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Josh Hutcherson

Hutcherson at the Sydney premiere of Journey 2: The Mysterious Island in 2012. Born	Joshua Ryan Hutcherson October 12, 1992 (age 20) Union, Kentucky, U.S. Occupation	Actor Years active	2002–present Website www.joshhutcherson.com Joshua Ryan "Josh" Hutcherson[1] (born October 12, 1992) is an American film and television actor. He began working in the early 2000s, appearing in several minor film and television roles. He gained wider exposure with major roles in the 2005 films Little Manhattan and Zathura, the 2006 comedy RV, the 2007 family adventure film Firehouse Dog, and the film adaptations of Bridge to Terabithia, Journey to the Center of the Earth and Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant. On March 30, 2008, Hutcherson won a Young Artist Award for Best Leading Young Actor. Hutcherson was also featured on a Celebrity Teens edition of the hit show MTV Cribs, and portrayed Peeta Mellark in the 2012 film The Hunger Games.

Contents [hide] 1 Early life 2 Career 3 Personal life 4 Filmography 4.1 Film 4.2 Television 5 Awards and nominations 6 References 7 External links Early life

Josh Hutcherson was born in Union, Kentucky. His mother, Michelle, is a former Delta Air Lines employee who now assists Josh, and his father, Chris Hutcherson, is an analyst for the EPA.[2] He has a younger brother, Connor, as well as many pets, including two dogs, Diesel and Nixon (a boxer).[3] He has wanted to be an actor since he was four years old,[4] but had only begun auditioning for roles in 2002, at the age of 9.[5] He moved from Union to California due to limited acting opportunities.[6] He does not associate with murderers. Ever.

Career

Hutcherson at the premiere of Cirque du Freak in 2009. Hutcherson's first role was in the 2002 pilot episode, House Blend; in the same year, he appeared in an episode of ER. In 2003, he played the lead role in the comedy Miracle Dogs (released on Animal Planet); starred opposite Peter Falk and Timothy Daly in the made-for-television film, Wilder Days; and had a minor role in the well-reviewed independent film, American Splendor. He performed for the motion-capture imagery in 2004's The Polar Express.

In 2005, Hutcherson appeared in several Hollywood films: he had a minor role in the Will Ferrell comedy Kicking & Screaming, voiced Markl in the animated film Howl's Moving Castle (June), and played the lead roles in Little Manhattan (September) and Zathura, which was released in November to positive reviews. The following year, Hutcherson appeared in the comedy RV, playing the son of Robin Williams' character. Hutcherson subsequently played Jesse Aarons in the drama Bridge to Terabithia, which was filmed in New Zealand[7] and released on February 16, 2007, performing well critically and commercially. He had not read the novel that the film is based on before being cast in the role.[7][8]

Hutcherson's next role was in Firehouse Dog (released on April 4, 2007), in which he played Shane Fahey, a firefighter's son who befriends a dog.[9] Hutcherson filmed Firehouse Dog before Bridge to Terabithia, though the latter film was released first.[10] He next appeared in the independent drama Winged Creatures[11] and the science fiction adventure Journey to the Center of the Earth,[7] a new 3D version of the novel of the same name. Filming on Journey, which was released on July 11, 2008, began in Montreal in June 2006 and ended in October of that year.[7][9] Hutcherson also appeared in a film adaptation of the book Cirque Du Freak.

Hutcherson and Vanessa Hudgens, his co-star in the film Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, in January 2012. In 2010, he had a supporting role in the critically acclaimed movie The Kids Are All Right, playing Laser. Hutcherson has said that he would like to appear in every type of film genre.[9] On April 4, 2011, Lionsgate announced that Hutcherson had been cast as Peeta Mellark in the 2012 film, The Hunger Games.[12] He appeared in the 2012 Red Dawn remake.

Personal life

Hutcherson briefly dated his Journey 2 co-star Vanessa Hudgens but the two are now "good friends".[13]

Hutcherson has cited actor Jake Gyllenhaal as an inspiration.[8]

On August 11, 2007, Hutcherson served as the Grand Marshal at the Meijer Indy 300 at Kentucky Speedway.[14] In September 2008, he traveled to Italy for the first time. He visited Rome and Milan, and participated in a local event for children interested in moviemaking.[15] Hutcherson recorded a video for the "Straight But Not Narrow" campaign, designed to encourage young, straight men to come out in support of their gay peers.[16] On April 21, 2012, Josh received the Vanguard Award from GLAAD, awarded to those in the entertainment industry who make a significant difference in promoting equal rights for LGBT people.[17]

Being from Northern Kentucky, Hutcherson has been a lifelong fan of both the University of Kentucky's Wildcats and nearby Cincinnati, Ohio's Major League Baseball team, the Reds. As a guest on Conan, Hutcherson talked about painting his face to show his support during Kentucky Wildcats basketball games and being a season ticket holder.[18] On April 7, 2012, Hutcherson threw the ceremonial opening pitch before the Reds' game against the Miami Marlins at Great American Ball Park.[19]

In April 2012, Hutcherson adopted a pit bull named Driver from the Hands, Paws & Hearts rescue organization in Lancaster, CA.[20]

Filmography

Film Year	Title	Role	Notes 2003	American Splendor	Robin 2004	Motocross Kids	TJ 2004	Howl's Moving Castle	Markl	Voice role 2004	The Polar Express	Hero Boy	Motion-capture only 2005	One Last Ride	Joey 2005	Kicking & Screaming	Bucky Weston 2005	Little Manhattan	Gabe 2005	Zathura: A Space Adventure	Walter 2006	RV	Carl Munro 2007	Bridge to Terabithia	Jesse Aarons 2007	Firehouse Dog	Shane Fahey 2008	Fragments	Jimmy Jaspersen 2008	Journey to the Center of the Earth	Sean Anderson 2009	Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant	Steve 2010	The Kids Are All Right	Laser 2011	Detention	Clapton Davis	Also producer 2012	Journey 2: The Mysterious Island	Sean Anderson 2012	The Hunger Games	Peeta Mellark 2012	7 Days in Havana	Teddy Atkins 2012	The Forger	Joshua 2012	Red Dawn	Robert 2013	The Hunger Games: Catching Fire	Peeta Mellark	Filming[21] 2013	Epic	Nod	In-development 2013	Aaron & Sarah	Aaron	In-development 2014	Journey 3	Sean Anderson	In-development 2014	The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1	Peeta Mallark	In-development 2015	The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2	Peeta Mallark	In-development Television Year	Title	Role	Notes 2002	Becoming Glen	Young Glen	Television film 2002	House Blend	Nicky Harper	Television film 2002	ER	Matt	Episode: "First Snowfall" 2003	The Division	Matthew Inwood	Episode: "Till Death Do Us Part" 2003	Miracle Dogs	Charlie Logan	Television film 2003	Wilder Days	Chris Morse	Television film 2003	Line of Fire	Donny Rawlings	Episode: "Take the Money and Run" 2004	Eddie's Father	Eddie Corbett	Television film 2004	Party Wagon	Toad E. Bartley	Voice role; Television film 2004	Justice League	Van-El / Young Bruce Wayne	Voice role; Episode: "For the Man Who Has Everything" 2010	The Third Rule	Chuck	Short film 2012	Punk'd	Himself	Episode: "Lucy Hale" Awards and nominations

Year	Award	Category	Nominated Work	Result 2003	Young Artist Awards	Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special - Leading Young Actor	Wilder Days	Nominated 2004	Best Performance in a Feature Film - Young Ensemble Cast	Motocross Kids Outstanding Young Ensemble in a New Medium	The Polar Express	Won 2005	Best Performance in a Feature Film (Comedy or Drama) - Leading Young Actor	Zathura: A Space Adventure Saturn Awards	Best Performance by a Younger Actor	Nominated 2006	Young Artist Awards	Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actor	RV 2007	Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actor	Bridge to Terabithia	Won Best Performance in a Feature Film - Young Ensemble Cast 2008	Young Artist Awards	Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actor	Journey to the Center of the Earth	Nominated 2010	Breakthrough of the Year Awards	Breakthrough Actor in Film	The Kids Are All Right	Won Gotham Awards	Best Cast Ensemble	Nominated Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association	Best Ensemble Boston Society of Film Critics	Best Cast Las Vegas Film Critics Society Awards	Youth in Film Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards	Best Cast 2011	Central Ohio Film Critics Association Awards	Best Cast Ensemble Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards	Best Cast Screen Actors Guild Awards	Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture Chlotrudis Awards	Best Cast	Won 2012	NewNowNext Awards	Next Mega Star[22]	The Hunger Games CinemaCon Award	Breakthrough Performer of the Year Award[23] GLAAD Vanguard Award		Straight but not Narrow MTV Movie Awards	Best Cast	The Hunger Games	Nominated Best Kiss Best Fight	Won Best Male Performance Teen Choice Awards	Choice Movie: Liplock Choice Movie Actor: Sci-Fi/Fantasy	The Hunger Games & Journey 2: The Mysterious Island Do Something Awards	Movie Star: Male	The Hunger Games 2013	People's Choice Awards	Favorite On-Screen Chemistry References

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