Iain Armitage

Iain Armitage has transitioned from child actor in critically acclaimed series to a young talent exploring diverse roles and personal interests. After initially gaining recognition for his insightful YouTube series ‘Iain Loves Theatre,’ where he offered reviews of musical theater productions, Iain Armitage quickly garnered significant industry attention, leading to his role as a correspondent for Perez Hilton at the 2015 Tony Awards. His professional acting debut followed in January 2017 with an appearance in the ‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit’ episode ‘Chasing Theo.’ That same pivotal year, Armitage secured a significant recurring role as Ziggy Chapman in the critically acclaimed HBO miniseries ‘Big Little Lies’ (2017–2019), performing alongside a notable ensemble cast. He further expanded his burgeoning filmography with roles in feature films such as ‘The Glass Castle’ (2017), ‘I’m Not Here’ (2017), and ‘Our Souls at Night’ (2017), where he shared the screen with esteemed actors Jane Fonda and Robert Redford.

Following the conclusion of the seven-season run of ‘Young Sheldon’ in 2024, Armitage has continued to actively engage with the entertainment industry through ongoing auditions for new roles and maintaining strong connections with former co-stars. His current personal pursuits also include working towards his pilot’s license, a notable accomplishment evidenced by his reception of a Student Pilot’s License in 2024. Furthermore, discussions are currently ongoing regarding a potential third season of the critically acclaimed HBO series ‘Big Little Lies,’ a project Armitage has expressed strong interest in rejoining, indicating his continued focus on high-profile, character-driven episodic content and future industry involvement.