Jeremy Sumpter

Birth Name:

Jeremy Robert Myron Sumpter

Birth Place:

Monterey, California, United States

Profession

Actor, Producer, Soundtrack, Camera department

For his performance in "Just a Dream," he won a Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Movie, Mini-Series or Special by a Leading Young Actor
Is the twin brother to Jessica
After an exceptional performance at a talent competition, a personal manager signed the 11-year-old actor and he moved to Hollywood
Trained in sword fighting and gymnastics for his title role in the P․J Hogan adaptation of "Peter Pan․"
A skilled surfer, he used his talents in the surfing film "Local Boys․"
Co-hosts an online reality contest show, "The YOBI Show․"
Enjoys such competitive pastimes as basketball, football, golf and pool
His musical tastes include rock musicians such as the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Tom Petty and Neil Young
When he was young, he played little league baseball

2003Saturn Award - Best Performance by a Younger Actor:Nominated
2003Young Artist Award - Best Performance in a TV Movie, Mini-Series or Special - Leading Young Actor:Winner
2004Saturn Award - Best Performance by a Younger Actor:Winner
2004PFCS Award - Best Performance by a Youth in a Lead or Supporting Role - Male:Nominated
2004Young Artist Award - Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actor:Winner
2006Young Artist Award - Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special (Comedy or Drama) - Leading Young Actor:Nominated
2009Gold Derby TV Award - Ensemble of the Year:Winner
2010Gold Derby TV Award - Ensemble of the Year:Nominated

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