Field Cate
American actor and musician
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Field Adrianus Cate (born July 22, 1997) is an American former child actor and musician. He is best known for his main role portraying young Ned in the fantasy comedy-drama Pushing Daisies (2007–2009). He is currently lead singer and guitarist of American rock trio Fencer.
July 22, 1997
- Actor
- musician
Field Cate | |
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Cate at the 12th Annual Satellite Awards in 2007 | |
| Born | Field Adrianus Cate July 22, 1997 Burlington, Vermont, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2003–present |
Career
Cate turned professional at the age of five, doing improvisational comedy, independent films, commercials, and other work. He also appears in Placebo's music video of "Song to Say Goodbye" credited as Field Cate.[1]
He worked in guest roles on various television series including Without a Trace and Cold Case. His most notable role was as Young Ned on ABC's Pushing Daisies becoming a regular cast member in season 2 and earning a Young Artist Award nomination in 2008.[citation needed]
Raised a vegetarian, Cate spoke out on behalf of animal rights group PETA.[2] He also supported groups such as Mattel Children's Hospital[3] and served as a StarPower Ambassador for Starlight Children's Foundation.[4]
In May 2017, his band Fencer released their first EP, With;[5] and in February 2019, they released a music video for their single "Junebug."[6] Their second EP, Growing Up Selfish,[7] was released on November 1, 2019. Their debut album, Fencer,[8] was released on February 3, 2023. The album was self produced.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2006 | Chloe's Prayer | Owen | |
| 2007 | Forever | Young boy | |
| 2008 | Struck | Teasing child | |
| 2009 | Space Buddies | Buddha (voice) | |
| 2009 | Mystical Chairs | Son | Short film |
| 2009 | Santa Buddies | Buddha (voice) |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Passions | Ethan Winthrop Jr. | 1 episode |
| 2006 | Untold Stories of the E.R. | Kevin Welch | 1 Episode |
| 2006 | Without a Trace | Petros Marku | Episode: "The Damage Done" |
| 2007 | Seven's Eleven | Sonny | Episode: "Sweet Toys" |
| 2007–2009 | Pushing Daisies | Young Ned | Main role |
| 2008 | Cold Case | Young John Smith | Episode: "The Road" |
| 2010 | The Young and the Restless | Eric Sharpe | Recurring role |
| 2010 | The Bold and the Beautiful | Eric Sharpe | Recurring role |