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Cameron Monaghan is an American actor and model. He has received nominations at the BAFTA’s and the Critics’ Choice Television Award. The actor is most famously known for his roles in Shameless and Gotham and has been able to take on diverse projects. Cameron Monaghan began his career as a child model and then as a child actor. The actor has worked in both movies and TV shows and has proved that he can handle both serious and comedic roles. Therefore, here are 7 Cameron Monaghan movies and TV shows that fans of the actor must watch.
Gotham, Shattered, and other movies and TV shows of Cameron Monaghan that viewers must watch
1. Shameless
Created by Paul Abbott and based on the British series of the same name, which was also created by Abbott, this comedy drama show is developed by John Wells and features William H. Macy, Emmy Rossum, Jeremy Allen White, Cameron Monaghan, and others. The show has 11 seasons and aired from 2011 to 2021. The show focuses on the dysfunctional family of Frank Gallagher (Macy), who is the patriarch of the Gallagher family. The family is poor and Frank is neglectful of his six kids and is dependent upon substances. He is a single father and his six children include, Fiona, Philip, Ian, Debbie, Carl, and Liam. The show aims to highlight the plight of the American working class as Frank spends his days getting high and drunk, while his children have to resort to petty crimes and scams to get by. Each and every character in the show has been given a lot of character depth through individualistic quirks and characteristics. The series has both heartfelt and hilarious moments and Cameron Monaghan plays the role of Ian Gallagher, who is the second oldest brother. The actor does a brilliant job of portraying his character, who is strong and persistent, and also goofy. Ian’s character is important as he is gay and has an on-off relationship with Mickey. Further, he also struggles with bipolar disorder. Therefore, Cameron Monaghan does a stellar job of portraying a complex and layered character. The actor proves that he can take on the challenges of mental health and adequately represent LGBTQ+ as well.
2. Gotham
Based on the characters from DC comics, this superhero show is developed by Bruno Heller. The show features Ben McKenzie, Cameron Monaghan, and others. The show has five seasons and aired from 2014 to 2019. The series focuses on James “Jim” Gordon (McKenzie), who is a police detective in Gotham. The show covers Gordon’s early days in the Gotham City Police Department and the murder of Bruce’s parents. It also has the origin stories of Batman’s infamous rogues gallery. Therefore, the first season of the show delves into James Gordon and his corrupt partner Harvey Bullock’s solving a number of crimes in Gotham City. One of those is the murder of Bruce Wayne’s parents. On the other hand, the first season of the show also focuses on a gang war between Carmine Falcone, Oswald Cobblepot, and others. The show continues to trace Gordon’s career and Cameron Monaghan plays the role of the twins Jerome and Jeremiah Valeska, who serve as the origins for the Joker. The role is demanding and complex and Cameron Monaghan does a stellar job of portraying not one, but two difficult characters with ease and precision. While Jerome is a psychotic nihilist who spreads chaos in Gotham, Jeremiah is a cunning psychopath who is obsessed with taking down Bruce Wayne. The twin brothers are important antagonists in the show and Cameron Monaghan does a brilliant job of portraying them both and infusing them with unnerving qualities.
3. My Love Affair with Marriage
Directed and written by Signe Baumane and featuring the voices of Michele Pawk, Cameron Monaghan, and others, this semi-autobiographical and adult animated musical comedy-drama film is a coming-of-age story. The movie is about a young woman Zelma, who is on a quest to find the perfect love and have a lasting marriage. The movie is set against a backdrop of historic events in Eastern Europe. The movie has themes of love, gender, abuse, hopes, marriage, and women’s place in society. Zelma is pressured by mythology sirens to be the ideal woman and is therefore unable to free herself from the biology of her own brain. Throughout the course of the film, Zelma finds love various times and also loses it as she tries to discovers who she really is. The movie was a critical success and Cameron Monaghan plays the role of Sergei, who is Zelma’s first husband. The movie is unique and Cameron Monaghan proves that he can take on voice acting roles as well. The movie not only diversifies the filmography of the actor, but also highlights his ability to take on diverse roles. The movie is whimsical and important as it projects women’s issues in a wonderful manner.
4. Shattered
Starring Cameron Monaghan, Lilly Krug, and others, this psychological thriller is directed by Luis Prieto and written by David Loughery. Cameron Monaghan plays the role of Chris Decker, who is in the midst of divorce with his wife Jamie. On the other hand, he meets Sky, and the two begin to fall for each other. However, Sky is not whom she seems to be and Chris, his wife, and his child, become trapped and must now desperately fight for survival. The character of Sky and Chris is important in the movie as the two engage in a cat and mouse chase and Chris soon learns that he must be wary of Sky. While the movie received mixed reviews, it is an engaging thriller than can be watched by viewers who want to check out a modern twist on the femme fatale thrillers. Cameron Monaghan proves that he can take on leading role and the actor gives a dedicated performance. It is one of the underrated movies of Cameron Monaghan and fans of the actor, who are curious to see him in a lead role in a movie, must definitely watch this one. Therefore, for fans of Cameron Monaghan, and those who love thriller movies, this movie is a must-watch.
5. Mercy Street
Created by Lisa Q. Wolfinger and David Zabel, this period medical drama series is based on the memoir by Mary Phinney von Olnhausen. The show has two seasons and aired from 2016 to 2017. Featuring Suzanne Bertish, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Cameron Monaghan, and others, the show is set during the Civil War. The series focuses on two volunteer nurses from opposite sides, who work at the Mansion House Hospital in Alexandria, Virginia. The two nurses are Emma and Mary and they both care for the victims of Civil War. However, they both support opposite sides in the war, which causes some differences between them. But the two nurses are dedicated towards their role and carry out their duties without ant prejudice. The show focuses on the various patients that the two nurses treat, while also focusing on the professional and personal lives of Emma and Mary. Monaghan plays the role of Tom Fairfax in the show, who is Emma’s younger sister Alice’s beau. The actor does a decent job at portraying a period character and once again proves that he can take on roles in a variety of settings. The show has only two seasons, therefore it can be quickly binge-watched and fans of the actor must definitely check it out.
6. Malcolm in the Middle
Starring Jane Kaczmarek, Bryan Cranston, and others, this sitcom is created by Linwood Boomer and has seven seasons that aired from 2000 to 2006. One of the most popular and iconic shows from the early aughts, the series has a single-camera style and focuses on a dysfunctional middle-class family. However, the family has a child prodigy in the character of Malcolm, who is played by Frankie Muniz. The show focuses on Malcolm’s quirky parents and siblings, who all go through various adventures and leave Malcolm embarrassed. As Malcolm’s family regularly gets into problems, Malcolm makes asides to the camera and comments upon his family’s quirks and failures. The show has many laugh-out-loud moments and is a pop culture staple. Critically and commercially acclaimed, the series has won many awards and even spawned a short revival. Cameron Monaghan makes a guest appearance in the show for a few episodes as Chad and even though it was a small role, Cameon Monaghan won the Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Television Series as a Recurring Young Actor. Monaghan began working as a child star and fans of the actor must check out the show to see Monaghan displaying his acting prowess even as a younger actor.
7. Anthem of a Teenage Prophet
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Another movie where Cameron Monaghan has a lead role is in this one from 2018. The Canadian drama movie is an underrated one and is directed by Robin Hays. Starring Cameron Monaghan, Peyton List, and others, the movie is written by Joshua Close, Andy Matic, and Elisah Matic. The film is based on Joanne Proulx’s young adult novel of the same name. Cameron Monaghan plays the role of Luke Hunter and the movie is about Luke getting a mysterious gift of being able to see the events that will happen in the future. However, the gift soon becomes a curse as Luke is able to see the death of his best friend through these premonitions and Luke is hounded by the media and labeled a Prophet of Death. The movie is heartfelt and has a unique premise. Cameron Monaghan does a stellar job at playing the lead role of Luke and is able to embody the character and bring a certain confusion yet strength to his role of Luke, who is a teenager grappling with his powers and being hounded by the media. The movie is a must-watch for fans of the actor and he once again proves that he can take on complex roles in underrated projects and still deliver a stellar performance.
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