Booboo Stewart

Nils Allen "Booboo" Stewart Jr.[1] (born January 21, 1994) is an American actor. He is known for playing Seth Clearwater in The Twilight Saga, Warpath in X-Men: Days of Future Past, Jay in the Disney television film franchise Descendants, Luca in Good Trouble, and Willie in Julie and the Phantoms.

Booboo Stewart
Stewart in October 2017
Born
Nils Allen Stewart Jr.

(1994-01-21) January 21, 1994
Other names
  • Booboo Stewart
  • Booboo Torrali
OccupationActor
Years active2005–present
RelativesFivel Stewart (sister)

Early life

Nils Allen Stewart, Jr. was born in Beverly Hills, California. His father, Nils Allen Stewart, is a professional stuntman.[2][3] His mother is of Japanese, Chinese, and Korean descent while his father is of Russian, Scottish, and Native American (Blackfoot) descent.[4]

Stewart is the older brother of actress Fivel Stewart. He was a former member of T-Squad, a Disney hip-hop/pop group, and performed with his sisters, Fivel and Maegan, as part of "TSC" (The Stewart Clan).[5]

Career

Early career

During 2006–2010 Stewart appeared or starred in several independent, direct-to-video, or TV films. He also hosted six episodes of the children's show Blue Dolphin Kids in Hawaii, and did stunt work on several films including the 2006 film Zoom and the 2007 film Beowulf. He had roles on episodes of Steve Harvey's Big Time Challenge, ER, Dante's Cove, Everybody Hates Chris and R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour. Stewart also toured with Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus on her Best of Both Worlds Tour featuring the Jonas Brothers and in the Camp Rock Freestyle Jam concert series. He recorded the opening theme for the Disney Channel Games 2008 titled "Let's Go!", and in 2010 "Under the Sea" (from The Little Mermaid) for the Disney recompilation disc DisneyMania 7. He promoted clothes, as well as toys and games such as Wii Fit and Hot Wheels. He also played Roman in Lab Rats: Elite Force.

During 2006–2008, he was a member of the musical group T-Squad.

2010–present: Theatrical debut

In 2010, Stewart appeared in the movie Logan, a coming of age story about two brothers. He portrayed Seth Clearwater in The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, the third installment of The Twilight Saga film series, as well as The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 in 2011 and The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 in 2012.

In 2012, Stewart starred in the movie White Frog as Nick Young, a teen with Asperger's syndrome. In 2013, he played the lead role in Running Deer, an award-winning short film produced and directed by Brent Ryan Green through Toy Gun Films.[6] Stewart also appeared in 2014's X-Men: Days of Future Past[7] acting as Warpath.

In 2013, Stewart appeared in Space Warriors alongside Danny Glover, Dermot Mulroney, Josh Lucas, Mira Sorvino, directed by Sean McNamara.

Stewart starred in the 2015 Disney Channel original movie Descendants as Jay, the son of Jafar. He reprised his role in the 2017 and 2019 sequels, Descendants 2[8] and Descendants 3. In 2020, Stewart appeared as Willie in the Netflix series Julie and the Phantoms, and as Peter Dragswolf in the film Let Him Go.

Philanthropic activities

Booboo and Fivel Stewart at the Hollywood Premiere of Disney Channel's Let It Shine In June 2012.

In 2010, he was named a Celebrity Ambassador by the Muscular Dystrophy Association. In his role, Stewart is helping raise awareness in the fight against muscle diseases. He is also part of MDA's "Make a Muscle, Make a Difference" PSA campaign, being featured in print and TV advertisements.[9] He also travelled to Perth, Australia for the Channel 7 Telethon, raising money for the Princess Margaret Hospital for Children. Stewart and his sister Fivel also hosted free concerts on behalf of the national non-profit organization Childhelp.[10]

He appeared in a PETA campaign, encouraging people to adopt animals rather than to buy them from pet stores.[11] He is also involved in Four Green Steps, an environmental organization based in Canada.[12]

Filmography

Film roles
Year Title Role Notes
2004 Yard Sale Little Boy
2005 Pit Fighter Vendor Uncredited
Uncle P Bike Kid
2006 18 Fingers of Death! Young Buford
The Conrad Boys Ben Conrad
666: The Child Donald
2007 The Last Sentinel Young Tallis
2008 The Fifth Commandment Young Chance
2009 American Cowslip Cary
How I Survived the Zombie Apocalypse Son Short film
2010 Dark Games Jake Wincott
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse Seth Clearwater Nominated — Razzie Award for Worst Screen Ensemble
Logan Ben Also producer
2011 Jake Stevens: The Last Protector Jake Stevens
Dark Games Jake Wincott
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 Seth Clearwater Nominated — Razzie Award for Worst Screen Ensemble
2012 Smitty Peabo
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 Seth Clearwater Razzie Award for Worst Screen Ensemble
White Frog Nick Young
Just Yell Fire: Campus Life Himself Short documentary
2013 Hansel & Gretel: Warriors of Witchcraft Jonah (Hansel)
Isolated Ambassador for Peace
Running Deer Tyler Short film
Freeze Booboo Short film
2014 X-Men: Days of Future Past James Proudstar / Warpath
An Evergreen Christmas Angel
Like a Country Song Bobby
The Last Survivors Dean
2015 Hope Bridge Jackson
He Never Died Jeremy
Tales of Halloween Isaac
Dominion Marek
2016 Honeyglue Bailey
Loveology Ryan
Sun Valley Campbell
2017 American Satan Vic Lakota
Intrepid short film
It's Gawd! J
2018 Marvel Rising: Secret Warriors Victor Kohl / Exile Voice role[13]
The Grizzlies Kyle
We Are Boats Taylor
Bad Company Camino
Good Girls Get High Jeremy
#Roxy Christian
2020 Let Him Go Peter Dragswolf
The Never List Lead Singer
2021 Ass Clowns: Constipated Celebrity Ring Announcer
2022 Those Who Walk Away Max
My Dead Dad Keiffer
2024 The Adventures of Tikki the Wonder Dog Picasso
Television roles
Year Title Role Notes
2004 Big Time Martial artist Unknown episodes
Skeleton Man Child Warrior Sci Fi Pictures original film
2004–2006 Dante's Cove Stephen 5 episodes, 1 episode credit only
Unaired pilot as Boo Boo Torra
2005 ER Power Ranger Episode: "Man with No Name"
2006 Everybody Hates Chris Kid / Ping 2 episodes
Blue Dolphin Kids Himself / Host 11 episodes, 3 episodes as Actor
2010 CSI: Miami Kenny Turner Episode: "Die by the Sword"
2011 TNA Impact Himself Special guest appearance
Good Luck Charlie Kai Episodes: "Sun Show Part 1", "Sun Show Part 2"
The Haunting Hour: The Series Kai Episode: "Pool Shark"
2012 Kickin' It Carson Episode: "New Jack City"[14]
2013 Space Warriors Conway Sci Fi Pictures original film
2014 Hawaii Five-0 Tommy Fa'aloa Episode: "Ma Lalo o ka 'ili"
2015 Grimm Simon George Episode: "Mishipeshu"
CSI: Cyber Owen Campbell Episode: "URL, Interrupted"
Blue Peter Himself 1 episode
Descendants Jay Disney Channel Original Movie
2015–2017 Descendants: Wicked World Jay Main voice role
2016 Lab Rats: Elite Force Roman Recurring role
2017 Descendants 2 Jay Disney Channel Original Movie
2018 Westworld Etu Episode: "Kiksuya"
Spider-Man Jack O'Lantern Voice role; Episode: "Bring on the Bad Guys" Pt. 3
2019 Marvel Rising: Chasing Ghosts Victor Kohl / Exile Voice role
Descendants 3 Jay Disney Channel Original Movie
2020 Robot Chicken Jay Voice role; Episode: "Sundancer Craig in: 30% of the Way to Crying"
Julie and the Phantoms Willie Recurring; 7 episodes
Dr. Seuss' The Grinch Musical Live! Young Max Television special
2021 Big City Greens Kevin Voice role; Episode: "Big Resolution"
Descendants: The Royal Wedding Jay Animated special; voice role
Paradise City Vic Lakota TV spinoff of American Satan
2022–present Good Trouble Luca Main role (season 5); Recurring role (season 4)
Music video roles
Year Music video Artist(s) Notes
2004 "Just Lose It" Eminem
2005 "Keep It Goin' On" Daichi Miura
2008 "Kung Fu Fighting" Cee-Lo Green and Jack Black From DreamWorks' Kung Fu Panda
2015 "Til the Dust Is Gone" Art of Anarchy From Art of Anarchy[15]
2019 "I Never Liked Your Friends" The Federal Empire
2020 "The New Kid in Town" Baby Ariel From Zombies 2

References

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  3. Mitchell, Molli (September 11, 2018). "Atypical season 2 cast: Who is Fivel Stewart? Who plays Izzie?". Express.co.uk. Archived from the original on February 8, 2022. Retrieved October 26, 2018.
  4. Booboo Stewart | Asian Pacific American Heritage Month | Disney Channel, archived from the original on August 15, 2021, retrieved August 15, 2021
  5. "Eclipse's BooBoo Stewart". Audrey Magazine. July 3, 2010. Archived from the original on March 20, 2012. Retrieved December 12, 2011.
  6. "Award Winning Oklahoma Short Film Running Deer is Now Available on Vimeo on Demand". News OK. August 8, 2013. Archived from the original on August 10, 2014. Retrieved August 8, 2014.
  7. "Twitter / BryanSinger: 3 #Oscars, 6 #GoldenGlobes". Twitter. Archived from the original on September 5, 2013. Retrieved May 27, 2014.
  8. Swift, Andy (June 10, 2016). "Descendants 2 Premiering in 2017; China Anne McClain Cast as Ursula 2.0". TVLine.com. Archived from the original on July 29, 2016. Retrieved July 27, 2016.
  9. "Twilight Star Takes on Role as MDA Spokesman". MDA.org. Muscular Dystrophy Association. July 2010. Archived from the original on June 29, 2015. Retrieved February 24, 2015.
  10. "Twilight star Booboo Stewart and sister Fivel perform FREE Concert for Childhelp". Arizona Foothills Magazine. August 2011. Archived from the original on September 19, 2018. Retrieved February 24, 2015.
  11. Tara Kelly, "Booboo Stewart PETA Ad: Twilight Star Says 'Adopt, Don't Buy' Cats And Dogs Archived September 19, 2018, at the Wayback Machine," The Huffington Post, November 16, 2011.
  12. "Reach for the Stars" Archived June 25, 2012, at the Wayback Machine Four Green Steps. Retrieved September 19, 2012.
  13. "MARVEL RISING BEGINS! The Next Generation of Marvel Heroes (EXCLUSIVE)". Marvel HQ. December 7, 2017. Archived from the original on May 18, 2023. Retrieved December 7, 2017.
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  15. Bowar, Chad. "Art of Anarchy Unveil Til the Dust Is Gone Video". Loudwire. Archived from the original on March 4, 2019. Retrieved June 25, 2019.
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