Adam Hicks
Adam Paul Nielson Hicks (born November 28, 1992)[1] is an American actor, rapper, singer, and songwriter. His first leading role was in How to Eat Fried Worms. Hicks is best known for playing Luther in the Disney XD series Zeke and Luther. He also played Wendell "Wen" Gifford in the film Lemonade Mouth. Hicks had a recurring role in the second season of Jonas L.A. as DZ. Hicks also played Boz in the Disney XD Original Series Pair of Kings.
| Adam Hicks | |
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 Hicks in a photoshoot | |
| Born | Adam Paul Nielson Hicks November 28, 1992 Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Occupation | Actor, rapper, singer-songwriter |
In addition to acting, Hicks was a rapper, singer, and songwriter. On April 12, 2011 Hicks released his first album Lemonade Mouth a soundtrack album.
Early life
He was born in Las Vegas, Nevada to Ronald Hicks and Lucy Hicks. He has a younger brother, Tristan Hicks (born April 16, 1997)
Legal issues
Armed robbery arrest
On January 25, 2018, Adam Hicks was arrested in Burbank, California for armed robbery. He not guilty to all charges.
On July 8, 2021, Hicks was found Guilty for the armed robbery charges, He was sentenced to five years in state prison and received 3 years probation.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Down and Derby | Brady Davis | |
| 2005 | The 12 Dogs of Christmas | Mike Stevens | |
| 2006 | The Shaggy Dog | Quarterback | Voice |
| 2006 | How to Eat Fried Worms | Joseph "Joe" Guire | |
| 2008 | Mostly Ghostly | Colin Doyle | |
| 2011 | Lemonade Mouth | Wen | TV Movie |
| 2015 | Up on the Wooftop | Toby | Voice |
| 2015 | The Boy Next Door | Jason Zimmer | |
| 2016 | Little Savages | Billy | |
| 2017 | Windsor | Clint | |
| 2018 | Shifting Gears | Jeremy Williamson |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–02 | Titus | Dave Titus (young) | Recurring role |
| 2002 | The Funkhousers | Robbie Funkhouser | Television film |
| 2002 | That Was Then | Joshua Harrison | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 2009–12 | Zeke and Luther | Luther Waffles | Lead role |
| 2010-16 | The Hive | Buzzbee the USA Version | Episode 1-present |
| 2010 | Jonas | Dennis "DZ" Zimmer | Recurring role (Season 2) |
| 2011 | Lemonade Mouth | Wendell "Wen" Gifford | Television film |
| 2011 | Peter Punk | Luthisour "Luther" Waffles | Episode: "El Duelo" |
| 2011 | PrankStars | Himself | Episode: "Game Showed Up" |
| 2011 | So Random | Episode: "Bridgit Mendler, Adam Hicks and Hayley Kiyoko" | |
| 2012–13 | Pair of Kings | King Boz | Lead Role (Season 3); 22 episodes |
| 2012 | Southland | Mike | Episode: "Legacy" |
| 2013 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Tyler | Episode: "Helpless" |
| 2015 | Texas Rising | Truett Fincham | Main role, miniseries |
| 2016–2017 | Freakish | Diesel Turner | Main role |
Discography
Soundtrack albums
References
- ↑ "Disney XD Medianet". Archived from the original on 2012-02-26.