Last updated on: August 12, 2025
Kenton Duty is an American actor and singer best known for playing Gunther Hessenheffer on Disney Channel’s hit series “Shake It Up.” Born May 12, 1995, in Plano, Texas, he moved to Los Angeles as a teen and worked in TV, film, and music. On “Shake It Up,” he teamed with Caroline Sunshine’s Tinka as the flashy dancing duo fans loved. Duty also appeared on ABC’s “Lost” as Young Jacob, showing a serious side far from his Disney role.
Before and after Disney, Duty booked guest spots on network shows and family movies, and took lead roles in indie projects. He starred in the anti-bullying film “Contest,” and worked in thrillers and dramas as he grew up on screen. Outside acting, he writes and records songs and performs live when time allows.
As of December 2025, Kenton Duty is 30 years and 6 months old. His estimated net worth is $1.2 million, and he is 6 feet 4 inches (193 cm or 1.93 m) tall.
Bio/Wiki
Full Name
Jeffrey Kenton Duty
Nickname
Kenton Duty
Profession
Actor, Singer
Career
Debut
Film – Forget Me Not (2009)
TV Show – The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (2006-2007)
Best Known for
Portraying Gunther Hessenheffer on the Television Sitcom Shake it up.
Instruments
Vocals.
Awards
Personal Profile and Background Details
Date of Birth
May 12, 1995
Age
As of today, Kenton Duty is 30 years, 6 months, and 24 days old.
Zodiac sign
Taurus
Nationality
American
Birth Place
Plano, TX
Residence
Los Angeles
School / College / University
N/A
Religion
Christianity
Race / Ethnicity
White.
Food Habits
He’s allergic to chocolate, meat, and, in the past, dairy. Those aren’t just “minor” sensitivities; they’re the kind that can trigger serious reactions. Because of that, Kenton steers clear of these foods completely and keeps epinephrine auto-injectors with him at all times. It’s a non-negotiable part of his routine, one that helps him stay healthy, avoid setbacks, and keep working without interruptions.
Beyond the allergies, Kenton hasn’t gone into great detail about his favorite meals or guilty pleasures. What he has shared is his commitment to healthy eating. After dealing with health challenges earlier in life, he developed a real preference for clean, nourishing foods over anything overly processed.
Hobbies
Kenton Duty’s hobbies show a side of him that goes beyond the spotlight. He loves baking and cooking — the kind of hands-on activities that let him unwind and get creative in a different way. When he’s not in the kitchen, you might find him with friends, out horseback riding, or diving into music through singing, playing guitar, and writing songs. Music, in fact, has been a big part of his life for years; before Shake It Up! came along, he played guitar and sang in a band.
His love for animals runs just as deep. Kenton owns a horse named Prince and has talked about how much joy riding brings him. Growing up, he even dreamed of becoming a veterinarian, which says a lot about his compassionate side.
Physical Attributes and Measurements
Height
- In feet – 6′ 4″
- In Centimeters – 193 cm
- In meters – 1.93 m
Weight
- In kilograms – 80 kg
- In Pounds – 176 lbs
Body Measurements
- Chest Size: unknown
- Biceps Size: unknown
- Waist Size: unknown
Shoe size
11 (US)
Eye color
Blue
Hair color
Blonde
Family
Wife
Mosley Agin (2019-Present)
Father
Jeff Duty
Mother
Debby Duty
Siblings
Jessica Duty (Sister)
Rebecca Duty (Sister)
Children
None.
Relationship & More
Marital Status
Married to Mosley Agin
Marriage Date
29 September 2019
Affairs or dating history
Bella Throne (2010)
Mosley Agin (2016-Present)
Net worth 2025
$1.2 million.
As of December 2025, it’s estimated that Kenton Duty has a net worth of about $1.2 million. Let’s break down his earnings:
Disney Channel Salary – Shake It Up! (Main Earner)
Kenton’s breakout role came as Gunther Hessenheffer on Shake It Up! — a high-profile Disney Channel sitcom that aired from 2010 to 2013. He was credited in 26 episodes across Seasons 1 and 2 before exiting as a series regular.
Disney does not publish salaries, but multiple insider reports on similar-era Disney Channel contracts indicate that young series regulars typically earned $8,000–$10,000 per episode once the show was picked up (pilots sometimes pay higher). Applying that range to Kenton’s 26 credited episodes gives an estimated $208,000–$260,000 gross for his time on the show.
That figure doesn’t include residuals — royalties Disney pays when the show reruns on TV, streams on Disney+, or airs internationally. While individual checks vary, steady replays mean Kenton still earns periodic payments from this work over a decade later.
TV Guest Roles & Recurring Parts
Before and after Shake It Up!, Kenton booked smaller TV arcs, most notably appearing as Young Jacob in four episodes of Lost. He also popped up in Last Man Standing, Criminal Minds, Fresh Off the Boat, and other network shows.
Under SAG-AFTRA’s current episodic scales, a one-week guest spot pays ~$6,369 for a half-hour and ~$10,190 for a one-hour (past rates were slightly lower but in a similar band). His Lost role likely commanded higher guest-star scale because of its recurring nature and network primetime status, meaning he could have earned mid-four- to low-five-figures per week for those episodes.
Factoring in residuals from syndicated reruns, streaming, and DVD sales, these guest roles have a long-term financial tail, even if initial checks were smaller than his Disney run.
Films – Indie & TV Movies
Kenton also built a steady resume in family-friendly and indie films, including Contest, Silver Bells, Crowning Jules, Little Savages, and A Housekeeper’s Revenge.
Many of these productions fit into SAG’s Low Budget ($700k–$2.5M) or Ultra Low Budget (<$300k) categories. Pay for these tiers generally ranges from ~$249/day (ULB) up to ~$1,514/week (moderate low budget). While the lump sums from each project were modest compared to network TV, these roles provided consistent work and sometimes included buyouts or small residual agreements for TV airings and streaming distribution.
Music & Songwriting
Kenton has a genuine passion for music — singing, playing guitar, and writing songs. He co-wrote and performed “Breaking the Surface” for the Contest soundtrack with Grammy-winning songwriter Peter Zizzo. He’s also released singles like “Dare to Love” and recorded tracks featured on Disney-related compilations.
His music income comes from digital sales, streaming royalties, performance royalties (via BMI/ASCAP), and any sync licensing when songs are used in media. While indie artists’ streaming payouts are generally modest, music remains a supplementary income stream alongside his acting career.
Commercials & Brand Work
Before Disney fame, Kenton appeared in national commercials for brands like McDonald’s, Wal-Mart, Pizza Hut, and Mattel. National network commercials can be surprisingly lucrative because actors earn session fees and residuals every time the ad airs within its contract period. If a spot runs for months across multiple markets, it can deliver solid four-figure to low-five-figure payouts per campaign.
He’s also eligible for paid convention appearances, fan events, and private bookings, though his current activity in this space isn’t widely publicized.
