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Adam Augustus Wylie (born May 23, 1984) is an American actor, magician and a former Crayola spokesman. Wylie is known most for playing Zack Brock, the youngest son of Doctor and Sheriff Brock's children, on ''
Picket Fences ''Picket Fences'' is an American family drama television series about the residents of the town of Rome, Wisconsin, created and produced by David E. Kelley. The show initially ran from September 18, 1992, to June 26, 1996, on the CBS televis ...
'' from 1992 to 1996.


Early life

Wylie was born in
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, the son of Karen and Leonard Wylie. He is one of five children, including brothers Eric, Ben, Aaron, and sister, Tai. He started his acting career at the age of four in a candy commercial. He attended Upland Christian Schools in
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and Condit Elementary in Claremont, California.


Career


Voice-over work

By the age of nine, he was busy with voice-over work, including the voice of young Prince Derek in ''
The Swan Princess ''The Swan Princess'' is a 1994 American animated fantasy film based on the ballet ''Swan Lake''. Featuring Michelle Nicastro, Howard McGillin, Jack Palance, John Cleese, Steven Wright, Sandy Duncan, and Steve Vinovich, the film is directed by ...
'' (1994), and David in ''
All Dogs Go to Heaven 2 ''All Dogs Go to Heaven 2'' is a 1996 American animated musical fantasy adventure film, and a sequel to Goldcrest Films' animated film '' All Dogs Go to Heaven'' (1989). Produced by MGM/UA Family Entertainment and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Animation ...
'' (1996). He then lent his voice to many animated series, including '' Dennis the Menace'' as the title character (1993–94), ''
Hey Arnold! ''Hey Arnold!'' is an American animated comedy television series created by Craig Bartlett. It originally aired on Nickelodeon from October 7, 1996, to June 8, 2004. The show centers on fourth grader Arnold Shortman, who lives with his grandpar ...
'' as Curly (1996–2002), ''Crayola Kids Adventures'', ''Napoleon'' as the title character (1997), ''
The King and I ''The King and I'' is the fifth musical by the team of Rodgers and Hammerstein. It is based on Margaret Landon's novel '' Anna and the King of Siam'' (1944), which is in turn derived from the memoirs of Anna Leonowens, governess to the chil ...
'' (1999) as
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, and
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's pilot ''
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'' (as Josh). Wylie's voice credits also include ''
Batman Beyond ''Batman Beyond'' (known as ''Batman of the Future'' outside the United States) is an American superhero animated television series developed by Bruce Timm, Paul Dini, and Alan Burnett. It was produced by Warner Bros. Animation in collaborati ...
'', ''
Pepper Ann ''Pepper Ann'' is an American animated television series created by Sue Rose and aired on Disney's One Saturday Morning on ABC. It debuted on September 13, 1997, and ended on November 18, 2000. ''Pepper Ann'' was the first Disney animated te ...
'' as Crash, '' As Told By Ginger'' as Ian Richton, ''
Midnight Club II ''Midnight Club II'' is a racing video game developed by Rockstar San Diego and published by Rockstar Games. It is the sequel to '' Midnight Club: Street Racing'', published for the PlayStation 2, Xbox and Microsoft Windows and first in series to ...
'',
Jimmy Olsen Jimmy Olsen is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Olsen is most often portrayed as a young photojournalist working for the ''Daily Planet''. He is close friends with Lois Lane and Clark Kent, and has ...
in the 2007 direct-to-DVD movie, '' Superman: Doomsday'', the roles of Fred Nerk, Nigel Thrall and Bananas B on '' American Dragon: Jake Long'', ''
Avatar: The Last Airbender ''Avatar: The Last Airbender'' (abbreviated as ''ATLA''), also known as ''Avatar: The Legend of Aang'' in some regions or simply ''Avatar'', is an American anime-influenced animated television series created by Michael Dante DiMartino and ...
'', ''
Ben 10 ''Ben 10'' is an American media franchise created by Man of Action Studios, produced by Cartoon Network Studios and owned by Warner Bros. Discovery. The series centers on a boy named Ben Tennyson who acquires the Omnitrix, an alien device resem ...
'', and the character Justin in ''The Easter StoryKeepers''. He also starred as Mike Fowler in Focus on the Family's ''
The Last Chance Detectives ''The Last Chance Detectives'' is a series of Christian television movies, and later a radio drama series created by Robert Vernon and produced by Focus on the Family in the mid-1990s. The production of each video episode cost approximately one mi ...
'' audio cases (2004). Wylie also starred as the voice of
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and
Colossal Boy Gim Allon, also known as Colossal Boy, Leviathan, and Micro Lad, is a fictional comic book superhero appearing in books published by DC Comics. Created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Jim Mooney, the character first appeared in ''Action Comics' ...
in the animated television show '' Legion of Super Heroes'' and the voice of Ulraj in the ''
Secret Saturdays ''The Secret Saturdays'' is an American animated television series created by Canadian cartoonist Jay Stephens for Cartoon Network. It debuted on October 3, 2008 in the United States. The series follows the adventures of the Saturdays, a family of ...
''. Wylie voiced the lead role in ''Sir Malcolm and the Missing Prince'', the first series in Lamplighter Publishing's new radio drama Lamplighter Theatre. This radio drama is a two-hour production. He also voices Ryan Cummings in the popular Christian audio drama series ''
Adventures in Odyssey ''Adventures in Odyssey'' (AIO), or simply ''Odyssey'', is an Evangelical Christian radio drama and comedy series created and produced by Focus on the Family. Aimed at families with children age 12 and younger, the series first aired in 1987 as ...
''. From 2012 to 2013, Wylie voiced Tritannus, the main antagonist in the fifth season of '' Winx Club''.


Television and film work

In 1993, he voiced Timmy and Chris on cartoon Christmas movie ''Precious Moments: Timmy's Special Delivery''. In 1994, he did one of the characters on cartoon Easter movie ''Precious Moments: Simon the Lamb''. Wylie first became widely known as Zack Brock, the youngest of Sheriff Brock's three children in the
television series A television show – or simply TV show – is any content produced for viewing on a television set which can be broadcast via over-the-air, satellite, or cable, excluding breaking news, advertisements, or trailers that are typically placed be ...
''
Picket Fences ''Picket Fences'' is an American family drama television series about the residents of the town of Rome, Wisconsin, created and produced by David E. Kelley. The show initially ran from September 18, 1992, to June 26, 1996, on the CBS televis ...
'' from 1992 to 1996. This was followed by appearances in many other television programs, including as a series regular in ''
Love and Marriage "Love and Marriage" is a 1955 song with lyrics by Sammy Cahn and music by Jimmy Van Heusen. It is published by Barton Music Corporation ( ASCAP). Frank Sinatra versions "Love and Marriage" was introduced by Frank Sinatra in the 1955 televi ...
'' as Max, '' Ed'' as David Mirsky (2001), and ''
Gilmore Girls ''Gilmore Girls'' is an American Comedy drama, comedy-drama television series created by Amy Sherman-Palladino and starring Lauren Graham (Lorelai Gilmore) and Alexis Bledel (Rory Gilmore). The show debuted on October 5, 2000, on The WB and beca ...
'' as Brad Langford (2001–2002), he played Garfield in The Biggest Fan (2002) and as a guest star in '' 7th Heaven'' as Marvin, ''
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'' as Trevor, ''
Touched by an Angel ''Touched by an Angel'' is an American fantasy drama television series that premiered on CBS on September 21, 1994, and ran for 211 episodes over nine seasons until its conclusion on April 27, 2003. Created by John Masius and executive produced ...
'' as Andy Erskine, '' Judging Amy'' as Nicholas Binkow, '' MTV Undressed'' as Owen, ''
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'', ''
Living Single ''Living Single'' is an American television sitcom created by Yvette Lee Bowser that aired for five seasons on the Fox network from August 22, 1993, to January 1, 1998. The show centered on the lives of six friends who shared personal and profes ...
'', ''
Monk A monk (, from el, μοναχός, ''monachos'', "single, solitary" via Latin ) is a person who practices religious asceticism by monastic living, either alone or with any number of other monks. A monk may be a person who decides to dedica ...
'', ''
CSI: Miami ''CSI: Miami'' (''Crime Scene Investigation: Miami'') is an American police procedural drama television series that ran from September 23, 2002 until April 8, 2012 on CBS. Featuring David Caruso as Lieutenant Horatio Caine, Emily Procter as Dete ...
'', and ''
Veronica Mars ''Veronica Mars'' is an American teen noir mystery drama television series created by screenwriter Rob Thomas. The series is set in the fictional town of Neptune, California, and stars Kristen Bell as the eponymous character. The series pr ...
''. Wylie was cast as Garfield (Debbie Warden's older brother) in the Dream Street film ''The Biggest Fan''. Wylie also appeared in the television films '' Under Wraps'' as Gilbert, '' Out on a Limb'', ''Balloon Farm'' as Charles, and ''
Michael Landon, the Father I Knew ''Michael Landon, the Father I Knew'' is a 1999 American made-for-television biographical drama film directed by Michael Landon Jr. documenting his privileged, but often troubled, childhood as the son of beloved television actor, writer and dire ...
'' as the best friend to the television star's teenage son. Wylie's first motion picture appearance was in ''
Child's Play 2 ''Child's Play 2'' is a 1990 American slasher film and the direct sequel to '' Child's Play'', written by Don Mancini and directed by John Lafia, one of the co-writers of the first film. It is the second installment in the ''Child's Play'' fran ...
'' (1990), which was followed by roles in films including ''
Kindergarten Cop ''Kindergarten Cop'' is a 1990 American action comedy film directed by Ivan Reitman and distributed by Universal Pictures. Arnold Schwarzenegger stars as John Kimble, a tough police detective working undercover as a kindergarten teacher to apprehe ...
'' as Larry (1990), ''
Santa With Muscles ''Santa with Muscles'' is a 1996 American Christmas comedy film starring Hulk Hogan and directed by John Murlowski. It was released for two weeks in cinemas. Plot Blake Thorn ( Hulk Hogan) is a conceited self-made millionaire who sells bodybuildi ...
'' (1996), '' Children of the Corn V: Fields of Terror'' as Ezekial (1998), ''Breaking Free'' as Billy (1995), ''Cutaway'' as Cal (2000), ''
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'' as Nick (1999), ''Flying Virus'' as Adam (2001), ''Daybreak'' as Newton Warner (2001), '' Rebound'' (2005), and '' American Pie Presents: Band Camp'' as Guy (2005). He also starred in several
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Kids' Club-produced films. Wylie played Mikey in the 2009 skateboarding film '' Street Dreams''. In 2009, Wylie was seen performing card tricks & coin tricks on syndicated magic show "Masters of Illusion." In 2010 he had a small part as a cop opposite
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's character
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on '' General Hospital''. Also in 2012, he guest starred as Andy the Android on Disney Channel's '' Shake It Up: Made in Japan'' and was in love with a Talking Toilet he named ToyToy.


Musical theatre

In 2002, Wylie appeared as Jack in Stephen Sondheim's
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-winning revival of ''
Into the Woods ''Into the Woods'' is a 1987 musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine. The musical intertwines the plots of several Brothers Grimm fairy tales, exploring the consequences of the characters' wishes and quests. T ...
'' on
Broadway Broadway may refer to: Theatre * Broadway Theatre (disambiguation) * Broadway theatre, theatrical productions in professional theatres near Broadway, Manhattan, New York City, U.S. ** Broadway (Manhattan), the street **Broadway Theatre (53rd Stree ...
. His role in ''Into the Woods'' was meta-referenced on ''Gilmore Girls'' as being done by his character in that series, Brad Langford. He has also appeared frequently in regional theatre, including in ''
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'' as Merlyn-Tom-Morgan at the North Shore Music Theatre (Massachusetts) in 2005, '' Big River'' as Huck Finn, ''
110 in the Shade ''110 in the Shade'' is a musical with a book by N. Richard Nash, lyrics by Tom Jones, and music by Harvey Schmidt. Based on Nash's 1954 play '' The Rainmaker'', it focuses on Lizzie Curry, a spinster living on a ranch in the American southwest, ...
'' as Jimmy Curry in 2004 at the Pasadena Playhouse (California), '' On the Town'' as Chip in 2003 at the
Gateway Playhouse Gateway Playhouse, also known as the Performing Arts Center of Suffolk County is a theatre located on the eastern edge of Bellport, New York on the grounds of the former Mott Estate. The street address is 215 South Country Road. It's the olde ...
, Bellport, New York,Klein, Alvin
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''
Footloose Footloose may refer to: * ''Footloose'' (1984 film), a musical film ** ''Footloose'' (1984 soundtrack) ** "Footloose" (song), performed by Kenny Loggins * ''Footloose'' (2011 film), a remake of the 1984 film ** ''Footloose'' (2011 soundtrack) ...
'' as Willard, ''Precious Sons'' as Freddie Jr., ''House Arrest'' as Todd, and ''
Beauty and the Beast ''Beauty and the Beast'' (french: La Belle et la Bête) is a fairy tale written by French novelist Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve and published in 1740 in ''La Jeune Américaine et les contes marins'' (''The Young American and Marine ...
'', as Chip. He also played Leo Bloom in a regional production of Mel Brooks'
The Producers (musical) ''The Producers'' is a musical comedy with music and lyrics by Mel Brooks, and a book by Brooks and Thomas Meehan. It is adapted from Brooks's 1967 film of the same name. The story concerns two theatrical producers who scheme to get rich by ...
at Gateway Playhouse. February 21, 2007 marked Wylie's debut in the musical ''
Wicked Wicked may refer to: Books * Wicked, a minor character in the ''X-Men'' universe * '' Wicked'', a 1995 novel by Gregory Maguire that inspired the musical of the same name * ''Wicked'', the fifth novel in Sara Shepard's ''Pretty Little Liars'' s ...
'' at the Pantages Theatre, Los Angeles. He starred opposite such stars as
Eden Espinosa Eden Erica Espinosa (born February 2, 1978) is an American actress and singer who is best known for her performances as Elphaba for the Broadway, Los Angeles, and San Francisco productions of the musical '' Wicked''. In 2022, she was nominated fo ...
,
Jenna Leigh Green Jenna Leigh Green (born August 22, 1974) is an American actress and singer best known for her performances as Libby Chessler on the television show ''Sabrina the Teenage Witch'', as well as for roles on tour in the musical ''Wicked'' and later ...
,
Megan Hilty Megan Kathleen Hilty (born March 29, 1981) is an American actress and singer. She rose to prominence for her roles in Broadway musicals, including her performance as Glinda the Good Witch in '' Wicked'', Doralee Rhodes in '' 9 to 5: The Musical' ...
, and
Carol Kane Carolyn Laurie Kane (born June 18, 1952) is an American actress. She became known in the 1970s and 1980s in films such as '' Hester Street'' (for which she received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress), ''Dog Day Afternoon'', ''Annie ...
. He played his final performance on December 30, 2007, along with Espinosa and Kane, and was replaced by his understudy, Michael Drolet.


Honors and awards

Wylie won
Young Artist Award The Young Artist Award (originally known as the Youth in Film Award) is an accolade presented by the Young Artist Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1978 to honor excellence of youth performers, and to provide scholarships for young ...
s for ''Picket Fences'', and ''Dennis the Menace'', and Hollywood Reporter YoungStar Awards for ''Picket Fences'' twice. He has been nominated for Young Artist Awards for ''Under Wraps'', and ''All Dogs Go to Heaven 2'', and YoungStar Awards for ''Balloon Farm'', and ''Michael Landon, The Father I Knew''.


Filmography


Film


Television


Television films


Other appearances


References


External links


Website



Profile at Filmbug.com
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Wylie, Adam 1984 births Living people American magicians American male child actors American male film actors American male musical theatre actors American male television actors American male voice actors People from San Dimas, California