Acting
Teo Halm
Teo Halm, an emerging talent in the entertainment industry, was honored with the Best Actor award at the 9th Annual Fanlala PICK Awards in 2014, as recognized by a youthful audience for his role in the science fiction film *Earth to Echo*. His performance garnered attention from acclaimed filmmaker James Franco, who cast Halm to portray the young Charles Bukowski's best friend in the anticipated biopic *Bukowski*, scheduled for release in 2015. Additionally, Halm took on a prominent role as a rebellious skater in Franco's produced film *Memoria*, adapted from the stories in Franco's book *Palo Alto Stories*.
Born in Los Angeles and standing at 6 feet (1.83 m), Teo’s acting journey began at the tender age of nine when he played Rolf in a rendition of *The Sound of Music*, captivating audiences with his rendition of "Sixteen Going on Seventeen". A photograph shared on newfaces.com by his father led to his casting as a Neanderthal boy in PBS's *NOVA* and as Will Campbell, a spokesperson for UCLA in a fundraising web campaign. His talent was further recognized when a future manager spotted him demonstrating his acting skills on the soccer field.
By 12, Halm starred in the award-winning short film *Waltham Vanguard*, which earned a CINE Golden Eagle. In 2013, he landed the significant role of Cory and Topanga's son in the Disney Channel's *Girl Meets World*. Beyond acting, Teo is a dedicated soccer player, enjoys surfing along the California and Mexican coasts, and showcases his creativity by producing short videos online.
