Ned's Declassified Cast: Where Are They Now?
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VOICE OVER: Emily Brayton
WRITTEN BY: Ty Richardson
Having aired its final episode over a decade, we've been thinking about the Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide cast.
Another fantastic show, and another one that’s been gone far too long… Welcome to MsMojo, and today, we’re counting down our picks for the Top 10 Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide Stars: Where Are They Now!
For this list, we’re looking at some of the most notable cast members of “Ned’s Declassified” and what they’ve been up to since the show ended in 2007.
#10: Carlie Casey
Marissa Johnson, aka “Missy Meany”, was not exactly a fan favorite on the show, but it was always satisfying to see her get her comeuppance. Since portraying the rude cheerleader, actress Carlie Casey has kept herself fairly busy in the TV business. Three years after “Ned’s Declassified” ended, Casey found herself appearing in another Nickelodeon show, playing as Mercedes Griffin in “Big Time Rush”. For a while, Casey played small roles in various shows such as “House” and “Hawaii Five-O”, but she finally got a lead role in 2017 as the titular character of “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margot”.
#9: Don Creech
Playing as the no-nonsense science teacher, Don Creech reminded us of the many stern teachers we had in school. While the actor has appeared in TV shows like “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” and “Jane the Virgin”, Creech has also popped up in notable films like “X-Men: First Class” and “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”. You may have seen him in a few video games as well, such as “Red Dead Redemption” or “L.A. Noire”. He may not really be in the spotlight, but Creech has remained active since his Mr. Sweeney days.
#8: Teo Olivares
You remember Crony, right? He was one of Loomer’s dim-witted friends, often referred to as “Fuzz Butt Head”. Despite Crony being the favorite of the goons, his actor, Matthew “Teo” Olivares, has been sticking to smaller roles. But they are small roles on big shows! Right as “Ned’s Declassified” ended, Olivares appeared in Disney Channel’s “Hannah Montana” as Max. You may have caught him in less kid-friendly shows like “Criminal Minds” and “Santa Clarita Diet”, too. While he may not have an extensive filmography like his co-stars, Olivares has clearly been keeping himself busy!
#7: Kyle Swann
Of course, we can’t talk about Crony without talking about the head honcho, Loomer. Kyle Swann did an excellent job at portraying an obnoxiously mean-spirited character. However, Swann went a different route than most of the cast after the show wrapped. Straying away from acting, Swann has found a new career in studying ocean life. Swann graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Marine Biology and took part in the 2015 Kermadec Expedition for the Auckland Museum. Seems as though Swann has been enjoying a quieter life while studying our oceans and growing a magnificent beard. Proud of you, Kyle!
#6: Rob Pinkston
Whether he was getting chased by Loomer and his bullies or just being a screw-up, Coconut Head was one of Nickelodeon’s most recognizable and goofiest recurring characters. Although aware of his character’s popularity, actor Rob Pinkston has ventured into other areas of media while keeping in touch with some of his co-stars. Pinkston graduated from the Art Center of College & Design with a bachelor’s degree in film production, started his own Youtube channel, and even became an ambassador for the Starlight Children’s Foundation. He’s also appeared in shows like “Ben 10” and “Bones”.
#5: Daran Norris
Actor Daran Norris brought many laughs as the crazed, bumbling janitor Gordy, but you’ve probably also seen or heard him in a wide assortment of other shows, movies, video games, and even anime. Just a handful of his most recent credits include Jack Smith from “American Dad”, Cliff McCormack in “Veronica Mars”, and the Narrator for “The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle”. “Ned’s Declassified” wasn’t the only Nickelodeon show he worked on; Norris also voiced Cosmo, Jorgen Von Strangle, and Timmy’s Dad from “The Fairly Oddparents” until the show’s end in 2012, as well as a variety of characters on “The Loud House”.
#4: Christian Serratos
Suzie Crabgrass had an interesting turnaround as the series progressed, going from the school gossip girl to Ned’s sweetheart by the end of the show. Actress Christian Serratos has had a change in her filmography with just as much contrast. In the past decade, Serratos has appeared in several gritty movies and TV shows; she played Angela in the “Twilight” movies, Becca in the first season of “American Horror Story”, and Rosita Espinosa in “The Walking Dead”. More recently, she’s been in negotiations to portray Selena Quintanilla in Netflix’s “Selena: The Series”.
#3: Daniel Curtis Lee
Ever since portraying the kooky tech geek “Cookie”, Daniel Curtis Lee has remained incredibly busy, finding work in both children’s shows AND mainstream TV. After “Ned’s Declassified”, Lee began acting in Disney Channel sitcoms, playing Raymond Blues in “Good Luck Charlie” and Kojo in “Zeke and Luther”. He even appeared in “Glee” as Phil Lipoff, and Ike the Waiter in “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend”. Offscreen, Lee has dedicated some time playing basketball for the Hollywood Knights and making rap music. Geez, where does this guy find the time?
#2: Lindsey Shaw
So far, it looks as if the “Ned’s Declassified” cast has seen tremendous success, and the gravy train doesn’t end here. Lindsey Shaw, who played as Jennifer Mosely (aka “Moze”), has managed to nab huge roles in several shows over the years. In 2007, she co-starred in the CW sitcom “Aliens in America” before landing a lead role in “10 Things I Hate About You” in 2009. Shaw would also portray Paige McCullers in ABC’s “Pretty Little Liars”. Also, did you know she appeared in a few music videos as well? Go figure!
#1: Devon Werkheiser
Here he is, the main man of the hour! Like his co-stars, Devon Werkheiser has been keeping a full schedule since playing Ned Bigby. Werkheiser has appeared on several popular TV shows, like “American Dad”, “Criminal Minds”, and “2 Broke Girls”. He also landed a recurring role as Peter Parkes in “Greek”. In 2019 alone, he acted in the TV mini-series “Rough Draft”, a crime drama called “Crown Vic”, and romcom film “Santa Girl”. On top of acting, Werkheiser has been making time for music, releasing his full-length album “Prologue” in 2016.
For this list, we’re looking at some of the most notable cast members of “Ned’s Declassified” and what they’ve been up to since the show ended in 2007.
#10: Carlie Casey
Missy Meany
Marissa Johnson, aka “Missy Meany”, was not exactly a fan favorite on the show, but it was always satisfying to see her get her comeuppance. Since portraying the rude cheerleader, actress Carlie Casey has kept herself fairly busy in the TV business. Three years after “Ned’s Declassified” ended, Casey found herself appearing in another Nickelodeon show, playing as Mercedes Griffin in “Big Time Rush”. For a while, Casey played small roles in various shows such as “House” and “Hawaii Five-O”, but she finally got a lead role in 2017 as the titular character of “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margot”.
#9: Don Creech
Mr. Sweeney
Playing as the no-nonsense science teacher, Don Creech reminded us of the many stern teachers we had in school. While the actor has appeared in TV shows like “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” and “Jane the Virgin”, Creech has also popped up in notable films like “X-Men: First Class” and “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”. You may have seen him in a few video games as well, such as “Red Dead Redemption” or “L.A. Noire”. He may not really be in the spotlight, but Creech has remained active since his Mr. Sweeney days.
#8: Teo Olivares
Jerry Crony
You remember Crony, right? He was one of Loomer’s dim-witted friends, often referred to as “Fuzz Butt Head”. Despite Crony being the favorite of the goons, his actor, Matthew “Teo” Olivares, has been sticking to smaller roles. But they are small roles on big shows! Right as “Ned’s Declassified” ended, Olivares appeared in Disney Channel’s “Hannah Montana” as Max. You may have caught him in less kid-friendly shows like “Criminal Minds” and “Santa Clarita Diet”, too. While he may not have an extensive filmography like his co-stars, Olivares has clearly been keeping himself busy!
#7: Kyle Swann
Billy Loomer
Of course, we can’t talk about Crony without talking about the head honcho, Loomer. Kyle Swann did an excellent job at portraying an obnoxiously mean-spirited character. However, Swann went a different route than most of the cast after the show wrapped. Straying away from acting, Swann has found a new career in studying ocean life. Swann graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Marine Biology and took part in the 2015 Kermadec Expedition for the Auckland Museum. Seems as though Swann has been enjoying a quieter life while studying our oceans and growing a magnificent beard. Proud of you, Kyle!
#6: Rob Pinkston
Coconut Head
Whether he was getting chased by Loomer and his bullies or just being a screw-up, Coconut Head was one of Nickelodeon’s most recognizable and goofiest recurring characters. Although aware of his character’s popularity, actor Rob Pinkston has ventured into other areas of media while keeping in touch with some of his co-stars. Pinkston graduated from the Art Center of College & Design with a bachelor’s degree in film production, started his own Youtube channel, and even became an ambassador for the Starlight Children’s Foundation. He’s also appeared in shows like “Ben 10” and “Bones”.
#5: Daran Norris
Gordon "Gordy" Davenport
Actor Daran Norris brought many laughs as the crazed, bumbling janitor Gordy, but you’ve probably also seen or heard him in a wide assortment of other shows, movies, video games, and even anime. Just a handful of his most recent credits include Jack Smith from “American Dad”, Cliff McCormack in “Veronica Mars”, and the Narrator for “The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle”. “Ned’s Declassified” wasn’t the only Nickelodeon show he worked on; Norris also voiced Cosmo, Jorgen Von Strangle, and Timmy’s Dad from “The Fairly Oddparents” until the show’s end in 2012, as well as a variety of characters on “The Loud House”.
#4: Christian Serratos
Susan “Suzie” Crabgrass
Suzie Crabgrass had an interesting turnaround as the series progressed, going from the school gossip girl to Ned’s sweetheart by the end of the show. Actress Christian Serratos has had a change in her filmography with just as much contrast. In the past decade, Serratos has appeared in several gritty movies and TV shows; she played Angela in the “Twilight” movies, Becca in the first season of “American Horror Story”, and Rosita Espinosa in “The Walking Dead”. More recently, she’s been in negotiations to portray Selena Quintanilla in Netflix’s “Selena: The Series”.
#3: Daniel Curtis Lee
Simon “Cookie” Nelson-Cook
Ever since portraying the kooky tech geek “Cookie”, Daniel Curtis Lee has remained incredibly busy, finding work in both children’s shows AND mainstream TV. After “Ned’s Declassified”, Lee began acting in Disney Channel sitcoms, playing Raymond Blues in “Good Luck Charlie” and Kojo in “Zeke and Luther”. He even appeared in “Glee” as Phil Lipoff, and Ike the Waiter in “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend”. Offscreen, Lee has dedicated some time playing basketball for the Hollywood Knights and making rap music. Geez, where does this guy find the time?
#2: Lindsey Shaw
Jennifer “Moze” Mosely
So far, it looks as if the “Ned’s Declassified” cast has seen tremendous success, and the gravy train doesn’t end here. Lindsey Shaw, who played as Jennifer Mosely (aka “Moze”), has managed to nab huge roles in several shows over the years. In 2007, she co-starred in the CW sitcom “Aliens in America” before landing a lead role in “10 Things I Hate About You” in 2009. Shaw would also portray Paige McCullers in ABC’s “Pretty Little Liars”. Also, did you know she appeared in a few music videos as well? Go figure!
#1: Devon Werkheiser
Ned Bigby
Here he is, the main man of the hour! Like his co-stars, Devon Werkheiser has been keeping a full schedule since playing Ned Bigby. Werkheiser has appeared on several popular TV shows, like “American Dad”, “Criminal Minds”, and “2 Broke Girls”. He also landed a recurring role as Peter Parkes in “Greek”. In 2019 alone, he acted in the TV mini-series “Rough Draft”, a crime drama called “Crown Vic”, and romcom film “Santa Girl”. On top of acting, Werkheiser has been making time for music, releasing his full-length album “Prologue” in 2016.
