Jared Gilman

Birth Name:

Jared T. Raynor Gilman

Birth Place:

South Orange, New Jersey, United States

Profession

Actor

Was nominated for eight awards for "Moonrise Kingdom," including two wins for Best Ensemble from the Central Ohio Film Critics Association and the Phoenix Film Critics Society
Made his acting debut in the film "Moonrise Kingdom" after going in for his first audition in September 2010
Quote: "I feel like my life has gotten weird in a good way․ I go from pretty much falling into the Passaic River during a science field trip a couple of weeks ago, to in another couple of weeks being at the MTV awards․"
Has also appeared in a commercial for Verizon Wireless that follows a similar theme to the outdoor scenes in "Moonrise Kingdom․"
Best known for his role as Sam Shakusky in "Moonrise Kingdom․"
In preparation for "Moonrise Kingdom," he learned canoeing and how to cook over an open fire, and also studied Clint Eastwood's character in "Escape from Alcatraz․"
Said his most memorable moment from the set of "Moonrise Kingdom" was Bill Murray teaching him how to tie a tie

2012BSFC Award - Best Ensemble Cast:Nominated
2012Gotham Independent Film Award - Best Ensemble Performance:Nominated
2012PFCS Award - Best Youth Performance in a Lead or Supporting Role - Male:Nominated
2012PFCS Award - Best Ensemble Acting:Winner
2012SEFCA Award - Best Ensemble:Nominated
2012Joe Barber Award - Best Youth Performance:Nominated
2013COFCA Award - Best Ensemble:Winner
2013MTV Movie Award - Best Kiss:Nominated
2013OFTA Film Award - Best Youth Performance:Nominated
2013Young Artist Award - Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actor:Nominated

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