Brandon Mychal Smith (born May 29, 1989) is an American actor, singer, dancer, and rapper. He is best known for playing Bug Wendal in '' Gridiron Gang'', Sam in ''

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'', Li'l Danny Dawkins in ''

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'', Nico Harris in ''

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'' and '' So Random!'', Stubby in '' Starstruck'', Lord of da Bling in '' Let It Shine'', and Marcus in '' One Big Happy''. He received critical acclaim for his portrayal of Tayshawn Mitchell in ''

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'' (2006) and

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in the 2014

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biopic '' Get on Up''. He voiced

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in the Nickelodeon animated series ''

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''.

Career

Smith won a Family Television Award and

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in 2007 for his performance as Tayshawn in ''

''. His other credits include the 2006 production of '' Gridiron Gang'' as Bug Wendal, and a recurring role as Mario in ''

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''. He starred in the 2010

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'' Starstruck''. He also performs the song and music video "Party Up" for ''Starstruck''. He was a competitor on the ''

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'' sequel '' Skating with the Stars'' but had to withdraw due to illness. He produced Maxrank's track "Winna Girl".

Filmography

Film

Television

Music videos

References

External links

TNT Profile of Brandon Smith
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