Sean Michael (US actor)
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Sean Michael Afable is an American
actor
, best known for playing the role of Dylan Chiu in Akeelah and the Bee
.
At age 6, Sean's parents, Robert and Gigi, started him in acting classes. Sean's first professional acting experience was doing Burger King and Chuck E Cheese commercials. He has since appeared in several Disney and Nickelodeon television shows, and some feature films. Sean has studied under many of Hollywood's top acting coaches and has more recently been studying with Steven G. Lowe at The Actors Room for the past several years. He also works in voice-overs, theater, singing, and dance.
Sean is an alumnus of the All-American Boys Choir.
as Dylan Chiu, a foil of Keke Palmer
's role. In Akeelah and the Bee, Sean plays an over-achieving student who is Akeelah Anderson's rival in the National Spelling Bee.
series That's So Raven
and Phil of the Future
. He also guest starred on the television show Zoey 101
. He also guest starred on Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide
as one of the Killer Bees in the episode "Guide to Sick Days and Spelling Bees." Recently, he has been featured in YouTube's "Blackbox TV" as the main character in episode 8.
United States
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actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
, best known for playing the role of Dylan Chiu in Akeelah and the Bee
Akeelah and the Bee
Akeelah and the Bee is a 2006 American drama film written and directed by Doug Atchison. It tells the story of Akeelah Anderson, portrayed by Keke Palmer, an 11-year-old girl who participates in the Scripps National Spelling Bee, her mother, portrayed by Angela Bassett, schoolmates, and also her...
.
Biography
Sean Michael Afable was born in Southern California on November 20, 1988, raised in a Filipino and European family. He grew up with 1 brother, his 18 first cousins, and his cat Winston. Sean graduated Parkridge Private High School in 2005.At age 6, Sean's parents, Robert and Gigi, started him in acting classes. Sean's first professional acting experience was doing Burger King and Chuck E Cheese commercials. He has since appeared in several Disney and Nickelodeon television shows, and some feature films. Sean has studied under many of Hollywood's top acting coaches and has more recently been studying with Steven G. Lowe at The Actors Room for the past several years. He also works in voice-overs, theater, singing, and dance.
Sean is an alumnus of the All-American Boys Choir.
Akeelah and the Bee
Sean's first starring role was in the movie Akeelah and the BeeAkeelah and the Bee
Akeelah and the Bee is a 2006 American drama film written and directed by Doug Atchison. It tells the story of Akeelah Anderson, portrayed by Keke Palmer, an 11-year-old girl who participates in the Scripps National Spelling Bee, her mother, portrayed by Angela Bassett, schoolmates, and also her...
as Dylan Chiu, a foil of Keke Palmer
Keke Palmer
Lauren Keyana "Keke" Palmer is an American actress and singer who rose to fame for her performance in the 2006 film Akeelah and the Bee. She also starred as the title character in the Nickelodeon sitcom True Jackson, VP...
's role. In Akeelah and the Bee, Sean plays an over-achieving student who is Akeelah Anderson's rival in the National Spelling Bee.
Guest star roles
He has guest starred on several television series, including the Disney ChannelDisney Channel
Disney Channel is an American basic cable and satellite television network, owned by the Disney-ABC Television Group division of The Walt Disney Company. It is under the direction of Disney-ABC Television Group President Anne Sweeney. The channel's headquarters is located on West Alameda Ave. in...
series That's So Raven
That's So Raven
That's So Raven is an American cable television teen sitcom/fantasy series. The show premiered on the Disney Channel on January 17, 2003, and ended on November 10, 2007. The show spawned Disney Channel's first spin-off series: Cory in the House...
and Phil of the Future
Phil of the Future
Phil of the Future is an American situation comedy that originally aired on Disney Channel from June 18, 2004, to August 19, 2006 for a total of two seasons. The series was created by Tim Maile and Douglas Tuber and produced by 2121 Productions, a part of Brookwell McNamara Entertainment...
. He also guest starred on the television show Zoey 101
Zoey 101
Zoey 101 is an American television series that ran from January 9, 2005 to May 2, 2008 starring Jamie Lynn Spears as teenager Zoey Brooks, produced for Nickelodeon and syndicated worldwide. The show was initially filmed at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California, then at stages in Valencia,...
. He also guest starred on Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide
Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide
Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide, commonly called Ned's Declassified for short, is an American live-action situation comedy on Nickelodeon that debuted in the channel's Sunday night TEENick scheduling block on September 12, 2004. The series' actual pilot episode aired on September 7, 2003...
as one of the Killer Bees in the episode "Guide to Sick Days and Spelling Bees." Recently, he has been featured in YouTube's "Blackbox TV" as the main character in episode 8.
Television
- One Warm Night - (In Production)(August 2011)
- BlackBoxTV ... Lucas Chen (2010)
- Phil of the FuturePhil of the FuturePhil of the Future is an American situation comedy that originally aired on Disney Channel from June 18, 2004, to August 19, 2006 for a total of two seasons. The series was created by Tim Maile and Douglas Tuber and produced by 2121 Productions, a part of Brookwell McNamara Entertainment...
… Lyle Snogger (2005) - That's So RavenThat's So RavenThat's So Raven is an American cable television teen sitcom/fantasy series. The show premiered on the Disney Channel on January 17, 2003, and ended on November 10, 2007. The show spawned Disney Channel's first spin-off series: Cory in the House...
… Anthony (2004–2005) - Ned's Declassified School Survival GuideNed's Declassified School Survival GuideNed's Declassified School Survival Guide, commonly called Ned's Declassified for short, is an American live-action situation comedy on Nickelodeon that debuted in the channel's Sunday night TEENick scheduling block on September 12, 2004. The series' actual pilot episode aired on September 7, 2003...
… Stinger (2 episodes, 2004–2005) - Cold Case … Boy #1 (2004)
- Hannah Montana(TV series) Rico´s customer...Hannah Montana 2/meet Miley
Film
- Jungle Prince (In Development) ... Elias
- Caleb Movie (In Production)(January 2012) ... Joey
- To Save a LifeTo Save a LifeTo Save a Life is a 2010 Christian drama film directed by Brian Baugh. The film was released theatrically in the United States on January 22, 2010, and was written by Jim Britts. It stars Randy Wayne, Deja Kreutzberg, Robert Bailey Jr., Steven Crowder and Sean Michael Afable...
(2010) … Jonny Garcia - Akeelah and the BeeAkeelah and the BeeAkeelah and the Bee is a 2006 American drama film written and directed by Doug Atchison. It tells the story of Akeelah Anderson, portrayed by Keke Palmer, an 11-year-old girl who participates in the Scripps National Spelling Bee, her mother, portrayed by Angela Bassett, schoolmates, and also her...
(2006) … Dylan - Chocolate Girls (2004) … Tyler
- The Scorpion KingThe Scorpion KingThe Scorpion King is a 2002 American action film directed by Chuck Russell, starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Kelly Hu, Grant Heslov, and Michael Clarke Duncan...
(2002) … Boy at Well - Little Shepherd (2002) (V) … Joel
- Delivering MiloDelivering MiloDelivering Milo is a 2001 film written by David Hubbard and directed by Nick Castle. Anton Yelchin stars as Milo, with Bridget Fonda and Campbell Scott in the roles of his parents. Albert Finney stars as Elmore Dahl, a guardian angel sent to convince a soul that life on Earth is worth living. Sean...
(2001) … Little Boy
Upcoming projects
- One Warm Night ...(In Production)
- Jungle Prince … Elias (In Development)
- Nationwide 3-Day Acting Intensives w/ The Actors Room (www.TheActorsRoom.com)
Awards
- CAMIE AwardsCAMIE AwardsThe CAMIE Awards, sometimes known as the CAMIEs, are awards for outstanding, uplifting films emphasizing character and morality. They are awarded annually by CAMIE Awards, Inc.-Overview:...
- Character And Morality In Entertainment- For outstanding character, morality, and integrity in entertainment:
- Akeelah and the BeeAkeelah and the BeeAkeelah and the Bee is a 2006 American drama film written and directed by Doug Atchison. It tells the story of Akeelah Anderson, portrayed by Keke Palmer, an 11-year-old girl who participates in the Scripps National Spelling Bee, her mother, portrayed by Angela Bassett, schoolmates, and also her...
2007 - CAMIE Award: Sean Michael Afable Winner