Despite his cerebral palsy, Gavin McHugh has pursued a career in the entertainment industry. He comes from a tight-knit family of five siblings and is the youngest among them. Despite facing physical challenges due to his condition, McHugh’s drive and love for acting have helped him overcome them and make strides in his career.
Gavin McHugh Quick Facts
Full name: Gavin McHugh
Date of birth: May 6, 2010
Age: 14 years old (as of 2024)
Place of birth: USA
Height: 5 ft
Eye color: Greenish
Hair color: Brown
Weight: 75 lbs
Profession: Actor
Childhood & Family
Gavin McHugh was adopted from Riga, Latvia when he was 2.5 years old. He became the youngest of five siblings. In 2015, his family moved from Atlanta to Los Angeles to help his older siblings pursue their acting aspirations. His siblings are Flynn McHugh, Logan McHugh, Shea McHugh, and Lia McHugh.
While McHugh was only beginning his kindergarten education, he was also facing physical obstacles due to cerebral palsy. However, even though he had to accompany his siblings to auditions, he still voiced his eagerness for an opportunity.
To everyone’s surprise, McHugh’s career took off and they are now working steadily in a more diverse industry, thanks to their representation by Leslie Allan-Rice Management.
Acting Career
Among his accomplishments, which his siblings were thrilled about because it also opened doors for the rest of the family, are national advertisements for brands such as Adventist Health, Lincoln Financial, Honda, Target, Walmart, and Tommy Hilfiger.
He has also been featured in an interview on KTLA and has done photo shoots for the covers of FamilyFun Magazine and Los Angeles Magazine. In addition, he has worked on public relations and advertising campaigns for organizations like Shane’s Inspiration, The Mighty Underdogs, A Walk on Water, and Inspired by Drive.
During his free time, McHugh takes pleasure in spending time with his brothers and sisters, particularly at playgrounds operated by Shane’s Inspiration. He also enjoys activities such as swimming, surfing, playing at the beach, and reading books. However, his absolute favorite pastime is acting on set.
In 9-1-1, Gavin McHugh portrays the role of Christopher Diaz, the cherished child of Eddie Diaz (played by Ryan Guzman), a former army medic now working as a firefighter.
McHugh, who has cerebral palsy and resides with the condition, is among a rising group of performers seeking to improve the portrayal of disabilities in the entertainment industry.
Lia McHugh, Gavin’s sister, is quickly rising to fame. She has been featured in notable works like Eternals (2021), Songbird (2020), The Lodge (2019), and the TV show American Woman (2018).
Net Worth
Gavin’s last reported net worth was estimated at $150k. He has accumulated this wealth from his work on 9-1-1 and TV commercials. There’s no doubt that the young star has a bright future ahead of him.
