Child actor Atticus Shaffer got his start in 2007, mainly through guest roles in shows such as The Class, Carpoolers and My Name is Earl. He also played minor roles in films such as Hancock and The Unborn, as well as a voice role in Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs. He is set to star in the upcoming ABC comedy The Middle, as the youngest child of the family who just loves his backpack so much.