GETTING TO KNOW: RICKY ULLMAN

Ricky Ullman

You know this cutie pie as the title character on Disney's Phil of the Future but what you may not know is that Ricky Ullman is also an accomplished stage actor who is currently showcasing his talents in the play Dead End at Los Angeles' legendary Ahmanson Theater. Ricky steals the show. From the moment he appears onstage as Tommy – a "street kid" from 1930s New York – you can't help but follow his every action.

Age: 19
Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Israel

You may know me because: I play Phil on Disney Channel's "Phil of the Future"

My house is: awesome. I love coming home at the end of a busy work day to hang out with my roommates.

The first thing I do every morning is: brush my teeth.

My cell phone brand is: T-Mobile.

About my pets: one dog – Zoe.

I exercise: rarely. But to prepare for my role in "Dead End," I took swimming lessons because in the play, we dive into the narrow orchestra pit which is filled with water to act as the East River.

Lately I've been surprised by: how much an ear infection hurts (refer back to when I exercise).

The cereals in my cupboard are: Cheerios & Frosted Flakes.

Heaven on earth is: home.

For dinner, I like to make: lasagna.

My coolest article of clothing: my firework pajama pants.

My most prized possession: my bed.

My TV screen is: black when it's off.

When friends come over, we: sit on the front porch.

My first financial splurge: a car because you can't get around Los Angeles without one.

Wackiest fan encounter: a woman made me a bracelet of shells that she found at the beach. It's beautiful.

TV show I never miss: "24" & "Arrested Development"

Before I die, I want to: meet Natalie Portman.

The best perk of being a celebrity is: getting to meet people you look up to.

Celebrity whom I'd ask for an autograph: Al Pacino.

Dream car: an old VW bus to fit all my friends and then we would head to the beach.

When I fly I have to have: good music & my favorite socks.

People would be surprised that I: keep kosher & that my real name is Raviv (Ricky is a stage name).

Book I'm reading: "All Souls"

Magazines I subscribe to: Rolling Stones, Newsweek

My iPod playlist: Coldplay, the Veronicas, Hard Fi, Black Mountain, Buchanan

I can't start my day without: brushing my teeth.

If I had to spend $10 at your favorite fast food joint, I'd order: bean & cheese burrito and taco & quesadilla from Taco Bell.