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Miko Hughes Biography

Birth Name:Miko John Hughes

Birth Place:Apple Valley, California, United States

Profession Actor, Director, Writer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • He made his film debut in the 1989 horror film "Pet Sematary․"
  • Released two musical albums, one self-titled and the other called "Halloween Haunts," in 1995 at age nine
  • First on-screen appearance came in a public service announcement when he was only 22 months old
  • Best known for his appearances as a child in the films "Pet Sematary," "Mercury Rising" and "Wes Craven's New Nightmare․"
  • Good friends with actor, director and writer Joey Zimmerman
  • His first name is Chickasaw and Choctaw for "chief․"

Awards

  • 1990Young Artist Award-Outstanding Performance by an Actor Under Nine Years of Age: nominated
  • 1991Young Artist Award-Outstanding Young Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture: winner
  • 1993Young Artist Award-Best Actor Under Ten in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 1994Chainsaw Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 1995Saturn Award-Best Performance by a Younger Actor: nominated
  • 1999Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Voice Over in a Feature or TV - Best Young Actor: nominated
  • 1999Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actor: winner
  • 2000Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Movie or Pilot - Supporting Young Actor: nominated
  • 2001Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Drama Series - Supporting Young Actor: winner
  • 2004Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Series - Guest Starring Young Actor: nominated