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Several actor have starred in multiple Disney Channel TV shows , but many have also starred in multiple Disney Channel original moving-picture show . A Disney Channel Original Movie ( DCOM ) is aTV movie that was distributed / released by and earlier air on Disney Channel . For this understanding , films likeThe Lizzie McGuire MovieandHannah Montana : The Movie , despite being based on Disney Channel shows , aren’t considered DCOMs , as they were originally discharge in theaters . The theatrical release principle also applies toHigh School Musical 3 : Senior Year , which was release in theaters .
Rewatching Disney Channel Original Movies as an adultmay not feel the same as they did as a kid , and while someDisney Channel Original Moviesare much well than others , they still have major nostalgic appeal . There ’s alsoa heap of actor convergence between DCOMs . Of naturally , there are plenty of doer who have star in multiple DCOMs from the same franchise . However , seeing an established Disney Channel thespian star in a all unlike role or guest - appearing in another major franchise was always fun .
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12Raven-Symoné (7 Appearances)
Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century, Zenon: Z3, The Cheetah Girls, The Cheetah Girls 2: When In Spain, Kim Possible: A Sitch In Time, Kim Possible Movie: So The Drama
Raven - Symoné isbest known for playing the lead part on the Disney Channel show , That ’s So Raven . However , before playingthe nominal psychic onThat ’s So Raven(who was appoint after her ) , she star in the DCOM , Zenon : Girl of the 21st Century(1999 ) , as Nebula Wade . While she did not return for the subsequence , Zenon : The Zequelin 2001 , she did recapitulate her role in 2004’sZenon : Z3 .
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Raven also play Galleria in DCOM , The Cheetah Girls , in 2003 . The film was such a succeeder thata pilot instalment was take for aCheetah GirlsTV serial publication in 2004 , but it never got picked up . In 2005 , Raven recapitulate her role as Galleria inThe Cheetah Girls 2 : When in Spain , butshe did not deliver for the third instalment , TheCheetah Girls : One World , in 2008 . Raven also voiced the persona , Monique , in the Disney Channel animated seriesKim Possible , as well as in two DCOMs based on the series , Kim Possible : A Sitch in Timein 2003 andKim Possible Movie : So The Dramain2005 .
11Brenda Song (5 Appearances)
The Ultimate Christmas Present, Get A Clue, Stuck in the Suburbs, Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior, The Suite Life Movie
Best recognise for dally hotel heiress , London Tipton , on the Disney Channel record , The Suite Life of Zack & CodyandThe Suite Life on Deck , Brenda Song probably concur the record book for star in the most individual DCOMs , boot out sequels . In 2000 , she starred in the vacation DCOM , The Ultimate Christmas Present . Two yr after , she starred in the DCOM , Get A Clue , with Lindsay Lohan . Another two old age later , she starred in yet another DCOM , Stuck in the Suburbs . In 2006,Song finally got the lead in a DCOM , play the titular role inWendy Wu : Homecoming Warrior . Her final DCOM part was inThe Suite Life Moviein 2011 .
10Danielle Panabaker (2 Appearances)
Stuck in the Suburbs, Read It And Weep
Danielle Panabaker is a infrequency in the Disney Channel universe , in that she has played wind roles in multiple DCOMs without ever appearing on any Disney Channel TV shows , even for a client role . Danielle starred with Song inStuck in the Suburbsin2004 before acting alongside herreal - living babe , Kay Panabaker , in the DCOMRead It and Weepin 2006 . Danielle spiel Kay ’s imaginary alter ego , Isabella , in the picture .
9Kay Panabaker (2 Appearances)
Life Is Ruff, Read It And Weep
Kay Panabaker played Debbie Berwick on the Disney Channel show , Phil of the Future , and guest - starred onThe Suite Life of Zack & Cody , before toy Emily Watson in the DCOM , Life is Ruff , in 2005 . The film also features fellow Disney Channel stars , Kyle Massey fromThat ’s So Raven , the spinoff , Cory in the House , and the animated serial publication , Fish Hooks , as well as Mitchel Musso , who went on to asterisk in the Disney Channel shows , Hannah Montana , Phineas and Ferb , andPair of Kings , as well as other DCOMs likeHatching Pete . The next year , Kay carbon monoxide - star with her older sister , Danielle , inRead It and Weep .
8Corbin Bleu (3 Appearances)
High School Musical, High School Musical 2, Jump In!
The same year he invitee - starred in theHannah Montanapilot in 2006 , Corbin Bleu play Wildcat Chad Danforth in the DCOMHigh School Musical . High School Musicalremains one of the biggest DCOM achiever stories to date , going from a modest TV movie to an outside sense experience and full - fumble franchise . The following twelvemonth , in 2007 , Bleu reprised his function in the sequel , High School Musical 2.That same year , he run Izzy Daniels in the DCOM , Jump In!,opposite Keke Palmer . While Bleu did recall forHigh School Musical 3 : Senior Yearin 2008 , as mention , this is not considered a DCOM .
7Selena Gomez (2 Appearances)
Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie, Princess Protection Program
Disney darling , Selena Gomez , has Edgar Albert Guest - asterisk on some of the most popular Disney Channel shows , includingThe Suite Life of Zack & Cody , The Suite Life on Deck , Hannah Montana , Sonny With a Chanceand its spinoff , So Random!She also play the lead role of Alex Russo onWizards of Waverly Placeand the 2009 DCOM based on the show , Wizards of Waverly Place : The Movie. That same year , she played Carter in the DCOM , Princess Protection Program , opposite fellow Disney Channel star , Demi Lovato .
6Demi Lovato (3 Appearances)
Camp Rock, Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam, Princess Protection Program
Demi Lovato represent the lead role in season 1 of the Disney Channel short serial , As the Bell Rings , beforemaking her DCOM first appearance inCamp Rockin 2008 alongside Disney - signed boyband , the Jonas Brothers . Lovato played the lead theatrical role of Mitchie Torres opposite Joe Jonas , who played fictional dad sensation , Shane Grey . Lovato repeat her persona in the sequel , Camp Rock 2 : The last Jam , in 2010 . After set ashore the lead purpose of the titular Sonny on the Disney Channel show , Sonny with a Chance , in 2009 , Lovato played Rosalinda " Rosie " Gonzalez inPrincess Protection Programalongside genuine - biography best friend , Selena Gomez , by and by that same year .
5Christy Carlson Romano (4 Appearances)
Cadet Kelly, The Even Stevens Movie, Kim Possible: A Sitch In Time, Kim Possible Movie: So the Drama
Romano made her Disney Channel entry play Shia LeBeouf ’s older babe , Ren Stevens , on the Disney Channel show , Even Stevens . She also played Ren in the DCOM based on the serial publication , The Even Stevens Movie , in 2003 . In 2002 , Romano star alongside Disney darling , Hilary Duff , in the DCOM , Cadet Kelly .
That same class , she started voicing the titular vigilante on the invigorate Disney Channel serial publication , Kim Possible . Romano plump on to vocalise Kim Possible from 2002 - 2007 , including in the DCOMs , Kim Possible : A Sitch in Timein 2003 , andKim Possible Movie : So The Dramain 2005 . She also played the role of Poppy Blu in the 2019 live - action DCOM , Kim Possible , based on the animated series .
4Aly Michalka (2 Appearances)
Now You See It…, Cow Belles
Aly Michalka made her acting unveiling as Keely Teslow onPhil of the Futurein 2004 , only a twelvemonth before making her motion-picture show debut as Alyson Miller in the DCOM , Now You See It … The next class , she star alongside her real - life sister , AJ Michalka , in the DCOM , Cow Bellesin 2006 ) , in which they spiel sisters onscreen , as well . Aly & AJ were also a melodious distich sign up to Disney ’s platter recording label , Hollywood Records , from 2004 to 2010 .
3Nicholas Braun (2 Appearances)
Minutemen, Princess Protection Program
Long before playing Cousin Greg on the Emmy - winning HBO series , Succession , Nicholas Braun had a Disney Channel moment . Braun represent Zeke Thompson in the 2008 DCOM , Minutemen . The film also starred fellow Disney Channel stars , Jason Dolley ( Cory in the House , Good Luck Charlie , Read It and Weep , Hatching Pete),Luke Benward ( Good Luck Charlie , Girl Meets World , Girl vs. Monster , Cloud 9),andChelsea Kane ( Jonasfranchise , Fish Hooks , Starstruck ) . The following class , he star alongside Gomez and Lovato as Edwin inPrincess Protection Programin 2009 .
