Aryan Simhadri (; born May 6, 2006) is an American actor best known for his role as Grover Underwood in the Disney+ series Percy Jackson and the Olympians. He has since played Walter in the off-Broadway production of Trevor: The Musical.
Early life Aryan Simhadri was born in a Telugu family in Ventura, California. His parents migrated from Telangana, India to the United States.
Career Following short appearances in the comedy series Just Roll with It (2019) and the children's animated series Mira, Royal Detective (2020), Simhadri made his feature film debut with a supporting role in Netflix's The Main Event in 2020. His first starring role came in the Avantika Vandanapu-led Spin (2021) alongside Meera Syal and Abhay Deol. Simhadri followed this with a supporting role in Disney+'s Cheaper by the Dozen in 2022.
In 2023, Simhadri made a major breakthrough in his career with the Disney+ series, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, alongside Walker Scobell and Leah Jeffries. Adapted from the novel of the same name, he played Grover Underwood, Jackson's satyr guardian. Writing for IndieWire, Proma Khosla described Simhadri as "sweet and amusing" and noted that his portrayal of a significantly older character "added another layer of entertainment" to his performance.
Filmography
Film YearFilmRoleNotes2020The Main EventRiyazThe SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the RunAdditional voices2021SpinRohan KumarWild HelpCookie / Yeti BabyShort film2022Cheaper by the DozenHaresh BakerTrevor: The MusicalWalterFilmed a live performance 2025Freakier FridayJai
Television YearSeriesRoleNotes2013How to Live with Your Parents (for the Rest of Your Life)BoyEpisode: "How to Get Off the Couch"2016Angie TribecaKid with a BulhornEpisode: "Commissioner Bigfish"Gamer's Guide to Pretty Much EverythingHenryEpisode: "The Ghost"2016–2018ClarenceJimmy ChakravorthyVoice role; 2 episodes2017–2018TeachersDanny2 episodes2018SEAL TeamKidEpisode: "Takedown"Fancy NancyKabirEpisode: "Grow Up, Jo Jo! / Nancy's Supreme Night Out"2019The UnicornOrrinEpisode: "No Small Parts"SunnysideYoung GarrettEpisode: "Too Many Lumpies"2019–2020Just Roll with ItNorvin Schnuckle5 episodes2020Will & GraceFarhanEpisode: "Lies & Whispers"Mira, Royal DetectiveDhruv SharmaVoice role; 9 episodes2021Adventure Time: Distant LandsTiffanyVoice role; Episode: "Together Again"2022The CasagrandesSameerVoice role; Episode: "The Wurst Job / The Sound of Meddle"2023Dew Drop DiariesReed4 episodes2023–presentPercy Jackson and the OlympiansGrover UnderwoodMain role2026Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still UnfairManjushri1 episode
Theater YearTitleRoleDirectorVenueNotes2021Trevor: The MusicalWalterMarc BruniStage 42
Awards and nominations YearAwardCategoryProjectResult2021Young Artist AcademyBest Performance in a Streaming Film - Teen ActorThe Main Event2023Best Performance in a Streaming Film - Leading Teen ArtistCheaper by the DozenBest Performance in a Streaming Film - Supporting Teen ArtistTrevor: The Musical
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