Biography
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Jonah Bobo (born January 24 1997) is an American actor.
Biography
Bobo was born in New York City, New York to an Orthodox Jewish family; his father, Scott, works in software and his mother, Denise, is a physical therapist and personal trainer. He has a younger sister named Georgia.
His first film role was in the 2004 independent film, The Best Thief in the World. He co-starred opposite Christopher Walken and Josh Lucas in the 2004 drama, Around the Bend, playing the youngest of a four-generation family. Bobo was subsequently cast in the big-budget fantasy film, Zathura, which opened in November 2005 to moderate box office, grossing $28 million in the United States.
Bobo's most recent role was in another independent film, Strangers with Candy, which opened on June 28, 2006.
Selected filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | The Fox and the Hound 2 | Tod | voice only direct-to-video |
| Strangers with Candy | Shamus Noblet | ||
| 2005 | Zathura | Danny | |
| 2004 | Around the Bend | Zach Lair | |
| The Backyardigans | Austin | voice only television series |
Footnotes
External links
- About.com interview (November 7 2005)
- Jonah Bobo Fansite
- Jonah Bobo at the IMDB
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