Kurt Doss (born September 18, 1996) is an American actor, best known for playing Frred in ''

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'', and playing the youngest son, Ben Gallagher in '' Ruby & the Rockits''.

Biography

Doss's home town is

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. From a young age had a sense of humor, which got the attention of Chambers Stevens, who is an

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. Doss was introduced to acting by Stevens, and Doss and his mother decided to move to

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so Doss could pursue acting.

Career

In a six-year period, Doss appeared in 40 national commercials for Kellogg's, Sarah Lee, Washington Mutual, Fruit of the Loom, and others. He made his acting debut in television, playing

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's nephew in the TV movie, ''

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''. Soon-after, Kurt had co-starring and guest starring roles in television such as ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'', '' Back To You'' '' The New Adventures of Old Christine'', ''

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'' and more. He was a lead series regular in the children's program ''

'', plus he had a recurring role in ''

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''. Doss also has appeared in sketch comedy and improv, such as ''

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'', ''

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'' and ''

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''. He then landed a starring role in '' Ruby & the Rockits'', playing the youngest son, Ben. His first leading role in a feature film was Henry in '' Knucklehead''.

Filmography

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Doss, Kurt Male actors from Pennsylvania American male child actors American male film actors American male television actors Living people Actors from Erie, Pennsylvania 1996 births