Cameron Boyce Biography

At the age of 7, Cameron started his modeling career, appearing in the Disney Store catalogue. Since then, he has been featured in numerous print advertisements and also appeared in more than 20 commercials. In 2008, he debuted both on TV and films in a few months' gap. The role of "Luke Ross" in ‘Jessie’, for which Cameron is most popular, was originally perceived as a Korean boy named ‘Hiro’. However, the casting directors were so impressed with him during the audition that they decided to give the role to him and recreated the character keeping him in mind. A fan favorite of the Jessie show, Cameron, got to reunite with his on-screen siblings on the sets of BUNK'D. He reprised the role of Luke Ross and appeared on two episodes of the show in 2016. He appeared as a guest on many TV shows like ‘Good Luck Charlie’ and ‘Code Black’. He was initially introduced to the entertainment industry as a dancer. In 2010, he appeared in the web dance series ‘The Legion of Extraordinary Dancers’. Cameron was one of the featured dancers in a Royal Wedding tribute on ABC's ‘Dancing with the Stars’. He was a featured dancer on the Disney Channel series ‘Shake It Up’.

Cameron believed in hard work and achieved a lot in the entertainment industry. An entertainer since childhood, he discovered his love for performing when he learned to dance. He once said that he has been dancing for as long as he can remember, and he funnels his energy and spirit through dancing. A passionate dancer, he was trained in many dance styles, including hip-hop, modern, jazz, tap and ballet. However, break dancing was his favorite, and he even formed a dance crew, "X Mob", along with four of his friends.

Cameron Boyce was born on May 28, 1999, in Los Angeles, California. He was of mixed ethnicity. His father Victor Boyce is an African American and his mother Libby Boyce is Jewish. He lived in Los Angeles with his parents and younger sister Maya. He had a pet dog named Cienna. Cameron's maternal grandmother, Jo Ann (Allen) Boyce, is one of "The Clinton 12", the twelve African American teens who were the first students to attend a desegregated southern public school, Clinton High School, in 1956. During the celebration of Black History Month, Cameron was featured on Disney’s featurette ‘Be Inspired’ where he talked about his personal connection to the historic event.

Cameron Boyce passed away on July 6, 2019, in his sleep after suffering a seizure. His death was linked to epilepsy.

Cameron Boyce was an accomplished breakdancer and even showcased his skills in several television appearances and dance competitions.

In addition to his acting talents, Cameron was also a philanthropist and actively involved in various charitable organizations, including The Thirst Project and The Cameron Boyce Foundation.

Cameron had a passion for photography and often shared his unique perspective through his artistic photographs on social media.

He was an advocate for mental health awareness and openly spoke about his own struggles with anxiety, encouraging others to seek help and support.

Cameron had a great sense of humor and was known for his infectious laughter and ability to bring joy to those around him on and off set.