Jonathan Lipnicki facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jonathan Lipnicki
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Lipnicki in 2005
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Jonathan William Lipnicki
October 22, 1990 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1996–present |
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Notable work
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Stuart Little films |
Jonathan William Lipnicki (born October 22, 1990) is an American actor. He became famous as a child actor in many popular movies. You might know him from films like Jerry Maguire (1996), Stuart Little (1999), and Stuart Little 2 (2002). He also appeared in The Little Vampire (2000) and Like Mike (2002). Jonathan also acted in TV shows such as Dawson's Creek and Meego.
Early Life and Education
Jonathan William Lipnicki was born on October 22, 1990. His hometown is Westlake Village, California. His parents are Joseph Lipnicki and Rhonda Rosen. He has an older sister named Alexis. Jonathan's family is Jewish. He had a special ceremony called a Bar Mitzvah.
He went to Agoura High School. This is a public school in Agoura Hills.
Acting Career Highlights
Jonathan Lipnicki started his acting career very young. His first movie was Jerry Maguire. In this film, he played the son of a single parent. After that, he appeared in TV shows like The Single Guy and The Jeff Foxworthy Show. He also had roles in Dawson's Creek and Meego.
Playing George Little
One of his most famous roles was George Little. He played this character in the movies Stuart Little and Stuart Little 2. These films were very popular with young audiences.
Other Notable Roles
Jonathan also played the main character, Tony Thompson, in the 2000 film The Little Vampire. He co-starred with rapper Bow Wow in the sports movie Like Mike (2002). These movies did well in theaters. They helped Jonathan become well-known among kids and preteens.
After his child acting days, Jonathan focused on independent films. He appeared in the comedy Motherlover. He also had lead roles in the horror-thriller Broil. He was also in the comedy-drama Pooling To Paradise. In 2022, it was announced he would star in the horror film Camp Pleasant Lake.
Giving Back: Philanthropy
Jonathan Lipnicki is very active in charity work. He has spoken for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. He also helps the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. This foundation works to find a cure for diabetes.
He is also involved with the Starlight Children Foundation. This group helps seriously ill children. Jonathan supports the NBA's Read to Achieve program. This program encourages kids to read. In 2001, he was named a "Hero of 2001" by the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. He was only ten years old at the time.
Jonathan has also been a spokesperson for Pediatric Chiropractic and Kids Day America/International. He works with animal rights groups too. These include Pets and their Stars and Nutz for Mutts.
Personal Life and Hobbies
Jonathan Lipnicki is a trained martial artist. He holds a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. He continues to stay fit with his training. His father owns a mixed martial arts company.
Jonathan currently lives in Oklahoma. He works there as an executive producer for Buffalo 8 Production.
Film Roles
Jonathan Lipnicki has acted in many films. Here are some of his roles:
- 1996: Jerry Maguire as Ray Boyd
- 1998: Dr. Dolittle as Baby Tiger (voice)
- 1999: Stuart Little as George Little
- 2000: The Little Vampire as Tony Thompson
- 2002: Like Mike as Murph
- 2002: Stuart Little 2 as George Little
- 2003: When Zachary Beaver Came to Town as Toby Wilson
- 2016: Arlo: The Burping Pig as Buster (voice)
- 2020: Broil as Sydney 'The Chef' Lawson
- 2024: Camp Pleasant Lake as Jasper Meadows
Television Roles
Jonathan has also appeared in several television shows:
- 1996–1997: The Jeff Foxworthy Show as Justin Foxworthy
- 1997: Meego as Alex Parker
- 2000: Dawson's Creek as Buzz Thompson (3 episodes)
- 2003: Touched By An Angel as Stan
- 2009: Monk as Rudy Smith
- 2018: Celebs Go Dating as Himself (contestant)
- 2019: Worst Cooks in America as Himself (contestant)
Awards and Recognitions
Jonathan Lipnicki has received awards for his acting:
- 1997: Young Artist Award for Best Performance in Jerry Maguire (Won)
- 1999: Young Star Award for Best Young Actor in Stuart Little (Won)
- 2001: Young Artist Award for Best Performance in The Little Vampire (Won)
See also
In Spanish: Jonathan Lipnicki para niños
