Field Adrianus Cate (born July 22, 1997) is an American former child actor and musician. He is best known for his main role portraying young Ned in the fantasy comedy-drama Pushing Daisies (2007–2009). He was lead singer and guitarist of American rock trio Fencer from 2017 to 2025 before beginning a solo career in 2026.
Career Cate turned professional at the age of five, doing improvisational comedy, independent films, commercials, and other work. He also appears in Placebo's music video of "Song to Say Goodbye" credited as Field Cate.https://m.imdb.com/title/tt1867607/
He worked in guest roles on various television series, including Without a Trace and Cold Case. His most notable role was as Young Ned on ABC's Pushing Daisies, becoming a regular cast member in season 2 and earning a Young Artist Award nomination in 2008.
Raised a vegetarian, Cate spoke out on behalf of animal rights group PETA. He also supported groups such as Mattel Children's Hospital and served as a StarPower Ambassador for Starlight Children's Foundation.
In May 2017, his band Fencer released their first EP, With; and in February 2019, they released a music video for their single "Junebug." Their second EP, Growing Up Selfish was released on November 1, 2019. Their debut album, Fencer, was released on February 3, 2023. The album was self-produced.
From 2017 to December 2025, he served as the lead vocalist and guitarist of the rock trio Fencer, contributing to the band's recordings and live performances.
Following the band's disbandment in 2025, he began a solo career as an alt-rock musician. On May 28, he released his debut solo single Cauterizer, which was accompanied by a horror-themed music video.
Filmography Year Title Role Notes 2006 Chloe's Prayer Owen 2007 Forever Young boy 2008 Struck Teasing child 2009 Space Buddies Buddha (voice) 2009 Mystical Chairs Son Short film2009 Santa Buddies Buddha (voice)
Television Year Title Role Notes 2004Passions Ethan Winthrop Jr. 1 episode 2006Untold Stories of the E.R. Kevin Welch 1 Episode 2006Without a Trace Petros Marku Episode: "The Damage Done" 2007Seven's Eleven Sonny Episode: "Sweet Toys"2007–2009Pushing Daisies Young Ned Main role2008Cold Case Young John Smith Episode: "The Road"2010The Young and the RestlessEric SharpeRecurring role2010The Bold and the BeautifulEric SharpeRecurring role
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