Field Adrianus Cate (born July 22, 1997) is an American actor and musician. He is best known for his main role portraying young Ned in the fantasy comedy-drama Pushing Daisies (2007–2009). He is currently lead singer and guitarist of American rock trio Fencer.
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 Cate at the 12th Annual Satellite Awards in 2007 | |
| Born | Field Adrianus Cate July 22, 1997 Burlington, Vermont, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2003–present |
Career
Cate turned professional at the age of five, doing improvisational comedy, independent films, commercials, and other work. He also appears in Placebo's music video of "Song to Say Goodbye".[citation needed]
He worked in guest roles on various television series including Without a Trace and Cold Case. His most notable role was as Young Ned on ABC's Pushing Daisies becoming a regular cast member in season 2 and earning a Young Artist Award nomination in 2008.[citation needed]
Raised a vegetarian, Cate spoke out on behalf of animal rights group PETA.[1] He also supported groups such as Mattel Children's Hospital[2] and served as a StarPower Ambassador for Starlight Children's Foundation.[3]
In May 2017, his band Fencer released their first EP, With;[4] and in February 2019, they released a music video for their single "Junebug."[5] Their second EP, Growing Up Selfish,[6] was released on November 1, 2019. Their debut album, Fencer,[7] was released on February 3, 2023. The album was self produced.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2006 | Chloe's Prayer | Owen | |
| 2007 | Forever | Young boy | |
| 2008 | Struck | Teasing child | |
| 2009 | Space Buddies | Buddha (voice) | |
| 2009 | Mystical Chairs | Son | Short film |
| 2009 | Santa Buddies | Buddha (voice) |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2004 | Passions | Ethan Winthrop Jr. | 1 episode |
| 2006 | Untold Stories of the E.R. | Kevin Welch | 1 Episode |
| 2006 | Without a Trace | Petros Marku | Episode: "The Damage Done" |
| 2007 | Seven's Eleven | Sonny | Episode: "Sweet Toys" |
| 2007–2009 | Pushing Daisies | Young Ned | Main role |
| 2008 | Cold Case | Young John Smith | Episode: "The Road" |
| 2010 | The Young and the Restless | Eric Sharpe | Recurring role |
| 2010 | The Bold and the Beautiful | Eric Sharpe | Recurring role |
References
External links
- Field Cate at IMDb
- Fencer on Instagram