Tucker Albrizzi
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Tucker Albrizzi | |
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 Albrizzi in 2010 | |
| Born | February 25, 2000 Palm Harbor, Florida, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Spouse(s) | Kasi Zimmermann (2016–present; engaged) |
| Website | www |
Tucker Albrizzi (born February 25, 2000) is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Tyler Duncan on Big Time Rush, Jake on Good Luck Charlie, Randall Snyder on American Vandal and Colin McConnell on A.P. Bio. He has appeared in the movies I Am Number Four, Bridesmaids, Sicko, Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked, and ParaNorman.[1]
Early life
[edit]Albrizzi was born on February 25, 2000 and raised in Palm Harbor, Florida, the son of Claudine (née Andrews) and Keith Albrizzi.[2][3]
Career
[edit]He began acting in commercials in Orlando, Florida in 2007 when he was 7 years old. His brother Patrick was diagnosed with leukemia later that year and created a charity called Driving for Donors, which adds marrow donors to the Be The Match National Marrow Donor Program. Albrizzi and his family spent the next year traveling the country in an RV holding marrow drives for Driving For Donors. He came to Los Angeles in 2008 to be in a documentary with Patrick about Driving For Donors and decided to try acting in Hollywood. Albrizzi and his brother appeared together in Michael Moore's Sicko and as guests on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson.
Within 2 months of arriving in Hollywood, Albrizzi booked his first series regular role in Bless This Mess. In 2009, he was cast in the recurring role of Tyler on Big Time Rush. Later that year, he was also cast in the recurring role of Jake, Gabe's best friend, on Good Luck Charlie and guest starred on many other TV shows as well.
In 2010, Albrizzi began acting in movies with appearances in Bridesmaids, I Am Number Four, and Treasure Buddies. In 2011, he was originally cast in Ted in the role of Robert, but he was unable to film because of scheduling conflicts with his work on the Disney XD pilot Pack of Wolves. In the same year, he also got a role as the Kite Kid in Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked.
In 2016, Albrizzi co-starred in the science fiction action film Monster Trucks.[4] In 2017, he starred in the feature film, Bully, as the lead character Jimmy Mulligan. Albrizzi also played the recurring role of Terry in 10 episodes of the YouTube series Foursome. He also appeared as Randall Snyder in the first 4 episodes of the Netflix series American Vandal. Albrizzi appears in all 13 episodes of the first season of A.P. Bio, as Colin McConnell. He plays Walter Dobbs in all 10 episodes of the first season of Mr. Iglesias on Netflix.
Voiceover work
[edit]Albrizzi began voice acting with 2012's ParaNorman, in the role of Neil.[5] He was also the voice of Budderball in Treasure Buddies (replacing Josh Flitter from the first Air Buddies) and played the live-action role of Budderball's owner Bartleby in the movies.[citation needed]
Personal life
[edit]Albrizzi began dating scientist Kasi Zimmermann in January 2016.[6] They became engaged on June 11, 2023, after eight years of dating.[7]
Filmography
[edit]Movies
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Sicko | Himself | |
| 2011 | Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked | Kite Kid | |
| Bridesmaids | Skating Kid | ||
| Spooky Buddies | Bartleby | Direct-to-video | |
| Hop | Bat Boy | ||
| I Am Number Four | Tuck | ||
| 2012 | Treasure Buddies | Budderball | Direct-to-video |
| ParaNorman | Neil (voice) | [1] | |
| 2016 | Monster Trucks | Sam Geldon | |
| 2018 | Bully | Jimmy Mulligan |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–2009 | The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson | The Critics | 2 episode |
| 2009 | The Jay Leno Show | Flunker | 1 episode |
| Bless This Mess | Michael | TV movie | |
| The Office | Son | Episode: "Mafia" | |
| 2009–2011 | Big Time Rush | Tyler | 11 episodes |
| 2010 | Desperate Housewives | Little Bully | Episode: "The Thing That Counts Is What's Inside" |
| Brothers & Sisters | Kid Playinig Tybalt | Episode: "A Righteous Kiss" | |
| Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! | I-Jammer Kid #1 | Episode: "Puberty" | |
| Dark Blue | Marky | Episode: "Liar's Poker" | |
| Mike & Molly | Tucker | Episode: "Pilot" | |
| 2010–2013 | Good Luck Charlie | Jake | 6 episodes |
| 2010, 2015 | Childrens Hospital | Kid | Episode: "Give a Painted Brother a Break" |
| Terry | Episode: "Koontz Is Coming" | ||
| 2011 | Pack of Wolves | Darwin Oppenheimer | TV movie |
| 2012 | Lab Rats | Gordo | Episodes: "Death Spiral Smackdown" |
| Zeke and Luther | Fish Belly | Episode: "There's No Business Like Bro Business" | |
| Shmagreggie Saves the World | Shmagreggie | TV movie | |
| 2013 | Wendell & Vinnie | Andrew | Episodes: "Vinnie & the Man Crush" and "Wendell and Vinnie's" |
| 2014 | Enlisted | Kenny Shifflet | Episode: "Parade Duty" |
| Take 2 | Gary / Cameron | 3 episodes | |
| 2016 | The Big Bang Theory | Christopher | Episode: "The Fetal Kick Catalyst" |
| 2017 | Trial & Error | Hackille O'Neal | Episode: "A Hostile Jury" |
| Foursome | Terry | Main role (season 3), 10 episodes[citation needed] | |
| American Vandal | Randall Snyder | Episode: "Growing Suspicion" | |
| Dimension 404 | Dennis | Episode: "Polybius" | |
| 2018 | A.P. Bio | Colin McConnell | Recurring role, 13 episodes |
| 2019–2020 | Mr. Iglesias | Walt | Main role (season 2), recurring role (season 1) |
Awards and nominations
[edit]- 32nd Young Artist Awards[8]
- Best Guest Star Performance in a TV Series – Good Luck Charlie (Won)
- Best Recurring Performance in a TV Series – Big Time Rush (Nominated)
- 33rd Young Artist Awards[9]
- Best Performance in a TV Series – Guest Starring Young Actor Ten and Under – Big Time Rush (Nominated)
- Best Performance in a DVD Film – Young Ensemble Cast – Spooky Buddies (Won)
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Interview: Tucker Albrizzi Talks ParaNorman, Zombies, and Being a Little Bit Different". www.mtv.com. Archived from the original on October 6, 2022.
- ^ "BATTERIES INCLUDED". www.tampabay.com.
- ^ "Palm Harbor Child Actor Lends Voice to 'ParaNorman'". patch.com.
- ^ "Chrissie Fit Cast In 'Pitch Perfect 2′; Shohreh Aghdashloo To Narrate 'Alam High School'; Tucker Albrizzi Joins 'Monster Trucks'". Deadline Hollywood. April 24, 2014. Retrieved April 29, 2014.
- ^ "'ParaNorman' brings together an outcast kid, zombies and John Hughes". usatoday.com. Retrieved 18 November 2016.
- ^ "...so it turns out 5 years is a long time 🌹❤️ #anniversary". instagram.com.
- ^ "Awoogah, me be engaged :)". instagram.com.
- ^ "32nd Annual Young Artist Awards – Nominations / Special Awards". youngartistawards.org. Retrieved 18 November 2016.
- ^ "33rd Annual Young Artist Awards – Nominations / Special Awards". youngartistawards.org. Retrieved 18 November 2016.
External links
[edit]| International | |
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| National | |
| People | |
- 2000 births
- Living people
- American male film actors
- American male television actors
- American people of Italian descent
- American male voice actors
- American male child actors
- People from Palm Harbor, Florida
- Male actors from Florida
- 21st-century American male actors
- Brighton Hall School alumni
- Comedians from Florida
- American male comedians