Juliano Krue Valdi

About

Juliano Krue Valdi (born February 2, 2014) is an American child actor, dancer, and voice actor who first drew attention with his Michael Jackson impersonations on social media. He made his live-action film debut playing young Michael Jackson in the 2026 biographical film Michael - directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jaafar Jackson - which became the first biopic ever to gross over $1 billion worldwide. He also voices Clyde McBride in Nickelodeon's animated series The Loud House.

Born:: 2 February 2014 (12 years)
Place of birth:: United States

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$1B+

Worldwide box office gross of film Michael (2026)

$97.2M

Opening weekend domestic gross of Michael (2026)

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2026-07
The film Michael crossed $1 billion at the global box office, becoming the first biopic ever to reach that milestone, with Lionsgate confirming the figure.
2026-04
Michael was released globally on April 24, 2026, with Valdi attending the world premiere in Berlin on April 10.
2025-10
Valdi publicly announced via Instagram that he had taken over the voice role of Clyde McBride in Nickelodeon's The Loud House, becoming the fourth actor to voice the character.
2025-09
Valdi was introduced to The Loud House fan community at the season nine wrap party in September 2025.
2024-01
Lionsgate and Universal Pictures International announced on January 18, 2024 that Valdi had been cast as young Michael Jackson in the biopic Michael, directed by Antoine Fuqua.