Youtube sensation, Lucas Cruikshank
He stars as the six-year-old who comes from a dysfunctional family on Youtube. Lucas Cruiskank, 16, is now about to release a new film, “Emo Boy.” Inspire was lucky to have a Q and A with the Youtube sensation.

How did you get started with your Youtube show? What was your push?
I’ve always wanted to be an actor for as long as I can remember, so YouTube was just a way I could act and make up random characters for fun. I live in the Midwest so there isn’t many opportunities for aspiring actors.
What inspired you to act and direct? And what do you prefer?
My grandpa loved acting, my mom loved acting, and now so do I! I just guess the acting bug hit one person from every generation. And I love creating fictional characters and worlds, so that’s how I got into writing and directing. Acting is really fun because you get to throw yourself into a character that can sometimes be nothing like your real self. Directing is also fun because I’m sort of a control freak, so I can get everything just how I want it.
Were your friends and parents supportive of your decisions?
My parents were a little leery at first with me posting videos online, but they eventually let me. Good thing they did! And my friends are really supportive of every thing I do.
You have 7 other siblings, how was growing up like?
It’s always crazy and loud at our house, which I love! I can’t imagine growing up in a quiet, boring household.
What’s the story behind iCarly?
I was in an article in the Los Angeles Times, and the creator of iCarly saw it. He thought it’d be cool to have me on his show, so it all just kind of came together. It was a blast!

And you’re now filming a new movie! Can you tell us about it and who you play?
Filming the movie was been awesome! It’s a movie based on the character I created, Fred. It sort of about Fred going out into the real world, and desperately searching for his crush, Judy, who moved away. It has a lot of crazy moments. It was hilarious to film.
It’s the New Year! What do you wish to accomplish as a professional actor and just as a normal 16-year-old?
I have very high expectations for 2010! My first feature film comes out, so I can’t wait for all the Fred fans, and even people who don’t know what Fred is, to see it! As a regular teenager, I hope to just continue to live this crazy double life of juggling acting with school and friends.
You have to tell us about yourself! What are some of the things that interest you in school?
I’m involved in all the acting activities at my school, and I’m also in this mock trial thing. Law interests me, and you get to play really crazy witnesses, so it’s awesome!
And your latest obsession?
My latest obsession is twitter! It annoys me so much sometimes, but I can’t stop!
Celebrity crush…?
Definitely Megan Fox. And no, She’s not too old for me.
Who do you hope to meet and work with in the future?
My dream would be to get a chance to work with, or even just meet, Jim Carrey! He’s so funny.
Where can fans contact you?
They contact me on my twitter! My username is LucasCruikshank.



