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Jimmy 'Jax' Pinchak Biography

Birth Name:James Justin Pinchak

Birth Place:Point Pleasant, New Jersey, United States

Profession Actor

Fast Facts

  • 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 as Jody Davis in the TV series "Family Affair" in 2002
  • Originally began playing drums at a young age and was influenced by the music of the Beatles, the Doors and Jimi Hendrix
  • Best known for his role as Peter Wiggin in "Ender's Game" and as Mark in "Let Me In․"
  • Is also a musician who plays guitar and sings vocals for The Jimmy Jax Pinchak Band

Awards

  • 2003Young Artist Award-Best Ensemble in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama): nominated
  • 2005Special Award-Outstanding Young Ensemble in a New Medium: winner
  • 2008Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special - Leading Young Actor: nominated
  • 2011Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film - Young Ensemble Cast: nominated