Biography
Who is Shayne Topp?
Early life in Florida and Arizona
Shayne Topp was born on September 14, 1991, in Florida. His parents are Robert Royal Topp and Catherine Topp. Robert worked as a fighter pilot. Shayne grew up in Phoenix, Arizona. He moved to Los Angeles as a teenager to attend a specialized high school for actors. This allowed him to study acting and go to school simultaneously.
When he was 18 months old, he had a near death experience. He escaped his playpen at home in Florida and fell into a pool. He drowned and was legally dead for a short time. Paramedics arrived after his mother found him.
Acting and theater career
Shayne started acting in the 2006 movie Moonpie. He later appeared as a guest on the show iCarly. In 2009, he won the Jury Prize at the Los Angeles Film Festival for the film Dear Lemon Lima. He played Shayne Zabo on the Disney Channel show So Random! Between 2011 and 2012.
From 2017 to 2023, he played Matt Bradley in seasons 4 through 10 of The Goldbergs on ABC. He also did a cameo for the spin off show Schooled. Shayne has performed in theater plays too. He was in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at Wonderworks Theatre Company. He also played the lead role in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory at Highland Lakes Theatre.
Work with Smosh
Shayne first appeared with Smosh as a referee in a video about the Summer Games. He officially became a cast member on July 17, 2015. He was announced in a video called HAND BOMB along with Courtney Miller. He is now a core part of the Smosh Squad.
Shayne hosts several different projects for the group. These include the Smosh Mouth podcast and Smosh Reads Reddit Stories. He has been a member of the collective for several years. He uses his comedy skills to host various digital shows. He has worked with other comedians in the ensemble for nearly a decade.
Education and marriage
Shayne Topp studied psychology at Arizona State University. He finished his degree in 2019 after ten years of online classes. He balanced his academic goals with his professional acting work over a long period.
He married Courtney Miller on March 29, 2024. The ceremony took place at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse. Courtney is also a cast member at Smosh. The couple kept their romance secret for a long time. They decided to announce their wedding on April Fools' Day. The couple shared their news with the public in a playful way. They have worked together as colleagues before their marriage.
Birthday and age
Shayne Topp was born on September 14, 1991, which makes Shayne 35 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. Shayne shares the date with 37 other famous people.
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