Jonah Bobo

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

Jonah Bobo
Bornc. 1996/1997 (age 24–25)
OccupationActor
Years active2004–present

Early life

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


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.

He also voiced Austin on Nickelodeon's The Backyardigans. In 2011, he appeared in Crazy, Stupid, Love as Robbie.

Filmography
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
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
List of awards and nominations
AwardYearCategoryResultWork
Young Artist Award2006Best Performance in a Feature Film - Young Actor Age Ten or YoungerNominatedZathura
2012Best Performance in a Feature Film – Supporting Young Actor([5])NominatedCrazy, Stupid, Love.

References
  1. Schwarzbaum, Lisa (October 6, 2004). "Movie Review: Around the Bend". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved March 19, 2018.
  2. "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. "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.
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