Jeremy Shada

Jeremy Shada (; born January 21, 1997 ) is an American actor, musician and singer. He is best known for his work as the voice of Finn the Human from the American animated television franchise Adventure Time and Lance in Voltron: Legendary Defender. He is also known for his performances in the sketch-comedy series Incredible Crew, the 2020 Netflix musical series Julie and the Phantoms, and DreamWorks Dragons: The Nine Realms.

Life and career Shada began acting at the age of seven, soon after moving to Los Angeles with his family. He was inspired to act by his older brother, actor Zack Shada.

Shada initially appeared in commercials. Later on, he began auditioning for voice acting and theatrical performances, taking advice from a voice-over agent. His first live-action theatrical role was as Young Kurt Diamond in No Rules. He has since appeared in additional live-action and voice acting roles, such as playing young Charlie Pace in childhood flashbacks on Lost.

In 2009, Jeremy Shada's agent approached him with the idea of auditioning for the role of Finn in Adventure Time; his brother Zack had been the original voice of Finn (originally named Penn) in the pilot episode of Adventure Time three years prior. After viewing the pilot on YouTube, Shada matched his voice with the voice of his brother in auditions with Adventure Time creator Pendleton Ward and the show's producers, which earned him the role.

In 2012, Shada joined the cast of Nick Cannon's sketch-comedy series, Incredible Crew. In June 2012, to promote Incredible Crew's 2013 premiere, Cartoon Network released a music rap video titled "Running Errands with My Mom" which features Shada performing and rapping the lyrics. The video has since generated over one million views.

Due to his acting career, Shada was homeschooled. Musical career Along with his brother Zack, Shada is a member of the pop-punk band Make Out Monday, which was formed in 2014. The band performed at the 2014 San Diego Comic-Con. Personal life On March 8, 2020, Shada married Carolynn Rowland, a company dancer with Los Angeles Ballet. Their first son was born in August 2024, and their second son was born in June 2026.

Filmography Film

Year Title Role NotesMiracle RunYoung PhillipTelevision filmTeam America: World PoliceJean FrancoisVoice No RulesYoung Kurt DiamondMy Neighbors the YamadasAdditional voicesEnglish dub Southern ComfortColtonTelevision filmLove's Unending LegacyBoy in StagecoachCloudy with a Chance of MeatballsAdditional voicesParaNormanPugVoice Cookie Run: The Darkest NightGingerBraveCookie Run: Witch's Castle

Discography Studio albums Title Details VintageReleased: October 1, 2021 Label: Jeremy Shada Records Formats: Digital download, streaming Neon DreamsReleased: January 10, 2024 Label: Jeremy Shada Records Formats: Digital download, streaming

Soundtrack albums + List of soundtrack albums, with selected chart positions Title Details Peak chart positions AUS BEL FRA NLD NZ US Incredible Crew, Vol. 1 (Music from the Television Show)Released: March 15, 2013 Label: Cartoon Network Music Formats: Digital download — — — — — — Incredible Crew, Vol. 2 (Music from the Television Show)Released: April 23, 2013 Label: Cartoon Network Music Formats: Digital download — — — — — — Adventure Time, Vol.1 (Original Soundtrack)Released: May 1, 2019 Label: Cartoon Network Music Formats: Digital download, streaming — — — — — — Adventure Time, Vol. 2 (Original Soundtrack)Released: May 1, 2019 Label: Cartoon Network Music Formats: Digital download, streaming — — — — — — Julie and the Phantoms: Music from the Netflix Original SeriesReleased: September 10, 2020 Label: Maisie Music Publishing Formats: CD, digital download, streaming 35 47 182 57 36 163

Extended plays Title Details Mad LoveReleased: January 1, 2021 Label: Jeremy Shada Records Formats: Digital download, streaming

Singles Title Year Album "Ballerina" 2020rowspan="1" "Humphrey Bogart" 2021 Vintage "Dancing With Strangers" "This Feels Right" "If Looks Could Kill" "Gentlemen (feat. Carson Rowland)" 2021rowspan="1" "Sorry" 2022rowspan="1" "Ghosted" 2022 Neon Dreams "Midnight Promises" "Let's Drive" 2023 "Dark Heart" "Forever Young" "Escape" 2023rowspan="1" "3 (A Little More)" 2024rowspan="1"

Soundtrack appearances Title Year Album "Adventure Time Main Title: Islands" 2019 Adventure Time, Vol. 3 (Original Soundtrack) "Time Passes Like a Cloud" "I Want to Ride a Boat" "The Computer World" Adventure Time, Vol. 4 (Original Soundtrack) "Oh What a Good Boy Am I" Adventure Time, Vol. 5 (Original Soundtrack) "Low G Rap Battle" "Buff Baby" "Dropdown Rainbow/All Gummed Up" (Gilligan Moss Mix) 2020 BMO's Mixtape (Gilligan Moss Mix) [From the Max Original Adventure Time: Distant Lands] "Fries" (Gilligan Moss Mix) "Sleepy Puppies" (Gilligan Moss Mix)