Cameron Monaghan

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Characters played by Cameron Monaghan

Ian Gallagher — Shameless (2011)

Goofy and strong-hearted son who is a closeted homosexual, known only to Lip and Mandy. Pursues an affair with his boss Kash and a casual relationship with Mickey Milkovich. Comes out to Fiona in the season finale.

Caius — TRON: Ares (2025)

Strategic program serving under Clu, known for tactical brilliance.

Special Agent Finley Sterling — Paradise Highway (2022)

Special Agent Finley Sterling is involved in the investigation into the missing girl and the wider problem of children held captive near their homes. He reflects on his limited experience and questions the meaning of his work while Sally focuses on the girl's immediate safety. His perspective broadens the personal escape into a larger social crisis.

Asher — The Giver (2014)

Asher is Jonas’s best friend, assigned by the Chief Elder to locate and eliminate him after his escape. Although he initially tries to stop Jonas and captures him with a drone, he changes his mind, releases Jonas and Gabriel, and conceals the truth afterward.

James Walker — Amityville: The Awakening (2017)

Brain-dead twin brother who mysteriously revives and becomes a vessel for demonic power.

Traffic Cop #1 — The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (2006)

Police officer directing holiday traffic.

Corey Doyle — Prom (2011)

Lucas's loyal friend who initially helps him navigate his crush on Simone. He is repeatedly sidelined as Lucas prioritizes Simone, but remains supportive. His favorite band, Stick Hippo, holds significant meaning for him. By prom night, he receives a concert ticket from a remorseful Lucas, who realizes the value of their friendship and offers him the chance to attend the show together.

Connor Kent / Superboy — Reign of the Supermen (2019)

Clone of Superman created by Lex Luthor, struggles with his identity.

Dexter — Dog Gone (2008)

A school bully who routinely harasses Owen and ultimately betrays him to the pursuing thugs by giving them his location. His own path crosses the criminals' trailer, leading to his downfall.

Luke Hunter — Anthem of a Teenage Prophet (2019)

Luke Hunter is the troubled central character, whose terrifying visions appear to predict real disasters. After foreseeing the fatal van accident that kills Stan, he withdraws, rejects reporters, uses marijuana, misses school, and struggles with guilt. His relationships with Faith, Mary, and his family reveal how grief and fear increasingly isolate him.

Ross — The Year of Spectacular Men (2018)

Ross is a theatre minor assigned to work with Izzy on a scene from a Shakespeare play needed for her course. Izzy is strongly attracted to him, but he appears oblivious to her interest. His assignment connects him to Izzy's final academic requirement before she completes her degree and begins her gap year.

Jeff — Mall (2014)

A philosophical college student who critiques modern society as shallow. He wanders the mall with friends, takes ecstasy, and experiences a series of detached encounters, including a rejected confession to Adelle, a casual sexual encounter with Donna, and a moral confrontation with Mal, ultimately ending with a cynical laugh.

Career Overview

Cameron Monaghan has 54 screen credits in a career dating back to 1999. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently The Three Investigators Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Shameless, Shattered, TRON: Ares. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
54
Birth Date
1993-08-16
Birth Place
Santa Monica, California, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

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