Jonathan Lipnicki
Jonathan Lipnicki | |
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 Lipnicki in 2005 | |
| Born | Jonathan William Lipnicki October 22, 1990 Westlake Village, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Producer |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Website | http://www.jonathanlipnicki.com/ |
Jonathan William Lipnicki (born October 22, 1990) is an American actor. He is best known for his childhood roles in the Hollywood films Jerry Maguire, Stuart Little, The Little Vampire, and Like Mike.
Personal life
Lipnicki was born in Westlake Village, California, son of Joseph and Rhonda (née Rosen) Lipnicki.[1] He has an older sister, Alexis.[2] Lipnicki is Jewish.[2][3]
Lipnicki has appeared and/or spoken at events for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Starlight Children's Foundation and NBA's Read to Achieve. He is also the international spokesperson for Pediatric Chiropractic and Kids Day American/International. He was named one of "the heroes of 2001" by JDRF for his involvement. Lipnicki, who has four dogs, is also involved in animal rights groups, including Pets & Their Stars and the Nuts for Mutts.[4]
Philanthropy
Lipnicki has been a speaker for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, and is actively involved with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, the Starlight Children Foundation and the NBA's Read to Achieve program.[5][6][7]
In 2001, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation named Lipnicki one of its “Heroes of 2001” at the age of ten, for his work with the organization.[5][7]
Additionally, Lipnicki has been an international spokesperson for Pediatric Chiropractic and Kids Day America/International, and works with animal rights groups such as Pets and their Stars and the Nutz for Mutts group.[5][6][7]
Career
Lipnicki made his film debut in 1996's Jerry Maguire as the son of Renée Zellweger's character. He subsequently appeared on The Single Guy, The Jeff Foxworthy Show as well as episodes of Dawson's Creek and the 1997 sitcom Meego. In 1999, he starred in the film Stuart Little, playing a boy whose family adopts a talking mouse, a role he reprised in the film's 2002 sequel. Lipnicki also played the lead role in the 2000 film, The Little Vampire and starred opposite Bow Wow in the 2002 theatrical film Like Mike, which was released two weeks before Stuart Little 2; both of the films did relatively well in theaters, and Lipnicki has become known among pre-teen audiences, although he has not appeared in a widely released film since, focusing mostly on independent films. Lipnicki has also appeared in the season preview of Jamie Kennedy's Blowin' Up and When Zachary Beaver Came to Town. He appeared on the comedy Motherlover on the YOMYOMF Network.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Jerry Maguire | Ray Boyd | |
| 1998 | Doctor Dolittle | Baby Tiger (voice) | (cameo) |
| 1999 | Stuart Little | George Little | Lead Role |
| 2000 | The Little Vampire | Tony Thompson | Lead Role |
| 2002 | Like Mike | Murph | |
| 2002 | Stuart Little 2 | George Little | Lead Role |
| 2003 | When Zachary Beaver Came to Town | Toby Wilson | |
| 2005 | The L.A. Riot Spectacular | Tom Saltine Jr. | |
| 2011 | For the Love of Money | Young Yoni | Post-production |
| 2012 | Tag | Rush | Filming |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996–
1997 |
The Jeff Foxworthy Show | Justin Foxworthy | 15 episodes
recurring role |
| 1997 | Meego | Alex Parker | 13 episodes
(main) |
| 1997 | The Single Guy | Rudy | Episode "Big Baby" |
| 1997–
2002 |
The Rosie O'Donnell Show | Himself | 2 episodes |
| 2000 | Dawson's Creek | Buzz Thompson | 3 episodes |
| 2002 | The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn | Himself | 1 episode |
| 2002 | HBO First Look | Himself | Episode "On the Set of 'Stuart Little 2" |
| 2002 | TV total | Himself | 1 episode |
| 2003 | Touched by an Angel | Stan | Episode "The Good Earth" |
| 2003 | The Brendan Leonard Show | Himself | Episode "Pirates" |
| 2003 | The Sharon Osbourne Show | Himself | 1 episode |
| 2005 | Family Guy | Wesly (voice) | Episode "Fast Times at Buddy Cianci Jr. High" |
| 2005 | Biography (TV series) | Himself | Episode "Child Stars II: Growing Up Hollywood" |
| 2006 | Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List | Himself | Episode "Vegas, Baby!" |
| 2008 | Entertainment Tonight | Himself | 1 episode |
| 2009 | Monk (TV Series) | Rudy Smith | Episode "Mr. Monk Takes the Stand" |
| 2009 | Glenn Martin DDS | Actor (voice) | Episode "Korea Opportunities" |
| 2011 | The John Kerwin Show | Himself | Episode "Ed Asner and Jonathan Lipnicki" |
Awards and honors
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Critics Choice Award | Best Child Performance | Won | Jerry Maguire |
| Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a Feature Film – Actor Age Ten or Under | Won | ||
| Young Star Award | Best Performance by a Young Actor in a Drama Film | Nominated | ||
| 1998 | Young Star Award | Best Performance by a Young Actor in a Comedy TV Series | Nominated | Meego |
| 2000 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a Feature Film – Young Actor Age Ten or Under | Nominated | Stuart Little |
| Young Star Award | Best Young Actor/Performance in a Motion Picture Comedy | Won | ||
| 2001 | Saturn Award | Best Performance by a Younger Actor | Nominated | The Little Vampire |
| Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a Feature Film – Young Actor Age Ten or Under | Won |
References
- ^ Jonathan Lipnicki Biography (1990–)
- ^ a b Hollywood Will Show Him The Money: Adorable Jonathan Lipnicki of – Jewish Exponent – HighBeam Research
- ^ http://www.shalomlife.com/culture/18033/exclusive-interview-with-child-turned-adult-star-jonathan-lipnicki/
- ^ "Jonathan Lipnicki Official Site". Biography. Retrieved March 15, 2006.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|=ignored (help) - ^ a b c Jonathan Lipnick's Faces of Philanthropy Profile. Faces of Philanthropy, accessed January 14, 2011.
- ^ a b Jonathan Lipnicki Is Going Places With his Love For Charity[dead link]. Topbreakingnews, accessed January 14, 2011.
- ^ a b c Jonathan Lipnicki Of “The Little Vampire” Gets Into Charity. ThaiIndian, accessed on January 14, 2011.
External links
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- 1990 births
- Actors from California
- American child actors
- American people of Jewish descent
- American film actors
- American Jews
- Ashkenazi Jews
- American television actors
- Jewish American actors
- Living people
- People from the Greater Los Angeles Area
- People from Thousand Oaks, California
- Jewish philanthropists
- Young Artist Award winners
- 20th-century American actors
- 21st-century American actors