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Jonathan Lipnicki Profile |
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Birth Date: October 22, 1990
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Birth Place: Westlake Village, California, USA
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Birth Name: Jonathan William Lipnicki
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Height: 5'6"
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Biography |
Jonathan William Lipnicki (born October 22, 1990) is an
American actor. He is best known for his roles in the
Hollywood films Jerry Maguire, Stuart Little and Like Mike.
Lipnicki was born in California, the son of Rhonda (née
Rosen) and Joseph Lipnicki. He has an older sister, Alexis.
Lipnicki is Jewish; his father was born in a refugee camp in
Germany, grew up in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and immigrated
to the United States in the 1960s, in response to the events
involving the Quebec independence movement.
Lipnicki made his film debut in 1996's Jerry Maguire, the
son of Renée Zellweger's character. This is a role for which
he has been remembered. He subsequently appeared on The Jeff
Foxworthy Show as well as episodes of Dawson's Creek and the
1997 sitcom Meego. In 1999, he starred in the film Stuart
Little, playing a boy whose family adopts a talking mouse, a
role he reprised in the film's 2002 sequel. Lipnicki also
played the lead role in the 2000 film, The Little Vampire
and starred opposite Bow Wow in 2002's Like Mike, which was
released two weeks before Stuart Little 2; both of the films
did relatively well in theatres, and Lipnicki has become
known among pre-teen audiences, although he has not appeared
in a widely released film since, focusing mostly on
independent films. Lipnicki also appears in the season
preview of Jamie Kennedy's Blowin' Up.
Lipnicki is known for his contributions to charity, having
appeared and/or spoken at events for the Breast Cancer
Research Foundation, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation,
Starlight Children's Foundation and NBA's Read to Achieve.
He is also the international spokesperson for Pediatric
Chiropractic and Kids Day American/International. He was
named one of "the heroes of 2001" by JDRF for his
involvement. Lipnicki, who has four dogs, is also involved
in animal's rights groups, including Pets & Their Stars and
the Nuts for Mutts.
Lipnicki attends high school in Agoura Hills, California and
plays water polo for his school team. |
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Other Information |
Performed the "Seventh Inning Stretch" (sang 'Take Me Out to
the Ballgame' on P.A.) at Wrigley Field, Chicago, Ill. on
July 29, 2000.
Plays the drums.
Ranked #13 in VH1's list of the "100 Greatest Kid Stars"
Is of Polish Jewish ancestry
Attending Agoura High School, where Mike Shinoda Shane
Stanley, Adrianna Costa and Brad Delson attended.
Is an advocate for good health through chiropractic care.
Was ranked #8 in E's most cutest child stars all
grown-up.(2005)
Said he prefers acting to music and that acting is his
number one priority.
Has been a fan of Mixed Martial Arts since the nineties and
practices brazilian jiu jitsu currently under Alan
Zborovsky. |
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since May 31, 2008