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Jimmy Bennett Biography

Birth Name:James Michael Bennett

Birth Place:Seal Beach, California, United States

Profession Actor, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Won a Young Artist Award for his role in the film "Shorts" in 2010
  • Won a Young Artist Award for his voice and motion capture work in the film "The Polar Express" in 2005
  • Made his screen acting debut in the TV series "Strong Medicine" in 2002 and his feature film debut the following year in "Daddy Day Care․"
  • Is also a singer and released his debut single and music video "Over Again" in 2011
  • Best known for his role as Tommy Smith in "Hostage" and as Daniel in "Orphan․"
  • Played a young James T․ Kirk in the 2009 film "Star Trek․"
  • Has also done voice-over work, playing Rerun in "I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown" and Roo in "Winnie the Pooh: Springtime with Roo․"

Awards

  • 2004Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film - Young Actor Age Ten or Younger: nominated
  • 2004Young Artist Award-Best Young Ensemble in a Feature Film: nominated
  • 2005Special Award-Outstanding Young Ensemble in a New Medium: winner
  • 2007Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film - Young Actor Age Ten or Younger: nominated
  • 2008Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film - Supporting Young Actor - Comedy or Musical: nominated
  • 2010Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film - Young Ensemble Cast: winner
  • 2010Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actor: nominated