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Joshua Ryan "Josh" Hutcherson[1] (born October 12, 1992) is an American film and television actor. He began working in the early 2000s, appearing in several minor film and television roles. He gained wider exposure with major roles in the 2005 films Little Manhattan and Zathura, the 2006 comedy RV, the 2007 family adventure film Firehouse Dog, and the film adaptations of Bridge to Terabithia, Journey to the Center of the Earth and Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant. On March 30, 2008, Hutcherson won a Young Artist Award (for Leading Young Actor). Hutcherson was also featured on a Celebrity Teens edition of the hit show MTV Cribs, and is set to play Robert in the Red Dawn remake and Peeta Mellark in the upcoming 2012 film, The Hunger Games.
Josh Hutcherson | |
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 Hutcherson at the premiere of Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant, 2009 | |
| Born | Joshua Ryan Hutcherson October 12, 1992 (age 31) |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Voice actor |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Website | Official site |
Early life
Josh Hutcherson was born in Union, Kentucky. His mother, Michelle, is a former Delta employee who now assists Josh, and his father, Chris Hutcherson, is an analyst for the EPA.[2] He has a younger brother, Connor, as well as many pets, including two dogs, Diesel and Nixon (a boxer).[3] He has wanted to be an actor since he was four years old,[4] but had only begun auditioning for roles in 2002, at the age of 9.[5]
Career
Hutcherson's first role was in the 2002 pilot episode, House Blend; in the same year, he appeared in an episode of ER. In 2003, he played the lead role in the comedy Miracle Dogs (which was released on Animal Planet), starred opposite Peter Falk and Timothy Daly in the made-for-television film, Wilder Days, and had a minor role in the well-reviewed independent film, American Splendor. He performed for the motion-capture imagery in 2004's The Polar Express.
In 2005, Hutcherson appeared in several Hollywood films: he had a minor role in the Will Ferrell comedy Kicking & Screaming, voiced Markl in the animated film Howl's Moving Castle (June), and played the lead roles in Little Manhattan (September) and Zathura, which was released in November to positive reviews. The following year, Hutcherson appeared in the comedy RV, playing the son of Robin Williams's character, and subsequently played Jesse Aarons in the drama Bridge to Terabithia, which was filmed in New Zealand[6] and released on February 16, 2007, performing well critically and commercially. He had not read the novel that the film is based on before being cast in the role.[6][7]
Hutcherson's next role was in Firehouse Dog (released on April 4, 2007), in which he played Shane Fahey, a firefighter's son who befriends a dog.[8] Hutcherson filmed Firehouse Dog before Bridge to Terabithia, though the latter film was released first.[9] His next roles were in the "very dark"[8] independent film drama Winged Creatures,[10] and playing the nephew of Brendan Fraser's character in Journey to the Center of the Earth,[6] a new 3-D film version of the novel of the same name; filming on Journey, which was released on July 11, 2008, began in Montreal in June 2006 and ended in October of that year.[6][8] Hutcherson also appeared in a film adaptation of the book Cirque Du Freak.
In 2010 he had a supporting role in the critically acclaimed movie The Kids Are All Right playing Laser.
Hutcherson has said that he would like to appear in every type of film genre.[8]
On April 4, 2011, Lionsgate announced that Hutcherson had been cast as Peeta Mellark in the upcoming 2012 film, The Hunger Games.[11]
Personal life
Hutcherson has cited actor Jake Gyllenhaal as an inspiration.[7]
On August 11, 2007, Hutcherson served as the Grand Marshal at the Indy Racing League IndyCar Series Meijer Indy 300 at Kentucky Speedway.[12]
In September 2008, he went to Italy for the first time. He visited Rome and Milan, and participated in a local event about kids and cinema.[13]
Filmography
| Film | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| Becoming Glen | Young Glen | TV Movie | |
| Miracle Dogs | Charlie Logan | TV Movie | |
| One Last Ride | Joey | ||
| American Splendor | Robin | ||
| Wilder Days | Chris Morse | TV Movie | |
| Eddie's Father | Eddie Corbett | TV Movie | |
| Motocross Kids | TJ | ||
| Party Wagon | Toad E. Bartley | TV Movie (voice) | |
| Howl's Moving Castle | Markl | voice: English version | |
| Kicking & Screaming | Bucky Weston | ||
| Little Manhattan | Gabe | Lead Role | |
| Zathura: A Space Adventure | Walter | Lead Role | |
| RV | Carl Munro | ||
| Bridge to Terabithia | Jess Aarons | Lead Role | |
| Firehouse Dog | Shane Fahey | ||
| Fragments | Jimmy Jaspersen | ||
| Journey to the Center of the Earth | Sean Anderson | ||
| Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant | Steve "Leopard" Leonard | ||
| The Kids Are All Right | Laser | ||
| The Third Rule | Chuck | (short) | |
| Red Dawn | Robert | Finished | |
| Detention | Clapton Davis | ||
| Carmel | Joshua Mason | Post-Production | |
| Journey 2: The Mysterious Island | Sean Anderson | Filming | |
| The Hunger Games | Peeta Mellark | Filming | |
| Television | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| House Blend | Nicky Harper | Only the pilot | |
| Guest Appearances | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Episode |
| ER | Matt | First Snowfall | |
| The Division | Matthew Inwood | Till Death Do Us Part | |
| Line of Fire | Donny Rawlings | Take the Money and Run | |
| Justice League | Van-El / Young Bruce Wayne (voice) | For the Man Who Has Everything | |
| Video Game | |||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| Journey to the Center of the Earth | Sean Anderson | ||
| Producer | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Note |
| Detention | Executive Producer | |
Awards and Nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special - Leading Young Actor | Wilder Days | Nominated |
| 2005 | Best Performance in a Feature Film - Young Ensemble Cast (shared with Motocross Kids Cast) | Motocross Kids | ||
| Outstanding Young Ensemble in a New Medium (shared with The Polar Express Cast) | The Polar Express | Won | ||
| 2006 | Best Performance in a Feature Film (Comedy or Drama) - Leading Young Actor | Zathura: A Space Adventure | ||
| Saturn Awards | Best Performance by a Younger Actor | Nominated | ||
| 2007 | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actor | RV | |
| 2008 | Best Performance in a Feature Film - Young Ensemble Cast (shared with Bridge to Terabithia Cast) | Bridge to Terabithia | Won | |
| Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actor | ||||
| Saturn Awards | Best Performance by a Younger Actor | Nominated | ||
| 2009 | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actor | Journey to the Center of the Earth | |
| 2010 | Breakthrough of the Year Awards | Breakthrough Actor in Film | The Kids Are All Right | Won |
| Gotham Awards | Best Ensemble Cast (shared with The Kids Are All Right Cast) | Nominated | ||
| Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Awards | Best Ensemble Acting (shared with The Kids Are All Right Cast) | |||
| Las Vegas Film Critics Society Awards | Youth in Film | |||
| Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards | Best Ensemble Acting (shared with The Kids Are All Right Cast) | |||
| 2011 | Central Ohio Film Critics Association Awards | Best Ensemble (shared with The Kids Are All Right Cast) | ||
| Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards | Best Acting Ensemble (shared with The Kids Are All Right Cast) | |||
| Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture (shared with The Kids Are All Right Cast) | |||
| Chlotrudis Awards | Best Performance by an Ensemble Cast (shared with The Kids Are All Right Cast) | Won |
References
- ^ http://www.usatoday.com/life/people/2006-12-21-coming-attractions_x.htm?POE=LIFISVA
- ^ Kiesewetter, John (October 19, 2003). "11-year-old finds sudden stardom". The Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved April 11, 2011.
- ^ Copley, Rich (2007-04-01). "Young film star calls Northern Ky. home". Lexington Herald-Leader. Archived from the original on 2007-04-30. Retrieved 2007-04-01.
- ^ "N. Kentucky young star, Bee in films". The Cincinnati Post. 2006-04-21. p. T7. Retrieved 2007-02-20.
- ^ Bird, Rick (2006-04-28). "Josh: A rising star". The Cincinnati Post. E. W. Scripps Company. p. C1. Retrieved 2007-02-20.
- ^ a b c d Pickle, Betsy (2007-03-09). "'Terabithia' stars fall for New Zealand At the movies". The Journal Gazette. Retrieved 2007-03-26.
- ^ a b Westhoff, Jeffrey (2007-02-15). "Westhoff: 'Terabithia' stars hope to inspire imaginations". Northwest Herald. Retrieved 2007-02-20.
- ^ a b c d Jacobs, Evan (2007-03-30). "INTERVIEW: Josh Hutcherson Talks Firehouse Dog". MovieWeb. Retrieved 2007-04-01.
- ^ "20th Century Fox - Firehouse Dog - In Theatres : Wednesday". MovieVine. 2007-04-01. Retrieved 2007-04-01.
- ^ Fleming, Michael (2007-03-28). "Hudson may star in 'Winged'". Variety. Retrieved 2007-04-01.
- ^ Sperling, Nicole (April 4, 2011). "'The Hunger Games': Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth complete the love triangle". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 4, 2011.
- ^ "Hutcherson Will Serve As Grand Marshal at Kentucky". IndyCar.com. 2007-04-17. Retrieved 2007-04-17.
- ^ http://www.ragazziecinema.it/1.5/ultime-notizie/1-latest-news/191-finalmente-bentornato-ragazzi-e-cinema.html