7 Uriah Shelton movies and TV shows that you shouldn’t miss

Uriah Shelton is an American actor and singer. He is known for his television and film roles. He has appeared in shows like The Glades, Blue, and Girl Meets World. He also had a recurring role in 13 Reasons Why. Uriah Shelton has also starred in movies like Lifted, Freaky, and Unhuman. The actor is known for playing the roles of young heartthrobs and often plays the role of the love interest in a show or movie. The actor is still growing in his acting career, and here are 7 of his movies and TV shows till now that one should not miss.

Motorheads, Freaky, and other movies and TV shows featuring Uriah Shelton

1. Lifted

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Directed by Lexi Alexander and starring Uriah Shelton, Dash Mihok, and others, this drama movie is also written by Alexander. The movie is a straight-to-DVD movie, and it was released in 2011. The movie is about Henry Matthews (Uriah Shelton), who lives in a small town in Alabama with his parents. While his father, William, is a mechanic and part of the Reserves, his mother, Lisa, is a recovering drug addict. Henry, on the other hand, is a middle schooler and has to deal with bullies. However, things change when he finds support and companionship in the Baptist Church pastor, John, who discovers that Henry has a talent for singing and playing the piano. Encouraged by John, Henry finds himself competing in the Alabama Teen Star Quest, which is a singing competition for young children. However, Henry’s personal life faces massive changes as his father is deployed in Afghanistan and he has to live in a trailer with his mom. On the other hand, Lisa’s father does not like the music Henry listens to. The movie is a heartfelt and poignant look at faith and power, and Uriah Shelton gives a dedicated and scene-stealing performance as Henry. Even as a young actor, Shelton showcases his acting range and is able to embody the various challenges and emotions that Henry faces. The actor even wrote and sang the song “I Miss You” in the movie.

2. Girl Meets World

Created by Michael Jacobs and April Kelly, this comedy series is a spinoff of Boy Meets World and features Sabrina Carpenter, Uriah Shelton, Ben Savage, and others. The show had three seasons and aired from 2014 to 2017. The show focuses on Cory and Topanga’s daughter Riley and is set in New York City. Many other characters from the original show also make an appearance in the series. However, the show’s main focus is on Riley, who, along with her best friend, Maya Hart, must navigate the challenges of life, love, family, and school. Uriah Shelton has a recurring role in the show and portrays the character of Joshua Matthews. The show especially focuses on challenges that adolescent children face during a period of turmoil and change, and it is presented in a comedic and light-hearted manner. The show received positive reviews for its tinge of nostalgia and for providing moral values to today’s generation. The series builds on the popularity of its predecessor and is able to offer something new to its audiences. While Uriah Shelton does not have a major role in the show, it once again showcases his ability to play younger roles and his dedication towards his character.

3. Freaky

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Directed by Christopher Landon and written by Landon and Michael Kennedy, this black comedy slasher movie offers a twist on Freaky Friday. Produced by Jason Blum, the movie features Vince Vaughn, Uriah Shelton, Katie Finneran, and others. The movie is about a teenage girl, played by Katherine Newton, who unintentionally switches bodies with a middle-aged male serial killer. The movie received positive reviews from critics and viewers, and Newton’s and Vaughn’s performances were lauded. The movie is noted for its perfect balance of comedy and horror and its ability to offer an inventive premise. The movie begins with four teenagers discussing an urban legend and being butchered by the same serial killer that they were discussing. However, the scene soon shifts to bullied high school student Millie (Newton), who is attacked by the same serial killer (Vaughn), and the two appear to have switched bodies. The movie is full of mayhem, twists, dark comedy, and slasher chaos. Uriah Shelton plays the role of Booker Stode, who is Millie’s love interest. Shelton once again proves that he is able to play young heartthrobs with ease. Shelton’s choice in movies proves that he is comfortable with horror and comedy films, and therefore, the actor does a dedicated job of portraying his character, even if it’s a secondary role.

4. 13 Reasons Why

Developed by Brian Yorkey and based on the 2007 novel by Jay Asher, this teen drama series has an ensemble cast and aired for four seasons from 2017 to 2020. The show’s first season was a breakout and a controversial hit as it focused on Hannah Baker, played by Katherine Langford, who is a student at the fictional Liberty High School and is driven to su*cide after she leaves behind a box of cassette tapes and details the reasons in them as to how various people failed her and made her depressed. While the show’s subject matter and emotional weight were praised, some people also objected to the graphic scene of suicide and the depiction of mental health issues. Uriah Shelton played the role of Pratters in the series and has a recurring role. The actor was noted for his performance, and Shelton began to get mainstream attention with his role in the show. While subsequent seasons of the show could not emulate the success of its first season, it did give Shelton a stage to showcase his acting prowess in front of a wider audience. The series’ later seasons focused on other students of the high school and the various problems and challenges that they had to go through while growing up as teenagers.

5. Unhuman

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Directed by Marcus Dunstan and written by Patrick Melton and Dunstan, this comedy horror movie features Brianne Tju, Ali Gallo, Uriah Shelton, and others. The movie is a comedic and modern take on zombie movies and focuses on a group of high school students who board a bus for a field trip. The trip has been organized by the students’ teacher, Mr. Lorenzo, who works at Evanston Hill High School. Some of the students that join the trip include Ever (Tju), who is a shy girl with low self-esteem; her best friend, Tamra; Danny (Uriah Shelton), a jock; and others. However, the students’ trip turns upside down when they hear about a chemical attack and mutated zombies begin to attack them. The movie received mixed reviews, but Uriah Shelton was able to give a dedicated performance as the stereotypical jock who is arrogant and full of himself. The actor was able to diversify his filmography with this movie and showcase his comedic talent. The movie is a fun and lighthearted take on traditionally heavy horror movies and is young, fresh, and upbeat. As a young and upcoming actor, Shelton is able to diversify his filmography and play roles that help him showcase his range.

6. Motorheads

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Starring Ryan Phillippe, Uriah Shelton, Michael Cimino, and others, this coming-of-age drama series is created by John A. Norris and premiered recently on Amazon Prime Video on May 20, 2025. The show is about Logan Maddox, played by Phillippe, who is a former NASCAR driver and an auto body shop owner in Ironwood, Pennsylvania. The show also revolves around Samantha, played by Nathalie Kelley, who is an ER nurse and moves back to her hometown of Ironwood with her teenage son and daughter. While Mellisa Collazo plays Caitlyn, who is Samantha’s daughter and has a penchant for cars. Uriah Shelton plays the role of Curtis, who is a young mechanic, fond of cars, and plays the love interest of Caitlyn. The show’s first season has 10 episodes, and it has received positive reviews for its focus on the world of cars and intermingling it with the personal and professional challenges of the young group of characters that star in the series. Uriah Shelton once again gives a dedicated performance as a young heartthrob. Even though his role is secondary, he gives his full dedication and is able to get more visible with mainstream roles. The series focuses on Logan and his personal and professional life.

7. Blue

Created, written, and directed by Rodrigo Garcia, this drama web series features Julia Stiles, Uriah Shelton, David Harbour, and others. The show has three seasons, and Uriah Shelton has a major role as Josh in the series. The show focuses on the struggles of Blue, played by Stiles, who is a mother and a s*x worker. However, she tries to keep this part of her life a secret from her son, Josh. Set in Los Angeles, the show is gritty, emotional, and captivating as Blue tries her best to keep the secret about her profession from her son and also provide a livelihood for herself and her son. The show aired from 2012 to 2015 and has gotten positive reviews from viewers and critics. Stiles’ acting was appreciated, and even Uriah Shelton’s performance as a young boy whose life is complicated was praised. The show got a Satellite Award nomination and multiple IAWTV Awards for Best Director and Best Actress. Once again, Shelton proves that even though he is a young artist at this time, he is able to take on roles that require emotional range and depth. The show offered wider recognition to Shelton, and the actor was able to embody his character of Josh and give an endearing and powerful performance.