Joshua Taylor Bassett is an American actor and singer. He began his career as a teen actor, appearing on the Disney Channel family sitcom
Stuck in the Middle. Bassett rose to prominence for his leading role as high school student Ricky Bowen in the Disney+ streaming series
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series (2019â2023), and for its accompanying soundtracks, for which he won a Children's and Family Emmy Award. He also starred in
Better Nate Than Ever and led the voice cast in
Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again. In music, Bassett was signed to Warner Records in 2020 and subsequently released four extended plays. His debut album
The Golden Years was released in July 2024.