Milo Manheim

Milo Manheim is an actor, singer, and dancer known for his work in film, television, and musical theater. Manheim first gained attention in the entertainment industry after a casting director noticed his performance as Roger in a youth production of "Rent," leading to an audition that launched his career. He secured the starring role of Zed Necrodopolis in Disney Channel's "Zombies," a musical franchise that achieved significant popularity with young audiences and resulted in multiple sequels, including "Zombies 2," "Zombies 3," and "Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires." His success with Disney expanded his visibility when he competed on season 27 of "Dancing with the Stars," where he was paired with professional dancer Witney Carson and finished as the runner-up.

Manheim's career encompasses a range of genres and platforms. In film, he played Joseph in the Christmas musical "Journey to Bethlehem" alongside Antonio Banderas and appeared in Eli Roth's horror film "Thanksgiving" with Patrick Dempsey and Addison Rae. He also starred in the Disney+ romantic comedy "Prom Pact" and took on a lead role opposite Peyton List in the Paramount+ supernatural drama series "School Spirits." A multi-instrumentalist, Manheim plays guitar, drums, piano, ukulele, and various wind instruments, bringing a strong musical background to his performances. In 2026, it was announced he would be playing Flynn Rider in the Disney live-action "Tangled."

Theater remains an important aspect of Manheim's career. He received the Best Leading Actor award at the New York Musical Festival for his role in the original musical "Generation Me." Manheim starred in the Deaf West production of Green Day's "American Idiot" at the Los Angeles Mark Taper Forum, which became the venue's highest-selling show. He made his Off-Broadway debut as Seymour in the revival of "Little Shop of Horrors" and performed with Cynthia Erivo and Adam Lambert in "Jesus Christ Superstar" at the Hollywood Bowl.

In addition to his work as an actor and musician, Manheim is active in advocacy and community service. Following his role in "Generation Me," he became an advocate for teen suicide prevention. He has worked with charitable organizations, volunteered with the Venice Family Clinic to support healthcare for low-income residents, and assisted disabled students in accessing the arts.