Charles Joseph McDermott Jr. (born April 6, 1990) is an American television and film actor, and musician, best known for his role as Axl Heck on ABC's The Middle. He was nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male for his performance in the acclaimed film Frozen River.
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| Born | Charles Joseph McDermott Jr. April 6, 1990 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2004–2019 |
| Spouse | Sara Rejaie (m. 2017) |
Early life
McDermott briefly attended high school at Salesianum in Wilmington, Delaware before enrolling in, and graduating from, PA Leadership Charter School (PALCS), an online school in Pennsylvania. [citation needed] He moved to Los Angeles at the age of 16.
Career
Since 2004, he has worked on a wide range of television series, including The Office and Private Practice. His biggest roles to date are as Axl Heck on the TV show The Middle, Wild Bill in Disappearances, and T.J. Eddy in Frozen River. In 2008, he received a nomination for an Independent Spirit Award as Best Supporting Actor for his Frozen River performance.[1]
Personal life
In 2017, McDermott married his wife Sara Rejaie.[2]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | The Village | 10-Year-Old-Boy | |
| 2007 | Disappearances | Wild Bill Bonhomme | |
| 2007 | The Ten | Jake Johnson | |
| 2008 | Frozen River | Troy "T.J." Eddy, Jr. | |
| 2008 | Sex Drive | Andy | |
| 2009 | Safe Harbor | David | |
| 2010 | Morning | Jesse | |
| 2010 | Hot Tub Time Machine | Chaz | |
| 2015 | Slow Learners | Student in Guidance Office | |
| 2016 | Three Days | Young Sean | Short film[3] |
| 2018 | Instant Family | Stewart | |
| 2019 | Countdown | Scott |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Windy Acres | Young Garald | Main сast (7 episodes) |
| 2005 | Franklin Charter | Wes | TV movie |
| 2008 | The Office | Student | Episode: "Job Fair" |
| 2008 | Generation Gap | Corey Williams | TV movie |
| 2009 | Captain Cook's Extraordinary Atlas | Pale Boy | TV movie |
| 2009 | Safe Harbor | David Porter | TV movie |
| 2009 | Medium | Brandon Whitman | Episode: "A Necessary Evil" |
| 2009 | Little Hollywood | Richie Seaman | TV pilot |
| 2009 | Private Practice | Bobby Douglas | Episode: "What You Do for Love" |
| 2009–2018 | The Middle | Axl Heck | Main сast (215 episodes) Directed 1 episode |
| 2010 | Bond of Silence | Ryan Aldridge | TV movie |
| 2015 | Super Clyde | Clyde | Unsold Pilot |
| 2017 | Future Man | Young Barry Futturman | Episode: "Operation: Natal Attraction" |
| 2019 | Unbelievable | Ty | Recurring role |
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Role | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Independent Spirit Award | Best Supporting Actor[1] | Troy J. "T.J." Eddy in Frozen River | Nominated |