What Was Cameron Boyce's Net Worth?
Cameron Boyce was an American actor and dancer with a net worth of $5 million at the time of his untimely death in 2019. He gained fame for his role as Luke Ross on Disney Channel's 'Jessie' (2011-2015). Additionally, he played Carlos in the 'Descendants' TV film series (2015–2019), the son of Cruella de Vil. Cameron starred as the son of Adam Sandler and Salma Hayek in 'Grown Ups' (2010) and 'Grown Ups 2' (2013).
He appeared in 'Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer' (2011) and was a series regular on 'Gamer's Guide to Pretty Much Everything' (2015–2017). Boyce posthumously starred in 'Mrs. Fletcher' (2019) and 'Paradise City' (2021). He also voiced Jake on Disney Junior's 'Jake and the Never Land Pirates' (2012–2014) and was a coach and dancer in the video game 'Just Dance Kids' (2010). Sadly, Cameron passed away in July 2019 at the age of 20 from complications related to epilepsy.
Early Life
Cameron Mica Boyce was born on May 28, 1999, in Los Angeles, California. His mother, Libby, is Ashkenazi Jewish, while his father, Victor, has African-American and African-Caribbean roots. Remarkably, Victor's mother, Jo Ann Boyce, was among the 'Clinton Twelve,' the first group of African-Americans to integrate a high school in the Southern United States. Cameron had a younger sister named Maya. From an early age, he trained rigorously in various dance forms including modern dance, ballet, tap, hip hop, breakdancing, and jazz. In May 2019, Boyce moved in with his 'Jessie' co-star Karan Brar and 'Gamer's Guide' castmate Sophie Reynolds.
Career
Cameron launched his acting career in Panic! At The Disco's 2008 music video 'That Green Gentleman (Things Have Changed).' That same year, he played Michael 'Stone' Cates, Jr. on 'General Hospital: Night Shift' and appeared in the films 'Mirrors' and 'Eagle Eye.' His role as Keithie Feder in 'Grown Ups' (2010) was a commercial hit, grossing $271.4 million. He reprised this role in 'Grown Ups 2' (2013), another box-office success. In 2011, Cameron appeared in 'Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer,' guest-starred on 'Good Luck Charlie' and 'Shake It Up,' and began starring as Luke Ross on 'Jessie.'
From 2015 to 2017, he played Conor on Disney XD's 'Gamer's Guide to Pretty Much Everything' and starred as Carlos in the 'Descendants' TV movies (2015, 2017, 2019) and related short films. Boyce made guest appearances on 'Bunk'd' and 'Code Black' in 2016. In 2019, he filmed five episodes for HBO's 'Mrs. Fletcher' alongside Kathryn Hahn. In 2020, he was featured in the documentary 'Showbiz Kids,' dedicated to him by director Alex Winter. That same year, the Adam Sandler film 'Hubie Halloween' was dedicated to his memory. Cameron's final appearance was in the film 'Runt' (2020) and as Simon Ostergaard in Amazon Prime's 'Paradise City' (2021).
Philanthropy
In 2017, Cameron raised over $27,000 for the Thirst Project, leading the charity to rename its Pioneering Spirit Award in his honor after his death. He supported several organizations including United Way of America, the Lucstrong Foundation, and HomeWalk. He was involved in the 'It's On Us' campaign launched by Barack Obama to stop sexual assault on college campuses.
Cameron had started a social media campaign, 'Wielding Peace,' shortly before his death. He described it to 'Refinery29' as a project featuring people holding items symbolizing unity and peace instead of guns. After his death, his family established The Cameron Boyce Foundation, with 'Wielding Peace' as its first project. The foundation aims to reduce gun violence and cure epilepsy. Several of his former co-stars, including Adam Sandler, Salma Hayek, and Dove Cameron, serve on its advisory board.
Death
Cameron was found unresponsive at his North Hollywood home on July 6, 2019, and was pronounced dead upon arrival of authorities. He passed away due to a seizure caused by epilepsy, a condition he had been diagnosed with three years prior. The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner confirmed 'sudden unexpected death in epilepsy' as the cause. Cameron was cremated, and his ashes were returned to his parents, who remembered him as 'the very definition of human kindness.' Many of Cameron's co-stars expressed their grief, including Adam Sandler and Michelle Obama, who remembered him fondly for his incredible talent and heart.
Awards and Nominations
Cameron Boyce received numerous accolades during his career. In 2017, he won a Daytime Emmy for 'Timeless Heroes – Be Inspired,' which highlighted his grandmother's story among the 'Clinton 12.' In 2018, he earned the Pioneering Spirit Award from the Thirst Project. Cameron and his co-stars in 'Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer' won a Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Feature Film in 2012. He was also nominated for Young Entertainer Awards for his roles in 'Descendants' (2016) and 'Gamer's Guide to Pretty Much Everything' (2017), as well as receiving nominations for his voice work in 'Jake and the Never Land Pirates' (2014).
