Cameron Dallas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cameron Dallas
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| Born | September 8, 1994 Whittier, California, U.S.
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| Years active | 2012–present |
| Known for | YouTube, Vine videos, magcon |
| Television | Chasing Cameron |
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Cameron Alexander Dallas was born on September 8, 1994. He is a famous American social media star, actor, and singer. He became well-known for his fun videos on apps like Vine and YouTube.
Cameron also starred in movies like Expelled and The Outfield. In 2016, he had his own Netflix reality show called Chasing Cameron. This show followed him on his music tour in Europe. Later, in 2020, Cameron joined the cast of the Mean Girls musical on Broadway. On his birthday that year, he released his first music album, Dear Scarlett.
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Becoming a Star
Cameron Dallas started his journey in September 2012. He began by posting short videos on Vine. In these videos, he often played jokes and pranks on his friends and family. People loved his funny content!
By 2014, Cameron had over 8 million followers on Vine. This made him one of the most popular accounts. He also had more than 11 million followers on Twitter. By 2017, his popularity grew even more. He had over 20 million followers on Instagram. This showed how many people enjoyed his videos and posts.
Acting and Music
In April 2014, Cameron got a big chance to star in a movie. The film was called Expelled. In this movie, he played a prankster who gets kicked out of school. It was released in December 2014.
Cameron also appeared in a TV show called American Odyssey in 2015. That same year, he starred in another movie, The Outfield. He acted alongside Nash Grier and Caroline Sunshine in this film.
On April 20, 2015, Cameron released his first song, "She Bad." He also sang on Daniel Skye's song "All I Want Is You." In June 2016, Cameron shared exciting news. He announced that he would have his own Netflix reality series. This show, called Chasing Cameron, premiered on December 27, 2016. It gave fans a look into his life and music tour.
In 2020, Cameron made his debut on Broadway. He played the role of Aaron Samuels in the Mean Girls musical. Later that year, on September 8, he released his first full music album, Dear Scarlett.
Awards and Recognition
Cameron Dallas has won several awards for his work. He won Teen Choice Awards in 2014, 2015, and 2016. He also received a People's Choice Award in 2017. These awards show how much his fans appreciate him.
Personal Life
Cameron Dallas has shared details about his family background. He has described his heritage as being half Scottish. He is also a quarter Mexican and a quarter German.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2014 | Expelled | Felix O'Neil |
| 2015 | The Frog Kingdom | Freddie (voice) |
| The Outfield | Frankie Payton |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2015 | AwesomenessTV | Himself | Episode: "Kanye: What's In My Murse?" |
| American Odyssey | Cameron | Episodes: "Wingman", "Beat Feat" | |
| 2016 | Chasing Cameron | Himself | 10 episodes |
Theatre
| Year | Production | Role | Location | Category |
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| 2020 | Mean Girls | Aaron Samuels | August Wilson Theatre | Broadway |
Discography
Studio albums
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| Dear Scarlett |
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Singles
As lead artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||||||||||
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US Rap |
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| "She Bad" | 2015 | — | 46 | — | Non-album singles | ||||||||
| "Why Haven't I Met You?" | 2018 | — | — | — | |||||||||
| "Helpless" | 2020 | — | — | — | TBA | ||||||||
| "Secrets" | — | — | — | Dear Scarlett | |||||||||
| "Dangerous" | — | — | — | ||||||||||
| "Used to Me" | — | — | — | ||||||||||
| "Would You" | — | — | — | ||||||||||
| "—" means the song did not appear on the music chart. | |||||||||||||
As featured artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |||||||||||
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| US Pop |
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| "All I Want" (Daniel Skye featuring Cameron Dallas) |
2015 | — | Non-album single | |||||||||||
| "—" means the song did not appear on the music chart. | ||||||||||||||
Awards and Nominations
| Year | Nominated | Award | Result |
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| 2014 | 2014 Teen Choice Awards | Choice Web Star: Male | Nominated |
| Choice Web: Viner | Won | ||
| 2015 | 2015 Teen Choice Awards | Choice Web Star: Male | Won |
| Choice Web: Viner | Won | ||
| 2016 | 42nd People's Choice Awards | Favorite Social Media Star | Nominated |
| 2016 Teen Choice Awards | Choice Web Star: Male | Nominated | |
| Choice Social Media King | Won | ||
| Streamy Awards | Entertainer of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2017 | 43rd People's Choice Awards | Favorite Social Media Star | Won |
| Streamy Awards | Creator of the Year | Nominated |
See also
In Spanish: Cameron Dallas para niños
