Jason Earles
Encyclopedia
Jason Daniel Earles is an American
actor, known for his role as Jackson Stewart on the Disney Channel
sitcom Hannah Montana
and his role as Sensei Rudy in his new Disney XD
series Kickin' It
.
. After living in Ohio
and Washington state, his family moved to Oregon
. Before moving to southern California, Earles lived in Billings, Montana, where he graduated from Rocky Mountain College
in 2000. He has contributed cast memorabilia to the college's fund raisers.
), Jackson Stewart, in the Disney Channel Original Series Hannah Montana
. He guest starred twice on Phil of the Future
as Grady Spaggett, an advanced math student. Earles was in the 2006 Disney Channel Games
on the Blue Team and in the 2007 and 2008 Disney Channel Games on the Red team.
Earles played a nerdy card gamer who was friends with the character Brian Miller on the sitcom Still Standing
. In 2004, he appeared in the movie National Treasure
as Thomas Gates, ancestor of Ben Gates (Nicolas Cage
). In 2005, Earles played Ernie Kaplowitz in the movie American Pie Presents: Band Camp. Earles also plays Hunter, the android protector of the main character, in the new Disney XD
series Aaron Stone
. He also voiced Spudnik in the talking dog movie, Space Buddies
.
Earles was the co-host of Disney Channel's Sing-Along Bowl-athon (Disney Channel
's 2006 New Year's Eve
special) and the corresponding online voting.
Jason stars in the Disney XD
Original Series Kickin' It
, premiered on 13 June 2011.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
actor, known for his role as Jackson Stewart on the Disney Channel
Disney Channel
Disney Channel is an American basic cable and satellite television network, owned by the Disney-ABC Television Group division of The Walt Disney Company. It is under the direction of Disney-ABC Television Group President Anne Sweeney. The channel's headquarters is located on West Alameda Ave. in...
sitcom Hannah Montana
Hannah Montana
Hannah Montana is an American television series, which debuted on March 24, 2006 on the Disney Channel. The series focuses on a girl who lives a double life as an average teenage school girl named Miley Stewart by day and a famous pop singer named Hannah Montana by night, concealing her real...
and his role as Sensei Rudy in his new Disney XD
Disney XD
Disney XD is a brand of children's TV channels worldwide targeting young males, owned by The Walt Disney Company. The channel was formerly known as Toon Disney and/or Jetix in most areas. According to Gary Marsh, President of Entertainment for Disney Channel Worldwide, "XD" does not "stand for...
series Kickin' It
Kickin' It
Kickin' It is an American martial arts inspired comedy television series, which debuted on June 13, 2011 on Disney XD. Created and executive produced by Jim O'Doherty, the series is rated TV-Y7 and follows the karate instructor at an under-performing martial arts academy, played by Jason Earles,...
.
Personal life and philanthropy
Earles was born in San Diego, CaliforniaCalifornia
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. After living in Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
and Washington state, his family moved to Oregon
Oregon
Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is located on the Pacific coast, with Washington to the north, California to the south, Nevada on the southeast and Idaho to the east. The Columbia and Snake rivers delineate much of Oregon's northern and eastern...
. Before moving to southern California, Earles lived in Billings, Montana, where he graduated from Rocky Mountain College
Rocky Mountain College
Rocky Mountain College , located in Billings, Montana, is a private comprehensive college offering more than 25 liberal arts- and professionally oriented majors. In fall 2009, the college had 894 enrolled students...
in 2000. He has contributed cast memorabilia to the college's fund raisers.
Roles
Earles played the older brother of Miley Stewart (Miley CyrusMiley Cyrus
Miley Ray Cyrus is an American actress and pop singer-songwriter. She achieved wide fame for her role as Miley Stewart/Hannah Montana on the Disney Channel sitcom Hannah Montana....
), Jackson Stewart, in the Disney Channel Original Series Hannah Montana
Hannah Montana
Hannah Montana is an American television series, which debuted on March 24, 2006 on the Disney Channel. The series focuses on a girl who lives a double life as an average teenage school girl named Miley Stewart by day and a famous pop singer named Hannah Montana by night, concealing her real...
. He guest starred twice on Phil of the Future
Phil of the Future
Phil of the Future is an American situation comedy that originally aired on Disney Channel from June 18, 2004, to August 19, 2006 for a total of two seasons. The series was created by Tim Maile and Douglas Tuber and produced by 2121 Productions, a part of Brookwell McNamara Entertainment...
as Grady Spaggett, an advanced math student. Earles was in the 2006 Disney Channel Games
Disney Channel Games
The Disney Channel Games were annual Olympic-based televised games that aired on the Disney Channel from 2006–2008. The 2006 Games were filmed in California and produced by 7ATE9 Entertainment. In 2007 and 2008 the Games were filmed at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World...
on the Blue Team and in the 2007 and 2008 Disney Channel Games on the Red team.
Earles played a nerdy card gamer who was friends with the character Brian Miller on the sitcom Still Standing
Still Standing (TV series)
Still Standing is an American sitcom television series. It debuted on CBS on September 30, 2002, and ended March 8, 2006. Lifetime obtained the United States syndication rights to the show in February 2005 and aired it until 2009...
. In 2004, he appeared in the movie National Treasure
National Treasure (film)
National Treasure is a 2004 mystery adventure heist film from the Walt Disney Studios under Walt Disney Pictures. It was written by Jim Kouf, Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio, Cormac Wibberley, and Marianne Wibberley, produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, and directed by Jon Turteltaub...
as Thomas Gates, ancestor of Ben Gates (Nicolas Cage
Nicolas Cage
Nicolas Cage is an American actor, producer and director, having appeared in over 60 films including Raising Arizona , The Rock , Face/Off , Gone in 60 Seconds , Adaptation , National Treasure , Ghost Rider , Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans , and...
). In 2005, Earles played Ernie Kaplowitz in the movie American Pie Presents: Band Camp. Earles also plays Hunter, the android protector of the main character, in the new Disney XD
Disney XD
Disney XD is a brand of children's TV channels worldwide targeting young males, owned by The Walt Disney Company. The channel was formerly known as Toon Disney and/or Jetix in most areas. According to Gary Marsh, President of Entertainment for Disney Channel Worldwide, "XD" does not "stand for...
series Aaron Stone
Aaron Stone
Aaron Stone is a live-action, single-camera adventure series created by Bruce Kalish. Originally broadcast with the launch of Disney XD on February 13, 2009...
. He also voiced Spudnik in the talking dog movie, Space Buddies
Space Buddies
Space Buddies is a 2009 family comedy film. It is the third film in the Air Buddies series. It was released February 3, 2009. Like Air Buddies and Snow Buddies, this film was released directly on DVD and became the first Air Bud film to be released on Blu-ray.-Plot:The film starts as Buddha and...
.
Earles was the co-host of Disney Channel's Sing-Along Bowl-athon (Disney Channel
Disney Channel
Disney Channel is an American basic cable and satellite television network, owned by the Disney-ABC Television Group division of The Walt Disney Company. It is under the direction of Disney-ABC Television Group President Anne Sweeney. The channel's headquarters is located on West Alameda Ave. in...
's 2006 New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve is observed annually on December 31, the final day of any given year in the Gregorian calendar. In modern societies, New Year's Eve is often celebrated at social gatherings, during which participants dance, eat, consume alcoholic beverages, and watch or light fireworks to mark the...
special) and the corresponding online voting.
Jason stars in the Disney XD
Disney XD
Disney XD is a brand of children's TV channels worldwide targeting young males, owned by The Walt Disney Company. The channel was formerly known as Toon Disney and/or Jetix in most areas. According to Gary Marsh, President of Entertainment for Disney Channel Worldwide, "XD" does not "stand for...
Original Series Kickin' It
Kickin' It
Kickin' It is an American martial arts inspired comedy television series, which debuted on June 13, 2011 on Disney XD. Created and executive produced by Jim O'Doherty, the series is rated TV-Y7 and follows the karate instructor at an under-performing martial arts academy, played by Jason Earles,...
, premiered on 13 June 2011.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Kickin' It Kickin' It Kickin' It is an American martial arts inspired comedy television series, which debuted on June 13, 2011 on Disney XD. Created and executive produced by Jim O'Doherty, the series is rated TV-Y7 and follows the karate instructor at an under-performing martial arts academy, played by Jason Earles,... |
Sensei Rudy | Lead Role, Disney XD Original Series |
| 2010 | Fish Hooks Fish Hooks Fish Hooks is an American animated television series created by Noah Z. Jones. Twenty-one episodes have been ordered for the first season. It premiered on September 24, 2010. An 11-minute preview was shown on September 3, 2010, following the Disney Channel Original Movie, Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam... |
Kevin | One episode, "Fail Fish" |
| 2009 | Dadnapped Dadnapped Dadnapped is a Disney Channel Original Movie which premiered February 16, 2009. Starring actors from Disney Channel Original Series, the movie had 4.6 million viewers for its premiere... |
Merv | |
| Yin Yang Yo | Fictionalised version of himself (voice) | 1 episode | |
| Aaron Stone Aaron Stone Aaron Stone is a live-action, single-camera adventure series created by Bruce Kalish. Originally broadcast with the launch of Disney XD on February 13, 2009... |
Hunter | TV series | |
| Hannah Montana The Movie | Jackson Stewart | Lead Role | |
| 2008 | Boston Legal Boston Legal Boston Legal is an American legal dramedy created by David E. Kelley, which was produced in association with 20th Century Fox Television for the ABC... |
Mitchy Weston | | |
| Disney Channel Games 2008 | Himself | Red team | |
| 2007 | Disney Channel Games 2007 | Himself | Red team |
| Gordon Glass Gordon Glass Gordon Glass is a comedic film about an aspiring actor Gordon who pursues his dream and moves to Los Angeles, California based on a promise to his grandmother on her death bed. While employed as a security guard at a major Hollywood studio, Gordon experiences the highs and lows of the road to... |
The Boss | ||
| 2006 | Disney Channel Games 2006 | Himself | Blue team |
| Hannah Montana Hannah Montana Hannah Montana is an American television series, which debuted on March 24, 2006 on the Disney Channel. The series focuses on a girl who lives a double life as an average teenage school girl named Miley Stewart by day and a famous pop singer named Hannah Montana by night, concealing her real... |
Jackson Stewart | Lead Role (2006–2011) | |
| 2005 | Phil of the Future Phil of the Future Phil of the Future is an American situation comedy that originally aired on Disney Channel from June 18, 2004, to August 19, 2006 for a total of two seasons. The series was created by Tim Maile and Douglas Tuber and produced by 2121 Productions, a part of Brookwell McNamara Entertainment... |
Grady Spaggett | Guest appearance |
| American Pie Presents: Band Camp | Ernie Kaplowitz | Film | |
| One on One One on One (TV series) One on One is an American sitcom that aired on the now-defunct UPN from its September 3, 2001 premiere until May 15, 2006. The series stars Flex Alexander as a single sportscaster, who becomes a full-time dad when his ex-wife decides to accept a job out of the country and his teenage daughter... |
Brad | Guest appearance | |
| Special Ed | Young David | ||
| 2004 | Table 6 | Bus Boy | |
| National Treasure National Treasure (film) National Treasure is a 2004 mystery adventure heist film from the Walt Disney Studios under Walt Disney Pictures. It was written by Jim Kouf, Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio, Cormac Wibberley, and Marianne Wibberley, produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, and directed by Jon Turteltaub... |
Thomas Gates | ||
| Still Standing Still Standing (TV series) Still Standing is an American sitcom television series. It debuted on CBS on September 30, 2002, and ended March 8, 2006. Lifetime obtained the United States syndication rights to the show in February 2005 and aired it until 2009... |
Goran the Invincible | Guest appearance | |
| 2003 | The Shield The Shield The Shield is an American television drama series starring Michael Chiklis which premiered on March 12, 2002 on FX in the United States and concluded on November 25, 2008 after seven seasons... |
Kyle | Guest appearance |
| MADtv MADtv MADtv is an American sketch comedy television series. It licensed the name and logo of Mad, but otherwise had no connection with the humor magazine outside the animated Spy vs. Spy and Don Martin cartoon shorts and images of Alfred E. Neuman that the show featured during the late 1990s. Its first... |
Swirley Kid |