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Jonah Bobo

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Jonah Bobo
Born (1997-01-24) January 24, 1997 (age 27)
Occupations
  • Actor
  • musician
  • theatre artist
Years active2004–present
RelativesSalha "Mama" Bobo (great-grandmother)

Jonah Bobo (born January 24, 1997[1]) is an American musician and former child actor. He is best known for his roles as Danny Budwing in the 2005 film Zathura: A Space Adventure, Robbie Weaver in the 2011 film Crazy, Stupid, Love, and the voice of Austin the Kangaroo on Nickelodeon's animated television series The Backyardigans.

Early life

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Bobo was raised in Roosevelt Island, New York in an Orthodox Jewish household.[2] His father works in software, while his mother is a physical therapist and personal trainer.[3] His paternal great-grandmother was a Syrian-American businesswoman and philanthropist Salha "Mama" Bobo.[2][4]

Career

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His first film role was in The Best Thief in the World. He co-starred in Around the Bend, portraying the youngest of a four-generation family. Bobo was subsequently cast in Zathura: A Space Adventure as Danny Budwing. His next role was in Strangers with Candy. He portrayed young Victor Mancini in Choke. He has also made an appearance on 30 Rock as a paparazzo named Ethan. He appeared on Roosevelt Island in the play Seussical, Jr. at the Main Street Theatre and Dance Alliance. He was also on the 5th episode of Royal Pains. From 2004 to 2013, Bobo voiced Austin on Nickelodeon's The Backyardigans. In 2011, he appeared in Crazy, Stupid, Love as Robbie.

Bobo is also a musician, composer and theatre artist, with his theatrical work being awarded distinctions by the Richard Rodgers Award Foundation and the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center. In September 2021, Bobo released his debut album Newgrass Suite.[5] His second album Rainbow was released in September 2023.

Filmography

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Film

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Year Film Role Notes
2004 The Best Thief in the World Sam Zaidman
Around the Bend Zach Lair
2005 Strangers with Candy Shamus Noblet Uncredited
Zathura: A Space Adventure Danny Budwing
2006 The Fox and the Hound 2 Tod Voice
2008 Choke Young Victor Mancini
2011 Crazy, Stupid, Love Robbie Weaver
2012 Disconnect Ben Boyd

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2004–2013 The Backyardigans Austin Voice
2009 30 Rock Ethan Episode: "Jackie Jormp-Jomp"
Royal Pains Arlo Grant Episode: "No Man Is an Island"

Awards and nominations

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List of awards and nominations
Award Year Category Result Work
Young Artist Award 2006 Best Performance in a Feature Film - Young Actor Age Ten or Younger Nominated Zathura
2012 Best Performance in a Feature Film – Supporting Young Actor([6]) Nominated Crazy, Stupid, Love.

Discography

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Albums

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Album Album details
Newgrass Suite
  • Released: September 3, 2021
  • Label: Jonah Bobo
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
RAINBOW
  • Released: December 15, 2023
  • Label: Jonah Bobo
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming

Singles

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Year Song
2021 "iii. party"
"ii. woods"
"vii. letter"
2022 "YELLOW"
2023 "ORANGE"
"INDIGO"
2024 "BLUE PT. 1"
"BLUE PT. 2"

References

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  1. ^ Schwarzbaum, Lisa (October 6, 2004). "Movie Review: Around the Bend". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved March 19, 2018.
  2. ^ a b "Jews in the News: Jonah Bobo, James Wolk and Francesca Segal". April 15, 2013. Retrieved March 19, 2018.
  3. ^ Jerry Tallmer. "Generations". Siegel Productions. Retrieved August 17, 2021. Jonah's father works in software. His mother is a physical therapist and personal trainer.
  4. ^ "Jews in the News: Jonah Bobo, James Wolk and Francesca Segal | Tampa JCCs and Federation". jewishtampa.com. Retrieved December 7, 2023.
  5. ^ "Newgrass Suite by Jonah Bobo". Bandcamp. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
  6. ^ "33rd Annual Young Artist Awards – Nominations / Special Awards". The Young Artist Foundation. 2012. Archived from the original on April 4, 2012. Retrieved April 6, 2012.
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