Uriah Shelton
Uriah Shelton (born March 10, 1997) is an American actor and singer. He is known for his television roles, such as playing Jeff Cargill on The Glades, Josh on the web series Blue, and Joshua Matthews on Girl Meets World. Shelton was also the lead in the 2010 film Lifted.
Also recorded as Uriah Justus Shelton
Uriah Shelton

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- Name
- Uriah Shelton
- Born
- 10 March 1997
- Birthplace
- Dallas, Texas, U.S.
- Full name
- Uriah Justus Shelton.
- Nationality
- United States.
- Occupation
- actor and singer.
- Languages
- English.
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Key facts
• Name — Uriah Shelton • Born — 10 March 1997 • Birthplace — Dallas, Texas, U.S. • Years Active — 2007–present
Early life
Early life
Shelton was born in Dallas, Texas, and has also lived in Magnolia Springs, Alabama. He took a modeling class at the age of 7, which led to the start of his acting career in television commercials. Shelton is also involved in mixed martial arts.
Career
Career
Shelton has starred in television shows, including: Without a Trace, Ghost Whisperer, Mad TV, Dirty Sexy Money, The Suite Life on Deck, Monk, Trust Me, Trauma, Hallmark's The Nanny Express, and the independent feature Alabama Moon. Shelton starred in the lead role of Henry Matthews in the movie Lifted. Shelton wrote and sang the song "I Miss You," in the movie. He played the recurring role of Joshua Matthews on Disney Channel's Girl Meets World, the sequel series of the 1990s sitcom Boy Meets World. Shelton also appeared in the A&E drama The Glades (2010-2013). He played Jeff Cargill, the son of a nurse played by Kiele Sanchez. In 2020, he portrayed the love interest of Kathryn Newton's lead character in the well-reviewed horror comedy film Freaky.
Television and web
Television and web
• Year — Title — Role — Notes • 2007 — Without a Trace — Brett Henbdricks — Episode: "Fight/Flight" • Ghost Whisperer — Young William — Episode: "Holiday Spirit" • 2008 — Kamen Rider: Dragon Knight — Dakoda — Episode: "Search for the Dragon" • Ring of Death — Tommy Wyatt — TV movie • The Nanny Express — Ben Chandler — TV movie • 2009 — Little Monk — Brian — Web series, 2 episodes • Monk — Nicky Phillips — Episode: "Mr. Monk Goes Camping" • The Suite Life on Deck — Prince Jeffy — Episode: "Maddie on Deck" • Trust Me — Jack McGuire — Episodes: "Before and After", "All Hell the Victors" and "Odd Man Out" • Trauma — Rudy — Episode: "All's Fair" • 2010–2013 — The Glades — Jeff Cargill — Main role, 26 episodes • 2011 — R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour — Pete — Episode: "My Sister the Witch" • Franklin & Bash — Alex Carlisle — Episode: "Franklin vs. Bash" • 2012 — Last Man Standing — Ben Milbauer — Episode: "Ding Dong Ditch" • Justified — Mitch — Episode: "Slaughterhouse" • 2012–2015 — Blue — Josh — Web series; main role, 24 episodes • 2014–2017 — Girl Meets World — Joshua Matthews — Recurring role, 8 episodes • 2015 — Instant Mom — Emmery — Episode: "Two Guys and a Gabby" • 2017 — 13 Reasons Why — Pratters — Recurring role • NCIS: Los Angeles — Finn — Episodes: "Mountebank", "All Is Bright" • 2019 — Looking for Alaska — Longwell — Recurring role, limited series • 2025 — Motorheads — Curtis — Main role
Film
• Year — Title — Role — Notes • 2008 — Lower Learning — Prep School Kid • 2009 — Opposite Day — Security Guard • 2010 — Alabama Moon — Kit • 2011 — Lifted — Henry Matthews • 2016 — The Warriors Gate — Jack Bronson • 2020 — Freaky — Booker Strode • 2022 — Unhuman — Danny
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- 1.Uriah Shelton. TV Guide.
- 2.Borys Kit. 'Lifted' will be first film for Coronet. The Hollywood Reporter. Associated Press. August 23, 2009.
- 3.A&E TV. The Glades.
- 4.Uriah Shelton. Rotten Tomatoes.
- 5.Carlton, Bob. Made-in-Birmingham film 'Lifted' gets enthusiastic response in Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival debut. AL.com. September 27, 2010.
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