Ty Hodges facts for kids

Eric Tyrone "Ty" Hodges II is an American actor, director, and screenwriter. He is famous for his roles in Disney Channel movies and TV shows. You might know him as Larry Houdini from Don't Look Under the Bed or Larry Beale from Even Stevens.

Ty Hodges' Early Life

Ty Hodges grew up in Miami, Florida. His family background includes Trinidadian and Bajan heritage.

Ty Hodges' Career Journey

Ty Hodges started his career at a young age. When he was 16, he was the main character in Janet Jackson's "Go Deep" music video.

Acting Roles in TV and Movies

Ty Hodges became well-known for his roles on the Disney Channel. He played Larry Houdini in the Disney Channel Original Movie Don't Look Under The Bed. He also had a regular role as Larry Beale on the TV series Even Stevens. Later, he appeared in The Even Stevens Movie.

He was also part of MTV's reality show twentyfourseven. Other TV shows he acted in include Boston Public, Felicity, and NYPD Blue. In 2006, Ty Hodges acted with Hilary Duff and Haylie Duff in the movie Material Girls. He also appeared in films like Holes and The United States of Leland.

Besides acting, he toured Japan with a music group called Voices United.

Ty Hodges as a Director

Ty Hodges has also directed several movies. In 2006, he directed Miles from Home, which starred Meagan Good. He also directed and acted in the 2015 movie A Girl Like Grace, which also featured Meagan Good and Raven-Symoné. More recently, he directed the film Venus as a Boy, starring Olivia Culpo.

Ty Hodges' Filmography