Frankie Jonas
| Frankie Jonas | |
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 Frankie Jonas in Jonas Brothers Live In Concert 2010 |
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| Born | Franklin Nathaniel Jonas September 28, 2000 [1] Ridgewood, New Jersey |
| Occupation | Actor, singer |
| Years active | 2006–present |
Franklin Nathaniel "Frankie" Jonas (born September 28, 2000) is an American actor, who had a recurring role on the Disney Channel sitcom, Jonas L.A.. His older brothers - Joe, Nick, and Kevin - are in the pop group the Jonas Brothers. He starred in his first solo role without his brothers in Ponyo, alongside Noah Cyrus.
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[edit] Personal life
Frankie is the son of Denise and Paul Kevin Jonas and the younger brother of Kevin Jonas, Joe Jonas and Nick Jonas. Jonas is sometimes referred to as the "Bonus Jonas".[2] and "Frank the Tank".
[edit] Career
In 2009, Jonas lent his voice to a Japanese animated film, Hayao Miyazaki's "Ponyo", which was released in American theaters on August 14, 2009.[3] He played Sōsuke, a character who is befriended by a juvenile fish named Ponyo (voiced by Noah Cyrus), who wants to become a human girl. They also both sing the theme song to the movie.
He appeared as a recurring character in the Disney Channel Original Series, Jonas L.A.[3] for which he won the award for "Choice Breakout TV Star Male" at the 2009 Teen Choice Awards.
He appeared in his first movie Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam alongside his older brothers The Jonas Brothers as Trevor Kendall, a Junior Rocker at Camp Rock.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Singles
| Year | Song | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | "Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea" | Frankie Jonas featuring Noah Cyrus |
[edit] Music videos
| Year | Song | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | "When You Look Me in the Eyes" | Jonas Brothers (cameo appearance) |
| 2009 | "Love Is on Its Way" | |
| "Fly with Me" | ||
| "Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea" | Frankie Jonas featuring Noah Cyrus |
[edit] Filmography
| Year | Television | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream[4] | Himself | Reality series |
| 2009–2010 | Jonas L.A. | Frankie Lucas | Disney Channel Original Series |
| 2011 | R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour [5] | Dave | Pumpkinhead Episode[6] |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 2009 | Ponyo | Sosuke | Lead role |
| Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian | Kid in Museum | Uncredited/Minor Role | |
| Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience | Himself [7] | 3D Concert film | |
| 2010 | Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam | Trevor Kendall | Supporting Role Disney Channel Original Movie |
| 2011 | Jonas Brothers: The Journey | Himself | (Unauthorized Documentary)[8] |
| Spooky Buddies | Pip | Voice [9] | |
| 2012 | The Reef: High Tide | Junior | Voice [10] |
| Frankie Maxwell | Lead Role
[edit] Awards and Nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Role | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice TV Breakout Star Male | Frankie Lucas on Jonas L.A. | Won |
| 2010 | J-14 Teen Icon Awards | Icon of Tomorrow | Himself | Nominated |
[edit] References
- ^ "Frankie Jonas Biography (Celebrity Relative) - Infoplease.com". http://www.infoplease.com/biography/var/frankiejonas.html.
- ^ http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1592861/20080814/jonas_brothers.jhtml
- ^ a b "Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea’ brings in 15 billion yen during opening weekend". Japan News Review. http://www.japannewsreview.com/entertainment/movies/20080725page_id=4388. Retrieved 2008-07-25.
- ^ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2732114/filmoseries#tt1223620
- ^ http://nickjonline.com/2011/09/are-you-following-frankie-jonas-on-facebook-i-hope-so/
- ^ http://nickjonline.com/2011/09/are-you-following-frankie-jonas-on-facebook-i-hope-so/
- ^ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1229827/fullcredits#cast
- ^ http://www.amazon.com/Journey-Unauthorized-Jonas-Brothers/dp/B004GYKNIU/
- ^ http://twitter.com/intent/user?screen_name=nickjonas
- ^ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1978567/
