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Atticus Shaffer
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Shaffer attending the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2012
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| Born | June 19, 1998 |
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| Years active | 2007–present |
| Known for | Role as Brick Heck in The Middle |
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| Subscribers | 47.6K |
| Total views | 2,310,245 |
| Subscriber and view counts updated as of June 16, 2025. | |
Atticus Shaffer (born June 19, 1998) is an American actor and YouTuber. He is best known for playing Brick Heck on the TV show The Middle. He also lent his voice to characters like Edgar in the movie Frankenweenie and Ono in the Disney Junior series The Lion Guard.
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Early Life
Atticus Shaffer was born in Santa Clarita, California. His parents are Ron and Debbie Shaffer.
Acting Career
Starring in The Middle
Atticus Shaffer is most famous for his role as Brick Heck in the TV show The Middle. He played this character for all nine seasons, from 2009 to 2018.
Brick is the youngest of three children in the Heck family. He is very smart and loves to read. He also has a special interest in different fonts. Brick is a bit shy and sometimes feels overlooked by his family.
Atticus once shared that he is a lot like Brick in real life. He also loves to read and gets excited about unusual things. Brick's unique way of repeating words at the end of sentences was inspired by the son of one of the show's creators.
Voice Acting Roles
Besides The Middle, Atticus Shaffer has done a lot of voice acting. He voiced Edgar in the 2012 movie Frankenweenie. He also voiced Ono in the popular Disney Junior show The Lion Guard from 2016 to 2019.
Atticus has also voiced characters in other animated shows. These include Albert Glass in Fish Hooks and Peedee Fryman in Steven Universe. He also voiced Morrie Rydell in the radio series Adventures in Odyssey.
Online Presence
Atticus Shaffer has his own YouTube and Twitch channels. His channels are called "AtticusShafferVlog". He started his Twitch channel in December 2019. On these channels, he shares videos of himself playing various video games. Some of the games he plays include The Long Dark and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare.
Personal Life
Atticus Shaffer was named after Atticus Finch, a character from the famous book To Kill a Mockingbird. He lives in Acton, California.
Atticus has a condition called type four osteogenesis imperfecta. This condition affects his bones, making them fragile. It also means he is shorter in height, standing at about 4 feet 8 inches (142 cm) tall.
Atticus is a Christian. He has shared that he enjoys daily Bible study with his mother. He was baptized in 2015 and enjoys contemporary Christian rock music.
Film and Television Appearances
Atticus Shaffer has appeared in many TV shows and movies. Here are some of his notable roles:
Television Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2007 | The Class | Jonah | Episode: "The Class Rides a Bull" |
| 2008 | Carpoolers | Boy | Episode: "Take Your Daughter to Work Day" |
| 2009–2018 | The Middle | Brick Heck | Main role; 215 episodes |
| 2010–2014 | Fish Hooks | Albert Glass, Kid Fish | Voice, 28 episodes |
| 2011 | Shake It Up | Zane | Episode: "Beam It Up" |
| 2013–2018 | Steven Universe | Peedee Fryman | Voice, recurring role (10 episodes) |
| 2016–2019 | The Lion Guard | Ono | Voice, main cast |
| 2017–2022 | Pete the Cat | Grumpy Toad | Voice, main cast |
| 2018–2020 | Harvey Girls Forever! | Melvin, Lobgrilla | Voice, main cast |
| 2020 | Never Have I Ever | Russia Model UN representative | Episode: "...started a nuclear war" |
| 2022–present | Firebuds | Wayne Riley | Voice, recurring role |
Film Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2008 | Hancock | Boy at bus bench | |
| 2009 | The Unborn | Matty Newton | |
| 2012 | Frankenweenie | Edgar "E" Gore | Voice |
| 2013 | Super Buddies | Monk-E | Voice |
| 2015 | The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar | Ono | Voice, television film |
| 2018 | I'll Be Next Door for Christmas | Archie | |
| 2021 | Arlo the Alligator Boy | "Kids Things" Kid, Ice Cream Kid, Kid Bully | Voice |
Awards and Nominations
Atticus Shaffer has been recognized for his acting.
| Year | Award Group | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2010/11 | Young Artist Awards | Outstanding Young Ensemble in a TV Series | The Middle | Nominated |
| 2013 | Annie Awards | Voice Acting in a Feature Production | Frankenweenie | Nominated |
See also
In Spanish: Atticus Shaffer para niños
