Kevin G. Schmidt

Biography

Kevin G. Schmidt is formerly best known as the chubby clarinet-playing son in the blockbuster Cheaper by the Dozen films or as "Noah Newman" on the #1 daytime drama The Young and the Restless. Kevin also co-starred with Selena Gomez & Demi Lovato in the Disney original movie, Princess Protection Program. As well as the first live-action Cartoon Network's scripted television series, Unnatural History. On top off all the acting, he managed to co-create, star, produce and direct his cult web-series, Poor Paul. Originally from Andover, Kansas, Kevin did not set out to work in entertainment. But with two brothers who were finding initial success as actors in Los Angeles, Kevin was eventually persuaded to go out on an audition or two. He was ten when he began booking a string of guest-starring roles in prime time. Kevin's resume includes many notable television hits from dramas such as NCIS, BONES, Without a Trace, CSI:NY - to quirky comedies like HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm and USA's Monk. Kevin also found success on the big screen. In addition to the Cheaper by the Dozen films, Kevin co-starred with Ashton Kutcher in The Butterfly Effect. In Catch That Kid, Kevin added Kristin Stewart to his list of talented co-stars. Transitioning to leading man, Kevin starred in the indie thriller Resurrection Mary as well as the family hit Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel. Having undergone his own personal metamorphosis at age 17 from chubby kid to young leading man, Kevin shared what he has learned about fitness and health on his directorial debut, The Alyson Stoner Project. Teaming up with good friend and dance prodigy, Alyson Stoner, the pair produced an instructional musical/fitness hybrid that uses the latest dance moves to get the body moving. ASP not only teaches kids the importance of fitness, nutrition and making good lifestyle choices, but also does so in a fun, relatable way. Kevin is now in production on - "The Great Migration" - an animated film he wrote and is producing. The film stars his younger brother, Kendall, Logan Henderson, Ashley Tisdale, Vanessa Hudgens, and Ashley Benson. "The Great Migration" is the first of a multiple film slate in various stages of production. Outside of the entertainment business, Kevin continues to expand his entrepreneurial pursuits. Kevin is founder and CEO of a commercial aquaponics corporation, Creative Organic Ventures, which is focused on advancing sustainable food production and research. Kevin hopes to be a vessel to ending childhood hunger and obesity worldwide. He's an avid workout enthusiast, creative writer, and passionate cook. 06/17/15