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Ty Simpkins Biography

Birth Name:Ty Keegan Simpkins

Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States

Profession Actor, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Was nominated for the 2016 Young Artist Award for best performance in a feature film by a leading young actor
  • Won a 2016 Saturn Award for his role in "Jurassic World․"
  • Is the brother of actress Ryan Simpkins
  • Got his start as a baby on several well-known soap operas, including "One Life to Live․"
  • Made his film debut at the age of three in "War of the Worlds․"
  • Gained widespread acclaim after his role in "Iron Man 3․"
  • Voiced characters on the video games "Lego Jurassic World" and "Lego Dimensions․"

Awards

  • 2014Saturn Award-Best Performance by a Younger Actor: nominated
  • 2016Saturn Award-Best Performance by a Younger Actor: winner
  • 2016Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actor (11 - 13): nominated
  • 2016Young Entertainer Award-Best Leading Young Actor - Feature Film: nominated