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Asher Dov Angel
September 6, 2002 Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2008–present |
Asher Dov Angel (born September 6, 2002) is an American actor. He started acting when he was very young. His first movie was Jolene in 2008.
Asher is well-known for playing Jonah Beck in the Disney Channel show Andi Mack (2017–2019). He also plays Billy Batson in the superhero movies Shazam! (2019) and Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023). These movies are part of the DC Extended Universe.
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Asher Angel's Life Story
Early Life and Family
Asher Angel was born in Phoenix, Arizona. He grew up in Paradise Valley, Arizona. His parents are Jody and Coco Angel. Asher is the oldest of three children. He has a younger brother and a younger sister. His family is Jewish. Asher also enjoys singing and playing the guitar.
Becoming an Actor
Asher started acting at a very young age. When he was 5, he appeared in the movie Jolene. He also performed in many theater plays.
When he was 7, Asher auditioned for the musical Oliver! at Desert Stages Theatre. He won a role in the show. His mom promised to take him to Los Angeles if he performed in 30 local plays. Asher worked hard and acted in many shows. These included The Little Mermaid, Seussical, Mary Poppins, and Into the Woods. He performed at the Desert Stages Theatre in Scottsdale.
His mom kept her promise. When Asher was 12, he went to Los Angeles. There, he auditioned for a new Disney Channel show called Andi Mack. He won the part of Jonah Beck. His whole family moved to Utah so he could film the series.
His Movies and TV Shows
In April 2019, Asher played the main role of Billy Batson in the movie Shazam!. In the film, Zachary Levi plays Billy's adult superhero self. This movie was a big hit and was liked by critics.
Asher also started his music career. In 2019, he released his first song, "One Thought Away." It featured the artist Wiz Khalifa.
He played Billy Batson again in the movie Shazam! Fury of the Gods. This movie came out on March 17, 2023.
In 2022, Asher joined the cast of the Hulu movie Darby and the Dead. In 2023, it was announced he would be in the thriller movie Lazareth. He was also cast in the teen romance 99 Days. He starred in the movie On Fire, which was released in late 2023. In January 2024, he released a new song called "Flip the Switch."
Asher Angel's Work
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2008 | Jolene | 5-year-old Brad Jr. | |
| 2018 | On Pointe | Alex | Also known as Driven to Dance |
| 2019 | Shazam! | Billy Batson | |
| 2022 | Darby and the Dead | James | |
| 2023 | Shazam! Fury of the Gods | Billy Batson | |
| On Fire | Clay Laughlin | ||
| 2024 | Lazareth | Owen |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2016 | Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn | Jasper | Episode: "Ballet and the Beasts" |
| Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders | Ryan Wolf | Episode: "De Los Inocentes" | |
| 2017–2019 | Andi Mack | Jonah Beck | Main role |
| 2020 | All That | Himself | Episode: 1117 |
| The Substitute | Himself | Episode: "Asher Angel" | |
| Group Chat | Himself | Episode: "Dance Dance ..." | |
| Nickelodeon's Unfiltered | Himself | Episode: "Zombies Eat Unicorns!" | |
| 2021 | High School Musical: The Musical: The Series | Jack | Episode: "Spring Break" |
Awards Asher Angel Has Won
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
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| 2019 | Saturn Awards | Best Performance by a Younger Actor | Shazam! | Nominated | |
| Young Entertainer Awards | Best Young Ensemble in a Television Series | Andi Mack | Won | ||
| 2020 | iHeartRadio Music Awards | Social Star Award | — | Won |
See also
In Spanish: Asher Angel para niños
