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Young Sheldon Actor's Early TV Gig: A Dark Turn
1 Nov
Summary
- Iain Armitage's debut was as a kidnapping victim.
- He appeared in 'Law & Order: SVU' before 'Young Sheldon'.
- Armitage's godfather is 'SVU' actor Raúl Esparza.
Iain Armitage, known for his role as young Sheldon Cooper, began his acting career in a surprising turn as a kidnapping victim. His first television appearance was in a 2017 episode of 'Law & Order: SVU' titled 'Chasing Theo.'
In the episode, Armitage played a young boy who went missing, with the SVU squad investigating the circumstances. This pivotal role aired in January 2017, marking the start of a busy year for the young actor, who also appeared in 'Big Little Lies' and several films.
Interestingly, Armitage shares a connection with 'SVU' actor Raúl Esparza, who is his godfather. While their only on-screen appearance together was in the 'SVU' episode, their families have a long-standing relationship rooted in Broadway.
