Shane Harper
Biography
Shane Steven Harper is an American actor, singer, songwriter, and dancer. Born on February 14, 1993, in La Jolla, San Diego, California, he stands at six feet and two inches tall. Harper is recognized for his work in television and feature films. He became known for his role as Josh Wheaton in the independent Christian film God's Not Dead and for his role as Spencer in the series Good Luck Charlie, alongside appearances in projects including Power Book IV: Force, Flipped, and Just Add Magic: Mystery City. Active in the entertainment industry, he has built a career spanning acting, music, and dance.
Career overview
Shane Steven Harper is an American actor, singer, songwriter, and dancer born on February 14, 1993, in La Jolla, San Diego, California. He began his involvement in community theater, dancing, and singing at the age of nine. He was later offered agency representation in the spring of 2006 at a regional dance competition, having booked the first three jobs he auditioned for. Alongside his performance career, he is a professionally trained dancer and holds a black belt in Kempo Karate.
As an established actor in television and feature films, Harper has accumulated numerous known credits in the entertainment industry. He is widely recognized for his portrayal of Josh Wheaton in the independent Christian film God's Not Dead. Additionally, he is known for his role as Spencer in the television series Good Luck Charlie, alongside his work in other projects including Power Book IV: Force, Flipped, and Just Add Magic: Mystery City.
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25 titles- Take Me Home (2026) as James
- NCIS: New York (2026) as Wyatt Hill
- Power Book IV: Force (2022) as Vic Flynn
- A Teacher (2020) as Logan Davis
- Hightown (2020) as Junior McCarthy
- Just Add Magic: Mystery City (2020) as Ian Maddox
- God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness (2018) as Josh Wheaton
- The Time Capsule (2018) as Tom Paxton
- Dirty Dancing (2017) as Robbie Gould
- Flock of Four (2017) as Sam Grover
- The Passion (2016) as Disciple
- Lift Me Up (2015) as Stephen
- Happyland (2014) as Ian Chandler
- God's Not Dead (2014) as Josh Wheaton
- Dance-Off (2014) as Brandon
- Awkward. (2011) as Austin Welch
- So Random! (2011) as Self - Musical Guest
- Good Luck Charlie (2010) as Spencer Walsh
- Flipped (2010) as Matt Baker
- Dance on Sunset (2008) as Nick 6
- Wizards of Waverly Place (2007) as Fidel
- High School Musical 2 (2007) as Principal Dancer
- Re-Animated (2006) as Dancer
- Zoey 101 (2005) as Tenth Grader
- Pellett as Frank Dryman
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Shane Harper best known for?
Shane Harper is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Power Book IV: Force (2022), A Teacher (2020), Dirty Dancing (2017), God's Not Dead (2014).
When and where was Shane Harper born?
Shane Harper was born on February 14, 1993 in La Jolla, San Diego, California, USA.
How many credits does Shane Harper have?
Shane Harper has accumulated over 25 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2005 to 2026.
What is Shane Harper's background in cinema and television?
Shane Steven Harper is an American actor, singer, songwriter, and dancer. Born on February 14, 1993, in La Jolla, San Diego, California, he stands at six feet and two inches tall. Harper is recognized for his work in television and feature films. He became known for his role as Josh Wheaton in the independent Christian...