Background
Field Cate was born in Burlington, Vermont, into a family with a history as entertainers. He is the great-grandson of Walt Disney"s thirteenth employee, Marjorie Ralston, who was an inker and the original (uncredited) voice of Minnie Mouse.
Career
He is best known to date for his series-regular role playing Young Ned on the dramedy Pushing Daisies. He is the great-grandnephew of famous silent film star Esther Ralston. He is also the grandson of television/stage/radio/recording artist Bob Ralston.
Cate was born and lived first in Vermont, then in Georgia.
From the age of three he started to perform in theater and dance productions. His family returned to their hometown in Los Angeles when he was four, and Cate turned professional at the age of five, doing improvisational comedy, independent films, commercials and other work.
Cate also appears in Placebo"s video clip of "Song to Say Goodbye". Cate worked in guest roles on various television series including Without a Trace and Cold Case.
He lives in Los Angeles, California.
A vegetarian, Cate has spoken out on behalf of animal rights group. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. Cate has also supported groups such as Mattel Children"s Hospital. He currently serves as a StarPower Ambassador for Starlight Children"s Foundation.