Cameron Monaghan

Cameron Monaghan
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Name:
Cameron Monaghan
Real name:
Cameron Riley Monaghan
Who is:
Birth date:
(32 y.o.)
Place of birth:
Santa Monica, California, US
Height:
5'12 ft ()
Weight:
192 lb (87 kg)
Birth Sign:
(characteristic)
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Cameron Monaghan's Biography

Cameron Monaghan is a versatile American actor who rose to fame through his roles in the hit TV series Gotham and Shameless. The young actor's striking features are his red hair and his ability to transform into any new character. Whether playing a gay character, a psycho, or just a charming guy, he brings incredible professionalism and charisma to every role.
Cameron Monaghan is not only the red-head from Shameless
Cameron Monaghan is not only the red-head from Shameless

Cameron Monaghan's Childhood

Cameron was born in Santa Monica, California. He came from a single-parent family: his mother Diane, a 28-year-old Irish woman of Polish descent, raised him as a single mom. Cam's father wasn't part of his life at all.
Little Cameron Monaghan
Little Cameron Monaghan
Soon after his birth, Cam's family moved to Boca Raton, Florida. Diane worked tirelessly to give Cameron a happy childhood. They lived modestly, renting a small house. Little Cam attended kindergarten while his mother worked constantly.

His modest life did not stop the boy from growing into a smart and active child. He'd always dreamed of becoming an actor, loved watching movies, and pretending to be different characters. As Cameron himself admitted, he even learned how to read from subtitles. Eventually, he told his mom that acting was his life's dream. She realized her charming red-headed little boy had real potential, so she hired a photographer and sent his pictures to advertising agencies everywhere. That's how his picture landed on a glossy magazine cover in 1998, and two years later he appeared in his very first commercial.
Cameron Monaghan's mother encouraged the start of his career
Cameron Monaghan's mother encouraged the start of his career

Cameron Monaghan's Acting Career

In 2009, 9-year-old Cameron Monaghan landed his first professional role in the heartwarming family film The Wishing Stone. Sadly, the movie never aired. His next film, The Music Man, also flew under the radar. His character had a slight resemblance to the boy himself – a child who never knew his dad. The entire crew knew about Cameron's background, and director Matthew Broderick especially connected with his story, taking the young actor under his wing.
Child pictures of Cameron Monaghan
Child pictures of Cameron Monaghan
2002 proved to be a turning point for Monaghan: following Broderick's advice, he moved to Los Angeles to audition for the TV series Family Affair. He didn't land that part, but casting directors noticed the cheerful redhead and brought him onto Malcolm In The Middle. He snagged the role of Chad – the main character's skeptical best friend. Cameron went on to appear in 6 episodes and even earned a Young Artist Award from the Young Artists Foundation.
Scene from the series Malcolm in the Middle
Scene from the series Malcolm in the Middle
Over the next few years, Cam successfully balanced his acting career with being a regular, curious kid. Diane Monaghan always knew her son was exceptionally gifted. That's why she enrolled him in a school for gifted children. School, acting classes, and football – the young talent juggled it all, channeling his boundless energy into various pursuits. His filmography expanded with several other projects, including the popular TV series Criminal Minds (Season 2, Episode 6). During their downtime, mother and son would catch movies or hit the theater together.

Cameron Monaghan's Best Roles: Shameless and Other Projects

Cameron shot to fame in 2011 with the premiere of the hit series Shameless, landing the role of a troubled teenager.
Shameless: Cameron Monaghan as Ian Gallagher
Shameless: Cameron Monaghan as Ian Gallagher
Though adapted from a British series, the American version absolutely shattered all records held by the original. Here's what the wildly popular show is about: the Gallaghers, a large family, struggling to make ends meet. The father (William H. Macy) drinks his days away and barely ever comes home; the mentally unstable mother ran away from home several years ago leaving 20-year-old Fiona (Emmy Rossum) to shoulder the responsibility for all six kids. Despite constantly landing in impossible situations, this dysfunctional family always manages to pull through with dark humor and unbreakable bonds.
The crazy Gallaghers
The crazy Gallaghers
Cameron Monaghan landed the role of Ian Gallagher, the third child of the family. He's a likable, level-headed guy who's keeping his sexuality secret from his family.
Ian Gallagher is gay; Cameron Monaghan is not
Ian Gallagher is gay; Cameron Monaghan is not
Before landing his next major role, he appeared in several films including the comedy Prom, supernatural drama Jamie Marks Is Dead, YA adaptation Vampire Academy, and dystopian thriller The Giver.
A scene from The Giver
A scene from The Giver
In 2014, he landed the role of psychotic Jerome Valeska (a proto-Joker character) on the series Gotham. Monaghan was chillingly convincing as the unhinged killer. Cameron has revealed he spent months perfecting Jerome's signature maniacal laugh.
Cameron Monaghan in Gotham
Beyond continuing his roles on Gotham and Shameless in 2016, Cameron also worked on Mercy Street and Son of Zorn. The first is a Civil War medical drama, while the second follows a cartoon barbarian warrior navigating modern life.
Cameron Monaghan on the set of Shameless, Season 7
Cameron Monaghan on the set of Shameless, Season 7


Cameron has been working on the dating series Love Daily, which focuses on finding romance. Season one premiered in 2018, and creators are already discussing potential future seasons.

Cameron Monaghan's Private Life

When a fan once asked Cameron online if he was actually gay, The actor gave a very straightforward answer: No, I'm not gay. Yes, I play a gay character. No, the question should not be relevant. The same applies to Noel Fisher, who played Cam's boyfriend Mickey Milkovich.

The actor is extremely private about his personal life. In 2012, he dated Liana Liberato, famous for her performance in If I Stay and The Best of Me. By 2014, the actor was increasingly spotted with British model Sadie Newman. Everyone thought wedding bells were around the corner, but the couple split in fall 2015. It's still unclear who Cameron Monaghan's current girlfriend is - or if there even is one.
Cameron Monaghan and his ex-girlfriend Sadie Newman (center)
Cameron Monaghan and his ex-girlfriend Sadie Newman (center)
In his free time, Cameron enjoys making music, playing the guitar, drums, and harmonica. By the way, he learned to play the piano on his own. Every winter, he and his friends pick a few weekends to hit the slopes snowboarding. As Cameron admits, he prefers motorcycles to cars. Instead of hitting the gym, he'd rather go for a run or do some boxing.
Cameron Monaghan in his childhood and now
Cameron Monaghan in his childhood and now

Cameron Monaghan now

According to Zoomboola.com, Cameron Monaghan brought the character Cal Kestis to life in the 2019 video game "Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order." Otherwise, the actor has scaled back his projects, with no confirmed roles lined up in the immediate future.

Cameron Monaghan: latest news and articles

  • This actor is everywhere now, I`m already sick of him. I didn`t watch anything with him and I`m not planning to. It is a pity when the fandom sets people against his own obsession with them.
    2021-05-07 20:24:11
  • The Gotham series where Cameron plays the Joker is a must watch for all the fans of thrillers. The guy did his best and he deserves attention.
    2021-04-20 19:09:08
  • Well, everybody knows Cameron from Shameless and his character Ian! I watched all the seasons only because of this guy and his love line in the show! Gallagher is a diagnosis.
    2021-04-16 21:14:11
  • Very unusual actor, a red-haired hooligan. I spotted him in a couple of excellent films.
    2021-03-08 17:54:42
  • This is the guy from the TV series Shameless! By the way he is the funniest character there.
    2021-03-07 14:49:17
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