All articles tagged with #child actor
Sidney Kibrick, known for playing 'Woim' in the 1930s Our Gang comedy shorts, has died at age 97. He appeared in about two dozen films as a child actor before leaving the industry at 15, later becoming a real estate developer. He was remembered for his role in the beloved series and maintained friendships with fellow cast members.
Floyd Roger Myers Jr., a former child actor known for his role on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, died at age 42 from a heart attack in Maryland. He also appeared in The Jacksons: An American Dream and last acted in 2000. Myers co-founded a men's mental health nonprofit, which paid tribute to him after his passing.
Jeffrey Louis Starr, a former child actor known for his role in the 'Bad News Bears' sequels, passed away at age 61 in Illinois after battling an illness, leaving behind a family and a legacy of kindness and friendship.
Jenna Ortega, star of Netflix's 'Wednesday,' discusses her initial reluctance to take the role due to the intense pressure and attention, her concerns about being typecast as a schoolgirl, and her desire to pursue more diverse roles in the future, all while reflecting on the challenges faced by young actors transitioning into adult roles.
Alisha Weir, a 14-year-old Irish actress, stars in Universal's vampire movie "Abigail" as the titular character, a ballerina enthusiast who is revealed to be a vampire. Weir completed her own stunts and incorporated her dance skills into the role. Despite the challenges of the physically demanding role and maintaining an American accent, Weir's performance has been praised. She aspires to continue acting and hopes to maintain her love and excitement for the craft.
In a Vogue interview, Zendaya discusses her transition to more mature roles, reflecting on her unconventional upbringing as a child actor and expressing a desire to have experienced high school. She opens up about feeling pressured to meet expectations and the challenges of being thrust into an adult position at a young age, while also acknowledging the complexities of fame and being a child actor.
Zendaya reflects on her early days of fame, revealing that she became the breadwinner of her family at a young age and expressing complicated feelings about being a child actor. She wishes she had the opportunity to go to school and feels the pressure to be perfect and live up to expectations has created self-doubt as she prepares for her upcoming film, Challengers.
Frankie Muniz revealed on the Australian version of I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here that he walked off the set of Malcolm in the Middle for two episodes due to certain crew members' disrespectful behavior, noting that he was mortified by the fear of others to stand up for themselves. Muniz, who played the lead role in the series, reflected on the tense work environment and the power he had as the show's centerpiece. Although he appeared in all 151 episodes, viewers noticed his absence in season four, episode 17, where he only appeared via archive footage. Muniz has since pursued a career in NASCAR racing and made sporadic guest appearances on TV series.
Frankie Muniz revealed that he walked off the set of "Malcolm in the Middle" for two episodes due to the tense atmosphere where people were afraid to stand up to disrespectful behavior. Reflecting on his experience as a child actor, he expressed concern about the industry, despite his own positive experience, and stated that he wouldn't let his own child enter the business. Muniz, who has mostly left acting for a NASCAR career, still holds fondness for his "Malcolm" family and expressed interest in revisiting the show, as did co-star Bryan Cranston.
Drake Bell opened up about being sexually abused as a child actor partially because of his father, hoping it would be cathartic for him to talk about what had happened. He shared his story on the docuseries "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV" after seeking therapy to process his trauma. Bell involved his father in the project, feeling it might be beneficial for him. He revealed that he was the unnamed minor abused by dialogue coach Brian Peck and expressed disappointment at not receiving apologies from those who supported Peck, some of whom he had worked with on his show "Drake and Josh."
Drake Bell opened up about being sexually abused as a child actor in the documentary "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV," partially because he thought it would be cathartic for his father to talk about what had happened. He checked into rehab for therapy before deciding to share his story and was cautious about involving his father in the docuseries but ultimately thought it would be helpful. Bell revealed that he was the previously unnamed minor whom dialogue coach Brian Peck was charged with sexually abusing in 2004 and expressed disappointment at not receiving apologies from those who had supported Peck, some of whom he had worked with on his show "Drake and Josh."
Drake Bell criticized the cast of Ned's Declassified for making insensitive comments during a livestream, sparking controversy. This comes as a former colleague of Drake's, Brian, was sentenced to prison in 2004 for charges involving a minor actor.
Bryce Dallas Howard revealed that her parents, including director and actor Ron Howard, had strict rules against her working as a child actor, despite her eventual success in Hollywood. Ron Howard, who found fame as a child actor himself, expressed concerns about the potential pitfalls of child stardom and the unfair comparisons his children might face. Bryce Howard expressed gratitude for her parents' decision, noting that it took time for her to make a living as an actor but ultimately appreciating the path she took.
Ron Howard explains that he didn't want his daughter, Bryce Dallas Howard, to be a child actor due to the challenges and potential unfair comparisons in the industry, drawing from his own experiences as a child actor. Bryce, who didn't pursue acting until later, appreciates her parents' decision and the lessons it taught her about financial independence.
Maisie Williams, known for her role as Arya Stark in Game of Thrones, opens up about the personal struggles she faced as a child actor, feeling lost and uncomfortable with her identity. She reflects on her growth and newfound comfort in her own skin, while also sharing her admiration for her older colleagues on set. Williams is now starring in The New Look and running her own production company, aiming to bring original content to the screen and offering support to other child actors navigating the pressures of fame.