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Jonah Bobo

Bornc. 1996/1997 (age 24–25)
OccupationActor, musician, theatre artist
Years active2004–present

Jonah Bobo (born c. 1996/1997[1]) is an American actor and musician. He is best known for his roles as Danny Budwing in the 2005 film Zathura: A Space Adventure, and the voice of Austin on the Nick Jr. series The Backyardigans, and Robbie Weaver in the 2011 film Crazy, Stupid, Love.

Early life[edit]

Bobo is from Roosevelt Island, New York and was raised in an Orthodox Jewish household.[2][3] His father works in software, while his mother is a physical therapist and personal trainer.[4] Bobo's paternal great-grandmother was businesswoman and philanthropist Salha "Mama" Bobo.[2]

Career[edit]

His first film role was in The Best Thief in the World. He co-starred in Around the Bend, portraying the youngest of a four-generation family. Bobo was subsequently cast in Zathura: A Space Adventure as Danny Budwing.

Bobo's next role was in Strangers with Candy. He portrayed young Victor Mancini in Choke. He has also made an appearance on 30 Rock as a paparazzo named Ethan. He appeared on Roosevelt Island in the play Seussical, Jr. at the Main Street Theatre and Dance Alliance. He was also on the 5th episode of Royal Pains. From 2005 to 2013, Bobo voiced Austin on Nickelodeon's The Backyardigans. In 2011, he appeared in Crazy, Stupid, Love as Robbie.

Bobo is also a musician, composer and theatre artist, with his theatrical work being awarded distinctions by the Richard Rodgers Award Foundation and the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center. In September 2021, Bobo released his debut album Newgrass Suite.[5]

Filmography[edit]

List of film performances
Year Film Role Notes
2004 The Best Thief in the World Sam Zaidman
Around the Bend Zach Lair
2005 Strangers with Candy Shamus Noblet Uncredited
Zathura: A Space Adventure Danny Budwing
2006 The Fox and the Hound 2 Tod Voice
2008 Choke Young Victor Mancini
2011 Crazy, Stupid, Love Robbie Weaver
2012 Disconnect Ben Boyd
List of television performances
Year Title Role Notes
2004–2013 The Backyardigans Austin Voice
List of guest appearances on television
Year Title Role Episodes
2009 30 Rock Ethan S3 Ep18: Jackie Jormp-Jomp
Royal Pains Arlo Grant S1 Ep5: No Man Is an Island

Awards and nominations[edit]

List of awards and nominations
AwardYearCategoryResultWork
Young Artist Award 2006 Best Performance in a Feature Film - Young Actor Age Ten or Younger Nominated Zathura
2012 Best Performance in a Feature Film – Supporting Young Actor([6]) Nominated Crazy, Stupid, Love.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Schwarzbaum, Lisa (October 6, 2004). "Movie Review: Around the Bend". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved March 19, 2018.
  2. ^ a b "Jews in the News: Jonah Bobo, James Wolk and Francesca Segal". April 15, 2013. Retrieved March 19, 2018.
  3. ^ Jerry Tallmer. "Generations". Siegel Productions. Retrieved March 19, 2018.
  4. ^ Jerry Tallmer. "Generations". Siegel Productions. Retrieved August 17, 2021. Jonah’s father works in software. His mother is a physical therapist and personal trainer.
  5. ^ "Newgrass Suite by Jonah Bobo". Bandcamp. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
  6. ^ "33rd Annual Young Artist Awards – Nominations / Special Awards". The Young Artist Foundation. 2012. Archived from the original on April 4, 2012. Retrieved April 6, 2012.

  • Jonah Bobo at IMDb
  • Jonah Bobo at AllMovie
  • Interview with Jonah Bobo at the LA Premiere of "Zathura"

How old is Jonah Bobo now?

25 years (24 January 1997)Jonah Bobo / Agenull

Does Jonah Bobo have Instagram?

Jonah Bobo (@jonah. bobo) • Instagram photos and videos.