Iain Armitage
Iain Armitage is a budding actor. He is recognized for his remarkable portrayal of the young Sheldon Cooper in the popular television series "Young Sheldon," a prequel to "The Big Bang Theory." Additionally, he has garnered attention for his role in the HBO miniseries "Big Little Lies." Armitage's affinity for the performing arts began at an early age. He first gained recognition through his YouTube series, "Iain Loves Theatre," where he reviewed stage productions with remarkable insight and enthusiasm. His videos captured the attention of the entertainment industry, leading to opportunities such as serving as a correspondent for Perez Hilton during the 2015 Tony Awards. In 2017, Armitage made his acting debut on an episode of "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit." That same year, he secured roles in the acclaimed HBO miniseries "Big Little Lies" and the film "The Glass Castle." However, his most significant role to date has been as the young Sheldon Cooper in "Young Sheldon," a role that has earned him widespread acclaim for his ability to embody the character's distinctive personality traits. In addition to his live-action roles, Armitage has lent his voice to various animated projects, including voicing young Shaggy Rogers in "Scoob!" and "Scoob! Holiday Haunt," as well as Chase in "PAW Patrol: The Movie." These diverse roles demonstrate his versatility as an actor. As of 2024, Armitage continues to portray Sheldon Cooper in "Young Sheldon," which is currently in its seventh season. While future projects are yet to be announced, his talent and dedication suggest a promising trajectory in the entertainment industry. IMDb mini bio by yusufpiskin
Known For
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- 2024 · Dolly Parton's Pet Gala as
- 2023 · Jimmy as Jimmy
- 2022 · The Jennifer Hudson Show as Self
- 2021 · PAW Patrol: The Movie as Chase (voice)
- 2020 · Nickelodeon's Unfiltered as Self
- 2020 · Nickelodeon's Unfiltered as Self / Panelist
- 2020 · Scoob! as Young Shaggy (voice)
- 2020 · Group Chat with Jayden and Brent as Self
- 2020 · Take Me to the World: A Sondheim 90th Birthday Celebration as Self - Performer
- 2020 · Stars in the House as Self - Special Guest
- 2020 · Stars in the House as Self
- 2019 · The Kelly Clarkson Show as Self - Guest
- 2019 · The Kelly Clarkson Show as Self
- 2019 · Tamron Hall as Self - Guest
- 2018 · Late Night Berlin as Self
- 2017 · I'm Not Here as Stevie
- 2017 · Our Souls at Night as Jamie
- 2017 · Young Sheldon as Sheldon Cooper
- 2017 · Steve as Self - Guest
- 2017 · Steve as Self
- 2017 · The Glass Castle as Brian Walls (Age 5)
- 2017 · Big Little Lies as Ziggy Chapman
- 2016 · TV Week Logie Awards as Self
- 2016 · Little Big Shots as Self
- 2015 · The Late Show with Stephen Colbert as Self
- 2014 · Iain Goes Inside the Last Ship as Self
- 2014 · The Real as Self
- 2012 · CBS Mornings as Self - Guest
- 2011 · Impractical Jokers as Self
- 2010 · The Talk as Self
- 2007 · CNN Heroes as Self - Presenter
- 2007 · The Big Bang Theory as Sheldon Cooper
- 2003 · The Ellen DeGeneres Show as Self
- 2002 · E! Live from the Red Carpet as Self
- 1999 · Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as Theo Lachere
- 1997 · The View as Self
- 1996 · Access Hollywood as Self
- 1988 · LIVE with Kelly and Mark as Self - Guest
- 1988 · LIVE with Kelly and Mark as Self
- 1987 · Kids' Choice Awards as Self
- 1984 · Jeopardy! as Self - Clue Giver
- 1984 · Jeopardy! as Self - Video Clue Presenter
- 1981 · Entertainment Tonight as Self (archive footage)
- 1981 · Entertainment Tonight as Self
- 1979 · CBS News Sunday Morning as Self
- 1972 · The Price Is Right as Self