Eric Lloyd facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Eric Lloyd
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David Eric Lloyd Morelli
May 19, 1986 Glendale, California, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1989–present |
Eric Lloyd (born David Eric Lloyd Morelli on May 19, 1986) is an American actor. He is well-known for his acting roles as a child. You might know him best as Charlie Calvin from the Disney movie series The Santa Clause and the TV show The Santa Clauses. He also played "Little John" Warner in the NBC TV series Jesse and Kyle Grant in the movie Dunston Checks In.
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Eric Lloyd's Acting Journey
Eric Lloyd started his acting career very young. When he was just two to five years old, he appeared in the TV show The Wonder Years. He played a younger version of the main character, Kevin Arnold.
Early Film Roles
Eric also acted in several movies. Some of his film roles include Batman & Robin, Dunston Checks In, and Deconstructing Harry. He also lent his voice to characters in animated films like The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars and The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue.
In 1996, a newspaper called the Fort Worth Star-Telegram wrote about Eric. They said that even though he was still young, he already had a lot of acting experience. They mentioned that his role in The Santa Clause was his biggest at the time. His part in Dunston Checks In also helped him become even more recognized.
Beyond Acting: Lloyd Production Studios
In 2014, Eric Lloyd opened his own company called Lloyd Production Studios. This studio, located in Glendale, California, is a place for making and editing music and films.
Movies Eric Lloyd Has Been In
Eric Lloyd has appeared in many films throughout his career. Here is a list of some of them:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1993 | Sunny's Deliverance | David | Short film |
| Heart and Souls | 7-year-old Thomas Reilly | ||
| 1994 | Greedy | 7-year-old Joe McTeague | |
| The Santa Clause | Charlie Calvin | ||
| 1996 | Dunston Checks In | Kyle Grant | |
| 1997 | The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue | Blanky | Voice role; direct-to-video |
| The Spittin' Image | Wally | Short film | |
| Batman & Robin | Young Bruce Wayne | ||
| Deconstructing Harry | Hilliard "Hilly" Block | ||
| 1998 | My Giant | Young Sammy Kamin | |
| The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars | Blanky | Voice role; direct-to-video | |
| Luminous Motion | Phillip | ||
| 2002 | The Santa Clause 2 | Charlie Calvin | |
| 2006 | The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause | ||
| 2011 | ChromeSkull: Laid to Rest 2 | Geeky Worker |
TV Shows Eric Lloyd Has Been In
Eric Lloyd has also had many roles in television shows and movies made for TV.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1989 | The Wonder Years | Young Kevin Arnold | Episode: "Brightwing" |
| 1992 | Laurie Hill | Leo Hill | Appeared in 10 episodes |
| 1993 | A Family Torn Apart | Chris Hannigan | Television film |
| Love & War | Johnny | Episode: "I Love a Parade" | |
| 1994 | In the Best of Families: Marriage, Pride & Madness | Young John Lynch | Television film |
| Seasons of the Heart | David | ||
| 1995 | Abandoned and Deceived | Matthew | |
| 1996–1997 | The Oz Kids | Neddie Hugson | Voice role |
| 1997 | A Christmas Memory | Buddy | Television film |
| 1998 | Chameleon | Ghen | |
| 1998–2000 | Jesse | "Little John" Warner | Appeared in 41 episodes |
| 2000 | Rocket Power | Josh | Episode: "All About Sam/Half Twister" |
| 2001 | ER | Martin Leanly | Episode: "Rampage" |
| 2011 | About Abby | Xander Falls | Appeared in 2 episodes |
| 2012 | True Perfection | Kyle | Miniseries |
| 2017 | Weedland | Garret Walker | TV Pilot |
| 2020 | Comic Conventions | Manny (white) | TV short |
| 2022 | The Santa Clauses | Charlie Calvin | Episode: "Chapter Two: The Secessus Clause" |
| 2024 | The Floor | Himself, contestant | Episode: They Rise & They Fall |
Video Games Eric Lloyd Has Voiced
Eric Lloyd has also lent his voice to characters in video games.
| Year | Title | Voice role | Notes |
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| 1996 | Goosebumps: Escape from Horrorland | Clay |
Awards and Nominations
Eric Lloyd has been recognized for his acting with several awards and nominations, especially during his time as a child actor.
- 1993: Nominated for a Young Artist Award for his role in Laurie Hill.
- 1994: Nominated for a Young Artist Award for Heart and Souls.
- 1994: Nominated for a Young Artist Award for his co-starring role in The Santa Clause.
- 1995: Nominated for a Young Artist Award for his performance in the TV Mini-Series Seasons of the Heart.
- 1997: Nominated for a Young Artist Award for his role in Dunston Checks In.
- 1998: Nominated for a Young Artist Award for his performance in the TV movie A Christmas Memory.
- 1999: Nominated for a Young Artist Award for his supporting role in the TV movie Chameleon.
- 1999: Won a Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series for his supporting role in Jesse.
- 1999: Nominated for The Hollywood Reporter Young Star Award for his role in Jesse.
- 2000: Nominated for a Young Artist Award for his supporting role in Jesse.
- 2000: Nominated for The Hollywood Reporter Young Star Award for his role in Jesse.
- 2003: Nominated for a Young Artist Award for his supporting role in The Santa Clause 2: The Mrs. Clause.
- 2007: Nominated for a Young Artist Award for Best Young Ensemble in the movie The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause.
See also
In Spanish: Eric Lloyd para niños
