Child Actor

24 06, 2011

“SUPER 8” Child Star Joel Courtney is on a Super Roll

By |2011-06-24T09:34:23-07:00June 24th, 2011|Categories: CHILD ACTORS, Child Stars, New talent, THE BUZZ|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |2 Comments

Idaho-native turned breakthrough, Hollywood child star, Joel Courtney, 15, won the nationwide search to play the lead character Joe Lamb in this summer's hit Super 8 directed by J.J. Abrams, and now, according to Variety, the young talent will headline the indie films Tom Sawyer & Huckleberry Finn and The Healer, as well. In the 

20 06, 2011

LA Casting Call: Disney Live! Seeks 18 Plus

By |2011-06-20T23:50:14-07:00June 20th, 2011|Categories: Auditions, Casting Calls, Open Calls|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |2 Comments

Disney Live! is currently seeking Male and Female Dancers, Character Performers and Tumblers for the upcoming tour season. Specialty skills such as adagio, trampoline, puppetry,in‐line skating and foreign language skills are a plus. Contracts run approximately 6 to 9 months with competitive pay, benefits and domestic and international travel. Casting occurs year round in conjunction

15 06, 2011

CHILD STAR STYLE: Top Child Actresses Collaborate on VOGUE Pajama Party Pictorial

By |2011-06-15T12:59:42-07:00June 15th, 2011|Categories: CHILD STAR STYLE, THE BUZZ|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |2 Comments

In better-late-than-never news,  Hollywood Mom Blog favorites: Chloe Moretz, 14, Hailee Steinfeld, 14, and Elle Fanning 13 recently joined forces for a gorgeous Vogue shoot. It's no surprise to us that this trio were chosen for the piece as they've quickly become fashion icons not only for the 16 and under set, but for the

26 04, 2011

Tom Hanks Joins the Ranks of Pageant Moms!

By |2011-04-26T22:53:41-07:00April 26th, 2011|Categories: Videos|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Tom Hanks Joins the Ranks of Pageant Moms!

Adorable and talented child actor Nikki Hahn joins Academy Award winning actor Tom Hanks playing Hanks' fictitious daughter and "Bosom Baby," Sophie Hanks in a spot on spoof of "Toddlers and Tiaras," for the Jimmy Kimmel Show.  Get ready to laugh like crazy. You'll be forwarding this link to everyone you know!

24 03, 2011

NYC: Child Actor Industry Showcase, May 18, at Ripley Grier Studios!

By |2011-03-24T15:46:24-07:00March 24th, 2011|Categories: Acting Showcases, Best Acting Classes & Coaches, THE BUZZ|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on NYC: Child Actor Industry Showcase, May 18, at Ripley Grier Studios!

UPDATE:  After a wonderful response from young actresses who are doing the showcase, Jessica is now seeking more boys ages 4 - 20 years for this great agent and manager industry showcase! It’s often challenging for child performers to get in front of professional talent agents, managers and casting directors.  Fortunately, A Class Act NY’s upcoming

1 03, 2011

Former Child Star Christina Applegate Says Baby Sadie Will Not Follow in Her Show Biz Foot Steps!

By |2011-03-01T15:25:42-08:00March 1st, 2011|Categories: CHILD ACTORS, Child Stars, Former Child Stars, THE BUZZ, Then & Now|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Former Child Star Christina Applegate Says Baby Sadie Will Not Follow in Her Show Biz Foot Steps!

Following the recent trend of former child stars turned parents, Former "Married... with Children" child star Christina Applegatewill not be introducing newborn daughter, Sadie Grace, to the world of show biz as she was in her babyhood. According to an adamant Christina, "She's allowed to study, and if she wants to take acting classes or dance classes, she's allowed

16 02, 2011

CHILD STAR STYLE: Mad Men Star Kiernan Shipka Rules the Red Carpet at 11!

By |2011-02-16T15:01:07-08:00February 16th, 2011|Categories: CHILD STAR STYLE, On the Red Carpet, THE BUZZ|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on CHILD STAR STYLE: Mad Men Star Kiernan Shipka Rules the Red Carpet at 11!

Child actor Kiernan Shipka, 11, plays confused Sally Draper, a child attempting to understand and accept the divorce of her parents (John Hamm and January Jones) on the popular series Mad Men.  But off screen she's a mini fashionista who boasts a closet full of designer labels like Chloe and Dolce & Gabanna Junior. In

11 02, 2011

TV’s Blossom is in Full Bloom and Handing Out Advice to Would-Be Child Stars and Hollywood Moms

By |2011-02-11T13:18:40-08:00February 11th, 2011|Categories: CHILD ACTORS, Child Stars, Former Child Stars, THE BUZZ|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on TV’s Blossom is in Full Bloom and Handing Out Advice to Would-Be Child Stars and Hollywood Moms

I know you all remember 80's teen star Blossom of the NBC TV show of the same name. What you may not recall is that Blossom was played by actress Mayim Bialik and that Bialik now stars on the popular sitcom, The Big Bang Theory.  What I didn't know until this morning is that the former child

20 01, 2011

Oscar Winner Helen Hunt Reflects on Early Days as a Pro Child Actor, But Doesn’t Want the Same for her Daughter

By |2011-01-20T12:45:13-08:00January 20th, 2011|Categories: Child Stars, Former Child Stars, THE BUZZ, Then & Now|Tags: , , , , , , |Comments Off on Oscar Winner Helen Hunt Reflects on Early Days as a Pro Child Actor, But Doesn’t Want the Same for her Daughter

Helen Hunt, Academy Award-winning actress, film director and screenwriter, is starring in the film Every Day with talented teen actor Ezra Miller (hailed as one of the 55 faces of the future by Nylon Magazine's Young Hollywood Issue). Hunt recently stated to New York Magazine that she refuses to let her 6-year-old daughter

27 12, 2010

Actor Elijah Wood on his Child Star Past, Credits Strict Mom With Keeping Him Balanced

By |2010-12-27T21:44:10-08:00December 27th, 2010|Categories: CHILD ACTORS, Former Child Stars, Then & Now|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Actor Elijah Wood on his Child Star Past, Credits Strict Mom With Keeping Him Balanced

The following is an excerpt of an interview actor Elijah Wood (Lord of the Rings, Happy Feet, Sin City, The Ice Storm) did with MovieFone last year: Having been a child star, do you ever go back and watch some of your earlier movies and go, "Wow, I can't believe that was me"? Sometimes. Yeah,

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