Uriah Shelton Biography: Height, Ethnicity, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Movies, Girlfriend

Uriah Justus Shelton, professionally known as Uriah Shelton, is an American actor and singer.

He is best known for portraying Jeff Cargill in The Glades and Joshua Matthews in Disney Channel’s Girl Meets World.

Shelton has also appeared in Blue, Looking for Alaska, 13 Reasons Why, Freaky, Unhuman, and Motorheads, earning recognition for his work in both television and film.

Uriah Shelton
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Uriah Justus Shelton
Stage Name:	Uriah Shelton
Born:	March 10, 1997 (age 29 years old)
Place of Birth:	Dallas, Texas, United States
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	White (American)
Height:	5 feet 11 inches (180 cm)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Allen Shelton, Cindy Shelton
Occupation:	Actor, Singer
Net Worth:	$2 million

Early life and education

Uriah Shelton was born on March 10, 1997, in Dallas, Texas, United States.

He spent his childhood under the care of Allen Shelton and Cindy Shelton before his family relocated to Magnolia Springs, Alabama, where he was raised. Uriah Shelton is of White American ethnicity.

He’s the only child of his parents. At the age of seven, he enrolled in a modelling class that introduced him to the entertainment industry and eventually led to acting opportunities.

Alongside acting, he trained extensively in martial arts, piano, soccer, guitar, ballet, and hip-hop dance. His religion is Christianity.

Career

Uriah Shelton began his acting career in television commercials before making guest appearances in series such as Without a Trace, Ghost Whisperer, Monk, The Suite Life on Deck, Trust Me, and Trauma.

His breakthrough came in 2010 when he was cast as Jeff Cargill in the A&E crime drama The Glades, a role he played for four seasons. Around the same time, he starred as Henry Matthews in the musical drama Lifted, for which he also wrote and performed the original song “I Miss You.”

Uriah Shelton continued building his career with recurring roles in the web series Blue and Disney Channel’s Girl Meets World.

He later appeared in 13 Reasons Why, Looking for Alaska, NCIS: Los Angeles, and starred in films including The Warriors Gate, Freaky, and Unhuman.

In 2025, he joined the main cast of the television series Motorheads, further expanding his presence in the entertainment industry.

Awards and nominations

• Young Artist Award nominations for his early television performances.
• Received critical recognition for his performances in The Glades and Lifted.
• Praised for his role in the horror-comedy film Freaky.

Social media

• Instagram: @uriahshelton

Personal life

Uriah Shelton is single. At 29 years old, there is no information about his current relationship or any children. He was previously linked to actress MacKenzi Heyman.

Standing at 5 feet 11 inches (178 cm), Shelton enjoys martial arts, music, guitar, travelling, fitness, and outdoor activities. He has continued to balance his acting career with his passion for music and athletic training.

Net worth

Uriah Shelton has an estimated net worth of $2 million USD.

He has earned his wealth through a successful career in television and film, with notable roles in The Glades, Girl Meets World, and Freaky.

In addition to acting, Shelton has generated income from singing, songwriting, commercials, and other entertainment-related projects, helping him establish a steady career in Hollywood.

Filmography

Film

• Lower Learning (2008)
• Opposite Day (2009)
• Alabama Moon (2010)
• Lifted (2010)
• The Warriors Gate (2016)
• Flock of Four (2017)
• Freaky (2020)
• Unhuman (2022)

Television

• Without a Trace (2007)
• Ghost Whisperer (2007)
• The Nanny Express (2008)
• Monk (2009)
• The Suite Life on Deck (2009)
• Trust Me (2009)
• Trauma (2009)
• The Glades (2010–2013)
• Blue (2012–2015)
• Girl Meets World (2014–2017)
• 13 Reasons Why (2017)
• NCIS: Los Angeles (2017)
• Looking for Alaska (2019)
• Motorheads (2025–present)