Earlier than this candy child — born and raised in Venice, California — changed into an actor, he was simply constructing sandcastles on the seaside and enjoying his guitar in his blue pajamas — dreaming of being a star in the future …

Whereas he is finest identified for starring on Disney musical movies, he additionally led the supernatural teen collection “College Spirits.” This attractive zombie was partnered with Whitney Carson on “Dancing With the Stars.”

Want yet another clue? Gen Z TikTok-ers are gushing over his efficiency on the off-Broadway present “Little Store of Horrors.”