Joseph Michael Castanon (born August 19, 1997), better known by his stage name Sir Castanon, is an American retired actor and singer-songwriter. He was also known for his role as Ben Newman in the comedy Click (2006).
Acting career He has appeared in several television series, including Jericho, NCIS, I Hate My 30's, Crossing Jordan, Without A Trace, October Road, ER, a mini series Comanche Moon, and won the 2006 Young Artist Award for Guest Starring Young Actor in a TV series for an appearance on Ghost Whisperer. That same year, he made his feature film debut playing Ben Newman, son of Adam Sandler's character in the comedy Click.
Music career Castanon became serious about music after he booked the starring role in the West Coast Ensemble stage production of "Big the Musical" in the fall of 2008. It was then he realized his love for performing in front of live audiences. He joined forces and began writing and recording with multi-award winning writer and producer Jonathan George. The two-year journey of development and work spawned the artist Sir Castanon. He released his debut album, Puppeteer, on iTunes and CD Baby on December 28, 2010.
Filmography
Film YearTitleRoleNotes2006De Las CallesDarioShort filmClick7-Year-Old Ben Newman2007Dead WriteRufusLittle WingsThomasShort filmPlot 7Matthew McCarthy2008The 7th ClausCharlieShort film2009Santa's Little HelperMarlonShort film2010Happiness RunsLittle MackieNic & Tristan Go Mega DegaCommercial Kid2011Hard HatsMervin JonesShort filmProdigalYoung Levi2014BrothersThe BoyShort film
Television YearTitleRoleNotes2005WantedBoyEpisode: "Badlands"Ghost WhispererKenny DaleEpisode: "The Crossing"Crossing JordanBrandon HollomanEpisode: "Judgement Day"NCISZach TannerEpisode: "Honor Code"2006Without a TraceEthan HellerEpisode: "The Little Things"Pepper DennisBuckyEpisode: "Saving Venice"2006–2008JerichoWoody Taylor3 episodes2006SharkEthan SterlingEpisode: "Dr. Feelbad"2007I Hate My 30'sBickle2 episodesERReggie SantoEpisode: "Gravity"2008October RoadJimmy Crack KorndufferEpisode: "Spelling It Out"Comanche MoonNewtEpisode: "Part 3"
Awards and nominations YearAwardCategoryNominated workResult2006Young Artist AwardsBest Performance in a Comedy or Drama Television Series – Guest Starring Young ActorGhost Whisperer2007Shark2008Best Performance in a TV Series – Young Actor Ten or UnderI Hate My 30'sBest Performance in a Short Film – Young ActorLittle Wings2009Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special – Supporting Young ActorComanche Moon2010Best Performance in a Short Film – Young ActorSanta's Little Helper
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