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Kenton Duty

Known For
Acting
Born
May 12, 1995 in Plano, Texas, USA
Active Years
2004–2019 (16 Years)
Total Credits
23 credits in database
Acting Born May 12, 1995 Plano, Texas, USA 23 credits
23
Total Credits
2004–2019
16 Years Career Span
11
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

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Name: Jeffrey Kenton Duty (professionally known as Kenton Duty).
Born: May 12, 1995.
Place of Birth: Plano, Texas, USA.
Nationality/Profession: American actor, singer, and dancer.
Career Start: Began acting at age 9 in the Dallas Theater Center's stage production of A Christmas Carol. Discovered at a workshop at the Young Actors Studio in Dallas, Texas.
Known Roles:
Gunther Hessenheffer (flamboyant European exchange student) on the Disney Channel series Shake It Up.
Young Jacob on the final season of the ABC primetime drama Lost.
Matt Prylek.
Actor in My Name Is Khan.

Jeffrey Kenton Duty, professionally known as Kenton Duty, is an American actor, singer, and dancer born on May 12, 1995, in Plano, Texas. He began his acting career at age nine in the Dallas Theater Center stage production of A Christmas Carol. After being discovered at a workshop at the Young Actors Studio in Dallas, he began auditioning for roles in Los Angeles. Duty is recognized for his role as the flamboyant European exchange student Gunther Hessenheffer on the Disney Channel series Shake It Up. His other notable credits include portraying Young Jacob in the final season of the ABC drama Lost and appearing as Matt Prylek. He is also an actor in My Name Is Khan.
"Jeffrey Kenton Duty, professionally known as Kenton Duty, is an American actor, singer, and dancer born on May 12, 1995, in Plano, Texas. He began his acting career at age nine in the Dallas Theater

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Career

Career overview

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Task: Write a 180-260 word career overview of Kenton Duty's acting career.
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Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided sources.
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Name: Jeffrey Kenton Duty (professionally known as Kenton Duty).
Born: May 12, 1995.
Birthplace: Plano, Texas, USA.
Profession: American actor, singer, and dancer.
Start of career: Began acting at age 9 in the Dallas Theater Center's stage production of A Christmas Carol.
Discovery: Discovered at a workshop at the Young Actors Studio in Dallas, Texas.
Key Roles:
Gunther Hessenheffer (or Günther Hessenheffer): Flamboyant European exchange student on the Disney Channel comedy series Shake It Up.
Young Jacob: Recurring role on the final season of the ABC primetime drama Lost.
Matt Prylek: (Source 5 mentions "Matt Prylek in the an..." - text is cut off, but I can use the name if it's a complete fact, though the source is incomplete. I will stick to the complete facts).
Actor in My Name Is Khan.
Paragraph 1: Early life and start.
Jeffrey Kenton Duty is an American actor, singer, and dancer born on May 12, 1995, in Plano, Texas. He began his acting career at the age of nine in a stage production of A Christmas Carol at the Dallas Theater Center. His transition to auditioning for roles in Los Angeles occurred after he was discovered at a workshop held at the Young Actors Studio in Dallas, Texas.
Paragraph 2: Television and film roles.
Duty is recognized for several television and film roles. He co-starred as the flamboyant European exchange student Gunther Hessenheffer on the Disney Channel comedy series Shake It Up. Additionally, he had a recurring role as young Jacob during the final season of the ABC primetime drama Lost. His acting credits also include the film My Name Is Khan.
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Jeffrey Kenton Duty is an American actor, singer, and dancer born on May 12, 1995, in Plano, Texas. He began his acting career at the age of nine in a stage production of A Christmas Carol at the Dallas Theater Center. Following his discovery at a workshop at the Young Actors Studio in Dallas, Texas, he began auditioning for roles in Los Angeles.

Duty gained prominence through various television and film roles. He is known for his co-starring role as the flamboyant European exchange student Gunther Hessenheffer on the Disney Channel comedy series Shake It Up. He also appeared in a recurring role as young Jacob during the final season of the ABC primetime drama Lost. His work also includes acting in the production My Name Is Khan.
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Para 1: ~60 words.
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Total: ~130 words.
Constraint Check: I need 180-260 words. I need to expand using only provided facts.
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I can elaborate on the descriptions provided in the sources.
Source 2: "flamboyant European exchange student, Gunther Hessenheffer on the Disney Channel comedy ser" (cut off, but "Shake It Up" is in Source 1 and 5).
Source 5: "gained prominence as a child performer in television and film

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Career timeline

Dead Giveaway · Director
The Last Dragon · Director
Crowning Jules
The EncounterLittle SavagesA Housekeeper's Revenge
Fresh Off the Boat
Pirate's Code: The Adventures of Mickey Matson
ContestSilver Bells
Amazing LoveShake It Up: Made in Japan
Last Man Standing
Fish HooksShake It UpMy Name Is KhanCrazy on the Outside
CtrlForget Me Not2:13
Christmas in Paradise
Lost

Full Filmography

23 titles
  • Dead Giveaway (2019) Director
  • The Last Dragon (2018) Director
  • Crowning Jules (2017) as Kevin
  • The Encounter (2016)
  • Little Savages (2016) as Todd
  • A Housekeeper's Revenge (2016) as Matthew Hensley
  • Fresh Off the Boat (2015) as Kevin
  • Pirate's Code: The Adventures of Mickey Matson (2014) as Max
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  • Contest (2013) as Matt Prylek
  • Silver Bells (2013) as Jason Dalt
  • Amazing Love (2012) as Steve
  • Shake It Up: Made in Japan (2012) as Gunther Hessenheffer
  • Last Man Standing (2011) as Victor Blake
  • Fish Hooks (2010) as Mr. Puffer / Johnny Space Crab (voice)
  • Shake It Up (2010) as Gunther Hessenheffer
  • My Name Is Khan (2010) as Reese Garrick
  • Crazy on the Outside (2010) as Ethan Papadopolous
  • Ctrl (2009) as Young Ben
  • Forget Me Not (2009) as Young Chad
  • 2:13 (2009) as Young Russell
  • Christmas in Paradise (2007) as Michael Marino
  • Lost (2004) as Young Jacob
  • A Life Connected as Morgan Woodruff

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Kenton Duty best known for?

Kenton Duty is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Crowning Jules (2017), Little Savages (2016), The Last Vampyre (1993), Amazing Love (2012).

When and where was Kenton Duty born?

Kenton Duty was born on May 12, 1995 in Plano, Texas, USA.

How many credits does Kenton Duty have?

Kenton Duty has accumulated over 23 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2004 to 2019.

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Subject: Kenton Duty (Acting). Goal: Write a factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No invented details (titles, names, dates, etc.). Format: Plain text, no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points, no preamble, no JSON, no surrounding quotes. Style: Original, neutral, encyclopedic...

Kenton Duty by the numbers

23credits
16films
7TV series
2004–2019active years

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