Owen Joyner: 10 facts about the Julie and the Phantoms star you need to know
Former Nickelodeon star Owen Joyner plays Alex in Netflix's Julie and the Phantoms.
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1. Get to know Julie and the Phantoms star Owen Joyner here...
22-year-old actor Owen Joyner is already well known with Nickelodeon fans for his roles in Knight Squad and 100 Things To Do Before High School, and he’s gained a legion of new fans as a member of The Phantoms in Netflix’s new musical series Julie and the Phantoms. Here’s everything you need to know about the star. [PA Images]
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2. How old is Owen Joyner?
Owen is 22 years old. He was born in 2000 and his birthday is on July 19. And if you’re wondering, that makes him a Cancer. [PA Images]
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3. How tall is Owen Joyner?
According to various sources, Owen’s height is around 1.77m, which is 5ft 8 inches tall. [via Instagram]
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4. Does Owen Joyner have Instagram?
Yes! And you can follow him at @owenjoyner. On his grid, you’ll find throwback snaps, adorable pictures of his pets and selfies with his family and friends, as well as behind the scenes looks at his recent and upcoming projects. [via Instagram]
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5. Who plays Alex in Julie and the Phantoms?
Owen plays the role of Alex in Julie and the Phantoms. Alex is a member of The Phantoms, he’s the band’s drummer aaaand he’s also a ghost. Speaking to Seventeen about the role, Owen said: "He kind of has the toughest time dealing with his new life as a ghost. He wants to answer the question, 'Why are we here?’” Unfortunately, Julie and the Phantoms was cancelled after one season and Owen will not return as Alex. [Netflix]
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6. Is Alex from Julie and the Phantoms gay?
Owen Joyner's ghost character Alex in Julie and the Phantoms is gay and gets his own ghost love interest in season 1. Speaking to NewNowNext, Owen said: "I was just honored that [executive producer] Kenny [Ortega] trusted me with a character that I thought had a really important message for a younger generation to watch. I just wanted to play him earnestly, respectfully, and do something people would be proud of." [Netflix]
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7. What other TV shows has Owen Joyner been in?
Owen will be a familiar face to Nickelodeon viewers. He previously starred in 100 Things To Do Before High School as Crispo Powers, as well as The Thundermans as Heinrich Hiddenville III. Owen is most well known for his role of Arc in Knight Squad. [via Instagram]
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8. Who did Owen Joyner play in Knight Squad?
Over the past couple of years, Owen has played the main role of Arc on Nickelodeon’s Knight Squad. Despite being popular with viewers, the show was cancelled after its second season. Funnily enough, his Knight Squad co-star Savannah May also stars in Julie & The Phantoms. [Nickelodeon]
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9. Who did Owen Joyner play in The Thundermans?
As well as his roles in Knight Squad and 100 Things To Do Before High School, Owen played the role of Heinrich Hiddenville III in the season 4 episode, ‘Save The Past Dance’. The Thundermans meet Heinrich while travelling back in time and alter the course of his life. [Nickelodeon]
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10. Fans are obsessed with Owen Joyner and Daniella Perkins' friendship
Owen and his Knight Squad co-star Daniella Perkins are great friends, and their friendship is loved by viewers all over the world. The pair often post hilarious vlogs on YouTube, with footage from their days off, as well as footage from their days at work. [Barry Brecheisen/Getty Images for Nickelodeon]
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11. Who is Owen Joyner dating? Does he have girlfriend?
As it stands, it doesn’t look like Owen Joyner is dating anyone. However, it’s possible that he’s seeing someone in private. [via Instagram]