Introduction
Milo Manheim (born March 6, 2001) is an American actor. He is known for his starring role as Zed in the 2018 Disney Channel Original Movie, Zombies. He finished in second place on season 27 of Dancing with the Stars.
Personal life
Manheim was born and raised in Venice, Los Angeles in California. He is the son of actress Camryn Manheim. His mother states that Manheim was "bar mitzvahed in a secular Jewish community school."
Manheim plays guitar, drums, piano, and ukulele, and he dabbles in various wind instruments and enjoys playing volleyball, soccer and skiing.
Career
Manheim's acting career began, at the age of six, in a local after-school program in Culver City. Since 2008, he starred in 20 different musicals with Liza Monjauze Productions. In 2009, he appeared in a three-line guest appearance on the CBS television series Ghost Whisperer alongside his mother.
In 2017, Manheim won "Best Leading Actor" at the 2017 New York Musical Theatre Festival for his role in the musical "Generation Me". He followed this up by being cast in a lead role in the Disney Channel television movie, Zombies, which premiered on February 16, 2018.
On September 11, 2018, Manheim was announced as one of the celebrities to compete on season 27 of Dancing with the Stars. He was paired with professional dancer Witney Carson. On November 19, 2018, Manheim and Carson finished the competition in second place, losing to radio personality Bobby Bones.
On February 11, 2019, it was announced that a sequel to Zombies had gone into production with Manheim set to reprise his role as Zed in the film. The announcement was confirmed through a video the actor posted on Instagram.
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | New York Musical Theatre Festival | Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role | Generation Me | Nominated |