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Vincent Martella

Vincent Martella

American actor (born 1992)


Vincent Michael Martella (born October 15, 1992)[1] is an American actor. He is best known for providing the voice of Phineas Flynn on the Disney Channel original animated show Phineas and Ferb (2007–2015; 2024–). Martella is also known for his role as Greg Wuliger on Chris Rock's hit show Everybody Hates Chris (2005–2009), and providing the voice of Hope Estheim in the 2010 video game Final Fantasy XIII and its sequels Final Fantasy XIII-2 (2011) and Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII (2013).

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Early life

Martella was born in Rochester, New York, and is of Italian descent. During his childhood, he moved to central Florida.[1][2] He graduated from DeLand High School in 2011[3] and is studying for an online degree in business through the University of Florida.[4]

Career

Martella appeared in the feature film Role Models starring Seann William Scott and Paul Rudd. He has a lead role in the film Bait Shop along with Bill Engvall and Billy Ray Cyrus. He also played Scoop in the Nickelodeon sitcom Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide and Greg in the UPN/CW sitcom Everybody Hates Chris.[2][5]

He recorded his first album Time Flies By, playing the piano and singing.[6] The album was written and co-produced by Vincent and is available on iTunes.

Martella became known in the voice acting world by playing the voice of Phineas Flynn in the Disney Channel and Disney XD animated series Phineas and Ferb.[7] He also provided the English voice of Hope Estheim, a main character in the 2010 video game Final Fantasy XIII, and reprised his role for Final Fantasy XIII-2.[4] He did the voice of the teenage Jason Todd / Robin for the animated film Batman: Under the Red Hood, in which his younger brother, Alexander, provided the voice for the child version of Todd. Martella reprised his role as Jason Todd for Batman: Death in the Family.[8]

Martella also appeared in the fourth season of The Walking Dead television series as Patrick.[9]

Personal life

Martella is the son of Donna and Michael Martella.[6] His father owns Captain Tony's, a chain of pizzerias.[5]

On March 31, 2024, Martella posted a photo on Instagram referencing his popularity in Brazil due to Everybody Hates Chris.[10][11] With the help of a virtual campaign created by Brazilians, Vincent Martella went from around 200 thousand followers to over 3 million in less than a week.[12][13][14] Following the repercussion, Martella went to Brazil[15] and appeared on multiple interviews with Brazilian outlets, including The Noite com Danilo Gentili and Inteligência Ltda. [pt].[16] He also recorded an advertisement for Burger King.[17]

Filmography

Film

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Television

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Video games

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References

  1. "Biography". Vincentmartella.com. Archived from the original on March 28, 2010. Retrieved April 12, 2008.
  2. Morreale, Marie. "Everybody Hates Chris". Scholastic News Online. Archived from the original on March 16, 2006. Retrieved November 30, 2006.
  3. Christiansen, Kathleen (August 24, 2020). "DeLand native reprises 'Phineas and Ferb' role in new Disney Plus movie". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
  4. La Hoz, Nicole (February 16, 2012). "Voice-actor takes UF classes when he's not busy working". The Independent Florida Alligator. Gainesville, FL: Campus Communications Inc. Retrieved October 14, 2013.
  5. Thomas, Rachel (2005). "An Interview with Vincent Martella (Greg, "Everybody Hates Chris")". TV Dramas. About.com. Archived from the original on October 20, 2013. Retrieved October 14, 2013.
  6. Boedeker, Hal (November 6, 2008). "DeLand teen makes most of varied film, TV roles". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved October 14, 2013.
  7. Schedeen, Jesse (July 28, 2020). "DC Showcase - Batman: Death in the Family: Exclusive Official Trailer". IGN. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
  8. Ross, Dalton (September 19, 2013). "Vincent Martella of 'Phineas and Ferb' to appear on 'The Walking Dead'". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved October 14, 2013.
  9. Ferreira, Caroline (April 2, 2024). "Ator de "Todo Mundo Odeia o Chris" faz homenagem aos fãs brasileiros | CNN Brasil". cnnbrasil.com.br. Archived from the original on April 2, 2024. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
  10. "Ator de 'Todo Mundo Odeia o Chris' incendeia web com recado aos fãs: 'Eu sou famoso no Brasil' | TV & Famosos | gshow". gshow.globo.com. April 2, 2024. Archived from the original on April 2, 2024. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
  11. Garcia, Pedro (April 5, 2024). "Vincent Martella, de 'Todo Mundo Odeia o Chris', bate 3 milhões de seguidores e agradece ao Brasil". revistaquem.globo.com. Archived from the original on April 5, 2024. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
  12. "Ator de 'Todo Mundo Odeia o Chris' vai participar do programa no SBT". SCC SBT. April 16, 2024. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  13. Thiago Forato (April 17, 2024). "No Brasil, Greg de Todo Mundo Odeia o Chris rejeitou exclusividade com PodPah". NaTelinha. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
  14. "'São dois por Vincent cinco': ator de 'Todo Mundo Odeia o Chris' grava comercial no Brasil". IstoÉ Dinheiro (in Brazilian Portuguese). April 18, 2024. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
  15. "Vincent Martella (visual voices guide)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
  16. "27th Annual Young Artist Awards – Nominations / Special Awards". youngartistawards.org. Archived from the original on January 10, 2016. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
  17. "29th Annual Young Artist Awards – Nominations / Special Awards". youngartistawards.org. Archived from the original on December 4, 2013. Retrieved November 2, 2016.
  18. "Teen Choice Awards 2006". TVFanForums.net. Retrieved November 2, 2016.

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