Brandon Mychal Smith (born May 29, 1989) is an American actor, comedian, singer, dancer, and rapper, best known for playing Bug Wendal in Gridiron Gang, Li'l Danny Dawkins in Phil of the Future, Nico Harris in Sonny with a Chance and So Random!, Stubby in Starstruck, and Lord of da Bling in Let It Shine. He also received critical acclaim for his portrayal of Little Richard in the 2014 biopic Get On Up.
Career
Smith won a Family Television Award and Young Artist Award in 2007 for his performance as Tayshawn in The Ron Clark Story. His other credits include the 2006 production of Gridiron Gang as Bug Wendal, Adulthood, and a recurring role as Mario in Unfabulous. He starred in the 2010 Disney Channel Original Movie Starstruck. He also performs the song and music video "Party Up" for Starstruck. He was a competitor on the Dancing with the Stars sequel Skating with the Stars but had to withdraw due to illness. He produced Maxrank's track "Winna Girl".
Filmography
Film
Television
Music videos
References
External links
- TNT Profile of Brandon Smith
- Brandon Mychal Smith at the Internet Movie Database