Calum Worthy Biography: Age, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Wife, Kids, TV Shows, Movies

Biography

Calum Worthy is a celebrated Canadian actor, writer, and producer born on January 28, 1991, in Victoria, British Columbia.

Best known for his role as Dez Wade in Disney Channel’s Austin & Ally, he has also appeared in Netflix’s American Vandal, Hulu’s The Act, and the film Bodied.

Starting his career at age nine in the miniseries I Was a Rat, Worthy has worked in over 50 film and TV projects across multiple countries. He’s a two-time Young Artist Award winner for his performances in National Lampoon’s Thanksgiving Family Reunion (2003) and Stormworld (2009), and also won a Leo Award in 2010.

An environmental activist, he supports causes such as Al Gore’s Climate Reality Project and is active on social media, engaging with millions of followers.

Canadian actor
Calum Worthy
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Calum Worthy
Born:	28 January 1991 (age 34 years old)
Place of Birth:	Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Nationality:	Canadian
Education:	Claremont Secondary School
Height:	180 cm
Parents:	David Worthy, Sandra Webster-Worthy
Siblings:	N/A
Spouse:	Not Married
Girlfriend • Partner:	Raini Rodriguez (2012), Celesta DeAstis (2015)
Children:	N/A
Occupation:	Actor • Producer
Net Worth:	$1 million (USD)

Early Life & Education

Calum Worthy was born on January 28, 1991, in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. From a young age, he showed a passion for entertaining others, often making people laugh and smile during his childhood.

He began his acting career at the age of nine, making his screen debut in the miniseries I Was a Rat (2001). Worthy holds dual citizenship in Canada and the United Kingdom, although the details of how this was acquired are not specified.

His ethnicity is primarily English, with some Irish ancestry, and possibly other elements. Information about Worthy‘s religion or faith is not publicly available, as no reliable sources detail his religious beliefs or background.

He is the son of David Worthy, a professor, and Sandra Webster Worthy (also known as Sandy). Worthy grew up living with his parents and grandfather, though further details about his grandfather are not specified. There is no publicly available information indicating that Worthy has any siblings.

Worthy attended Claremont Secondary School in Victoria, where he was described as a brilliant and hardworking student. At the age of nine, he was accepted into the Tarlington Training Professional Children’s Program, a three-year acting training initiative.

Later, while filming the Disney Channel series Austin & Ally, he attended university during his free time and earned excellent grades, though the specific institution is not named in sources.

Career

Calum Worthy is a Canadian actor who began his career at the age of nine, debuting in the 2001 miniseries “I Was a Rat.”

He quickly gained attention with his role in National Lampoon’s Thanksgiving Family Reunion (2003), which earned him a Young Artist Award, and later starred in the sci-fi series Stormworld (2009), winning both a Young Artist Award and a Leo Award in 2010.

Worthy’s big break came in 2011 when he played Dez Wade in Disney Channel’s hit show Austin & Ally (2011–2016). He appeared in all 87 episodes, winning fans with his quirky and loyal character. During this period, he also made guest appearances in popular shows like Psych, Good Luck Charlie, and Longmire.

After Austin & Ally, Worthy took on more diverse roles, including Alex Trimboli in Netflix’s American Vandal (2017–2018) and Nick Godejohn in Hulu’s The Act (2019), showing his talent in both comedy and drama.

He starred in the Eminem-produced film Bodied (2017) as a battle rapper, a performance praised by critics. His other film credits include The Thinning (2016), its sequel The Thinning: New World Order (2018), and Corporate Animals (2019).

Over his career, Calum Worthy has appeared in more than 50 film and TV projects across Canada, the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom. Beyond acting, he has explored writing and producing, co-creating and starring in the YouTube Premium series Assimilate (2019).

Social Media

• Wikipedia: Calum Worthy
• Instagram: Calum Worthy (@calumworthy)
• IMDb: Calum Worthy
• TikTok: Calum Worthy (@calumworthytiktok)
• Twitter: Calum Worthy (@CalumWorthy) / X

Personal Life

Calum Worthy was born on January 28, 1991, making him 34 years old.

He stands at a height of approximately 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm), though some sources list him slightly taller, around 6 feet (183 cm).

Worthy is not married and has no recorded marriages or wife. He also has no children.

His dating history includes a rumoured brief relationship with his Austin & Ally co-star Raini Rodriguez in 2012, though this appears unsubstantiated beyond speculation.

Since 2015, Worthy has been in a long-term relationship with actress and producer Celesta DeAstis. The couple frequently shares anniversary posts and affectionate content on social media, including celebrations of their 8th and 10th years together, as recently as 2025, indicating they are still together.

Net Worth

Calum Worthy’s net worth is estimated at $1 million, primarily earned through his acting career in over 50 film and TV projects, including Disney Channel’s Austin & Ally, Netflix’s American Vandal, and Hulu’s The Act.

Additional income comes from writing and producing, notably The Coppertop Flop Show, and his social media presence with millions of followers. One source suggests a net worth of $2 million, but most estimates align at $1 million.

Filmography

Movies

• Dr. Dolittle 3 (2006) – Tyler
• The Last Mimzy (2007) – Teenage Cyborg
• Mulligans (2008) – Felix
• Daydream Nation (2010) – Craig
• The Odds (2011) – Barry Lipke
• The Big Year (2011) – Colin Debs
• Mostly Ghostly: Have You Met My Ghoulfriend? (2014) – Colin Doyle
• All She Wishes (2015) – Drake
• Blackburn (2015) – Luke
• The Thinning (2016) – Kellan Woods
• Bodied (2017) – Adam Merkin
• The Thinning: New World Order (2018) – Kellan Woods
• Corporate Animals (2019) – Aiden
• Assimilate (2019) – Zach Henderson (also co-writer and producer)

TV Shows

• Night Visions (2001) – Young Steven (Episode: “Quiet Please”)
• I Was a Rat (2001) – Roger/Ratty (Miniseries)
• Out of Order (2003) – Young Mark (Miniseries)
• National Lampoon’s Thanksgiving Family Reunion (2003) – Danny Snider (TV Movie)
• Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (2004) – Kid on Bike (TV Movie)
• When Jesse Was Born (2005) – Danny Ferrel (TV Movie)
• Reunion (2005) – Henry (Episode: “1988”)
• Kyle XY (2006) – Toby (Episode: “Sleepless in Seattle”)
• Psych (2007) – Malone (Episode: “If You’re So Smart, Then Why Are You Dead?”)
• Second Sight (2007) – Young Victor Kaufman (TV Movie)
• Flashpoint (2008) – Billy Dresden (Episode: “Attention Shoppers”)
• Valentine’s Day (2008) – Kyle (TV Movie)
• Smallville (2009) – Garth Ranzz / Lightning Lad (Episode: “Legion”)
• Stormworld (2009) – Lee (Main role, 26 episodes)
• Living Out Loud (2009) – Henry (TV Movie)
• Tower Prep (2010) – Don Finch (Episode: “Book Report”)
• Caprica (2010) – Cass (Episode: “The Imperfections of Memory”)
• Good Luck Charlie (2011) – Lewis (Episode: “The Singin’ Dancin’ Duncans”)
• R.L. Stine’s The Haunting Hour (2011) – Kelly (Episode: “Catching Cold”)
• Best Player (2011) – Zastrow (TV Movie)
• Austin & Ally (2011–2016) – Dez Wade (Main role, 87 episodes; also writer for The Coppertop Flop Show shorts)
• Zeke and Luther (2012) – Eddie Cole (Episode: “Skate Squad”)
• Longmire (2012) – Zac Nunn (Episode: “8 Seconds”)
• Jessie (2013) – Dez Wade (Episode: “Jessie’s Big Break”)
• Wander Over Yonder (2014) – Teen Leader (Voice, Episode: “The Timebomb”)
• Some Assembly Required (2014) – P. Everett Knickknack (Episode: “Kooky-Dough”)
• I Didn’t Do It (2015) – Dez Wade (Episode: “The Doctor Is In”)
• Backstrom (2015) – Joshua Larimer (Episode: “Love Is a Rose and You Better Not Pick It”)
• Motive (2016) – Derek Holstadt (Episode: “The Dead Hand”)
• Bizaardvark (2016) – Victor (Episode: “The Collab”)
• Cassandra French’s Finishing School (2017) – Owen (Main role, 8 episodes)
• American Vandal (2017–2018) – Alex Trimboli (Recurring role, 8 episodes)
• Liberty Crossing (2018) – Aaron Adelman (Main role, 8 episodes)
• The Act (2019) – Nick Godejohn (Recurring role, 5 episodes)
• New Warriors (2020, unaired pilot) – Robbie Baldwin / Speedball
• Pacific Rim: The Black (2021–2022) – Taylor Travis (Voice, main role, 14 episodes)
• Piece by Piece (2024) – Aaron (Voice)

Web Series

• The Coppertop Flop Show (2013–2014) – Himself (Creator, writer, producer, and star; 10 episodes, part of Austin & Ally universe)
• Laugh Out Loud with Calum Worthy (2017) – Himself (Creator and star, short-form comedy series)