Cameron Monaghan - Actor Profile

Cameron Monaghan

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
30Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 16, 1993
Birth Place: Santa Monica, California, USA

About Cameron Monaghan

Cameron Riley Monaghan (born August 16, 1993) is an American actor and model. The accolades he has received include nominations for a BAFTA Award and a Critics' Choice Television Award.  Monaghan is known for his roles as Ian Gallagher in the Showtime comedy-drama series Shameless and as twins Jerome and Jeremiah Valeska, who serve as the Joker's origins on the DC Comics-based TV series Gotham. He also portrayed Cal Kestis in the action-adventure game Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and its sequel Jedi: Survivor. Monaghan began his career as a child model at the age of three and as a child actor at the age of seven. Description above from the Wikipedia article Cameron Monaghan, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Cameron Monaghan Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Cameron Monaghan reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 30 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Cameron Monaghan's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 20% of Cameron Monaghan's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Built by Jedi - The Making of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Cameron Monaghan Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Cameron Monaghan's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
Built by Jedi - The Making of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (2019) movie poster
★9.0

Built by Jedi - The Making of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order: Follow the teams at Respawn, Lucasfilm and EA as they strive to translate the cinematic magic of Star Wars into the awe-

Built by Jedi - The Making of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order

2019•Documentary
★8.0
Joker: Put on a Happy Face (2020) movie poster
★8.0

Joker: Put on a Happy Face: Featuring interviews with filmmakers and industry legends, discover the origins and evolution of The Joker, and learn wh

Joker: Put on a Happy Face

2020•Documentary
★7.0
Reign of the Supermen (2019) movie poster
★7.0

Reign of the Supermen: In the wake of The Death of Superman, the world is still mourning the loss of the Man of Steel following his fatal battl

Reign of the Supermen

2019•Sci-Fi
★6.7
The Death and Return of Superman (2019) movie poster
★6.7

The Death and Return of Superman: The Death of Superman and Reign of the Supermen now presented as an over two-hour unabridged and seamless animated featu

The Death and Return of Superman

2019•Sci-Fi
★6.6
The Giver (2014) movie poster
★6.6

The Giver: In a seemingly perfect community, without war, pain, suffering, differences or choice, a young boy is chosen to learn fr

The Giver

2014•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Cameron Monaghan has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 TRON: Ares Caius Hit Similar →
2025 FOXBODY Clyde Flop Similar →
2023 My Love Affair with Marriage Sergei (voice) Flop Similar →
2022 Paradise Highway Special Agent Finley Sterling Average Similar →
2022 Shattered Chris Decker Average Similar →
2021 DC Showcase: Kamandi: The Last Boy on Earth! Kamandi (voice) Average Similar →
2020 Joker: Put on a Happy Face Jeremiah Valeska/The Joker (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2019 Built by Jedi - The Making of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Self Super Hit Similar →
2019 The Death and Return of Superman Connor Kent / Superboy (voice) Hit Similar →
2019 Reign of the Supermen Connor Kent / Superboy (voice) Hit Similar →
2019 Anthem of a Teenage Prophet Luke Hunter Average Similar →
2018 The Year of Spectacular Men Ross Average Similar →
2017 Amityville: The Awakening James Walker Flop Similar →
2014 The Giver Asher Hit Similar →
2014 Jamie Marks Is Dead Adam McCormick Average Similar →
2014 Mall Jeff Flop Similar →
2014 Vampire Academy Mason Ashford Average Similar →
2012 2nd Serve Carlos Flop Similar →
2011 Prom Corey Doyle Average Similar →
2010 Another Harvest Moon Jack Flop Similar →
2009 Safe Harbor Larry Parker Flop Similar →
2009 The Three Investigators in The Secret of Terror Castle Bob Andrews Average Similar →
2008 Dog Gone Dexter Average Similar →
2007 The Three Investigators in The Secret of Skeleton Island Bob Andrews Average Similar →
2006 The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause Traffic Cop #1 Average Similar →
2006 Click Kevin O'Doyle Average Similar →
2005 Brothers in Arms Timmy Flop Similar →
2003 The Music Man Winthrop Paroo Average Similar →
2002 Adrenaline Rush: The Science of Risk student (uncredited) Average Similar →
2002 The Wishing Stone Alex Flop Similar →

Cameron Monaghan - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Cameron Monaghan?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Cameron Monaghan is "Built by Jedi - The Making of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Cameron Monaghan acted in?

Cameron Monaghan has been featured in at least 30 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Cameron Monaghan?

Other notable films include "Joker: Put on a Happy Face", "Reign of the Supermen", and "The Death and Return of Superman".

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