Baywosenthal, Child #6, Child #7
| Episode: "The Song of Mystery"
| Episode: "The Song of Mystery"
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| 2010
| 2010
| ''[[Sym-Bionic Titan]]''
| ''[[Sym-Bionic Titan]]''
| Arthur (voice)
| Arthur
| Episode: "Shadows of Youth"
| Episode: "Shadows of Youth"
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| 2010
| 2010
| ''[[Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam]]''
| ''[[Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam]]''
| [[Captain Marvel (DC Comics)|Billy Batson]] (voice)
| [[Captain Marvel (DC Comics)|Billy Batson]]
| Short
| Short
|-
|-
| 2012
| 2012
| rowspan="2"|''[[The Legend of Korra]]''
|''[[The Legend of Korra]]''
| Skoochy, Tarrlock (Teen) (voice)
| Skoochy, Young Tarrlock
| Voice, 2 episodes
| Episode: "The Revelation"
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| 2012
| Tarrlok – Age 11 (voice)
| Episode: "Skeletons in the Closet"
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|-
| 2012–2018
| 2012–2018
| ''[[Sofia the First]]''
| ''[[Sofia the First]]''
| Prince James (voice)
| Prince James
| Main (Season 1-early Season 2)
| Voice, main role (Season 1-early Season 2)
|-
|-
| 2013
| 2013
| ''[[The Wind Rises]]''
| ''[[The Wind Rises]]''
| [[Jiro Horikoshi|Young Jiro]] (voice)
| Young [[Jiro Horikoshi]]
| US dub
| Voice (English dub)
|-
|-
| 2013–2019
| 2013–2019
| ''[[Steven Universe]]''
| ''[[Steven Universe]]''
| [[Steven Universe (character)|Steven Universe]], Onion, Pumpkin, Bacon, Audience, Narrator (2), Kid, Steven Universe (Baby), Zooman Walla, Lonely Blade Game, Arcade Games, Zombie, Boardie, Pebbles, Watermelons, Obsidian (voice)
| [[Steven Universe (character)|Steven Universe]], Onion, Pumpkin, Bacon, Audience, Narrator (2), Kid, Zooman Walla, Lonely Blade Game, Arcade Games, Zombie, Boardie, Pebbles, Watermelons, Obsidian
| Voice, main role
| Main
|-
|-
| 2014
| 2014
| ''[[Justice League: War]]''
| ''[[Justice League: War]]''
| Billy Batson (voice)
| Billy Batson
| [[Direct-to-DVD]]
| Voice, [[direct-to-video]]
|-
|-
| 2014
| 2014
| ''[[Mr. Peabody & Sherman]]''
| ''[[Mr. Peabody & Sherman]]''
| [[Tutankhamun|King Tut]] (voice)
| [[Tutankhamun|King Tut]]
|Voice
|-
|-
| 2016
| 2016
| ''[[Hulk: Where Monsters Dwell]]''
| ''[[Hulk: Where Monsters Dwell]]''
| Eric / Ninja (voice)
| Eric / Ninja
| Direct-to-video
| Voice, direct-to-video
|-
|-
| 2016
| 2016
| ''[[Uncle Grandpa]]''
| ''[[Uncle Grandpa]]''
| Steven Universe (voice)
| Steven Universe
| Episode: "Pizza Eve"
| Voice, episode: "Pizza Eve"
|-
|-
| 2019
| 2019
| ''[[Steven Universe: The Movie]]''
| ''[[Steven Universe: The Movie]]''
| Steven Universe (voice)
| Steven Universe
| Voice, television film
| TV movie
|-
|-
| 2019–2022
| 2019–present
| ''[[DreamWorks Dragons: Rescue Riders]]''
| ''[[DreamWorks Dragons: Rescue Riders]]''
| Winger (voice)
| Winger
| Voice, main role
| Main
|-
|-
| 2019–2020
| 2019–2020
| ''[[Steven Universe Future]]''
| ''[[Steven Universe Future]]''
| Steven Universe, Onion, Pumpkin, Cactus Steven, Stefan, Jingle Singer, Topiary Stevens, Monster Steven (voice)
| Steven Universe, Onion, Pumpkin, Cactus Steven, Stefan, Jingle Singer, Topiary Stevens, Monster Steven
| Voice, main role
| Main
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|-
| 2019–2020
| 2019–2020
| ''[[Cleopatra in Space (TV series)|Cleopatra in Space]]''
| ''[[Cleopatra in Space (TV series)|Cleopatra in Space]]''
| Zuzz (voice)
| Zuzz
| Voice, recurring role
| Recurring
|-
|-
| 2019
| 2019
| ''[[Lego DC Batman: Family Matters]]''
| ''[[Lego DC Batman: Family Matters]]''
| Billy Batson (voice)
| Billy Batson
| Direct-to-video
|Rowspan="5"|Voice, direct-to-video
|-
|-
| 2020
| 2020
| ''[[Lego DC: Shazam!: Magic and Monsters]]''
| ''[[Lego DC: Shazam!: Magic and Monsters]]''
| Billy Batson / Jimmy Olsen (voice) <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/lego-dc-shazam-magic-monsters-trailer|title=Embrace your inner child with this first look at LEGO DC: Shazam-Magic & Monsters|first=Jacob|last=Oller|date=April 3, 2020|website=SYFY WIRE|access-date=April 10, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200408080033/https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/lego-dc-shazam-magic-monsters-trailer|archive-date=April 8, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>
| Billy Batson / [[Jimmy Olsen]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/lego-dc-shazam-magic-monsters-trailer|title=Embrace your inner child with this first look at LEGO DC: Shazam-Magic & Monsters|first=Jacob|last=Oller|date=April 3, 2020|website=SYFY WIRE|access-date=April 10, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200408080033/https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/lego-dc-shazam-magic-monsters-trailer|archive-date=April 8, 2020|url-status=live}}</ref>
| Direct-to-video
|-
|-
| 2021
| 2021
| ''[[Batman: The Long Halloween, Part Two]]''
| ''[[Batman: The Long Halloween, Part Two]]''
| Young [[Batman|Bruce Wayne]] (voice)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://collider.com/batman-the-long-halloween-part-2-trailer-release-date-cast-poison-ivy/|title='Batman: The Long Halloween, Part Two' Trailer Reveals Release Date for R-Rated Conclusion|website=[[Collider (website)|Collider]]|first=Carly|last=Lane|date=May 19, 2021|access-date=May 20, 2021}}</ref>
| Young [[Batman|Bruce Wayne]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://collider.com/batman-the-long-halloween-part-2-trailer-release-date-cast-poison-ivy/|title='Batman: The Long Halloween, Part Two' Trailer Reveals Release Date for R-Rated Conclusion|website=[[Collider (website)|Collider]]|first=Carly|last=Lane|date=May 19, 2021|access-date=May 20, 2021}}</ref>
| Direct-to-video
|-
|-
| 2021
| 2021
| ''[[Injustice (2021 film)|Injustice]]''
| ''[[Injustice (2021 film)|Injustice]]''
| Damian Wayne / Jimmy Olsen (voice)
| [[Damian Wayne]] / Jimmy Olsen
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| Direct-to-video
|2024
| ''[[Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths - Part One|Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths]]''
| [[Robin (Earth-Two)|Robin / Dick Grayson of Earth-Two]]<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.ign.com/articles/justice-league-crisis-on-infinite-earths-part-one-cast-plot-release-date-clip | title=Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part One: Exclusive Clip and Voice Cast Reveal | date=December 4, 2023 }}</ref>
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=== EPs ===
=== EPs ===
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=== Soundtrack albums ===
=== Soundtrack albums ===
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=== Singles ===
=== Singles ===
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|"Familiar"
|"Familiar"
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|"Escapism" <br /><small>(with AJ Michalka & Grace Rolek)</small>
|"Escapism" <br /><small>(with AJ Michalka & Grace Rolek)</small>
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== Awards and nominations ==
== Awards and nominations ==
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Callison was nominated for "Best Performance in a Voice-Over Role (Television) – Young Actor" category in the [[34th Young Artist Awards#Best Performance in a Voice-Over Role|34th Young Artist Awards]] which he shared with Jake Sim.<ref name="34th Annual Young Artist Awards">{{cite web|url=http://www.youngartistawards.org/noms34.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20160417174701/http://www.youngartistawards.org/noms34.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2016-04-17|title=34th Annual Young Artist Awards|access-date=2023-04-16|work=YoungArtistAwards.org}}</ref>{{cbignore}} He was also nominated in the "Best Performance in a Feature Film – Supporting Young Actor" for his role in "Rock Jocks". In ''[[33rd Young Artist Awards|2012]]'', he was nominated in the "Best Performance in a TV Series – Guest Starring Young Actor 11-13" for his role in Disney's ''[[I'm in the Band]]''.
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Callison was nominated for "Best Performance in a Voice-Over Role (Television) – Young Actor" category in the [[34th Young Artist Awards#Best Performance in a Voice-Over Role|34th Young Artist Awards]] which he shared with Jake Sim. He was also nominated in the "Best Performance in a Feature Film – Supporting Young Actor" for his role in "Rock Jocks". In ''[[33rd Young Artist Awards|2012]]'', he was nominated in the "Best Performance in a TV Series – Guest Starring Young Actor 11-13" for his role in Disney's ''[[I'm in the Band]]''.


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Zach Callison
Callison in 2017
Born
Zachry Dean Callison

(1997-10-23) October 23, 1997 (age 26)
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
EducationOak Park High School
Occupations
  • Actor
  • singer
Years active2007–present
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals

Zachry Dean Callison (born October 23, 1997) is an American actor and singer. He is primarily known as the voice of the titular character in the Steven Universe franchise.

Career

Callison began acting on television in 2009, with a recurring role on Diary of a Single Mom. For the next few years, he had a variety of one-off television roles. In 2013, he was cast in the main voice role of Prince James on Sofia the First, and in the lead voice role of Steven Universe. He is also known for his role as Billy from I'm in the Band and additional voices from Kinect Disneyland Adventures. He voiced King Tut in Mr. Peabody & Sherman,[1] Young Jiro in The Wind Rises,[2] and Billy Batson in the direct-to-video films Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam[3] and Justice League: War.[4]

In January 2018, Callison released his debut single, "War!", followed by the singles "Curtain Call" and "She Don't Know". In August 2018, he released his debut EP, A Picture Perfect Hollywood Heartbreak. The EP is a concept album about celebrity life and mental illness revolving around the protagonist's breakup with a mysterious woman named Juanita, as well as his thoughts of suicide and substance abuse.[5] Callison detailed his inspiration behind the album, saying "It's also a commentary on a lot of young actors and artists who have lost the battle; there's been a lot of dead 20 and 21-year-olds in the industry this year, some of whom I knew or admired. I don't know how we fix the problem, but I needed to say something."[6] Also in 2018, he starred in singer/songwriter Nathan Sharp's music video for the song "Phantom" playing the role of a magician who learned the wrong spells.

Personal life

Callison is also a singer and can play the piano. He is a youth representative for the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society.[7] Callison frequents anime and cartoon conventions as a guest, such as Florida Supercon and Holiday Matsuri. He graduated from Oak Park High School in Oak Park, California on June 11, 2015.[8][A]

Filmography

Live action

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2009 Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader? Himself
2009–2010 Diary of a Single Mom Ian Recurring
2010 Hannah Montana Douglas Episode: "Hannah's Gonna Get This"
2011 Funny or Die Presents Lonni Donovan 1 episode
2011 Perfect Couples Young Dave Episode: "Perfect Crime"
2011 I'm in the Band King Billy Episode: "Lord of the Weasels"
2011 iCarly 10-Year-Old Boy #1 (voice) Episode: "iStill Psycho"
2012 Little Brother Ethan TV pilot
2014 NCIS: Los Angeles Devin Johnson Episode: "Reign Fall"
2015 Fresh Off the Boat Dan Episode: "Miracle on Dead Street"
2015 Henry Danger Chet Episode: "Henry's Jelly"
2015 Astrid Clover Hipster 2 Episode: "#Holiday (full)"
2016 Sanders Shorts Steven Episode: "Life with the Crystal Gems is Tough"
2016–2019 Just Add Magic Chuck Hankins/Charles Peizer Recurring
2016–2021 The Goldbergs Brian Corbett Recurring
2017 Record Rant Zach 1 episode
2017 Suspense Scooter Stevens Episode: "Indomitable the Magnificent"
2017 Micah the Asshole Ghost Micah TV pilot
2017 Grey's Anatomy: B-Team Oscar Episode: "Two"
2018 Stream of Many Eyes Werblund TV pilot
Film
Year Title Role Notes
2007 Ghost Image Keiner Plaza Pedestrian
2009 Land of the Lost Tar Pits Kid Uncredited
2010 Kingshighway Dominic
2012 Rock Jocks Dylan
2012 Ultraman Zero: The Revenge of Belial Nao US dub
2013 All American Christmas Carol Bully Johnny
2015 The Sound of Magic Peasant Boy
2015 A Terrible Fate Ben Short film
2018 Mailboxes Lionel Short film
2019 Skywatch[9] Shaun Short film

Animation

List of voice performances in animation
Year Title Role Notes
2010 Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated Arthur Baywosenthal, Child #6, Child #7 Episode: "The Song of Mystery"
2010 Sym-Bionic Titan Arthur Episode: "Shadows of Youth"
2010 Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam Billy Batson Short
2012 The Legend of Korra Skoochy, Young Tarrlock Voice, 2 episodes
2012–2018 Sofia the First Prince James Voice, main role (Season 1-early Season 2)
2013 The Wind Rises Young Jiro Horikoshi Voice (English dub)
2013–2019 Steven Universe Steven Universe, Onion, Pumpkin, Bacon, Audience, Narrator (2), Kid, Zooman Walla, Lonely Blade Game, Arcade Games, Zombie, Boardie, Pebbles, Watermelons, Obsidian Voice, main role
2014 Justice League: War Billy Batson Voice, direct-to-video
2014 Mr. Peabody & Sherman King Tut Voice
2016 Hulk: Where Monsters Dwell Eric / Ninja Voice, direct-to-video
2016 Uncle Grandpa Steven Universe Voice, episode: "Pizza Eve"
2019 Steven Universe: The Movie Steven Universe Voice, television film
2019–2022 DreamWorks Dragons: Rescue Riders Winger Voice, main role
2019–2020 Steven Universe Future Steven Universe, Onion, Pumpkin, Cactus Steven, Stefan, Jingle Singer, Topiary Stevens, Monster Steven Voice, main role
2019–2020 Cleopatra in Space Zuzz Voice, recurring role
2019 Lego DC Batman: Family Matters Billy Batson Voice, direct-to-video
2020 Lego DC: Shazam!: Magic and Monsters Billy Batson / Jimmy Olsen[10]
2021 Batman: The Long Halloween, Part Two Young Bruce Wayne[11]
2021 Injustice Damian Wayne / Jimmy Olsen
2024 Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Robin / Dick Grayson of Earth-Two[12]
Video games
Year Title Role
2011 Kinect: Disneyland Adventures Additional voices
2015 Steven Universe: Attack the Light Steven Universe
2017 Steven Universe: Save the Light Steven Universe / Onion / Pumpkin
2018 Lego DC Super-Villains Billy Batson
2019 Steven Universe: Unleash the Light Steven Universe / Onion / Pumpkin

Discography

EPs

List of albums, with selected information
Title Album details
A Picture Perfect Hollywood Heartbreak

Soundtrack albums

List of albums, with selected information
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US US OST[13] US Kids US Indie[14] BEL Flanders[15] UK OST[16]
Steven Universe, Vol. 1 (Original Soundtrack) 22 2 10 1 174 9
Steven Universe, Vol. 2 (Original Soundtrack)
  • Released: April 12, 2019
  • Label: Cartoon Network Music
  • Formats: Digital download
 —[B] 24 14 28 — —
Steven Universe the Movie (Original Soundtrack)
  • Released: September 3, 2019
  • Label: Cartoon Network Music
  • Formats: Digital download, LP
 57 5 2 6 — —
Steven Universe Future (Original Soundtrack)
  • Released: October 23, 2020
  • Label: Cartoon Network Music
  • Formats: Digital download
 — — — — — —

Singles

List of albums, with selected information
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
Kid
Digital
[18]
"War!" 2018 — A Picture Perfect Hollywood Heartbreak
"Curtain Call" —
"She Don't Know" —
"Nightmare" —
"For Just One Day Let's Only Think About (Love)"
(with Uzo Aduba, Shelby Rabara, Tom Scharpling,
Michaela Dietz, Deedee Magno Hall, & Estelle) 		— Steven Universe, Vol. 2 (Original Soundtrack)
"We Deserve to Shine"
(with Charlyne Yi, Erica Luttrell, Estelle,
Deedee Magno Hall, Michaela Dietz, Grace Rolek, & AJ Michalka) 		—
"Familiar" —
"Escapism"
(with AJ Michalka & Grace Rolek) 		2019 —
"We Are the Crystal Gems
(Change Your Mind Version)" 		—
"Change Your Mind" —
"True Kind of Love"
(with Estelle) 		8 Steven Universe: The Movie (Original Soundtrack)
"Other Friends"
(with Sarah Stiles, Deedee Magno Hall, Estelle, & Michaela Dietz) 		1
"I'd Rather Be Me (With You)" 2020 — Steven Universe Future (Original Soundtrack)

Awards and nominations

Callison was nominated for "Best Performance in a Voice-Over Role (Television) – Young Actor" category in the 34th Young Artist Awards which he shared with Jake Sim.[19] He was also nominated in the "Best Performance in a Feature Film – Supporting Young Actor" for his role in "Rock Jocks". In 2012, he was nominated in the "Best Performance in a TV Series – Guest Starring Young Actor 11-13" for his role in Disney's I'm in the Band.

Year Category Award Result
2012 Best Performance in a TV Series – Guest Starring Young Actor 11-13 (I'm in the Band) Young Artist Awards Nominated
2013 Best Performance in a Feature Film – Supporting Young Actor (Rock Jocks) Young Artist Awards Nominated
2013 Best Performance in a Voice-Over Role (Television) – Young Actor (Sofia the First) Young Artist Awards Won
2014 Best Male Vocal Performance by a Child (Steven Universe) Behind The Voice Actor Awards Nominated
2014 Best Performance in a Voice-Over Role – Young Actor (Steven Universe) Young Artist Award Nominated
2014 Best Performance in a DVD Film – Young Actor (All American Christmas Carol) Young Artist Award Won
2016 Young Artist Award Best Performance in a TV Series – Guest Starring Young Actor (14 -21) Henry Danger Young Artist Award Nominated

Notes

  1. ^ ABC 7 says that Oak Park's 2015 graduation was on June 11.
  2. ^ "Steven Universe, Vol. 2 (Original Soundtrack)" did not enter the Billboard 200, but did chart at number 23 on the Billboard Digital Albums chart[17]

References

  1. ^ "Mr. Peabody & Sherman Share Christmas Tidings on a New Poster – ComingSoon.net". December 20, 2013. Retrieved January 28, 2014.
  2. ^ "Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci & Werner Herzog Lead the English-Language Voice Cast of THE WIND RISES – Gotham News". Retrieved January 28, 2014.
  3. ^ Harvey, James (October 29, 2010). "Main Cast, Crew Details For "Superman/Shazam: The Return of Black Adam"". worldsfinestonline.com. Retrieved March 2, 2014.
  4. ^ "Justice League: War Animation And First Look ~ Galactic News One – Home Of The Latest Entertainment News". Retrieved January 28, 2014.
  5. ^ "Zach Callison: A Picture Perfect Hollywood Heartbreak EP Preview". July 23, 2018.
  6. ^ "Vagrants Sign to Equal Vision Records in Partnership with Rude Records | Watch "Clarity" Now | New Music Coming in 2019". December 31, 2018.
  7. ^ "The EZ Show with Zach Callison & EZ WAY ANGELS & EZ TALK LIVE VALENTINES DAY SPECIAL". The EZ Show. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
  8. ^ "Article: Zach Callison Graduates From High School! See His Amazing Graduation Pics Here!". Alexis Joy VIP Access. June 18, 2015. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  9. ^ "Skywatch". skywatch-movie.com. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
  10. ^ Oller, Jacob (April 3, 2020). "Embrace your inner child with this first look at LEGO DC: Shazam-Magic & Monsters". SYFY WIRE. Archived from the original on April 8, 2020. Retrieved April 10, 2020.
  11. ^ Lane, Carly (May 19, 2021). "'Batman: The Long Halloween, Part Two' Trailer Reveals Release Date for R-Rated Conclusion". Collider. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
  12. ^ "Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part One: Exclusive Clip and Voice Cast Reveal". December 4, 2023.
  13. ^ "Soundtrack Album Sales : Jun 24, 2017 | Billboard Chart Archive". www.billboard.com. Archived from the original on January 25, 2019.
  14. ^ "Independent Albums Chart". Billboard.
  15. ^ "Soundtrack – Steven Universe Volume 1 – ultratop.be". Ultratop.
  16. ^ "Official Soundtrack Albums Chart Top 50 | Official Charts Company". Official Charts.
  17. ^ "Digital Albums Chart". billboard. April 27, 2019. Retrieved April 25, 2019.
  18. ^ "Zach Callison: Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved October 2, 2019.
  19. ^ "34th Annual Young Artist Awards". YoungArtistAwards.org. Archived from the original on April 17, 2016. Retrieved April 16, 2023.

External links

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