Kenny Ridwan
Kenny Ridwan (born May 27, 1999) is an American actor known for his roles in the TV series The Goldbergs, The Thundermans, and The McCarthys. He has also appeared as a guest star on Perception, Bones, Modern Family, and House of Lies.[2][3]
Kenny Ridwan | |
---|---|
Ridwan in New York City | |
Born | Kenny Ridwan May 27, 1999 |
Nationality | American |
Education | Campbell Hall High School Columbia University (attending)[1] |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2009-present |
Website | kennyridwan |
Early life
Ridwan was born in Bellevue, Washington , to a Chinese-American family.[4] He is the third of five children.[1]
Ridwan first took up acting at the age of six or seven, following an advertisement for an acting school.[5] He has become passionate about performing arts taking part in school theater productions. As a fifth-grader, he portrayed Belle's father, Maurice, in its Beauty and the Beast production.[1][6] Before pursuing the craft professionally and landing his first audition, he participated in acting classes for two and a half years.[6]
Ridwan took advance filmmaking in high school, and has shown interest in directing and producing.[4] He graduated Campbell Hall High School with honors.
Currently, Ridwan is enrolled at Columbia University.[1]
Career
Ridwan has been portraying the role of Dave Kim in ABC's sitcom The Goldbergs since March 2014.[7] He also starred as Gideon in Nickelodeon's series The Thundermans.[8]
Filmography
Television Series
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
2012 | Animal Practice | Young Yamamoto | Season 1, episode 3 |
2013 | The Middle | Alan Hung | Season 4, episode 11 |
2013 | Wendell and Vinnie | Jeffy | Season 1, episode 1 |
2013 | Deadtime Stories | Eugene Nazzaro | Season 1, episode 5 |
2013 | Piper's Picks TV | as Himself | Episodes 124 and 173 |
2013 | Anger Management | Dr. Harris | Season 2, episode 31 |
2013 | Modern Family | History Student | Season 5, episode 2 |
2013 | Bones | Brandon Heller | Season 9, episode 10 |
2014 | Maker Shack Agency | Sweet Lu | Pilot |
2014 | Perception | Ely Dunham | Season 2, episode 11 |
2014-2015 | The McCarthys | Jared | Recurring character |
2014 - ? | The Goldbergs | Dave Kim | Recurring character |
2014-2018 | The Thundermans | Gideon | Recurring character |
2015 | House of Lies | Danny | Season 4, episode 5 |
2015-2016 | Gortimer Gibbon's Life on Normal Street | Joshua Auerbach | Recurring character |
2019 | Schooled | Dave Kim | Season 2 episode 7 |
Films
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
2012 | Anita Ho | Toestah | |
2012 | Me First | Short Film | |
2013 | The Dumb Show | Kenny | |
2014 | Meeting Gary | Troy | Short Film |
2014 | Smart Alec | Chao | TV Movie |
2014 | Divide & Conquer | Randy | TV Movie |
2015 | Sins of the Father | Steve |
References
- Alonso, Nathalie (January 3, 2018). "Student Spotlight: Kenny Ridwan '21". Columbia College Today. Retrieved July 10, 2019 – via www.college.columbia.edu.
- "Listings". Goldbergs, The on ABC. The Futon Critic. March 7, 2016. Retrieved July 10, 2019 – via TheFutonCritic.com.
- "Beverly Goes to War with Dave Kim's Mom Video - The Goldbergs". American Broadcasting Company. December 4, 2014. Retrieved July 10, 2019 – via abc.go.com.
- "'The Goldbergs' Actor Kenny Ridwan Wants To Be Asian Tom Cruise". Character Media. October 15, 2018. Retrieved January 25, 2020.
- ago, Kara Hedash 1 year (October 30, 2018). "Interview: Kenny Ridwan talks his role as Dave Kim on The Goldbergs". Hidden Remote. Retrieved January 25, 2020.
- Interview: Actor Kenny Ridwan, 'The Goldbergs', retrieved January 25, 2020
- "Scoop: THE GOLDBERGS on ABC - Wednesday, April 6, 2016". Broadway World. March 21, 2016. Retrieved July 10, 2019.
- "The Thundermans: Season Four Renewal from Nickelodeon - canceled TV shows". TV Series Finale. March 3, 2016. Retrieved July 10, 2019.