Sean Lance Berdy is an American actor, comedian, and live performer who is best known for his role on the television series “Switched at Birth.” Sean, who was born deaf, was nominated for the Teen Choice Award for TV Breakout Star for his portrayal of Emmett, for which he received praise. Since he was a child, he has been a talented live performer, and he is also well-known for signing Michael Jackson’s “The Way You Make Me Feel” (ASL). He is referred to as the “Signing Ninja” due to the rapidity with which he signs in ASL. In “The Sandlot 2,” he made his debut as an adolescent deaf actor. In addition, he appeared in films such as The Bondage, The Deaf Family, and The Legend of the Mountain Man. Determined not to allow his deafness to hinder his career, he stated, “I see a need to continue breaking down barriers between the hearing and deaf communities, and I’d like to participate in building bridges that close that gap.”
Sean Berdy’s Career
Since he was a young child, Sean Lance Berdy has yearned for a career in acting. When he was cast as a young deaf child in ‘The Sandlot 2’, the sequel to ‘The Sandlot,’ he landed his first major role. David Mickey Evans directed and narrated this 2005 film. In the 2006 film Bondage, written and directed by Eric Allen Bell, he played adolescent Trey. He starred in the 2008 film The Deaf Family. He was also selected in the film “The Legend of the Mountain Man” in the same year. He has also appeared in several public service announcements.
In 2011, he began starring in the ABC Family television series ‘Switched at Birth’ as the deaf Emmett Bledsoe. Marlee Matlin portrayed his mother in the film. Sean won the DeafNation Inspiration Award for Entertainment for his outstanding performance as Emmett and the influence he had on the deaf community. The series was also attributed to raising deaf community awareness and encouraging many to learn ASL.
Sean also produces ASL music videos. He is frequently invited to deliver inspirational keynote speeches and perform live at Disney. In the animated film ‘Ice Age: Continental Drift’, produced by Twentieth Century-Fox, he performed ASL on-camera for the first time in the industry.
He has also created an American Sign Language version of “Hero” that has been viewed over one million times on YouTube. In the future, Sean intends to create additional ASL music videos and develop “The Sean Berdy Show,” which would feature his stand-up comedy, life experiences, etc.
Sean’s Personal Life
Sean Lance Berdy was born in Boca Raton, Florida, on June 3, 1993, to Terrie and Scott Berdy. His younger sibling is named Tyler Berdy. Sean was born deaf, along with his parents and younger sibling. In Indiana, he attended a school for the deaf. He achieved the title of Mr. Deaf Teen America in a nationwide competition during his sophomore year. As the winner, he was required to traverse the country to raise awareness about deaf people. Due to his performances and acting endeavors, he finished high school in California remotely.
When Sean was a young boy, he and his younger sibling would perform impromptu comedic shows to entertain their family and friends. Eventually, performing and entertaining became his greatest passion. Additionally, he became intrigued by magic and honed his abilities in the art. He obtained the top prize for his performance of magic at the World Deaf Magicians Festival in St. Petersburg, Russia.
While in school, he performed with the school’s touring performing arts group, Vibrations. He interpreted Michael Jackson’s song “The Way You Make Me Feel” using American Sign Language (ASL) and performed live at numerous venues across the nation; these performances became significant hits. The performance’s YouTube video is also very popular.
Estimated Net Worth
Sean Berdy is one of the wealthiest and most renowned television actors. Based on our analysis of Wikipedia, Forbes, and Business Insider, Sean Berdy has a net worth of $5 million.