Stony Blyden

[[File:Stony Blyden 2017.jpg|thumb|Stony Blyden in 2017]] Stony Blyden (born March 9, 2000) is a Norwegian actor, rapper, dancer, singer, record producer, and songwriter. He is known for his roles in Nickelodeon's Hunter Street, Hulu's Casual, and for his music career under the mononym "Stony."

Early Life

Stony Blyden was born on March 9, 2000, in Oslo, Norway. He began his career in entertainment at a young age, displaying talents in acting, music, and dance. He later moved to Los Angeles, California, to pursue opportunities in the American entertainment industry. Blyden is fluent in both Norwegian and English.

Career

Acting

Blyden began his acting career with various roles in television and film. He gained significant recognition for his role as Oliver in the Nickelodeon mystery comedy series Hunter Street, which premiered in 2017. He played a main character for three seasons, from 2017 to 2019.

Before and during his time on Hunter Street, Blyden appeared in other notable productions:

• He had a recurring role as Owen in the Hulu comedy-drama series Casual from 2017 to 2018.
• He made guest appearances in popular television shows such as The Fosters (2018) and NCIS (2019).
• In film, he appeared in the 2017 comedy The House, starring Will Ferrell and Amy Poehler, and had a role in the independent film Rice Street (2017).
• He also lent his voice to the animated series Adventure Time: Distant Lands in 2020, playing the character Ciff.

Music

In addition to his acting career, Blyden has pursued a parallel career in music as a rapper, singer, and producer, performing under the name "Stony." He has released several singles and EPs, showcasing a blend of hip-hop, R&B, and pop influences. His music often features his skills as a songwriter and producer, with many of his tracks being self-produced. He has gained a following for his distinctive style and lyrical content.

Filmography

Film

• 2017: The House as Party Host
• 2017: Rice Street as Jesse
• 2018: The Runaways as Young Rannulf

Television

• 2016: Stuff You Should Know as Himself (Main Cast)
• 2017–2019: Hunter Street as Oliver (Main Cast, Seasons 1–3)
• 2017–2018: Casual as Owen (Recurring role, 7 episodes)
• 2018: The Fosters as Joaquin (Episode: "Invisible")
• 2019: NCIS as Luke Harris (Episode: "The Last White Knight")
• 2020: Adventure Time: Distant Lands as Ciff (Voice, Episode: "BMO")

Discography

(Select releases)

• Stony (EP)
• "IDK" (Single)
• "Summer" (Single)
• "Dreams" (Single)

[[Category:Norwegian male actors]] [[Category:Norwegian rappers]] [[Category:Norwegian record producers]] [[Category:People from Oslo]] [[Category:21st-century Norwegian male singers]]