Joseph Ashton (actor)

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Joseph Ashton
Born (1986-11-18) November 18, 1986 (age 37)
Alma mater University of La Verne
OccupationActor
Years active1994–2004
Children2
Relatives Mathew Valencia (brother)

Joseph Ashton (born November 18, 1986) [1] is an American former child actor, who was best known for his role as Oswald "Otto" Rocket in Nickelodeon's animated series Rocket Power .

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Early life

Joseph Ashton was born on November 18, 1986, in Cherokee, California. His parents reportedly have Cherokee descent. He is the younger brother of actor Mathew Valencia. [2] [1]

Career

Ashton begin his acting career in 1994, he first appeared before the camera as an infant in a national McDonald's commercial. [1] He had a regular role on the CBS drama L.A. Doctors . [3] His guest-starring roles on television series include ER, [4] Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman, Walker, Texas Ranger, Martial Law, Cracker and Smart Guy. He appeared in Asylum as Young Tordone on HBO, [4] and the NBC mini series Blind Faith .

Ashton's film debut was in the 1994 remake of The Little Rascals . [1] He notably starred in the title role of the 1997 film, The Education of Little Tree , a well-reviewed low-budget film about a 1930s-era boy discovering his Native American heritage. He earned a Young Artist Award for Best Performance In A Feature Film for the movie. [5] Roger Ebert, in his review said "Ashton, as Little Tree, is another of those young actors who is fresh and natural on camera; I believed in his character." [6] The Boston Phoenix lauded him as "adorable and energetic."

Ashton starred as 'Sonny', in Slappy and the Stinkers and won a Young Artist Award for Best Young Ensemble Performance in a feature film. [7] He also appeared in the 2003 remake of Where the Red Fern Grows , playing the main character, Billy Coleman. [8]

Ashton was also the voice of Otto Rocket in Nickelodeon's animated series Rocket Power from 1999 to 2004. [9] [10] He reprised his role as the voice of Otto Rocket in the television movie Rocket Power: Race Across New Zealand for Nickelodeon and in the video games. Ashton has lent his voice to other animated projects including Hey Arnold, Whatever Happened to... Robot Jones? and the animated films Babes in Toyland and Tarzan . [3]

Ashton has also teamed up with EndlessEntertainment Co., and even produced his own films. [11]

Personal life

He is a graduate of the University of La Verne, where he majored in TV and radio broadcasting. [11]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1994 The Little Rascals Rascal
1997 The Education of Little Tree Little TreeYoung Artist Award
Babes in Toyland Jack (voice) [4]
1998 Slappy and the Stinkers SonnyYoung Artist Award
1999 Tarzan Ape Boy (voice) [3]
FalloutEthan McCord [12]
2003 Where the Red Fern Grows Billy Coleman

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1996 Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman Looks For The SunEpisode: "Hearts and Minds"
1997 Walker, Texas Ranger Nicholas MatacioEpisode: "A Father's Image"
Smart Guy EldinEpisode: "Pilot"
AsylumYoung Nicholas TordoneHBO film
1998 Cracker: Mind Over Murder Jamie RamosEpisode: "If" (part 1 and 2)
1998–1999 L.A. Doctors Nick Newman9 episodes
1998–2002 Hey Arnold! Iggy (voice)2 episodes [13]
1999 Martial Law Sean NolanEpisode: "Substitutes"
1999–2004 Rocket Power Oswald "Otto" Rocket (voice)Recurring role
2001 ER Jeremy NorrisEpisode: "If I Should Fall From Grace"
2002 Rocket Power: Race Across New Zealand Otto Rocket (voice)Television film
2004 Rocket Power: Island of the Menehune

Video games

YearTitleRoleNotes
1999 Mugen Additional voicesArchive recordings
2001Rocket Power: Team Rocket RescueOswald "Otto" Rocket
Nicktoons Nick Tunes [13]
2002 Nickelodeon Party Blast
2002 Rocket Power: Beach Bandits [13]
2004Nicktoons Movin' Eye Toy [13]

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