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Jimmy Bennett

Jimmy Bennett is a multi-talented 11-year-old who has worked with some of Hollywood's heavyweights. Most recently, he co-starred in Wolfgang Petersen's Poseidon, alongside Kurt Russell, Richard Dreyfuss and Josh Lucas; and Firewall, with Harrison Ford and Virginia Madsen. Bennett was also seen in The Amityville Horror, for producer Michael Bay, and starred opposite Bruce Willis in Miramax's Hostage. In addition, his voice can be heard in Warner Bros' The Polar Express, starring Tom Hanks.

His other film credits include Asia Argento's The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things Else, for Muse Films and based on the J.T. Leroy novel, and Daddy Day Care, with Eddie Murphy.

Bennett also worked on the hit WB television series Everwood and has appeared in the miniseries Detective, for the Hallmark Channel; CSI; Judging Amy; The Guardian; and Strong Medicine. In addition, he has voiced characters for some of the more popular children's movies in recent history, including I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown; Fun With Roo (ABCs and 123s); and Springtime With Roo.

When not acting, he loves soccer, skateboarding, swimming, listening to heavy metal music and playing the guitar. Bennett resides with his parents and older sister in Huntington Beach, California.


Jimmy Bennett Facts

Birth NameJames Bennett
OccupationActor
BirthdayFebruary 9, 1996 (12)
SignAquarius
BirthplaceSeal Beach, California, USA

Selected Filmography

Pooh's Heffalump Halloween Movie
The Polar Express Presented in 3-D
Snow Buddies
As You Like It
Mildred Pierce
Evan Almighty
Poseidon
The Amityville Horror
The Yogi Bear Show
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