| Birth date | January 21, 1997 (age 29) |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Actor · musician · singer |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Spouse | Carolynn Rowland (m. 2020) |
| Relatives | Zack Shada (brother) |
| Genre | Pop rock |
|---|---|
| Instrument | Vocals · bass |
| Label | SharpTone Records |
| Past member of | Make Out Monday |
| Associated acts | Make Out Monday · Shauna Case · Annie Sertich · Chloe Peterson · E-40 |
Jeremy Shada (/ˈʃeɪdə/; born January 21, 1997[1]) is an American actor, musician and singer. He is best known for his work as the voice of Finn the Human from the American animated television franchise Adventure Time and Lance in Voltron: Legendary Defender.[2] He is also known for his performances in the sketch-comedy series Incredible Crew, the 2020 Netflix musical series Julie and the Phantoms, and DreamWorks Dragons: The Nine Realms.
Life and career
Shada began acting at the age of seven, soon after moving to Los Angeles with his family. He was inspired to act by his older brother, actor Zack Shada.[3]
Shada initially appeared in commercials. Later on, he began auditioning for voice acting and theatrical performances, taking advice from a voice-over agent. His first live-action theatrical role was as Young Kurt Diamond in No Rules.[4] He has since appeared in additional live-action and voice acting roles, such as playing young Charlie Pace in childhood flashbacks on Lost.[5]
In 2009, Jeremy Shada's agent approached him with the idea of auditioning for the role of Finn in Adventure Time; his brother Zack had been the original voice of Finn (originally named Penn) in the pilot episode of Adventure Time three years prior. After viewing the pilot on YouTube, Shada matched his voice with the voice of his brother in auditions with Adventure Time creator Pendleton Ward and the show's producers, which earned him the role.[6]
In 2012, Shada joined the cast of Nick Cannon's sketch-comedy series, Incredible Crew.[7] In June 2012, to promote Incredible Crew's 2013 premiere, Cartoon Network released a music rap video titled "Running Errands with My Mom" which features Shada performing and rapping the lyrics. The video has since generated over one million views.[8]
Due to his acting career, Shada was homeschooled.[9]
Musical career
Along with his brother Zack, Shada is a member of the pop-punk band Make Out Monday, which was formed in 2014. The band performed at the 2014 San Diego Comic-Con.[10]
Personal life
On March 8, 2020, Shada married Carolynn Rowland, a company dancer with Los Angeles Ballet.[11][12] Their first son was born in August 2024,[13][14] and their second son was born in December 2025.[15]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
2004 | Miracle Run | Young Phillip | Television film |
| Team America: World Police | Jean Francois | Voice[16] | |
2005 | No Rules | Young Kurt Diamond | |
| My Neighbors the Yamadas | Additional voices | English dub | |
2006 | Southern Comfort | Colton | Television film |
2007 | Love's Unending Legacy | Boy in Stagecoach | |
2009 | Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs | Additional voices | |
2012 | ParaNorman | Pug | Voice[16] |
| Cartoon Network 20th Anniversary | Finn | Voice, television film | |
2013 | Aliens in the House | Mikey | Television film |
2017 | Surf's Up 2: WaveMania | Cody Maverick | Voice; replacing Shia LaBeouf[16] |
2018 | Cheerleader Nightmare | Tyler Dell | Television film |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
2004 | ER | Bobby | Episode: "Time of Death" |
| Good Girls Don't | Young David | Episode: "Sole Mates" | |
2006 | Nip/Tuck | Kid No. 1 | Episode: "Reefer" |
| Lost | Young Charlie Pace | 2 episodes | |
2007 | Shark | C.J. Chambers | Episode: "Blind Trust" |
| Ghost Whisperer | Liam Fletcher | 2 episodes | |
| The Loop | Luxembourgish Boy | Episode: "CSI: Donut Idol Bowl" | |
| Cold Case | Jack Raymes '94 | Episode: "Thrill Kill" | |
2009 | Chowder | Porridge (voice) | Episode: "My Big Fat Stinky Wedding"[16] |
2009–2011 | Batman: The Brave and the Bold | Young Robin | Voice, 5 episodes[16] |
2010 | Parenthood | First Baseman | "The Situation" |
2010–2018 | Adventure Time | Finn the Human, Cosmic Owl, additional voices | Main voice role[16] Only played Cosmic Owl in Prisoners of Love |
2013 | Incredible Crew | Various characters | |
2012 | The High Fructose Adventures of Annoying Orange | Josh Bread, Dustin Berry | Voice, episode: "Follow the Bouncing Orange" |
2013 | See Dad Run | Brendan | Episode: "See Dad Send Emily Flowers" |
2013 | Cartoon Network | Rapper | Music Video: It's What You Do (Jeremy Shada's and Shauna Case's Rap) |
2016–2018 | Voltron: Legendary Defender | Lance | Voice[16] |
2016–2018 | Mr. Student Body President | Tyler Prendergast | Main role; Go90 exclusive |
2018 | Spider-Man | Ross Caliban | Voice, episode: "How I Thwipped My Summer Vacation"[16] |
2020–2021 | Adventure Time: Distant Lands | Finn the Human | Voice[16] |
2020 | Julie and the Phantoms | Reggie Peters | Main role |
2021–2023 | Dragons: The Nine Realms | Tom Kullersen | Voice[16] |
2022 | Interrupting Chicken | Hercules | Voice, episode: "Hercul-easy" |
2023– | Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake | Finn the Human | Voice[16] |
Video games
| Year | Title | Voice role |
|---|---|---|
2011 | F.E.A.R. 3 | Young Paxton Fettel |
2012 | Adventure Time: Hey Ice King! Why'd You Steal Our Garbage?!! | Finn the Human |
2013 | Adventure Time: Explore the Dungeon Because I Don't Know! | |
2014 | Adventure Time: The Secret of the Nameless Kingdom | |
2015 | Code Name S.T.E.A.M. | Tom Sawyer[16] |
| Adventure Time: Finn & Jake Investigations[16] | Finn the Human | |
| Cartoon Network Superstar Soccer: Goal | ||
2016 | Lego Dimensions (Adventure Time Level Pack) | |
2017 | Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series | Young Peter Quill/Star-Lord[16] |
| DreamWorks Voltron VR Chronicles | Lance | |
2018 | Adventure Time: Pirates of the Enchiridion | Finn the Human[16] |
2021 | Cookie Run: Kingdom | GingerBrave[16] |
2022 | MultiVersus | Finn the Human[17] |
2023 | Cookie Run: The Darkest Night | GingerBrave |
2024 | Cookie Run: Witch's Castle |
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Vintage |
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| Neon Dreams |
|
Soundtrack albums
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUS [20] | BEL (FL) [21] | FRA [22] | NLD [23] | NZ [24] | US [25] | ||
| Incredible Crew, Vol. 1 (Music from the Television Show) |
| — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Incredible Crew, Vol. 2 (Music from the Television Show) |
| — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Adventure Time, Vol.1 (Original Soundtrack) | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Adventure Time, Vol. 2 (Original Soundtrack) |
| — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Julie and the Phantoms: Music from the Netflix Original Series | 35 | 47 | 182 | 57 | 36 | 163 | |
Extended plays
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Mad Love |
|
Singles
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Ballerina"[32] | 2020 | rowspan="1" |
| "Humphrey Bogart"[33] | 2021 | Vintage |
| "Dancing With Strangers"[34] | ||
| "This Feels Right"[35] | ||
| "If Looks Could Kill"[36] | ||
| "Gentlemen (feat. Carson Rowland)"[37] | 2021 | rowspan="1" |
| "Sorry"[38] | 2022 | rowspan="1" |
| "Ghosted"[39] | 2022 | Neon Dreams |
| "Midnight Promises"[40] | ||
| "Let's Drive"[41] | 2023 | |
| "Dark Heart"[42] | ||
| "Forever Young"[43] | ||
| "Escape"[44] | 2023 | rowspan="1" |
| "3 (A Little More)"[45] | 2024 | rowspan="1" |
Soundtrack appearances
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Adventure Time Main Title: Islands" | 2019 | Adventure Time, Vol. 3 (Original Soundtrack)[46] |
| "Time Passes Like a Cloud" (with John DiMaggio) | ||
| "I Want to Ride a Boat" | ||
| "The Computer World" (with John DiMaggio) | Adventure Time, Vol. 4 (Original Soundtrack)[47] | |
| "Oh What a Good Boy Am I" (with John DiMaggio) | Adventure Time, Vol. 5 (Original Soundtrack)[48] | |
| "Low G Rap Battle" (with Andy Samberg) | ||
| "Buff Baby" | ||
| "Dropdown Rainbow/All Gummed Up" (Gilligan Moss Mix) | 2020 | BMO's Mixtape (Gilligan Moss Mix) [From the Max Original Adventure Time: Distant Lands][49] |
| "Fries" (Gilligan Moss Mix) | ||
| "Sleepy Puppies" (Gilligan Moss Mix) |
References
- ^ Jeremy Shada (January 21, 2017). "Thanks to everyone for the birthday wishes!!! :) special thanks to my amazing family! So blessed for them! Thanks Mom and Dad for this awesome new electric acoustic bass! (And the delicious chocolate cake) but thanks most of all for all your support and love for the past 20 years! Love you 😊#20 #blessed". Retrieved August 22, 2023.
- ^ "'Voltron': Lance Voice Actor Jeremy Shada on the Paladins, Lotor, and the Mystery of Shir". Comic Book. March 8, 2017.
- ^ "The Animated Adolescence Of Adventure Time‘s Jeremy Shada". www.pastemagazine.com
- ^ "The Mutant Season: Jeremy Shada of Adventure Time". Nerdist.com. Archived October 4, 2013 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved June 4, 2013.
- ^ Covel, Bonnie. "Greatest Hits, Episode 5/16/07 Preview". About.com. Archived from the original on May 14, 2013. Retrieved June 4, 2013.
- ^ Clark, Noelene. "'Adventure Time': Finn actor Jeremy Shada is 'constantly surprised'". The Express Tribune. Retrieved June 4, 2013.
- ^ Luoma, Sarah. "Production Begins On Nick Cannon's 'Incredible Crew'". TV Equals. Daemons Media Inc. Archived from the original on June 11, 2020. Retrieved June 4, 2013.
- ^ Hall, Tamron. "Teen's errands with mom creates online buzz". Today Show. NBC Universal. Retrieved June 4, 2013.
- ^ "The Mutant Season: Jeremy Shada of "Adventure Time". The Mutant Season. Nerdist. Archived October 4, 2013 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved June 4, 2013.
- ^ Hasty, Katie. "TGIM: Make Out Monday is playing a show for you at Comic-Con". HitFix. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved July 22, 2014.
- ^ "Jeremy Shada on Instagram: "Holy Mrs. Shada 03-08-20"". Instagram. Archived December 26, 2021 at the Wayback Machine.
- ^ "Dancer: Carolynn Rowland". Los Angeles Ballet. Archived from the original on February 9, 2021. Retrieved November 22, 2020.
- ^ "Caden Stone Shada 💙 08/13/24". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-08-16.
- ^ "1+1=3 ❤️". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
- ^ Shada, Jeremy (December 13, 2025). "And then there were 4 ❤️". Instagram. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
- ^ "Jeremy Shada (visual voices guide)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved December 1, 2023. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.
- ^ "Oh my glob! Jeremy Shada is coming to #MultiVersus as Finn the Human! ⚔️ #AdventureTime". No. 1461373635063472132. November 18, 2021. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
- ^ "Vintage - by Jeremy Shada". iTunes Store. 2021-10-01. Archived from the original on October 7, 2021. Retrieved October 7, 2021.
- ^ "Neon Dreams - by Jeremy Shada". iTunes Store. 2024-01-10. Archived from the original on November 12, 2024. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
- ^ "Australiancharts.com – Soundtrack – Julie and the Phantoms - Season 1". Hung Medien. Retrieved 2020-10-17.
- ^ "Ultratop.be – Soundtrack – Julie and the Phantoms - Season 1". Hung Medien. Retrieved 2020-10-17.
- ^ "Lescharts.com – Soundtrack – Julie and the Phantoms - Season 1". Hung Medien. Retrieved 2020-10-17.
- ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Soundtrack – Julie and the Phantoms - Season 1". Hung Medien. Retrieved 2020-10-17.
- ^ "Charts.nz – Soundtrack – Julie and the Phantoms - Season 1". Hung Medien. Retrieved 2020-10-17.
- ^ "Soundtrack Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 2020-10-21.
- ^ "Incredible Crew, Vol. 1 (Music from the Television Show) by Various Artists". iTunes. 2013-03-15.
- ^ "Incredible Crew, Vol. 2 (Music from the Television Show) by Various Artists". iTunes. 2013-04-23.
- ^ "Adventure Time, Vol.1 (Original Soundtrack) by Various Artists". iTunes. 2019-05-01.
- ^ "Adventure Time, Vol. 2 (Original Soundtrack) by Various Artists". iTunes. 2019-05-01.
- ^ "Julie and The Phantoms: Season 1 (Music from the Netflix Original Series) by Various Artists". iTunes. 2020-09-10.
- ^ "Mad Love - EP by Jeremy Shada". iTunes Store. 2021-01-01. Archived from the original on January 4, 2021. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
- ^ "Ballerina - Single by Jeremy Shada". iTunes. 2020-11-03. Archived from the original on November 3, 2020. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
- ^ "Humphrey Bogart - Single by Jeremy Shada". iTunes. 2021-06-22. Archived from the original on September 9, 2021. Retrieved September 9, 2021.
- ^ "Dancing With Strangers - Single by Jeremy Shada". iTunes. 2021-08-03. Archived from the original on September 9, 2021. Retrieved September 9, 2021.
- ^ "This Feels Right - Single by Jeremy Shada". iTunes. 2021-08-24. Archived from the original on September 9, 2021. Retrieved September 9, 2021.
- ^ "If Looks Could Kill - Single - Single by Jeremy Shada". iTunes. 2021-09-14. Archived from the original on October 7, 2021. Retrieved October 7, 2021.
- ^ "Gentlemen - Single (feat. Carson Rowland) by Jeremy Shada". iTunes. 2021-10-21. Archived from the original on November 15, 2024. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ "Sorry - Single by Jeremy Shada". iTunes. 2022-02-09. Archived from the original on November 15, 2024. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ "Ghosted - Single by Jeremy Shada". iTunes. 2022-09-09. Archived from the original on November 15, 2024. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ "Midnight Promises - Single by Jeremy Shada". iTunes. 2022-11-11. Archived from the original on November 15, 2024. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ "Let's Drive - Single by Jeremy Shada". iTunes. 2023-08-02. Archived from the original on November 15, 2024. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ "Dark Heart - Single by Jeremy Shada". iTunes. 2023-09-06. Archived from the original on November 15, 2024. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ "Forever Young - Single - Single by Jeremy Shada". iTunes. 2023-10-11. Archived from the original on November 15, 2024. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ "Escape - Single by Jeremy Shada". iTunes. 2023-11-28. Archived from the original on November 12, 2024. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
- ^ "3 (A Little More) - Single by Jeremy Shada". iTunes. 2024-03-01. Archived from the original on November 12, 2024. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
- ^ "Adventure Time, Vol. 3 (Original Soundtrack)". iTunes. May 1, 2019.
- ^ "Adventure Time, Vol. 4 (Original Soundtrack)". iTunes. May 1, 2019.
- ^ "Adventure Time, Vol. 5 (Original Soundtrack)". iTunes. May 1, 2019.
- ^ "BMO's Mixtape (Gilligan Moss Mix) [From the Max Original Adventure Time: Distant Lands]". iTunes. September 18, 2020.
External links
- Jeremy Shada at IMDb