Shayne Topp is an American actor, comedian, writer, and director who has gained popularity and recognition for his work on various TV shows, films, and web series. He is best known for being a member of the YouTube comedy channel Smosh, where he showcases his hilarious and versatile skills in sketch comedy, improv, and parody. He is also known for his roles as Matt Bradley on the ABC sitcom The Goldbergs and Shayne Zabo on the Disney Channel sketch show So Random! This article will explore Shayne Topp’s biography, career, and personal life.

Shayne Topp Biography

Shayne Robert Topp was born in Florida on September 14, 1991, to Catherine Topp (née Person) and Robert Royal Topp, a fighter pilot. He has an older brother named John, a lawyer. Shayne grew up in a Catholic family and attended Chaminade-Julienne High School, a private Catholic school in Dayton, Ohio.

Shayne developed an interest and passion for acting and comedy and participated in various theater performances and competitions at a young age. He starred in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at Wonderworks Theatre Company Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory at Highland Lakes Theatre (in the title role). He also appeared in several commercials and won the Jury Prize at the 2009 Los Angeles Film Festival for his performance in Dear Lemon Lima.

After graduating high school, Shayne moved to Los Angeles, California, to pursue his acting and comedy career. He enrolled in acting classes and workshops and auditioned for various roles. He landed his first TV role 2008 as Philip Brownley on the Nickelodeon show iCarly.

Career

Shayne’s breakthrough came in 2012 when he joined the Disney Channel sketch show So Random! cast alongside his now-fellow Smosh member Damien Haas. He played the recurring role of Shayne Zabo, a self-absorbed and arrogant singer who often annoyed his fellow performers. He also performed various sketches and musical numbers, showcasing his comedic and musical talents. He was nominated for “Exciting New Face (Male)” at the 2014 Young Hollywood Awards for his performance on the show.

Shayne also ventured into film and starred in movies such as All Kids Count, A Sort of Homecoming, and Terrordactyl: Extinction USA. He also wrote and directed some short films, such as The Violation, First, and Chaos Wolves. He also appeared in web series, such as Sugar Pine 7 and GDFN.

However, Shayne’s most notable and successful project is Smosh, the YouTube comedy channel he joined in 2015. He debuted as the first Smosh Summer Games referee and then became a regular cast member and writer. He has since appeared in various Smosh videos and series, such as Every [Blank] Ever, The Big What If, If [Blank] Were Real, Eat It or Yeet It and Smosh’s Try Not to Laugh. He has collaborated with other Smosh members and guests, such as Courtney Miller, Keith Leak Jr., Olivia Sui, Noah Grossman, Ian Hecox, Anthony Padilla, and more.

Conclusion:

Shayne is single and happy and enjoys his life in Los Angeles. He is close to his family, especially his brother John, who has supported and protected him throughout his career. He is also friends with his fellow Smosh members and colleagues, who have become like his second family.