Zach Callison facts for kids
Zachry Dean Callison (born October 23, 1997) is an American actor and singer. He is best known for being the voice of Steven Universe. Steven is the main character in the popular Steven Universe cartoon series and movies.
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Zach Callison's Acting Journey
Zach Callison started acting on TV in 2009. He had a repeating role in a show called Diary of a Single Mom. For a few years, he appeared in different TV shows.
In 2013, Zach got two big voice acting roles. He became the voice of Prince James in Sofia the First. He also started voicing the main character, Steven Universe. You might also know him as Billy from I'm in the Band. He also voiced King Tut in Mr. Peabody & Sherman. He was Young Jiro in The Wind Rises. Plus, he voiced Billy Batson in some animated superhero movies.
Zach Callison's Music
In January 2018, Zach released his first song, "War!". After that, he released more songs like "Curtain Call". In August 2018, he released his first music album, called A Picture Perfect Hollywood Heartbreak.
Zach shared that he was inspired by the challenges young actors face. He wanted to talk about how tough the entertainment industry can be. In 2018, he also appeared as a magician in a music video for Nathan Sharp's song "Phantom".
Zach Callison's Life
Zach is a youth representative for the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. This group works to protect ocean wildlife. He finished high school at Oak Park High School in California. He graduated on June 11, 2015.
Zach Callison's Roles
Zach Callison has been in many TV shows, movies, and video games.
Live-action TV Shows
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2009 | Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader? | Himself | |
2009–2010 | Diary of a Single Mom | Ian | Recurring |
2010 | Hannah Montana | Douglas | Episode: "Hannah's Gonna Get This" |
2011 | Funny or Die Presents | Lonni Donovan | 1 episode |
Perfect Couples | Young Dave | Episode: "Perfect Crime" | |
I'm in the Band | King Billy | Episode: "Lord of the Weasels" | |
iCarly | 10-Year-Old Boy #1 (voice) | Episode: "iStill Psycho" | |
2012 | Little Brother | Ethan | TV pilot |
2014 | NCIS: Los Angeles | Devin Johnson | Episode: "Reign Fall" |
2015 | Fresh Off the Boat | Dan | Episode: "Miracle on Dead Street" |
Henry Danger | Chet | Episode: "Henry's Jelly" | |
Astrid Clover | Hipster 2 | Episode: "#Holiday (full)" | |
2016 | Sanders Shorts | Steven | Episode: "Life with the Crystal Gems is Tough" |
2016–2019 | Just Add Magic | Chuck Hankins/Charles Peizer | Recurring |
2016–2021 | The Goldbergs | Brian Corbett | |
2017 | Record Rant | Zach | 1 episode |
Suspense | Scooter Stevens | Episode: "Indomitable the Magnificent" | |
Micah the ... Ghost | Micah | TV pilot | |
Grey's Anatomy: B-Team | Oscar | Episode: "Two" | |
2018 | Stream of Many Eyes | Werblund | TV pilot |
Live-action Movies
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2007 | Ghost Image | Keiner Plaza Pedestrian | |
2009 | Land of the Lost | Tar Pits Kid | Uncredited |
2010 | Kingshighway | Dominic | |
2012 | Rock Jocks | Dylan | |
Ultraman Zero: The Revenge of Belial | Nao | US dub | |
2013 | All American Christmas Carol | Bully Johnny | |
2015 | The Sound of Magic | Peasant Boy | |
A Terrible Fate | Ben | Short film | |
2018 | Mailboxes | Lionel | |
2019 | Skywatch | Shaun |
Voice Acting in Cartoons
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2010 | Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated | Arthur Baywosenthal, Child #6, Child #7 | Episode: "The Song of Mystery" |
Sym-Bionic Titan | Arthur | Episode: "Shadows of Youth" | |
Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam | Billy Batson | Short film; direct-to-video | |
2012 | The Legend of Korra | Skoochy, Young Tarrlock | Voice, 2 episodes |
2012–2018 | Sofia the First | Prince James | Voice, main role (Season 1-early Season 2) |
2013 | The Wind Rises | Young Jiro Horikoshi | Voice (English dub) |
2013–2019 | Steven Universe | Steven Universe, Onion, Pumpkin, Pebbles, Watermelon Stevens, Obsidian, additional voices | Voice, main role |
2014 | Justice League: War | Billy Batson | Voice, direct-to-video |
Mr. Peabody & Sherman | King Tut | Voice | |
2016 | Hulk: Where Monsters Dwell | Eric / Ninja | Voice, direct-to-video |
Uncle Grandpa | Steven Universe | Voice, episode: "Pizza Eve" | |
2019 | Steven Universe: The Movie | Voice, television film | |
2019–2022 | DreamWorks Dragons: Rescue Riders | Winger | Voice, main role |
2019–2020 | Steven Universe Future | Steven Universe, Onion, Pumpkin, Cactus Steven, Jingle Singer, Topiary Stevens | |
Cleopatra in Space | Zuzz | Voice, recurring role | |
2019 | Lego DC Batman: Family Matters | Billy Batson | Voice, direct-to-video |
2020 | Lego DC: Shazam!: Magic and Monsters | Billy Batson, Jimmy Olsen | |
2021 | Batman: The Long Halloween, Part Two | Young Bruce Wayne | |
Injustice | Damian Wayne, Jimmy Olsen | ||
2024 | Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths | Robin / Dick Grayson of Earth-Two, Robin / Damian Wayne |
Voice Acting in Video Games
Year | Title | Role |
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2011 | Kinect: Disneyland Adventures | Additional voices |
2015 | Steven Universe: Attack the Light | Steven Universe |
2017 | Steven Universe: Save the Light | Steven Universe, Onion, Pumpkin |
2018 | Lego DC Super-Villains | Billy Batson |
2019 | Steven Universe: Unleash the Light | Steven Universe, Onion, Pumpkin |
2019 | Steven Universe: The Phantom Fable | Steven Universe |
Zach Callison's Music Albums
Zach Callison has released his own music and contributed to soundtracks.
EPs (Mini-Albums)
Title | Album details |
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A Picture Perfect Hollywood Heartbreak |
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Soundtrack Albums
Zach has also sung on the official soundtracks for the Steven Universe series and movies.
Title | Album details |
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Steven Universe, Vol. 1 (Original Soundtrack) |
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Steven Universe, Vol. 2 (Original Soundtrack) |
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Steven Universe the Movie (Original Soundtrack) |
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Steven Universe Future (Original Soundtrack) |
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Singles (Individual Songs)
Title | Year | Album |
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"War!" | 2018 | A Picture Perfect Hollywood Heartbreak |
"Curtain Call" | ||
"She Don't Know" | ||
"Nightmare" | ||
"For Just One Day Let's Only Think About (Love)" (with Uzo Aduba, Shelby Rabara, Tom Scharpling, Michaela Dietz, Deedee Magno Hall, & Estelle) |
Steven Universe, Vol. 2 (Original Soundtrack) | |
"We Deserve to Shine" (with Charlyne Yi, Erica Luttrell, Estelle, Deedee Magno Hall, Michaela Dietz, Grace Rolek, & AJ Michalka) |
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"Familiar" | ||
"Escapism" (with AJ Michalka & Grace Rolek) |
2019 | |
"We Are the Crystal Gems (Change Your Mind Version)" |
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"Change Your Mind" | ||
"True Kinda Love" (with Estelle) |
Steven Universe: The Movie (Original Soundtrack) | |
"Other Friends" (with Sarah Stiles, Deedee Magno Hall, Estelle, & Michaela Dietz) |
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"I'd Rather Be Me (With You)" | 2020 | Steven Universe Future (Original Soundtrack) |
Awards and Nominations
Zach Callison has been recognized for his acting. He was nominated for and won some awards.
Year | Category | Award | Result |
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2012 | Best Performance in a TV Series – Guest Starring Young Actor 11-13 (I'm in the Band) | Young Artist Awards | Nominated |
2013 | Best Performance in a Feature Film – Supporting Young Actor (Rock Jocks) | Nominated | |
Best Performance in a Voice-Over Role (Television) – Young Actor (Sofia the First) | Won | ||
2014 | Best Male Vocal Performance by a Child (Steven Universe) | Behind The Voice Actor Awards | Nominated |
Best Performance in a Voice-Over Role – Young Actor (Steven Universe) | Young Artist Award | Nominated | |
Best Performance in a DVD Film – Young Actor (All American Christmas Carol) | Won | ||
2016 | Young Artist Award Best Performance in a TV Series – Guest Starring Young Actor (14 -21) Henry Danger | Nominated |
See also
In Spanish: Zach Callison para niños