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- Noah Jupe is a burgeoning British actor with an impressive filmography and remarkable talent. He gained recognition for his roles in the acclaimed television series "The Night Manager" (2016), George Clooney's dark comedy "Suburbicon" (2017), and the heartwarming drama "Wonder" (2017). Jupe's talent truly shone through in the horror film "A Quiet Place" (2018) and its sequel "A Quiet Place Part II" (2021).
His compelling performance in "Honey Boy" (2019) earned him a well-deserved Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Supporting Male. Jupe continued to impress audiences with his role in the critically praised sports drama "Ford v Ferrari" (2019) and the suspenseful miniseries "The Undoing" (2020).
Born into a family with a background in entertainment, Noah Jupe embarked on his acting journey in 2015 with appearances in "Penny Dreadful" and "Downton Abbey." He continued to secure significant roles in shows like the spy thriller series "The Night Manager" and "Houdini & Doyle" in 2016. The following year marked Jupe's foray into cinema with his first major role in the World War II drama, "The Man with the Iron Heart."
Jupe's ability to effortlessly shift between genres solidified his reputation as a versatile young actor. His nuanced performances in films like the British film "That Good Night" (2017) and Stephen King's short film adaptation "My Pretty Pony" (2017) further demonstrated his range. 2018 proved to be a pivotal year, as John Krasinski, writer and director of "A Quiet Place," cast Jupe based on a recommendation from George Clooney.
In 2019, Jupe's remarkable portrayal of young Otis in the critically acclaimed "Honey Boy" garnered widespread recognition, leading to his Independent Spirit Award nomination. He maintained his momentum with a noteworthy performance in "Ford v Ferrari." In 2020, Jupe continued to make his mark with a role in the well-received miniseries "The Undoing."
The esteemed British Vogue even featured Jupe as one of "The 12 Young Creatives" in their March 2021 issue. He later reprised his role in "A Quiet Place Part II" to great acclaim. Jupe's upcoming projects include lending his voice to the animated film "The Magician's Elephant" and starring in the highly-anticipated remake of the cult classic "The Lost Boys."
In 2022, Jupe further expanded his repertoire with a role in the biographical drama "Dreamin' Wild," which follows the story of visionary mountaineer Chris Bonington. He also joined the cast of the Apple TV+ animated series "Franklin," voicing the titular character, a young turtle embarking on adventures in his neighborhood.
With his remarkable talent, versatility, and dedication to his craft, Noah Jupe is undoubtedly a rising star in the entertainment industry. His ability to captivate audiences with his performances across diverse genres makes him an actor to watch in the years to come.Honey Boy/Ford v. Ferrari - At eleven years old, Roman Griffin Davis was cast in his first professional acting role as the lead in Taika Waititi's Jojo Rabbit (2019). For which, among other awards, Roman received a Golden Globe Nomination and The Critics' Choice Award for Best Young Performer.
Since, Roman starred with Keira Knightley, Matthew Goode, Annabelle Wallis, Lily-Rose Depp, Sope Dirisu, Kirby, Lucy Punch and Rufus Jones in the apocalyptic Christmas parody Silent Night (2021).
Earlier this year Roman wrapped on A Rare Grand Alignment.Jojo Rabbit - Actor
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Jacob Tremblay is a Canadian actor. He made his film debut as Blue in the live action animated film The Smurfs 2 (2013). His breakout performance was in the dark drama Room (2015), for which he received critical acclaim. In 2016, Tremblay played a supporting role in the comedy film Donald Trump's The Art of the Deal: The Movie (2016), and in 2017, he co-starred with Jaeden Martell, playing brothers, in the drama The Book of Henry (2017), with Naomi Watts as their mother.
He has also starred as children in jeopardy in the horror films Before I Wake (2016), Shut In (2016), and the bigger-budget The Predator (2018), played in the drama Burn Your Maps (2016) with Vera Farmiga, and headlined the blockbuster novel adaptation Wonder (2017), as Auggie Pullman.Good Boys/Doctor Sleep- Azhy Robertson is best known for Marriage Story (2019), Invasion (2021- ), The Plot Against America (2020) and Come Play (2020).
Moreover, he has won the Independent Spirit Robert Altman Award for Marriage Story.
He plays the role of Luke Malik in the new AppleTV Plus drama series, Invasion (2021).
Azhy was born in Brooklyn, NY.Marriage Story - Actor
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Asher Angel was born on 6 September 2002 in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Shazam! (2019), Andi Mack (2017) and Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023).Shazam- Jackson starred in a leading role opposite Elizabeth Banks and David Denman in Brightburn (2019), which premiered May 24, 2019. He also appeared in Avengers: Endgame as Scott Lang (12 years old). Born in San Diego in 2003, Jackson's debut into acting was at the age of four when he played the Grinch in his preschool play. He has always enjoyed performing and public speaking, and at the age of ten, he asked to attend an open audition in San Diego. That audition led to a showcase in Los Angeles, and ultimately to signing with his manager and agent. Within a few months, Jackson landed a recurring role on the hit Showtime series Shameless. He has also appeared on several other hit television shows including Get Shorty, GLOW, Colony, and Henry Danger. He had a recurring role on Nickelodeon's Legendary Dudas. In addition, Jackson has had roles in the films Gone Are the Days (2018) and The Scent of Rain and Lightning. When not pursuing his acting career, Jackson enjoys skateboarding, biking, snowboarding, listening to music, writing, and hanging out with friends and family.Brightburn
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Jaydon McCrary (born July 18, 2007) is an American singer, dancer and actor. He is currently starring in The Paynes as Kenny Payne on the Oprah Winfrey Network. He starred in 2019's The Lion King as the voice of young Simba. He is signed to Hollywood Records and released his first extended play Shine, in April 2019.
McCrary began his acting career in 2015 at age 8 on K.C. Undercover, where he appeared on two episodes. In December 2016, he made a guest appearance on Childish Gambino's song "Terrified". He then had live performances on Little Big Shots singing The Jackson 5's "I Want You Back", The Ellen Show singing "Who's Lovin' You", and the 60th Annual Grammy Awards to support Childish Gambino's "Terrified". In December 2017, he sang the national anthem before a Los Angeles Clippers game after a viral singing display a few weeks prior. In 2017, he later appeared on I'm Dying Up Here and Teachers as minor roles.
On January 14, 2018 he released his first official single called "Inviting All of You". On August 13, 2018, it was announced that JD McCrary became the youngest artist to sign with Disney Music Group's Hollywood Records, as he released the music video to his second single "My Name" on August 28. On January 24, 2019, he released the first single after signing to the label called "Keep in Touch."
In 2019, McCrary co-starred in the Universal comedy film Little, and provided the voice of young Simba in the live action remake of the Disney film The Lion King. McCrary said that "Donald Glover (who voices adult Simba) is so talented that actually did have to take it into consideration, because if Simba is going to grow up to be some sort of figure and you know of it, you have to keep that motive." Also that year, McCrary also portrays a young Michael Jackson in the BET series American Soul, which premiered in February. On April 19, McCrary released his debut EP, Shine, which includes production from Jermaine Dupri and Bryan-Michael Cox.Little/The Lion King- Actor
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Within a couple of months of auditioning, Gabriel Bateman appeared in several commercials and print ads and booked a pilot and a feature film. Gabriel is the youngest of eight children, most of whom love creative arts. His four older brothers are Justin Bateman, Aleq Bateman, Noah E. Bateman, and Judah Bateman, and his three older sisters are Hannah Bateman, Leah Bateman, and Talitha Eliana Bateman.
Like his sister Talitha, Gabriel has had stand-out parts in several well-reviewed horror films. He played Martin in Lights Out (2016) and then starred as Andy Barclay in Child's Play (2019). In a different direction, he headlined opposite the famous title dog in Benji (2018), and starred in another canine family favorite, Think Like a Dog (2020). His upcoming roles include the Steven Spielberg film The Fabelmans (2022).Saint Judy/Child's Play- Actor
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American actor. In 2010, Noon began his career on the television show Boardwalk Empire, portraying Thomas Darmody. In 2019, he played Thor in the comedy film Good Boys, before voicing Greg Heffley in the 2021 animated Disney+ film Diary of a Wimpy Kid and its 2022 sequel, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules. In 2021, he played Evan Morrow in the Disney+ series The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers, followed by an appearance in the 2022 comedy film Marry Me as George and in Netflix's Family Switch as Wyatt. In 2023, he was cast as Raphael in the film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. In September 2021, he was cast as Lucas Hollister for the upcoming western film Rust, but by April 2023 he was replaced by Patrick Scott McDermott, due to the production shutting down for over a year caused by the film's shooting incident.Good Boys- Actor
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Jackson Robert Scott is best known for his breakthrough role in the 2017 remake of Stephen King's It (2017) as the iconic character Georgie. Following his groundbreaking appearance in "It", Scott went on to land a series regular role in the pilot Locke & Key (2020) also directed by "It" director Andy Muschietti. The talented young actor has previous credits as a guest star in the hit CBS TV series Criminal Minds (2005) and AMC's sci-fi horror Fear the Walking Dead (2015). Fans can look out for Jackson starring in the title role in The Prodigy (2019), an Orion Pictures/MGM Nicholas McCarthy thriller alongside Taylor Schilling. Jackson speaks Mandarin Chinese and enjoys playing soccer, baseball and his Cub Scout troop.The Prodigy/It: Chapter 2- Actor
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Iain Armitage is an American child actor. He is best known for Young Sheldon (a prequel to the sitcom The Big Bang Theory) and the HBO miniseries Big Little Lies.
He also appeared in the films The Glass Castle (2017) and Our Souls at Night (2017).
His acting debut was in an episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.I'm Not Here- Christian Convery has landed his position among young actors to watch working alongside some of the biggest names in Hollywood. Christian, now 14, is best known for playing the title character in the chart-topping, award winning Netflix series, Sweet Tooth. Produced by Robert Downey Jr and Susan Downey, it is based on the popular comic books of the same name and ran for 3 seasons.
Most recently, Convery voiced the lead role of CHASE in Paramount Pictures/Nickelodeon Animation's PAW PATROL together with an A-list packed ensemble cast (including Kristen Bell, Jimmy Kimmel, James Marsden, Tyler Perry and Yara Shahidi) that smashed it at box offices, released September 29th, 2023.
This followed Convery's guest star appearance as YOUNG SANJI in the Netflix series ONE PIECE with hugely memorable scenes opposite Craig Fairbrass, released August 31st, 2023.
Additionally, Convery starred as 'Henry' in the Elizabeth Banks-directed comedy-horror-thriller epic Cocaine Bear alongside Keri Russell and O'Shea Jackson Jr. The Universal Pictures opened top of the box office when it released in theaters on February 24, 2023.
Christian's prior film/TV credits include: Highland Films' drama Tiger Rising (2022); Disney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2021); Paramount Pictures' Playing With Fire (2019); Amazon's critically-acclaimed film Beautiful Boy (2018) opposite Timothee Chalamet and Steve Carell; Netflix's Pup Academy (2019-2022); Disney's Descendants 3 (2019); Marvel's Venom (2018); Syfy's Van Helsing; CW's Supernatural (2016) and more.
Since booking his first project at the age of six, Christian has showed no signs of slowing down and has upcoming project on the books. He is quickly garnering recognition as one of the more sought after young actors in Hollywood. His accolades include 21 awards, enjoying the added adventures of travelling the globe to meet fans at Comic Cons, Christian is a Los Angeles native and continues to relish in his passions of mountain, sand and surf activities to continue.Playing with Fire - Actor
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Matthew Illesley is a British actor who began his professional career in 2018, aged 9, playing Young Reggie in Rocketman (2019).
In 2018, Matthew also played the role of Rupert with the touring company of Nativity! the Musical. Matthew was part of the Oxford and London teams, when the shows ran at the Oxford New Theatre and the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith.
In January 2020, aged 10, Matthew took on the role of Jacksons Son in Wrath of Man.Rocketman- Evan Alex was born on 5 May 2008. He is an actor, known for Us (2019), The Kid (2018) and Baby Avengers (2017).Us
- Archie Yates was born on 22 February 2009. He is an actor, known for Jojo Rabbit (2019), Home Sweet Home Alone (2021) and Paper Birds (2020).Jojo Rabbit
- Keith Leon Williams was born May 21, 2007 in Fort Worth, Texas, and came to Los Angeles, California in 2010 with his family as his older brother began pursuing a career in acting. Keith wanted in on the fun. He booked his first commercial audition within two months of trying and the rest is history. Keith also loves drawing and animals, and has two brothers who also have a passion for acting. Keith is recurring on Fox television show Last Man On Earth as Jasper.
He played one of the three leads, Lucas, in the comedy Good Boys (2019).Good Boys - Actor
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Diesel La Torraca (born 1 March 2011) is a famous Australian-American actor, television personality, model, social media Influencer, and voice artist from Australia. He started working in the entertainment industry at a very young age.
Diesel is well-known among his fans due to his amazing performances in movies such as Lambs of God (2019), Sweet Tooth (2019), The Secrets She Keeps (2020), Little Monsters (2019), and others.
La Torraca rose to fame after featuring in the role of Austin in the Netflix TV series Ginny & Georgia (2021).Little Monsters- Actor
- Camera and Electrical Department
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Danny Murphy is an actor from Wallsend, UK where he grew up with a predominately deaf family - parents Kelly and Charles, with an older brother (Ryan) and a younger sister (Megan). Danny was born on February 20, 2004. He is fifth-generation deaf on his father's side of the family. His parents are deaf, and his two siblings are hearing.
Murphy's first language is British Sign Language (BSL), spoken English is his second language, and American Sign Language (ASL) is his 3rd language.
By the time Murphy was eight years old, he had acted in a short film featuring skits. He later auditioned to host a CITV program aimed at deaf and hard of hearing viewers.
Murphy also created many comedy videos on YouTube, Facebook and other social media which has generated about 5 million views up to date altogether; videos are still being posted weekly.
In 2017, the producers of The Parts You Lose (2019) initiated an international casting search, supported by Deaf West Theatre, for a hard of hearing actor casting Murphy as the film's deaf boy.
It happened by chance when a deaf man named John Critser, who later became Danny's Personal Assistant, alerted Danny of "The Parts You Lose" audition and hooked him up with the casting crew; upon taking his advice, Danny successfully entered an audition video to win the role of Wesley, a deaf boy who befriended the fugitive (starred by Breaking Bad (2008)'s Aaron Paul).
Murphy learned American Sign Language for the role in addition to his already fluent BSL. Aaron Paul and Danny remain friends to this day, after much pranking on the movie set during filming. Danny now practices ASL with his assistant and some ASL signing friends to keep his ASL sharp for his future American movie roles in addition to the various roles he seeks to be matched with.
The film "The Parts You Lose" was released in the United States in October 2019 and released in the United Kingdom in March 2020, available on YouTube, Prime Video, iTunes, and Netflix (Canada). Movie was highly rated at 4-stars.
In the same year, Murphy went to Germany to host a workshop to teach deaf youths about filming and editing. He also began working on new film projects in Europe and the United States.
Murphy was also previously nominated for the Chronicle Champions Awards 2017 in the Young Role Model category, and he won the Diana Award chosen by the British Deaf Association (BDA). The Diana Award was set up in the memory of Diana, Princess of Wales.
Finally, on February 29th, 2020, Murphy took home the latest award: the Rising Star award from the Royal Television Society awards event for his leading role in the children's series "Mission Employable," produced by ITV Signpost in Gateshead.
Murphy's other projects in 2020 include working in a leading role as a presenter on CITV's "Dare Master," a 10-part series where he takes on crazy dares from extreme window cleaning to bungee jumping. The show is presented in British Sign Language. He also appeared on Blue Peter TV, a British children's television program that was first broadcast in 1958.
Murphy also signed with a new talent agency named "C-Talent Agency" on August 2020 seeking new roles for his future as he is now at a young 16 years old.The Parts You Lose- Louis Ashbourne Serkis is known for The Kid Who Would Be King (2019), Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle (2018) and Alice Through the Looking Glass (2016).The Man Who Would Be King
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Malachi Barton was born on 10 March 2007 in Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA. He is an actor, known for Stuck in the Middle (2016), Dora and the Lost City of Gold (2019) and Super Power Beat Down (2012).Dora & the Lost City of Gold- Fin began his acting career at the age of 8 when he went to his very first audition, and was selected by Lone Scherfig to play the role of Jude in The Kindness of Strangers. Fin was very grateful to Lone for that opportunity and for sparking a love of acting in him. Since that time, Fin has been cast as a lead and a supporting actor in a series of feature films and television. Fin's latest lead role is in the TV series Essex County, based on the graphic novel by Jeff Lemire. Fin plays the role of Lester, an eleven year old boy whose world is turned upside down when he loses his mother and has to move in with his uncle who struggles to relate to him. Fin also appears in Kiefer Sutherland's new TV series Rabbit Hole, as Young Miles Valence. Prior to this, Fin starred in the movie Blood with Michelle Monaghan and played the role of Robin Wright's son in her feature film directorial debut, Land. He was also a lead in the horror film, The Banana Splits, which filmed in Capetown and in Dreamkatcher, which filmed in upper New York State, where he acted alongside Henry Thomas, Lin Shaye and Radha Mitchell.
Fin is a US and Canadian citizen.The Banana Splits Movie - Jahi Di'Allo Winston was born on 30 November 2003 in Atlanta, Georgia USA. He is an actor, known for The Dead Don't Die (2019), Queen & Slim (2019) and We Have a Ghost (2023).The Upside/Knives Out
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- Ian Chen was born on September 7, 2006 in Los Angeles. At age 5, Ian booked his first national commercial and has since then, steadily worked in commercials, print, and television shows. In March 2014, he landed his big break when he booked the comedic role of Evan Huang in ABC's Fresh Off the Boat (2015) He has also guest starred in Grey's Anatomy (2005) and Dr. Ken (2015) In 2018, he landed his first feature film role in Warner Brothers' Shazam! (2019). Cited by Variety as a young star to watch, and included in Entertainment Weekly's list of "12 under 12" outstanding youth actors. He's also named one of Hollywood's Top 30 Stars Under Age 18 by The Hollywood Reporter in 2018 and 2019.
Besides acting on camera, he is also a voice actor, having a recurring role in Disney Junior's Fancy Nancy (2018), and being featured in animation films Wish Dragon (2021). Ian loves being on set and learning all aspects of the filming process.
As a trained singer, Ian appeared in the Hallmark Channel's Home & Family (2012) for his first television interview and live singing performance. He was subsequently invited to sing for many charity events.
In addition to acting and singing, Ian enjoys playing piano and guitar, watching TV, reading, swimming and playing airplane simulators. He also aspires to be a pilot when he grows up.
Ian has a younger brother named Max. Ian and Max speak Mandarin fluently.Shazam/A Dog's Journey - Actor
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Jack Dylan Grazer was born in Los Angeles, California, to parents Angela LaFever and Gavin Grazer.
With his disarming charm, undeniable talent, and infectious energy, Jack Dylan Grazer has emerged as one of the most exciting young actors working today. Grazer's rise to fame began with his memorable portrayal of the hypochondriacal Eddie Kaspbrak in the supernatural horror phenomenon "It" (2017) and its sequel "It: Chapter Two" (2019). These performances, based on the iconic Stephen King novel, showcased Grazer's ability to seamlessly blend comedic timing with genuine vulnerability, endearing him to audiences worldwide.
His role as Freddy Freeman in the DC Extended Universe blockbuster "Shazam!" (2019) further demonstrated Grazer's versatility. He brought heart and humor to the character, a foster child who becomes bestowed with the powers of a superhero. Grazer's undeniable chemistry with his castmates added an extra layer of joy and authenticity to this beloved comic book adaptation.
Grazer's talents extend beyond the big screen. In 2020, he starred in Luca Guadagnino's acclaimed HBO coming-of-age drama series "We Are Who We Are." Grazer's nuanced portrayal of Fraser Wilson, a troubled teenager exploring his identity while living on a US Army base in Italy, earned him critical recognition, highlighting his exceptional dramatic range.
Grazer's work ethic and commitment to character development are evident in every project he takes on. He is not an actor who rests on his success; he actively seeks out challenges that push him creatively. The thriller "Don't Tell a Soul" (2020) saw Grazer in a more sinister light, showcasing his ability to portray a broader range of complex emotions.
Beyond acting, Grazer is a passionate advocate for anti-bullying causes, serving as a global ambassador for the non-profit organization Stomp Out Bullying. He is also an avid skateboarder, aspiring filmmaker, and talented scriptwriter, demonstrating a diverse set of interests that complement his creative pursuits.
Grazer's passion for entertainment extends to roles behind the camera. He enjoys producing and directing his short films, demonstrating an ambition and creative curiosity that hints at his future potential within the industry. In 2023, we can see Grazer reprising his star-making role as Freddy Freeman in the highly anticipated sequel "Shazam! Fury of the Gods."
His upcoming roles further cement his status as an actor with incredible range. Grazer is set to voice Barney in the iconic animated reboot of "Barney & Friends" and star opposite Rachel Zegler in "The Shave" (anticipated release in 2024). This period drama based on real-life events is sure to offer Grazer another opportunity to showcase his depth and ability to embody multifaceted characters.
Still in his youth, Grazer has already achieved a level of success that many actors take decades to reach. With his infectious personality, undeniable talent, and willingness to take on challenging projects, Jack Dylan Grazer continues to captivate audiences and critics alike. His dedication to his craft, combined with a natural screen presence, suggest that his brightest days are still ahead of him.Shazam- Auston Jon Moore is a child actor, from Atlanta GA. As the youngest of 3 children- and the only boy, Auston got bitten by the acting bug, emulating his older sister Jaxon Rose Moore (who is also a working actor). Auston had been featured in several independent films, before landing his first television role on the series finale of BET's "The Quad" where he played "Young Cedric". Auston has since landed his first large supporting role as "BEN" in Paramount Picture's "What Men Want" -directed by Adam Shankman, and starring Taraji P. Henson, and Aldis Hodge. Auston is represented by People Store in the southeast, Abrams Artist Agency in Los Angeles, and Crackerjack Management.What Men Want
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Jadon Sand is known for The Affair (2014), The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part (2019) and The Lego Movie (2014).The Lego Movie 2: the Second Part- Dean Chaumoo is known for The Kid Who Would Be King (2019).The Kid Who Would Be King
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Aidan is known for playing young Colton Kyle in the Clint Eastwood directed film American Sniper (2014). He started acting/modeling at age 4 1/2 and started booking work almost immediately. He is the twin brother of actress/model Madeleine McGraw. Aidan has two other siblings, older brother, Jack McGraw and younger sister, Violet McGraw, also actors and and models.American Woman