Kevin Valdez

Kevin Valdez (born May 14, 1999) is an American actor known for his debut role as Louie King, in the Apple TV+ web television series Little Voice (2020). Diagnosed at 18 months, Kevin Valdez, like his character Louie, has autism.[1]

Kevin Valdez
Born (1999-05-14) May 14, 1999
Occupation
  • Actor
Years active2020–present

Background

Valdez grew up in Ripon, California. He had an interest in acting since elementary school.[2] At age 14, Valdez landed his first acting role in the Cornerstone Community Church production of Cinderella Kids and later appearing in productions of Seussical Jr. and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.[3][4] Attending Ripon High School, he was active in the drama club and an avid journalist for the school paper, The Smoke Signal.[5]

Filmography

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2020 Little Voice Louie King Recurring role; 9 episodes

References
  1. Hale, Mike (8 July 2020). "Review: 'Little Voice' Is a Twee Musical Fairy Tale". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 1 May 2022.
  2. "Kevin Valdez on the Opportunity to Play Autistic Character in Apple TV+'s Little Voice [Exclusive Interview]". LRM. 24 July 2020. Retrieved 1 May 2022.
  3. Austa Somvichian-Clausen (28 July 2020). "Kevin Valdez of Apple TV+'s 'Little Voice' on being an actor with autism". The Hill. Retrieved 1 May 2022.
  4. Meyer, Dan (24 July 2020). "Kevin Valdez Shares His Truth Playing a Theatre Buff on the Autism Spectrum on Apple TV+'s Little Voice". Playbill.
  5. "Kevin Valdez, Journalist". The Smoke Signal.
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