Thomas Mann (actor)
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Thomas Mann | |
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| Born | September 27, 1991 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2009–present |
Thomas Mann (born September 27, 1991) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Thomas in Project X.[1]
Early life
Mann was born in Portland, Oregon. He has lived in Dallas, Texas, since he was 2 years old.[2] Mann started playing ice hockey when he was 5 years old. He attended R.L. Paschal high school.
Acting career
In 2009 Mann made his Acting debut on the Nickelodeon Sitcom television series iCarly.[3] In October 2010 Mann made his film debut alongside Emma Roberts and Zach Galifianakis in the Comedy Drama film It's Kind of a Funny Story.[4] The film which centers on a depressed teenager whom gets a new start after checking himself into an adult psychiatric ward[5] received generally favorable reviews from critics.[6]
That same year Thomas Mann was cast as the protagonist in the Comedy film Project X.[7] Mann was told he could not audition for Project X because producers only wishes to cast people without acting credits; Mann was ultimately given the role after auditioning seven times.[8] The film centers on Mann's character Thomas Kub who throws a house party for his birthday that becomes totally out of hand. Filming began in June that same year in Los Angeles, California on a $12 million budget.[9] The film was released to negative reviews from critics[10] but was a box office success and went on to gross over $100 million worldwide.[11] A planned sequel is in development stages and it is unknown whether or not Mann will return.[12]
In April 2011 Mann was confirmed to star in the Paramount Pictures Teen Comedy film Fun Size alongside Victorious Star Victoria Justice.[13] The film centers on Justice's character whose brother goes missing when she goes to her crush's party.[14] Inclement weather delayed filming till the start of 2012.[15] The film is marked as The O.C. and Gossip Girl Creator Josh Schwartz's directional film debut and is to be released in October 2012.[16]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | It's Kind of a Funny Story | Aaron |
| 2012 | Project X | Thomas |
| 2012 | Fun Size | Roosevelt |
| 2013 | Beautiful Creatures | Link |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | iCarly | Jeffery | |
| 2009 | The Middle | Brendan | episode 1.03 |
References
- ^ Jeff Sneider Variety March 23, 2012 (2012-03-23). "'Project X' actor to star in 'King Dork': Thomas Mann tapped for comedy from Will Ferrell and Adam McKay banner". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 2012-08-06.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Next Factor Q&A: Thomas Mann Fights for His Right to Party in 'Project X'". NextMovie. 2012-02-27. Retrieved 2012-08-06.
- ^ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1354530/
- ^ http://www.webcitation.org/5sCA00XDa
- ^ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0804497/
- ^ "It's Kind of a Funny Story Reviews, Ratings, Credits, and More". Metacritic. 2010-10-08. Retrieved 2012-08-06.
- ^ Fleming, Mike. "Todd Phillips, Joel Silver Plan To Tap Unknowns For Mystery Laugher 'Project X'". Deadline.com. Retrieved 2012-08-06.
- ^ "Film Interview: Cast Of 'Project X' | Buzzine.Com". Buzzinebollywood.com. 2012-03-02. Retrieved 2012-08-06.
- ^ "Exclusive: Todd Phillips Talks PROJECT X". Collider. Retrieved 2012-08-06.
- ^ "Project X". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2012-08-06.
- ^ "Project X (2012)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 2012-08-06.
- ^ "'Project X' Sequel in the Works at Warner Bros. (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2012-08-06.
- ^ "Thomas Mann To Star Alongside Victoria Justice In "Fun Size" | Nickelodeon News". Nickutopia.com. 2011-04-25. Retrieved 2012-08-06.
- ^ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1663143/
- ^ Barnes, Brooks (2012-02-01). "Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage Make Films for Paramount". NYTimes.com. Retrieved 2012-08-06.
- ^ Dee, Jake (2011-07-26). "Paramount sets Josh Schwartz's Halloween comedy Fun Size for October 2012 - Horror Movie News | Arrow in the Head". Joblo.com. Retrieved 2012-08-07.
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