Jeremy Shada
He grew up voicing the heroic Finn the Human, defining the voice of a generation of cartoon adventure lovers.
Born 1997 (age 29)·American actor·Birthday: January 21·Generation Z
Biography
Jeremy Shada entered the voice acting booth as a child and never really left, maturing in tandem with one of animation's most beloved characters. Landing the role of Finn in Adventure Time at just twelve years old, his youthful energy was the perfect match for the enthusiastic, morally-driven boy hero. As the series progressed over its decade-long run, Shada's voice deepened and his performance evolved, mirroring Finn's own coming-of-age journey through existential questions and complex relationships. This unique parallel made his performance deeply authentic. He leveraged this success into a diverse career, voicing characters in other major franchises like Voltron and landing live-action roles, notably in the Netflix series Julie and the Phantoms. For millions of viewers, Shada's voice is inextricably linked to the pure, adventurous heart of a modern animated classic.
Generation Z
1997–2012
Born into smartphones, social media, and school shootings. The most diverse generation in history. Pragmatic about money, fluid about identity, anxious about the climate. They do not remember a world before the internet.
Jeremy was born in 1997, placing them squarely in the Generation Z. The events that shaped this generation — social media, climate anxiety, and a pandemic — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Jeremy Was Born
The biggest hits of 1997
#1 Movie
Titanic
Best Picture
Titanic
#1 TV Show
ER
Jeremy's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1997Born
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2002Started school
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2010Became a teenager
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2013Could drive
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2015Could vote
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2018Turned 21
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 29 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Voiced Finn the Human for the entire run of Cartoon Network's groundbreaking series Adventure Time.
- Starred as Reggie Peters in the Netflix live-action musical series Julie and the Phantoms.
- Provided the voice of Lance in the popular Netflix animated series Voltron: Legendary Defender.
- Began his career as a child actor with a recurring role on the TV series According to Jim.
Did You Know?
His older brother, Zack Shada, was the original voice of Finn in the Adventure Time pilot.
He is the lead vocalist and bassist for the rock band Make Out Monday.
He and his Adventure Time co-star John DiMaggio (Jake) have the same birthday (September 4).
He performed many of his own stunts and skateboarding scenes in Julie and the Phantoms.
“I grew up with Finn, and that character's optimism is just part of me now.”
