Billy Unger now professionally known as William Brent is an American former actor and musician who won the hearts of a generation of young viewers through his breakout role as the brilliant, somewhat nerdy bionic teenager Chase Davenport on Disney XD’s hit family sci-fi sitcom Lab Rats (2012–2016).
Born in Palm Beach County, Florida, and raised from age 11 in Hollywood, Billy Unger built an impressive acting résumé through childhood that spanned daytime soap operas, primetime dramas, and major Hollywood films, all before his defining Disney role.
After stepping away from acting in 2016 following the conclusion of Lab Rats: Elite Force, he has focused on a music career and personal life demonstrating a maturity and intentionality that reflects a young man who grew up on screen and chose, on his own terms, when to step away from it.
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| Full Name: | William Brent Unger |
| Stage Name: | Billy Unger (until 2016); William Brent (from 2016) |
| Born: | October 15, 1995 |
| Age: | 30 years old |
| Birthplace: | Palm Beach County, Florida, USA |
| Nationality: | American |
| Occupation: | Former Actor, Musician |
| Height: | 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 m) |
| Parents: | William Unger (father), Karley Pence Unger (mother, divorced) |
| Siblings: | Eric Unger (younger brother, also actor), Erin Unger (sister, also actor) |
| Spouse: | Angela Moreno (married 2015) |
| Children: | 3 |
| Relationship: | Married |
Early Life
William Brent Unger was born on October 15, 1995, in Palm Beach County, Florida, to William and Karley (née Pence) Unger. He has a younger brother, Eric Unger, and a sister, Erin Unger both of whom have also pursued acting careers, suggesting a deeply creative family environment. His parents later divorced.
From a very young age, Billy demonstrated a passion for performing. He took an early interest in gymnastics, developing the physical discipline and body awareness that would later serve him well in the action sequences required by his acting career. He also developed a love of surfing a passion he has maintained since childhood and martial arts, becoming proficient in four different disciplines.
His family recognized his extraordinary energy and aptitude for performance and made the pivotal decision in 2006 when Billy was just 10–11 years old to pack up and move the family from Florida to Hollywood, California, to support his dream of becoming a professional actor.
Education
Billy Unger attended school in Los Angeles after his family’s relocation in 2006. Remarkably, he graduated high school at the age of 15 an unusually accelerated educational achievement that speaks to both his intellectual ability and his determination to launch his career as quickly as possible.
His early graduation freed him to pursue his acting career with full focus, and by 15 he had already accumulated a substantial professional résumé.
Career
Billy Unger made his screen debut in 2007 in the short film Seven’s Eleven: Sweet Toys, and quickly followed with a high-profile guest appearance on Scrubs (as Devin, 2007) one of the most acclaimed medical comedies on American television at the time. That same year, he guest-starred in two episodes of Desperate Housewives, introducing him to a mainstream primetime audience.
A string of impressive early credits followed: Cold Case (2007), Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Ghost Whisperer, Hawthorne, Mental, Medium, and No Ordinary Family. He appeared in the feature film National Treasure: Book of Secrets (2007) as young Charles Gates, alongside Nicolas Cage.
His film work continued with Cop Dog (2008), Opposite Day (2009), Crank: High Voltage (2009, as young Chev Chelios), and You Again (2010). He won his first Young Artist Award in 2009 for his performance in Cop Dog.
His biggest career opportunity arrived in 2012, when he was cast as Chase Davenport the genius bionic teenager on Disney XD’s Lab Rats. The show became one of Disney XD’s most successful series, running for four seasons until 2016. He also appeared in Disney Channel’s Kickin’ It, Sonny with a Chance, and A.N.T. Farm during this period. In 2013, he starred as the title character in the family adventure film The Lost Medallion: The Adventures of Billy Stone.
In 2016, he starred in the spin-off Lab Rats: Elite Force, reprising his role as Chase across 16 episodes. He also directed the series finale making his directorial debut. After the show’s cancellation, he quietly retired from acting and has since focused on a music career. He plays guitar and is the founder and main guitarist of the band California Chrome.
Awards & Nominations
- Young Artist Award — Outstanding Performance in a Feature Film, Supporting Young Actor — Cop Dog (2009)
- Young Artist Award — Outstanding Performance in a TV Series, Recurring Young Actor — Mental (2009)
- Young Artist Award — Outstanding Performance in a Feature Film, Supporting Young Actor — You Again (2010/2011)
Social Media
- Instagram: @william_brent
- Twitter/X: Active account
Personal Life
Billy Unger married Angela Moreno in 2015 a relationship that began when they started living together in 2014.
The couple has three children together. He has maintained a deliberately private family life since stepping away from acting, keeping his children and domestic life largely shielded from public attention.
Outside of music and family, Billy has maintained his passion for surfing (which he has done since age six), martial arts (he is proficient in four disciplines), and fitness.
He is an avid Spider-Man fan a passion dating from childhood and his favorite band is Guns N’ Roses. His siblings Eric and Erin Unger have also remained active in the entertainment industry.
Net Worth
Billy Unger’s estimated net worth is approximately $2 million to $3 million.
His wealth was accumulated through his acting career spanning more than 30 film and television credits, including his long-running starring role in Lab Rats and Lab Rats: Elite Force, feature film appearances alongside major Hollywood stars, and brand endorsements and appearances during his peak Disney years. His music career with California Chrome provides additional income streams.
Filmography
Television
- Scrubs (2007) — Guest Star
- Desperate Housewives (2007) — Guest Star (2 episodes)
- Cold Case (2007) — Guest Star
- Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles — Guest Star
- Ghost Whisperer — Guest Star
- Mental (2009) — Young Artist Award
- Kickin’ It (Disney XD) — Guest Star
- Sonny with a Chance (Disney Channel) — Guest Star
- A.N.T. Farm (Disney Channel) — Guest Star
- Lab Rats (2012–2016) — Chase Davenport (Disney XD, Lead)
- Lab Rats: Elite Force (2016) — Chase Davenport (Disney XD, Lead + Director)
Films
- National Treasure: Book of Secrets (2007) — Young Charles Gates
- Cop Dog (2008) — Young Artist Award
- Crank: High Voltage (2009) — Young Chev Chelios
- You Again (2010) — Young Artist Award
- The Lost Medallion: The Adventures of Billy Stone (2013) — Lead Role
Conclusion
Billy Unger, William Brent is a young man who lived a remarkable professional life at an age when most people are still in school, and had the wisdom to walk away on his own terms when he felt that chapter was complete.
From appearing alongside Nicolas Cage in a Hollywood blockbuster at age 12 to directing the finale of his own Disney XD series at 20, his trajectory as a child performer was extraordinary.
His decision to prioritize music, family, and personal authenticity over continued celebrity speaks to a maturity that his young fans now grown will likely recognize in themselves. Whatever chapter comes next for William Brent, he has already earned a lasting place in Disney Channel history.
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