Milo Manheim
He emerged from a Disney zombie musical to become a Gen-Z leading man, charming audiences with his singing, dancing, and everyman charisma.
Born 2001 (age 25)·American actor·Birthday: March 6·Generation Z
Biography
Milo Manheim’s career is a testament to the power of a breakout Disney role. Born in Los Angeles to actress Camryn Manheim, he grew up around the industry but found his own path through performing arts high school. His life changed when he landed the role of Zed, a football-playing zombie trying to integrate into a human high school, in Disney Channel's 'Zombies' film. The role showcased his natural likability, physical comedy, and surprising musical talent, turning the franchise into a phenomenon. That momentum carried him to a runner-up finish on 'Dancing with the Stars' at just 17, proving his athleticism and work ethic. He has since carefully transitioned to more mature roles, like the ghost-hunting lead in 'School Spirits,' while securing a major part as Flynn Rider in Disney's live-action 'Tangled.' Manheim represents a new generation of triple-threat performers who built a fanbase on family-friendly content before expanding their reach.
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.
Milo was born in 2001, 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 Milo Was Born
The biggest hits of 2001
#1 Movie
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Best Picture
A Beautiful Mind
#1 TV Show
Survivor
Milo's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
2001Born
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2006Started school
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2014Became a teenager
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2017Could drive
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2019Could vote
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2022Turned 21
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 25 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Starred as Zed in Disney's hit 'Zombies' film franchise, launching him to widespread recognition.
- Finished as the runner-up on season 27 of 'Dancing with the Stars' as the youngest celebrity contestant that season.
- Landed the lead role of Maddie in the Paramount+ supernatural series 'School Spirits.'
- Cast as Flynn Rider in Disney's upcoming live-action adaptation of 'Tangled.'
Did You Know?
His mother is award-winning actress Camryn Manheim.
He attended the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, focusing on musical theater.
He performed a dance routine to 'Swan Lake' on 'Dancing with the Stars.'
“You can't let one role define you; you have to keep showing up.”
