Glenn McCuen facts for kids

Glenn McCuen (born February 3, 1991) is an American actor, model, and former gymnast. He is well known for his role as Bodie in the 2010 family movie Marmaduke. He also starred as Aloe, a surfer, on the Nickelodeon teen show Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures.

Early Life and Gymnastics

Glenn McCuen was born on February 3, 1991, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He grew up in Houma, Louisiana, with his older sister, Courtney. Glenn first took karate lessons.

When he was eight, he started gymnastics, just like his sister. Glenn was very good at gymnastics. He trained at Jennings Gymnastics in Schriever, Louisiana. At age ten, his family moved to Plano, Texas. This move allowed him to train at the World Olympic Gymnastics Academy (WOGA).

Training and Achievements

Glenn began training at WOGA in 2001. He trained for seven hours a day while also going to school. His coach was Sergei Pakanich. Glenn quickly became a top gymnast.

In 2007, he placed 8th in the country at the U.S. National Gymnastics Championships. He competed in the 14-15 age group. In 2008, he won the Texas State Gymnastics Competition. Glenn dreamed of going to the Olympics and winning a gold medal.

Injury and New Path

In the fall of 2008, when Glenn was 17, he got a serious back injury. This injury forced him to stop training for a year. It also ended his dream of competing in the Olympics. This difficult time led him to explore a new career path in entertainment.

Career in Acting and Modeling

Glenn McCuen started his acting career in 2005. He was 14 years old at the time. A talent scout was looking for a boy who could do a flip for a lightsaber toy commercial. Glenn auditioned and got the part. This experience made him realize he loved acting and modeling.

Early Modeling and Acting Studies

After the commercial, Glenn started modeling. He worked for famous photographer Bruce Weber. He also appeared in ads for popular brands. These included Abercrombie Kids, Dillard's, JCPenney, and Neiman Marcus.

In 2006, Glenn began attending Cathryn Sullivan's Acting for Film school in Lewisville, Texas. After his gymnastics injury in 2008, he decided to focus on acting full-time. He graduated early from Plano High School. Just one week before his 18th birthday, he moved to Los Angeles.

Breaking into Hollywood

In early 2009, Glenn met a talent agent at a party. Within a week, he had an agent to represent him. That same year, he started studying acting at the Michael Woolson Studio. In 2010, he continued his acting studies at the Ivana Chubbuck Studio.

Glenn got his first movie role in 2010 in the independent film A Bag of Hammers. Next, he was cast as Bodie in the 2010 movie Marmaduke. He played a popular surfer alongside Caroline Sunshine.

He later auditioned for a role on the Nickelodeon show Big Time Rush. Even though he didn’t get that part, Nickelodeon asked him to read for another new show. This was the teen comedy Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures. Glenn got the role of John "Aloe" Aloysius. Aloe is an egotistical teenage surfer who is often against the main characters, Bucket and Skinner. The show premiered on Nickelodeon in July 2011.

Personal Life

Glenn McCuen lives in Los Angeles today. However, he still feels that Louisiana is his home. He enjoys visiting his family who still live there.

His hobbies include martial arts, wrestling, surfing, and dancing. He also plays guitar and piano. Glenn has said he is interested in working behind the scenes too. He hopes to direct films in the future. He believes he has a clear vision for how things should look and how actors should move.

Glenn also supports different charities. He works with "Let Them Play", which helps underprivileged children play organized sports. He also supports "First Star", which works to improve the lives of children who have been abused or neglected.

Filmography

See also

In Spanish: Glenn McCuen para niños