Carlos Kennedy Knight (born September 22, 1993) is an American actor and comedian. He co-starred as Owen Reynolds in ''

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'' and as Diesel (his character from '' Fred 2: Night of the Living Fred and also Fred 3: Camp Fred'') in '' Fred: The Show''.

Early life

Carlos Knight was born on September 22, 1993 in

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Career

He began his acting career performing at a number stage productions in his hometown. After attending an industry convention in

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, he was recruited by several talent agents. After signing with an agent, he moved to

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. In 2008, he guest starred on episode '' ER'', a role for which he won a

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in 2009 tied with Joey Luthman. In 2009, he had an uncredited role in the film '' Down for Life'' with

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as well as guest starring in the pilot episode of ''

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'' as a teenaged boy who was shot down by a

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. As of 2011, Knight co-stars as Owen Reynolds in ''

''. In 2012, he's playing Diesel in '' Fred: The Show'' (after '' Fred 2: Night of the Living Fred''). On May 10, 2014 Knight made a cameo appearance in the music video for

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artist

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's single " Stoner".

Filmography

Television

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Knight, Carlos 1993 births Living people 21st-century African-American people 21st-century American male actors Male actors from South Carolina African-American male actors American male child actors American male film actors American male television actors Male actors from Columbia, South Carolina