Kurt Doss
Kurt Doss (born September 18, 1996) is an American child actor, best known for playing Frred in Happy Monster Band, and playing the youngest son, Ben Gallagher in Ruby & the Rockits.
Kurt Doss | |
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 Kurt Doss in 2010 | |
| Born | September 18, 1996 |
| Occupation | Child actor |
Biography
Doss's home town is Erie, Pennsylvania. From a young age had a sense of humor, which got the attention of Chambers Stevens, who is an acting coach.[1] Doss was introduced to acting by Stevens, and Doss and his mother decided to move to Los Angeles, CA so Doss could pursue acting.[1]
Career
In a six-year period, Doss appeared in 40 national commercials for Kellogg's, Sarah Lee, Washington Mutual, Fruit of the Loom, and others.[1]
He made his acting debut in television, playing Tori Spelling's nephew in the TV movie, A Christmas Carol. Soon-after, Kurt had co-starring and guest starring roles in television such as According to Jim, Joey, Desperate Housewives, Back To You The New Adventures of Old Christine, Scrubs and more. He was a lead series regular in the children's program Happy Monster Band, plus he had a recurring role in Special Agent Oso. Doss also has appeared in sketch comedy and improv, such as The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, MAD TV and Frank TV. He then landed a starring role in Ruby & the Rockits, playing the youngest son, Ben. His first leading role in a feature film was Henry in Knucklehead.[2]
Filmography
| Film | |||
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| Year | Film | Role | Other notes |
| 2003 | The Bug Man | Kevin | |
| 2003 | A Carol Christmas | Tyler | |
| 2004 | The Five People You Meet in Heaven | Young Boy | Voice only |
| 2007 | The Minister of Divine | Boy | TV film |
| 2007 | Seven's Eleven: Sweet Toys | Breaker | |
| 2008 | Libertyville | Grant | TV film |
| 2008 | The Hottie and the Nottie | Young Arno Blount | |
| 2008 | Role Models | Kyle | |
| 2009 | Opposite Day | Kid Shop Owner | |
| 2010 | Knucklehead | Henry | |
| Television | |||
| Year | Series | Role | Other notes |
| 2004 | According to Jim | Kid #1 | "Dress to Kill Me" (Season 4, Episode 5) |
| Huff | Young Teddy | "That Fucking Cabin" (Season 1, Episode 7) | |
| The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | Various characters | Unknown episodes | |
| 2005 | Life on a Stick | Gus | "Pilot" (Season 1, Episode 1) |
| Joey | Kid #2 | "Joey and the Poker" (Season 2, Episode 7) | |
| 2006 | Dr. Phil | Kurt/Boy | "Are You a Bitch?" |
| Mike's Super Short Show | Cousin Stevie | "Chicken Little" (Season 4, Episode 16) | |
| The New Adventures of Old Christine | Jack | "Teach Your Children Well" (Season 1, Episode 8) | |
| Invasion | Curtis | "The Son Also Rises" (Season 1, Episode 19) | |
| 2007 | Punk'd | Kurt | Episode #8.2 |
| 3-Minute Game Show | Himself - Contestant | "High School Musical 2: Part 2" (Season 1, Episode 2) | |
| Desperate Housewives | Boy #2 | "Gossip" (Season 3, Episode 20) | |
| Back to You | Brian | "Gracie's Bully" (Season 1, Episode 6) | |
| Frank TV | German Boy | "Frankly, My Dear, I Don't Give a Frank" (Season 1, Episode 3) | |
| 2008 | Happy Monster Band | Frred | Voice role 10 episodes |
| Special Agent Oso | Dawson | Unknown episodes | |
| 2009 | Scrubs | Ryan | "Our Role Models" (Season 9, Episode 3) |
| 2009 | Ruby & the Rockits | Ben Gallagher | Main role, 10 episodes |
References
- "ABC Family: Kurt Doss (Ben Gallagher of Ruby & The Rockits)". ABCFamily.Go. Archived from the original on July 21, 2009. Retrieved 2009-08-02.
- Lloyd, Robert (July 21, 2009). "'Ruby & the Rockits'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2009-08-02.