Kendall Schmidt 1 Kendall Schmidt Kendall Schmidt Kendall Schmidt in concert in 2010 Background information Birth name Kendall Francis Schmidt Born November 2, 1990 Wichita, Kansas, U.S. Instruments Vocals, guitar, Drums, Piano Years active 2001–present Associated acts Big Time Rush Kendall Francis Schmidt (born November 2, 1990) is an American actor and singer-songwriter. He is best known for playing Kendall Knight in Big Time Rush and has played small roles on several TV shows such as ER, Without a Trace, Phil of the Future, Ghost Whisperer, and Frasier.[1] Early life Born in Wichita, Kansas, on November 2, 1990, and raised in nearby Andover, Kendall is the youngest of three brothers who all caught the acting bug. After watching his two brothers, Kenneth and Kevin, travel back and forth to Los Angeles, Kendall decided he wanted to be an actor too. While it started out as something fun to do, he quickly became passionate about pursuing a career in the entertainment industry. "My first acting memory is starring in a Chex commercial with my brothers. Even though we went to the audition separately, we were cast to play brothers," Kendall recalls. "This happened to us several different times!" Kendall Schmidt 2 Career Acting Kendall began his acting career at age five, appearing in a Chex television commercial. When he was nine years old, he was one of two young actors who were hired to be Haley Joel Osment's stand-in and body double (they shared the same agent) in the Steven Spielberg film, A.I. Artificial Intelligence.[2] He celebrated his birthday on the set, and Spielberg and the cast surprised him with a birthday cake decorated with Star Wars figures.[2] When he was 10 years old, his family finally made the move from Kansas to California. Schmidt soon landed recurring roles on General Hospital, Titus, Raising Dad, Gilmore Girls and CSI: Miami. He guest starred on a variety of TV shows, including ER, MADtv, Frasier and Phil of the Future. Most recently, Kendall guest starred on Without a Trace and Ghost Whisperer. On the big screen, he has appeared in Minority Report and According to Spencer. In 2009, Schmidt was cast as the fourth and final co-lead of the TV show Big Time Rush. Kendall portrays a character like himself with the name of Kendall Knight, the calm and relaxed leader of Big Time Rush. Music Kendall Schmidt is a part of the boy band Big Time Rush. They have released 2 Albums so far. Beforehand, Schmidt was apart of a duo band called Heffron Drive between him and BTR's now guitarist, Dustin Belt. He was also the replacement lead singer of the band "Lovers Make Liars" and also performed with the band at the 2008 Vans Warped Tour. Filmography Film Year Film Role Noah Notes 2001 Raising Dad Episode: "For Mature Audiences only" 2001 According to Spencer Chad Uncredited 2001–2002 Gilmore Girls Boy 1/Peter 2 episodes 2002 Frasier Young Frasier season 10 ep.8 "Rooms with a View" 2003 ER Damian Episode: "Shifts Happen" 2004 CSI: Miami Dominic / Dominic Abeyta Episodes "Hell Night" and "Legal" 2005 Phil of the Future Jake Episode: "phil without a future" 2008–2011 Poor Paul Guitar John 3 episodes 2009 Ghost Whisperer Jeff 1 episode "Slow Burn" Without a Trace Shay Hanson 1 episode "True" 2009–present Big Time Rush Kendall Knight Main Role 2011 Nick News Himself Episode: "Lies We Tell In Middle School" Hand aufs Herz Himself (Hand aufs Herz is a German telenovela on Sixx) 2012 Big Time Movie Kendall Knight Main Role 2012 How to Rock Himself Episode: "How to Rock: An Election" 2012–present Figure It Out Himself Panelist Kendall Schmidt References [1] Kendall Schmidt (http:/ / staree. com/ kendallschmidt/ about). staree.com [2] Abejo, Jerry. "Andover Boy's Film Career at 'A.I.' High." Wichita Eagle. July 8, 2001. External links • Official Site of Big Time Rush (http://www.btrband.com/) • Kendall Schmidt (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1034247/) at the Internet Movie Database • Kendall Schmidt (https://twitter.com/HeffronDrive) on Twitter 3 Article Sources and Contributors Article Sources and Contributors Kendall Schmidt Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=517692621 Contributors: 00na7, 1234r00t, 123Hedgehog456, 1980fast, 2602:306:CD8B:1AE0:BC1B:6A90:1F7E:5123, 44Noob44, 4everbigtimerush, 5 albert square, 7, Adornix, Aedan101, Alix195, All Hallow's Wraith, Allens, Allmightyduck, Altaïr, Anbu121, Andrew Kurish, Andy4789, Angiecarter24, Annakoulitsa, Anupam, Anv19, Appleeimac2, Ashley Michelle Mendez, AshleyNN, AussieLegend, Avicennasis, BTBlazerFan, BTR742, BTRusher, Babiian6el, Bart133, Ben Ben, Bender235, Benzband, Bigtimerush92, Bigtimerushcgarmed, Bigtimeweb, Birdiefly79, Boing! said Zebedee, Bonnie13J, Bped1985, Brian the Editor, Brlove182, Brookie, ByrdChiane, CambridgeBayWeather, Candyo32, Carleyp777, Cc10125, Ceclia1, Cheesygold, Cheriepoon, Chezzabelle, Chucky30, ClapBoy380, ClutterButter, Cmr08, Cokoh, CommonsDelinker, Cutmyselfformoney, Cuty131415, DBigXray, DMacks, Dafne B :), Dannygirl123, Davejohnsan, Denniss, Dezidor, Diannaa, Discospinster, Dmgksnkjgbs, Doc brown32128, Drdisque, Drmies, Edenc1, Eeekster, Egendashijiefan, Egmontaz, El0i, Elizabethcw, Elizium23, Emzswiggle, Eversman, Excirial, Fastily, Fdjkkjljk, Fly2012, Fraggle81, Funandtrvl, Funnyfarmofdoom, Gabrielryan2012, Gareth Griffith-Jones, Ged UK, Geraldo Perez, Gethimgirl, Giants27, Gio-giorgi54, GirlsGotta, Glane23, Gloria2475, Gogo Dodo, GoingBatty, Golde62, HJ Mitchell, Harsh 2580, Hayhay1997, Hazard3425, Heartbreaker22, Honey Bee Real, Hoquera, HotGuy123, I love Kendall Schimdt, Ibbn, Ilovezefron, Iluvmarchingband, Iluvselenagomez1234, Internetfreedom, Ipatrol, Ironholds, Isawakitteh, JDDJS, JForget, JSpung, Jacob Koopa, Jade49793, Jasdeep Uppal, Jasykhanna, Jebus989, Jeff G., Jevansen, Jim1138, Jmillerwriter, Jojhutton, Jordanmeckley, Jprg1966, Jschnur, Juliancolton, Jwj2xx4, K.T.hater, K3l1, K3ndallschmidtlover88, Ka Faraq Gatri, Kachy61224, Kaitlinb31, Ken Gallager, Ken g6, Kendallsgurl101, Khazar, Kinu, Kittykataful, Kittymcdibbs, Krazycev13, Krcgirl96, Kristen287, L Kensington, LAUGH90, Laurenrhibben, Leor Natanov, Leszek Jańczuk, LibStar, Lilk846, Logan, Logical Fuzz, Loolop2, LosingKintrol, Lugia2453, LuvDcolby, Madonce, Makarious09, Mandyrose22, Manuel2007 2012, Marek69, Mariahcarey0912, MarylinGibbs, Materialscientist, Matt Deres, Meiskam, Mike Selinker, Mirokado, Missmusicknowitall, Momos555, Mr. Chicago, MrMartinez01, MrRandomPerson, MuZemike, My76Strat, NPrice, NameIsRon, Nekeisa, NellieBly, Nemoi, Neneg, NiallsNandoGirl, Nickgirl917, Noommos, NotAnonymous0, Nymf, O.Koslowski, Omgzcheeze, Ophois, Orphan Wiki, Paco82, Paparazzo Presents, Parisaardhikabir, Paulinaledesma, Peacelovebtr, Petrb, Pinkhorse11, PowerRangers14, QuasyBoy, R000t, RPJO, RadioFan, Rahuloof, Rails, Rainbowofpeace, Ramaksoud2000, Reaper Eternal, Redrose64, Reuel127, Richard Harvey, Riley Huntley, Rjwilmsi, Rsrikanth05, S h i v a (Visnu), SD5, SQGibbon, Salvio giuliano, Sam 3010, Schmidtster88, Seaphoto, SenatorSteve, SeoMac, ShadowRanger, Sheeana, Shyfreighttrain3332, Silivrenion, Simixoxo, Simpsons2010, Skataboi6, Skittlesaretasty, Sleddog116, Socialservice, Somethingkogan, Stephanie J Stone, Suffusion of Yellow, SummerPhD, Swarm, Sweetboat22, TanyaCeran, Tbhotch, Teeagi77, Teles, Tgeairn, The wub, TheBalonanator, TheShadicMan, Thebestofall007, Thebrittmrschmidt, Thechrisadams, Theo10011, Theopolisme, Thote, Tide rolls, TigersRock5550, Tim1965, Tinton5, Tom122010, Tommy2010, Tommyjb, Torreslfchero, Trivialist, TropicalBird, Trusilver, Uncle Milty, Usb10, VP44444, Vegaswikian1, Vini 175, Wabbit98, Wakawakadis, Wayne Slam, Werldwayd, WikHead, Wiki1990, WikiDan61, Wikih101, Will101098, Wilson44691, Woohookitty, Yaris678, Yourenotalonegirl, ZachPorter, Zaqq, Zhou Yu, Zukogray, 1251 anonymous edits Image Sources, Licenses and Contributors File:Kendall Schmidt BTR Paparazzo.jpg Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=File:Kendall_Schmidt_BTR_Paparazzo.jpg License: Creative Commons Attribution-Sharealike 3.0 Contributors: Paparazzo Presents License Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported //creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ 4