Buddy Handleson is an American actor who is most known for his work in the children’s television series “Bella and the Bulldogs” and “Wendell & Vinnie.” At the age of nine, Buddy, who was born and reared in Danville, California, began making appearances on television. He made his acting debut in 1999 with a cameo in Disney’s “Hannah Montana” episode. Later, he performed numerous cameos in programs including “Trauma” and “Sons of Tucson.” His major professional break came in 2010 when he was cast as “Henry Dillon” in the television series “Shake It Up.” He took on the same role in the one-hour special episode for the second season, “Shake it Up: Made in Japan,” which aired two years later. In the television series “Wendell & Vinnie,” Buddy made his first career-defining appearance in a prominent role in 2013. He played the role of “Wendell,” a 12-year-old boy with exceptional intelligence. He appeared as one of the series’ lead characters in “Bella and the Bulldogs” in 2015. Buddy came out as gay in 2017, and people commended him for taking this courageous step.
Early Childhood & Life
Jay and Athena Handleson welcomed Buddy into the world on November 1, 1999, in Danville, California. His parents had always wished for him to work in the entertainment industry. Buddy was not particularly interested in acting at first, despite becoming one as he grew older.
When his parents set him up for a picture shoot when he was three years old, he resisted the cameras because he was shy. Buddy was a student at “Vista Grande School.” He eventually developed the courage to speak in front of the camera. He ultimately received his first role at the age of nine.
Buddy Handleson’s Career
When Disney’s “Hannah Montana” was at the height of its popularity in 2009, Buddy was able to secure a little part for himself in the third season’s episode 16 titled “Jake… Another Little Piece of My Heart.” In the episode, he portrayed an unnamed individual.
His initial on-camera experience gave him the confidence he needed for later roles, and that same year, he was cast in a somewhat larger role in the television series “Trauma.” He portrayed the part of “Lost Boy Jonah” in an episode of the fifth season of the program.
He starred as “Timmy” in the 2010 television series “Til Death.” He played “Gabe” in the third and tenth episodes of the first season of the television show “Sons of Tucson” that same year.
In 2010, he experienced a significant career turning point when he was cast in a recurring role on the show “Shake It Up.” Young children and their desire to become professional dancers were the focus of the television series. The show was adored by viewers all over the world, and Buddy’s exposure to the children’s entertainment market was enormous.
Following a brief appearance in the television show “Mr. Sunshine,” Buddy returned to the part of “Henry Dillon” in a 90-minute special edition of “Shake It Up” in 2011. Shake it up: Made in Japan was the name given to the TV movie that was presented. This was Buddy’s final performance in the role of “Henry.”
Buddy provided the voice of “Luca Stevens” in the animated series “Doc McStuffins” in 2012. The show received high accolades for its plots and central idea as well as for its fair representation of the African-American community. Buddy made an appearance as “Rocco DiRizzo” in the television film “Bad Fairy” that same year.
Buddy had a huge year in 2013 as he was cast as the lead character of “Wendell” in the Nickelodeon sitcom “Wendell & Vinnie.” He had the persona of a bright little child who lived with his uncle. The sitcom’s poor reception from viewers and critics resulted in its cancellation after the first season.
He continued his relationship with Nickelodeon in 2015 by playing a significant role in the hit show “Bella and the Bulldogs.” In the show, he was known as “Newt.” Both American and Mexican audiences enjoyed the television series. Buddy has a cameo appearance in the 2017 season of “Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn.”
Buddy has played prominent TV characters as well as roles in the movies “Coming & Going” and “Little Savages.”
Buddy’s Individual Life
Buddy Handleson stunned his whole fan base in June 2017 when he posted a picture of himself posing in front of a homosexual pride flag on Instagram.
He identified as gay and said that during the last two years, he had grown more at ease with his sexuality. Buddy is dating Logan Quintana, and he frequently displays his devotion to her on social media.
Estimated Net Worth
One of the wealthiest and most well-known TV actors is Buddy Handleson. Our investigation of Wikipedia, Forbes, and Business Insider revealed Buddy Handleson’s $5 million net worth.