Casey West Simpson (born April 6, 2004) is an American actor, social media personality, and video essayist. He is best known for his roles as Ricky Harper on the Nickelodeon sitcom Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn, and Kyle Keeley in Escape From Mr. Lemoncello's Library. He also has a prominent presence on TikTok with over 10.3 million followers and has a YouTube channel with 700K+ subscribers.
Early life Simpson was born in Los Angeles in 2004 and started acting at 3 years old.
Career His first role was on the sketch TV show Frank TV. In 2013, Simpson joined the cast of Despicable Me 2.
He rose to prominence for his role as Ricky Harper in Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn and as Kyle Keeley in Escape From Mr. Lemoncello's Library along with getting cast in guest starring roles on shows The Thundermans, The Goldbergs, How I Met Your Mother, Quantum Leap, and Law & Order. From 2021 to 2024, Simpson hosted and produced the trivia show KC! Pop Quiz on Kartoon Channel.
In 2016 and 2017, Simpson was nominated for "Favorite TV Actor" at the Kids Choice Awards.
In 2021, Simpson was a performing poet with Get Lit.
Personal life Simpson was part of a popular YouTube creator group called Squad 7 alongside Cody Veith, Ethan Wacker, Isaak Presley, and Michael Campion. He is a citizen of both the United States and Sweden.
Simpson works with the charity The Thirst Project.
In high school he competed in Speech and Debate.
Filmography Film YearTitleRoleNotes2013Despicable Me 2VoicesBukowskiPin the tail on the Donkey2019Strange Events Party GoerWeRiseUPSelfDocumentaryStrange Events 2Party GoerSegment: "'til Death"2020To the Beat!: Back 2 SchoolDennisTimecrafters: The Treasure of Pirate's CoveJosh Dare2025LifelineAndrew Thomas (Teen)Shoot, Shovel, and Shut UpAndy2026Street SmartZora's Crush GriffinMikeDanny
Television YearTitleRoleNotes2007Frank TVThree Year OldEpisode: "Frankincense and Myrrh"2010How I Met Your MotherYoung BarneyEpisode: "Blitzgiving"2011FiveBuddyDemi Moore's chapter2013Samsung Smart TVSammy Makowski2014The GoldbergsDougieEpisode: "You're Under Foot"We Make That LemonadeRichard "Ricky" HarperMusic VideoThe ThundermansHarris EvilmanEpisode: "Patch Me If You Can"React to ThatSelfReviewHeathEpisode: "Stealing; Addiction; Prom"2014–2018Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & DawnRichard "Ricky" HarperMain role2015MemoriaYoung BoyNickelodeon's Ho Ho Holiday SpecialSelfTelevision special2016–2017Paradise RunSelfContestant2017Nickelodeon's Sizzling Summer Camp SpecialSelfTelevision specialNickelodeon's Not So Valentine's SpecialSelfTelevision specialEscape from Mr. Lemoncello's LibraryKyle KeeleyBased on a novelThe After PartySelfKTLA Morning NewsSelf2018Catman: The Love ThiefLloydFan Favorite Film at Santa Monica Screen Film FestivalThe Talent ShowSelfHostTotal EclipsePrince CharmingEpisode: "The Princess Needs A Prince"2019Liza on DemandVoicesLovestruckHarry FletcherBased on the French TV Show Quadras2020Just Add Magic: Mystery CityCody HamiltonMain role2021KC! Pop QuizSelfHost, also producer2022Let Sleeping Dogs LieCarter CardonianAlso written, directed, and produced2023Quantum LeapCory ZampolEpisode: "The Friendly Skies"Law & OrderAaron ColeEpisode: "Class Retreat"
Awards and nominations YearAwardCategoryWorkResultRef.2016Young Artist AwardOutstanding Young Ensemble Cast in a Television SeriesNicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn(shared with Aidan Gallagher, Lizzy Greene & Mace Coronel) Kids' Choice AwardFavorite Male TV StarNicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn 2017
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External links YouTube channel