American actor and musician Uriah Shelton is best known for playing “Jeff Cargill” in the well-liked criminal drama series “The Glades.” Shelton is also well-known for playing “Joshua Matthews” in the sitcom “Girl Meets World.” Shelton began acting at the age of 10, and he later played the lead role in the drama “Lifted.” He is a well-known online series actor who is presently portraying a significant role in the web series “Blue.” Shelton aspires to be a successful singer in the music business. He has martial arts training as well. A significant “Tae Kwon Do” competition in the US was won by him in 2006, the “ATA California State Championship.”
Early Childhood & Life
On March 10, 1997, Uriah Shelton was born in Dallas, Texas. His parents, Allen Shelton and Cindy Shelton moved the family to Magnolia Springs, Alabama, where he was raised.
Shelton cherished playing soccer and the piano as a youngster. He enrolled in classes to further his interest in mastering martial arts. He began going to modeling classes when he was 7 years old, along with his cousin Charli’s brother.
Uriah once competed in a talent show in Orlando and did fantastically. Many acting agencies in Los Angeles and New York City then contacted him as a result.
Shelton decided to come to Los Angeles with his mother after falling in love with acting. Shelton concentrated on honing his martial arts abilities in addition to appearing in numerous advertisements. He earned the “Tae Kwon Do” California State Championship in 2006.
Uriah Shelton’s Career
In 2007, Uriah Shelton made his acting debut when he was chosen to be in the television drama “Without a Trace.” Shelton was given the role of “Young William” in the TV show “The Ghost Whisperer” that same year.
Shelton made his acting debut in the 2008 comedy “Lower Learning,” in which he portrayed a schoolboy. He had appearances in a few TV movies, including “Ring of Death” and “The Nanny Express” that same year, as well as the program “Kamen Rider: Dragon Knight.”
He made an appearance in the web series “Little Monk” in 2009, and he also made appearances in a number of TV shows, such as the Disney sitcom “The Suite Life on Deck.” He received a role in the drama “Opposite Day” that same year. In 2010, he then made an appearance in the movie “Alabama Moon.”
His big break came in 2010 when he was given a significant part in the crime drama “The Glades.” Shelton played the character “Jeff Cargill” in the show, and many people praised his acting abilities.
Later, he starred as the protagonist in the drama movie “Lifted” in 2011. In one of the episodes of the horror-fantasy TV show “R.L. Stine’s The Haunting Hour,” he also made an appearance as “Pete.”
He portrayed “Ben Milbauer” in the hit sitcom “Last Man Standing” in 2012. He has already made appearances in more than 20 episodes of the web series “Blue,” in which he plays the significant character of “Josh.”
When he was chosen to appear in the renowned comedy series “Girl Meets World,” his reputation skyrocketed. He appeared in eight episodes of the show from 2014 to 2017 as “Joshua Matthews,” the character he played.
He played a significant part in the Chinese-French fantasy movie “The Warriors Gate” in 2016. He appeared in two well-liked American TV shows in 2017: “13 Reasons Why” and “NCIS: Los Angeles.”
Uriah Shelton’s Controversies
Shelton was charged with allegedly kicking a female companion in the stomach in 2017. The unnamed girl said that the kick left her with bruises and swollen intestines. After that, Shelton received a restraining order.
Shelton and Rowan Blanchard, his co-star on “Girl Meet World,” have a history of animosity. It all started when Shelton and Rowan began discussing their various opinions on issues like racism and feminism. Their divergent political views and comments created a pronounced rift between them.
Uriah’s Individual Life
When Uriah Shelton was in his early teens, he was involved in a motorbike accident. In addition to having six broken teeth, he also suffered superficial facial wounds. He also had his femur shattered and had some of his big intestine removed. Shelton’s attitude toward life was altered by the catastrophe.
Ningbo and Archer, are two dogs that Shelton has. In the past, he owned a dog by the name of Libby. He has a hamster and created a habitat with a biker motif for his new pet. He enjoys getting tattooed, and on the right side of his breast, he has a patriotic tattoo.
Estimated Net Worth
American actor and singer Uriah Shelton has a $2 million dollar fortune. In March 1997, Uriah Shelton was born in Dallas, Texas.
Shelton began his career as a model before relocating to Los Angeles, California, with his mother. After beginning to make appearances in advertisements, he won the 2006 ATA Tae Kwon Do California State Championship.