Milo Manheim is an American actor and singer who gained widespread recognition for his starring role as Zed in the popular Disney Channel Original Movie musical franchise “Zombies.” He is also known for his participation in “Dancing with the Stars” and his work in various stage productions.

Name: Milo Jacob Manheim

Date of birth: March 6, 2001

Height: Approximately 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m)

Place of birth: Venice, California, U.S. (born and raised in Los Angeles).

Family:

• Parents’ names: Camryn Manheim (mother, Emmy-winning actress) and Jeffrey Brezovar (father, former model).
• Siblings: Information not widely publicized.
• Spouse: No publicly known spouse.
• Children: No children.
• Relatives: His mother, Camryn Manheim, is a well-known actress.

Profession: Actor, singer, producer.

Nationality: American

Religion: Jewish. He held his bar mitzvah by exploring the topic “Activism at Any Age” with the Sholem Community, a secular Jewish Sunday school in Los Angeles, California.

College or university attended: He has studied drama at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts.

Biography and What Famous For:

Milo Manheim grew up immersed in the entertainment industry, spending much of his childhood on sets with his mother, actress Camryn Manheim. This exposure sparked his passion for acting at a very young age. He began his acting career at seven in a local after-school program and went on to perform in 15 musicals with Liza Monjauze Productions, including “Rent,” “Footloose,” “Tommy,” and “Spring Awakening.”

He made his television debut in 2009 with a small role in an episode of “Ghost Whisperer,” appearing alongside his mother.

Milo Manheim is most famous for his starring role as Zed Necrodopolis in the Disney Channel Original Movie franchise “Zombies.” He played the lead character, a zombie football player, in:

• “Zombies” (2018)
• “Zombies 2” (2020)
• “Zombies 3” (2022)
• “Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires” (filming in 2025), for which he is also an executive producer.

The “Zombies” franchise was a massive hit for Disney Channel, making Manheim a teen idol and a recognizable face to millions of young viewers. His performances showcased his singing, dancing, and acting talents.

In 2018, he further increased his public profile by competing on “Dancing with the Stars” (Season 27) with professional dancer Witney Carson. They finished in second place, demonstrating his athleticism and appeal beyond acting.

Other notable appearances include:

• “American Housewife” (2018–2019): Recurring role as Pierce.
• “The Conners” (2021): Recurring role as Josh.
• “School Spirits” (2023–present): A main role as Wally Clark in the Paramount+ original series.
• “Prom Pact” (2023): A lead role as Ben Plunkett in the Disney+ romantic comedy film.
• “Thanksgiving” (2023): A role in the horror film directed by Eli Roth.
• “Journey to Bethlehem” (2023): As Joseph in the musical film.
• “Doogie Kameāloha, M.D.” (2022): Nico (recurring role in season 2).

Milo Manheim is known for his enthusiastic personality, his strong musical theater background, and his ability to connect with a young audience while expanding into more mature and diverse roles. He plays multiple musical instruments, including guitar, drums, piano, ukulele, and some wind instruments.

Have participated (Selected Filmography and Television):

Television (Actor):

• Ghost Whisperer (2009) – Riley
• Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration (2017) – Himself
• Zombies (2018) – Zed
• Dancing with the Stars (2018) – Himself (Contestant, Season 27 runner-up)
• American Housewife (2018–2019) – Pierce
• Celebrity Family Feud (2019) – Himself
• Zombies 2 (2020) – Zed
• The Conners (2021) – Josh
• School Spirits (2023–present) – Wally Clark
• Doogie Kameāloha, M.D. (2022) – Nico (recurring)
• Prom Pact (2023) – Ben Plunkett
• ZOMBIES 4: Dawn of the Vampires (filming, 2025) – Zed (also executive producer)

Film (Actor):

• Zombies 3 (2022) – Zed
• Journey to Bethlehem (2023) – Joseph
• Thanksgiving (2023) – Ryan

Theater (Selected Musicals):

• Rent
• Footloose
• Tommy
• A Chorus Line
• Gypsy
• Spring Awakening
• Generation Me (New York Musical Theatre Festival – Award for Outstanding Performance in a Leading Role)

Voice Acting:

• ZOMBIES: Addison’s Moonstone Mystery (2020) – Zed (voice)
• Disney Holiday Magic Quest (2020) – Self – Contestant