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Jeremy Suarez
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Jeremy Steven Suarez
July 6, 1990 Burbank, California, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Maria Suarez
(m. 2017) |
Jeremy Steven Suarez (born July 6, 1990) is an American actor. He is well-known for playing Jordan Thomkins on The Bernie Mac Show from 2001 to 2006. He also voiced Koda the bear cub in the Disney movies Brother Bear (2003) and Brother Bear 2 (2006).
Jeremy started acting when he was just five years old. His first movie role was Tyson Tidwell in Jerry Maguire in 1996. Throughout his career, he has been nominated for several awards, including the NAACP Image Awards, Young Artist Awards, and an Annie Award.
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About Jeremy Suarez
Jeremy Suarez was born on July 6, 1990, in Burbank, California. He is the oldest of three children. His family background includes both African and Cuban heritage. Jeremy was raised following the Muslim religion.
Early Acting Roles
Jeremy began his acting journey in 1996 with the movie Jerry Maguire. He played Tyson, the son of a character named Rod Tidwell. After this, he appeared in a TV show called Built to Last in 1997. He also made guest appearances on popular sitcoms like Sister, Sister and The Wayans Bros.. From 1996 to 1998, he had a regular role as Raymond Wilkes on the medical drama Chicago Hope.
Starring in The Bernie Mac Show
When Jeremy was eight years old, he joined the cast of The Bernie Mac Show. This popular sitcom aired from 2001 to 2006. Jeremy played Jordan Thomkins, the nephew of the main character, Bernie Mac. His performance as Jordan earned him two nominations for the NAACP Image Award. After the show's star, Bernie Mac, passed away, Jeremy appeared on Larry King Live in 2008 with his co-stars to talk about their memories of Bernie.
Voicing Koda in Brother Bear
Jeremy is also famous for his voice acting. He lent his voice to Koda, a young bear cub, in the Disney animated film Brother Bear (2003). Many people, including a book author, praised his voice work in the movie. Jeremy was nominated for an Annie Award for his role as Koda, which is a big award for animation. He returned to voice Koda again in the sequel, Brother Bear 2, released in 2006.
Other Film and Voice Work
In 2004, Jeremy appeared in two more movies. He voiced Russell in an animated part of the film Fat Albert. He also played Li'l Gawain in the movie The Ladykillers. After The Bernie Mac Show ended, Jeremy found it challenging to find new acting jobs. He even worked in other fields outside of the entertainment industry for a while.
Most of Jeremy's recent work has been in voice-overs. He voiced characters in TV shows like King of the Hill. He also voiced a puppet in Nike commercials during the 2009 NBA Playoffs. In 2012, he provided the voice of Kai in the animated movie Zambezia. In the 2014 film Angry Video Game Nerd: The Movie, Jeremy played Cooper Folly, who was the sidekick to the main character. His most recent appearance was as Nathaniel in The Fix (2017).
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1996 | Jerry Maguire | Tyson Tidwell | |
| 1998 | Susan's Plan | Kevin | |
| 2001 | The Land Before Time VIII: The Big Freeze | Tippy | Voice, released directly to video |
| 2002 | Treasure Planet | Alien Kid, additional voices | Voice (scenes not used in final movie) |
| 2003 | Brother Bear | Koda | Voice |
| 2004 | The Ladykillers | Li'l Gawain | |
| Fat Albert | Russell | Voice | |
| 2005 | Room to Grow | Teasel | Short film |
| 2006 | Brother Bear 2 | Koda | Voice, released directly to video |
| 2008 | Extreme Movie | RJ | |
| 2012 | Zambezia | Kai | Voice |
| 2014 | Angry Video Game Nerd: The Movie | Cooper Folly | |
| 2017 | The Fix | Nathaniel |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1996 | Sister, Sister | Little Boy | Episode: "Kid-Napped" |
| 1996–98 | Chicago Hope | Raymond Wilkes | Appeared in 6 episodes |
| 1997 | Built to Last | Ryce Watkins | Appeared in 8 episodes |
| 1998 | The Wayans Bros. | Dexter | Episode: "The Son of Marlon" |
| 1998 | Beverly Hills, 90210 | Ryan | Episode: "Local Hero" |
| 2000 | MADtv | Cowboy Trick or Treater | Appeared in 2 episodes |
| 2001 | Max Steel | Nuebert | Voice, episode: "Fun in the Sun" |
| 2001–06 | The Bernie Mac Show | Jordan Thomkins | Appeared in 104 episodes |
| 2002 | Hey Arnold! | Scared Boy | Voice, episode: "The Journal" |
| 2005 | The Proud Family Movie | Wally | Voice, TV movie |
| 2007–08 | King of the Hill | Arrow Kid #1, Jack | Voice, appeared in 3 episodes |
Awards and Nominations
Jeremy Suarez has been recognized for his acting with several award nominations.
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2003 | Image Award | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series | The Bernie Mac Show | Nominated |
| 2004 | Image Award | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series | Nominated | |
| BET Comedy Award | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series | Nominated | ||
| Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) – Leading Young Actor | Nominated | ||
| Annie Award | Outstanding Voice Acting in an Animated Feature Production | Brother Bear | Nominated | |
| Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a Voice-Over Role – Young Actor | Nominated | ||
| 2005 | BET Comedy Award | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series | The Bernie Mac Show | Nominated |
See also
In Spanish: Jeremy Suarez para niños
