Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 16, 2025 · Entertainment

From Young Sheldon to Pilot: Iain Armitage's Journey at 17!

Iain Armitage launched his budding career at just the age of eight - and now looks all grown up in his latest social media snaps as he celebrates turning 17; seen above in Young Sheldon

SCANDALOUS CELEBRITY: Iain Armitage's Wild Ride to Fame at Just 17!

Get ready for a jaw-dropping ride into the world of Hollywood darling, Iain Armitage! The talented teen has been making waves in Tinseltown since he was just eight years old, and now, at the ripe age of 17, he's celebrating his latest milestone - becoming one year closer to adulthood!

This pint-sized powerhouse first captured our hearts as Sheldon Cooper Jr. on the hit CBS series Young Sheldon, a spin-off of The Big Bang Theory. But before donning that iconic spiky hairdo, Armitage was already making waves in the entertainment industry. At just eight years old, he began reviewing theater productions on YouTube - little did we know, this was only the beginning of his meteoric rise to fame!

The budding actor is known for portraying the role of Sheldon in the series Young Sheldon for a total of seven seasons, which is a spinoff to The Big Bang Theory

As he grew older, so did his passions! Iain became a student pilot at the tender age of 16 and even shared his excitement with his 1.7 million followers on Instagram. But what's truly remarkable is that amidst all the glitz and glamour, this young star remains humble and grounded.

In a recent interview with Los Angeles Times, Armitage opened up about the end of Young Sheldon after seven seasons, saying, "It doesn't really feel like a massive acting challenge anymore because, up until three weeks ago, I was doing it every day, for five days..." But don't worry, fans - this talented teen is already looking to the future! "I'm learning languages and doing a lot of travel," he shared. "I do want to continue acting very much... and I do want to go to college very much."

Now, you might be wondering what kind of roles this budding star would love to tackle next. Well, according to Armitage himself, he's always wanted to try his hand at an action movie or superhero flick! Who knows, maybe we'll see him as the next Spider-Man?

Iain jumped to his Instagram stories on Tuesday to ring in turning one year older and was seen flashing a cheerful smile

Of course, no discussion about Iain Armitage would be complete without mentioning his impressive awards haul. He won a Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Series - Leading Young Actor for his portrayal of Sheldon Cooper Jr., and let's not forget his early start on Law & Order: SVU!

But what really sets this young star apart is his dedication to the arts. Armitage has partnered with The Creative Coalition, advocating for arts funding in Washington D.C. He even wore a suit and tie to stand on the steps of the U.S. Capitol - talk about taking your passion seriously!

As we look back on Iain's incredible journey, it's clear that this talented teen is destined for greatness. With his passion for language learning (he's already mastered German and Brazilian Portuguese!), travel, and even acting, there's no telling what this bright young star will achieve in the years to come.

When questioned how he has 'grown' as an actor, he explained, 'It's funny to think about because, especially with this show, I've fallen into such a rhythm with this character'

So, as Iain celebrates another year of life, we can't help but wonder - what's next for this Hollywood heartthrob? Stay tuned, folks!

At the time, Iain expressed how 'excited' he was for the next chapter in his life and career; seen in 2024 in Santa Monica

'I'm learning languages and doing a lot of travel. I do want to continue acting very much. And I do want to go to college very much,' the star said; seen in 2018 in Hollywood

Iain also played Ziggy in the HBO series Big Little Lies beginning in 2017 - which also stars Shailene Woodley, Nicole Kidman and Reese Witherspoon; seen with Woodley above

The actor made a milestone last year when he got his student pilot's license and announced the achievement to Instagram

Armitage has often supported Parsons - who has recently taken on roles on the stage in NYC, such as in the play Our Town