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Cameron Dallas

Cameron Dallas

Cameron Alexander Dallas (born September 8, 1994)[4] is an American internet personality and actor, best known for his prominence on the video application Vine and YouTube.[5] Dallas has gone on to star in films such as Expelled and The Outfield.

Cameron formerly starred on his Netflix reality show Chasing Cameron.

Cameron Dallas
Born
Cameron Alexander Dallas

(1994-09-08)September 8, 1994
Whittier, California, U.S.
Occupation
  • Internet personality
  • actor
Years active2012–present
Known forYouTube, Vine videos, magcon
TelevisionChasing Cameron

Career

Dallas began his career in September 2012 posting vines of himself playing jokes and pranks on his friends and family.[6][7] In 2014, Dallas had 8.1 million followers on Vine, making him the 11th most followed account,[8] and 11.3 million followers on Twitter. In addition to this Dallas has approximately 21 million followers on Instagram.[9] In April 2014, AwesomenessTV CEO Brian Robbins announced he was making a film starring Dallas.[10][11] The film, titled Expelled, was released later that year, on December 12, 2014.[12] In May 2015, Dallas starred in two episodes of the NBC thriller television series American Odyssey.[13][14] That same year, Dallas appeared in The Outfield opposite Nash Grier, and Caroline Sunshine.[15][16] The film was released on November 10, 2015, through video on demand.[17] In November 2015, it was revealed Dallas had been cast in Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising.[18] However, his scenes were cut.[19] On April 20, 2015, Dallas released his debut single "She Bad".[20][21][22] He also was later featured in Daniel Skye's track "All I Want Is You".

In June 2016, Dallas announced that he would be starring in an upcoming Netflix reality series Chasing Cameron.[23] It premiered on December 27, 2016.[23]

Within June and July 2017, he has now reached 20 million followers on Instagram and 11 million on Twitter.

Personal life

Dallas was born in Whittier, California. He was raised in Chino, California by his mother, Gina Dallas. He has a sister named Sierra Dallas, who is four years older. He has described his ethnic background as half Scottish, a quarter Mexican and a quarter German.[24]

On December 31, 2018, New Year's Eve, Dallas was arrested and charged with assault for allegedly punching a man in the face at the Hyatt Residence Club Grand Aspen in Aspen, Colorado.[25]

Filmography

Film

YearFilmTitleNotes
2014ExpelledFelix O'Neil
2015The Frog KingdomFreddie
(voice)
The OutfieldFrankie Payton

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2015AwesomenessTVHimselfEpisode: "Kanye: What's In My Murse?"
American OdysseyCameronEpisodes: "Wingman", "Beat Feat"
2016Chasing CameronHimself10 episodes

Discography

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions
TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
US
[26]
US R&B/HH
[27]
US Rap
[28]
"She Bad"2015[1]46[2]Non-album single
"Why Haven't I Met You?"2018TBA
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions
TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
US Pop
[29]
"All I Want"
(Daniel Skye featuring Cameron Dallas)
2015[3]Non-album single
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

Awards and nominations

YearNominatedAwardResult
20142014 Teen Choice AwardsChoice Web Star: MaleNominated
Choice Web: VinerWon
20152015 Teen Choice AwardsChoice Web Star: MaleWon
Choice Web: VinerWon
201642nd People's Choice AwardsFavorite Social Media StarNominated
2016 Teen Choice AwardsChoice Male HottieNominated
Choice Web Star: MaleNominated
Choice Social Media KingWon
Streamy AwardsEntertainer of the YearNominated
201743rd People's Choice AwardsFavorite Social Media StarWon
Streamy AwardsCreator of the YearNominated

References

[1]
Citation Linkopenlibrary.org"She Bad" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at No. 18 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles.
Sep 28, 2019, 10:19 PM
[2]
Citation Linkopenlibrary.org"She Bad" did not enter the Billboard Rap songs, but peaked at No. 8 on the Digital Rap Songs chart.
Sep 28, 2019, 10:19 PM
[3]
Citation Linkopenlibrary.org"All I Want" did not enter the Billboard Pop songs, but peaked at No. 35 on the Digital Pop Songs chart.
Sep 28, 2019, 10:19 PM
[4]
Citation Linkwww.biography.comhttps://www.biography.com/people/cameron-dallas
Sep 28, 2019, 10:19 PM
[5]
Citation Linkwww.bustle.comWard, Kate (September 26, 2013). "Cameron Dallas Is a 22-Year-Old Vine Celebrity, and You'd Be Shocked How Popular He is". Bustle. Retrieved 27 May 2015.
Sep 28, 2019, 10:19 PM
[6]
Citation Linkwww.bbc.comHenderson, Hannah. "The other Cameron: Dallas v David". BBC. Retrieved 27 May 2015.
Sep 28, 2019, 10:19 PM
[7]
Citation Linkwww.firstslice.comLehrer, Meaghan. "Why Everyone Loves Social Media Sensation Cameron Dallas". FirstSlice. Retrieved 27 May 2015.
Sep 28, 2019, 10:19 PM
[8]
Citation Linkwww.businessinsider.comKosoff, Maya. "The 30 Most Popular Vine Stars In The World". Business Insider. Retrieved 27 May 2015.
Sep 28, 2019, 10:19 PM
[9]
Citation Linksocialblade.com"Top 100 Instagram Profiles by Followers – Socialblade Instagram Stats | Instagram Statistics". Retrieved on 12 January 2017.
Sep 28, 2019, 10:19 PM
[10]
Citation Linkwww.thewrap.comShaw, Lucas. "AwesomenessTV to Produce Movie With Vine Stars Nash Grier, Cameron Dallas". The Wrap. Retrieved 27 May 2015.
Sep 28, 2019, 10:19 PM
[11]
Citation Linkwww.businessinsider.comEadicicco, Lisa. "Two Teen Stars Of Twitter's Video App Vine Now Have A Movie Deal". Business Insider. Retrieved 27 May 2015.
Sep 28, 2019, 10:19 PM
[12]
Citation Linkwww.nytimes.comRapold, Nicolas. "A Comedic Sprinter Tries a Marathon". The New York Times. Retrieved 27 May 2015.
Sep 28, 2019, 10:19 PM
[13]
Citation Linkwww.teenvogue.comWhitney, Alyse. "Vine Star Cameron Dallas Fights with a 'Twilight' Star in His TV Debut". Teen Vogue. Retrieved 27 May 2015.
Sep 28, 2019, 10:19 PM
[14]
Citation Linkmashable.comGonzalez, Sandra. "Vine star Cameron Dallas gets roughed up in 'American Odyssey' sneak peek". Mashable. Retrieved 27 May 2015.
Sep 28, 2019, 10:19 PM
[15]
Citation Linkpopcrush.comMalach, Maggie. "Get Your First Look at Nash Grier + Cameron Dallas' Movie 'The Outfield'". Pop Crush. Retrieved 27 May 2015.
Sep 28, 2019, 10:19 PM
[16]
Citation Linkwww.tubefilter.comBrouwer, Bree. "Fullscreen Launches Film Division To Develop Feature-Length Movies With YouTube Stars". tubefilter. Retrieved 27 May 2015.
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[17]
Citation Linkvariety.comSpangler, Todd (October 16, 2015). "'The Outfield' Starring Nash Grier, Cameron Dallas to Premiere on iTunes". Variety.com. Retrieved December 29, 2015.
Sep 28, 2019, 10:19 PM
[18]
Citation Linkdeadline.comRoss A. Lincoln. "Brillstein Signs Digital Star Cameron Dallas – Deadline". Deadline. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
Sep 28, 2019, 10:19 PM
[19]
Citation Linkwww.teenvogue.comPicardi, Phillip (May 18, 2016). "Cameron Dallas Cuddles with Puppies and Talks Social Superstardom in Our Latest Issue". Teen Vogue. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
Sep 28, 2019, 10:19 PM
[20]
Citation Linktime.comMcSpadden, Kevin. "Cameron Dallas Just Dropped His Debut Single 'She Bad'". Time. Retrieved 27 May 2015.
Sep 28, 2019, 10:19 PM