Haley Joel Osment
| Haley Joel Osment | |
|---|---|
 Osment at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival | |
| Born | April 10, 1988 Los Angeles, California, U.S |
| Residence | New York City |
| Alma mater | Tisch School of the Arts |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Relatives | Emily Osment (sister) |
Haley Joel Osment (born April 10, 1988) is an American actor. After a series of roles in television and film during the 1990s, including a major part in Forrest Gump playing the title character's son (also named Forrest Gump), Osment rose to fame for his performance as a young unwilling medium in M. Night Shyamalan's thriller film The Sixth Sense, which earned him a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. He subsequently appeared in leading roles in several high-profile Hollywood films, including Steven Spielberg's A.I. Artificial Intelligence and Mimi Leder's Pay It Forward.
He made his Broadway debut in 2008 in a short-lived revival of David Mamet's play American Buffalo, starring John Leguizamo and Cedric the Entertainer.[1] Osment is also known for his voice-roles of Sora and Vanitas in the Kingdom Hearts video games, as well as his more recent roles in comedies such as Sex Ed and The Spoils of Babylon.
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Early life[edit]
Osment was born in Los Angeles, California,[2] the son of Theresa (née Seifert), a teacher, and Michael Eugene Osment,[3] a theater and film actor, both natives of Birmingham, Alabama. Osment was raised Roman Catholic.[4] He has one sibling, actress Emily Osment, who is almost four years younger. Osment's parents have described his childhood as a "good old-fashioned Southern upbringing". His father said that when Osment was learning to speak, he deliberately avoided using baby talk when communicating with his son.[5]
Osment was a student at Flintridge Preparatory School in La Cañada, California.[6] As a child, he wrestled and played basketball, football, and golf.[7]
Career[edit]
Visiting a store at age four, Osment signed up with a talent scout. Called back for an audition, he was asked to describe the biggest thing he had ever seen; his description of an IMAX theater screen helped win him a part in a Pizza Hut TV commercial.[5] The commercial launched his career, and later that year he starred in the ABC TV sitcom Thunder Alley, his first role in series television.[8] His first feature film role was as Forrest Gump's son, also named Forrest Gump, in the 1994 film of the same name.[9] He also had a small part in another 1994 film, Mixed Nuts. Throughout the rest of the 1990s, Osment played regular or recurring roles in various TV series; including The Jeff Foxworthy Show and the final season of Murphy Brown, where he replaced Dyllan Christopher as Murphy's son, Avery.
In addition, he made numerous guest appearances on shows, including The Larry Sanders Show, Walker, Texas Ranger,[10] Touched by an Angel, Chicago Hope, The Pretender, and Ally McBeal. He appeared in the 1996 film Bogus, alongside Whoopi Goldberg and Gérard Depardieu and the 1998 made-for-TV movie The Lake, as well as I'll Remember April (1999), with future The Sixth Sense co-star Trevor Morgan.
Osment first achieved stardom in 1999, when he appeared in The Sixth Sense, co-starring Bruce Willis. For his portrayal of Cole Sear, a psychic child, Osment won the Saturn Award for Best Performance by a Younger Actor. He was also nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, becoming the second-youngest performer ever to receive an Academy nomination for a supporting role, but lost the final Oscar vote to Michael Caine (with whom he would later work, appearing together in Secondhand Lions). One of Osment's lines in The Sixth Sense, "I see dead people," became a popular catchphrase and is often repeated or parodied on television programs and in other media. The phrase is #44 on the American Film Institute's list of 100 Movie Quotes. He made three minor (voice-only) guest appearances on the animated TV series Family Guy in 2000 and 2001.[citation needed]
The 2000 Academy Awards ceremony honored another future co-star, Kevin Spacey, who, along with Helen Hunt, appeared in Osment's next film, Pay It Forward (2000). The following year, he appeared in Steven Spielberg's A.I. Artificial Intelligence, cementing his stature as one of the leading young actors in Hollywood. This role earned him his second Saturn Award for Best Younger Actor, and another critical acclaim. In reviewing the movie, critic Roger Ebert claimed that: "Osment, who is onscreen in almost every scene, is one of the best actors now working".[11] In 2001, Osment starred in the Polish film, Edges of the Lord, as Romek. The movie was never released theatrically in the United States. Between 2002 and 2003, Osment lent his voice to films such as The Country Bears, The Hunchback of Notre Dame II and The Jungle Book 2, all from Walt Disney Pictures. He returned to live action with the 2003 film, Secondhand Lions.
Osment lent his voice to the video game series Kingdom Hearts, providing the voice of Sora, the series' main character, and also Vanitas, a villain from the same series. Osment also voiced the character of Takeshi Jin in the English version of the Immortal Grand Prix anime television series.
He appeared in Home of the Giants, playing a high school journalist opposite Ryan Merriman and Danielle Panabaker. He subsequently worked on Montana Amazon as both an actor and executive producer. The film starred Olympia Dukakis and debuted at the Orlando and Big Apple Film Festivals in November 2010, winning Best Feature Film at the latter.[12]
Osment made his Broadway debut at the Belasco Theatre in November 2008 playing the role of "Bobby", a young heroin addict, in a revival of David Mamet's American Buffalo; co-starring with John Leguizamo and Cedric the Entertainer.[13] The show opened to mixed reviews, and a provisional statement was made on November 20, 2008, that it would close after the first week.[14]
In 2010, Osment signed for a leading role in the comedy film Sex Ed from MPCA, to play a college graduate who wants to teach geometry, but ends up as a sex education teacher while inexperienced himself.[15] In January 2011, Entertainment Weekly reported that Osment had joined the cast of Sassy Pants, a comedy about a homeschooler with an over-bearing mother.[16]
Variety reported on June 27, 2011 that Osment would star in Wake the Dead, a modern-day retelling of the Frankenstein story, with production to begin the last quarter of 2011.[17] As of mid-2014, no published status was available.
In 2013, he appeared in a series of episodes of Amazon's Alpha House. He also co-starred in the Will Ferrell and Adam McKay-produced comedy melodrama miniseries The Spoils of Babylon and The Spoils Before Dying for IFC. Kevin Smith has further added to Osment's career resurgence with roles in the first two films of his True North Trilogy, first as Teddy Craft in Tusk and next as a fictionalized version of Canadian journalist Adrien Arcand in Yoga Hosers.
In 2017, Osment held a recurring role in season 4 of HBO's Silicon Valley as VR expert and tech financier Keenan Feldspar. Also in 2017, Osment made an appearance on BBC America's Top Gear America as one of the guests in the fourth episode of Season 1.[18]
Personal life[edit]
Osment is an avid golfer who began playing at the age of 7.[19] He played for the U.S. team in the All Star Cup 2005, under team leader Mark O'Meara,[19] and has participated in the Annual Michael Douglas & Friends Celebrity Golf Tournament.
In 2006 Osment suffered a broken rib and fractured shoulder blade in an auto accident.[20][21] Osment pleaded no contest to driving under the influence of alcohol and misdemeanor drug possession[21] and was sentenced to three years probation, 60 hours in an alcohol rehabilitation and education program, a fine of $1500, and attendance at Alcoholics Anonymous.[21][22]
Osment plays the guitar and piano.[23] He currently lives in New York City and graduated from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts[24] in 2011.
Filmography[edit]
Film[edit]
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | The Larry Sanders Show | Little Boy | Episode: "The Fourteenth Floor" |
| 1994 | Lies of the Heart: The Story of Laurie Kellogg | Kyle | Television film |
| 1994–1995 | Thunder Alley | Harry Turner | Starring role |
| 1995–1997 | The Jeff Foxworthy Show | Matt Foxworthy | Starring role |
| 1997 | Walker, Texas Ranger | Lucas Simms | 2 episodes |
| 1997 | Last Stand at Saber River | Davis Cable | Television film |
| 1997–1998 | Murphy Brown | Avery Brown #2 | 6 episodes |
| 1998 | Chicago Hope | Nathan Cacaci | Episode: "Memento Mori" |
| 1998 | Touched by an Angel | John Henry | Episode: "Flights of Angels" |
| 1998 | The Pretender | Davey Simpkins | 2 episodes |
| 1998 | The Lake | Dylan Hydecker | Television film |
| 1998 | Ransom of Red Chief | Andy Dorset | Television film |
| 1998 | Cab to Canada | Bobby | Television film |
| 1999 | Ally McBeal | Eric Stall | Episode: "Angels and Blimps" |
| 1999 | Hey Arnold! | Curly Gammelthorpe | Voice role; "Deconstructing Arnold" |
| 2000 | Buzz Lightyear of Star Command | Myka | Voice role; "Lone Wolf" |
| 2000–2001 | Family Guy | Various characters | Voice role; 3 episodes |
| 2005 | Immortal Grand Prix | Takeshi Jin | Voice role (English version); 26 episodes |
| 2013–2014 | Alpha House | Shelby Mellman[28] | 12 episodes |
| 2014 | The Spoils of Babylon | Winston Morehouse | 3 episodes |
| 2015 | The Spoils Before Dying | Alistair St. Barnaby-Bixby-Jones | 5 episodes |
| 2015–2016 | Comedy Bang! Bang! | Slow Joey | 10 episodes |
| 2015 | Drunk History | Kid Blink | Episode: "Journalism" |
| 2016 | The Eric Andre Show | Guest | Episode: "Dennis Rodman; Haley Joel Osment" |
| 2017–2018 | Teachers | Damien | 3 episodes |
| 2017 | Oasis[29] | Sy | Amazon pilot episode |
| 2017 | Silicon Valley[30][31] | Keenan Feldspar | 3 episodes |
| 2017 | Top Gear America[18][32] | Himself | Episode: "Drive Your Life" |
| 2017 | Future Man[33] | Dr. Stu Camillo | 3 episodes |
| 2018 | Swedish Dicks[34] | Dave | Episode: "Floyd Cal Who" |
| 2018 | The X-Files[35][36] | Davey James, young John James | Episode: "Kitten" |
Video games[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Kingdom Hearts | Sora | [37] | |
| 2006 | Kingdom Hearts II | Sora | [37] | |
| 2008 | Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories | Sora | [37] | |
| 2009 | Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days | Sora | [37] | |
| 2010 | Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep | Vanitas, Sora | [37] | |
| 2011 | Kingdom Hearts Re:coded | Sora | [37] | |
| 2012 | Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance | Sora | [37] | |
| 2014 | Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 Remix | Sora, Vanitas | [37] | |
| 2017 | Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue | Vanitas, Sora | [37] | |
| 2018 | NBA 2K19 | Zack Coleman | Also facial capture | [38][39] |
| 2019 | Kingdom Hearts III | Sora, Vanitas | [40] |
References[edit]
- ^ "Revival of Mamet's American Buffalo Finds a Broadway Home". Playbill. Archived from the original on July 11, 2009. Retrieved May 23, 2015.
- ^ "Haley Joel Osment profile at FilmReference.com". filmreference.com. Retrieved October 1, 2008.
- ^ Navarro, Mireya (September 23, 2007). "When Childhood Is a Tough Role". New York Times. Retrieved October 3, 2008.
- ^ Duke, Paul F. (April 25, 2000). "Osment, Dafoe honing 'Edges'". Variety. Retrieved October 1, 2008.
- ^ a b Copelan, Libby (July 2, 2001). "Acting Older Than His Age". Washington Post. Retrieved October 1, 2008 – via kidactors.com.
- ^ "'Sixth Sense' Star Charged With DUI". Zap2it.com. Tribune Media Services. August 18, 2006. Retrieved October 1, 2008.
- ^ "Haley and the ego problem". London: The Daily Telegraph. November 4, 1999. Archived from the original on December 20, 2008. Retrieved October 2, 2008.
- ^ King, Susan (September 2, 1999). "Young actor receives rave reviews". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved October 2, 2008.
- ^ "'Something Special' About Haley Joel Osment". St. Petersburg Times. June 30, 2001.
- ^ "Walker told me I have aids". YouTube. April 5, 2006. Retrieved August 3, 2009.
- ^ Roger Ebert. "A.I. Artificial Intelligence". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved August 3, 2009.
- ^ Daniel Loria (November 12, 2010). "'Montana Amazon' Wins Big at the Big Apple Film Festival". indieWIRE. Retrieved June 26, 2011.
- ^ Playbill, August 26, 2008
- ^ Itzkoff, Dave. "'American Buffalo' Goes the Way of the Buffalo". nytimes.com. Retrieved September 18, 2018.
- ^ Borys Kit (October 14, 2010). "'The Sixth Sense' actor to star in MPCA comedy". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 26, 2011.
- ^ Kate Ward (January 31, 2011). "Haley Joel Osment to star in coming-of-age comedy. But can the child star come of age himself?". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved June 27, 2011.
- ^ Justin Kroll (June 27, 2011). "Osment energizes Frankenstein project". Variety. Retrieved June 28, 2011.
- ^ a b "Drive Your Life". BBC America. Retrieved April 29, 2018.
- ^ a b "All-Star Cup 2005". SkyOne.co.uk. Retrieved February 21, 2009.
- ^ "StarPulse". Police Suspect Alcohol Was a Factor in Haley Joel Osment's Crash. July 21, 2006. Archived from the original on August 19, 2007. Retrieved July 21, 2006.
- ^ a b c "DeseretNews.com". Osment pleads no contest to misdemeanor charges. Retrieved October 20, 2006.
- ^ No Contest for Haley Joel from E! News
- ^ "Haley Joel Osment Interview". UGO Networks. Archived from the original on September 20, 2008. Retrieved October 2, 2008.
- ^ Navarro, Mireya (September 23, 2007). "When Childhood Is a Tough Role". New York Times. Retrieved October 2, 2008.
- ^ Ward, Kate (January 31, 2011). "Haley Joel Osment to star in coming-of-age comedy. But can the child star come of age himself?". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved September 29, 2012.
Osment [...] has joined the cast of Sassy Pants, a comedy about a homeschooler [...] with an overbearing mother
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr (February 9, 2012). "Haley Joel Osment Set For 'I'll Follow You Down'". Deadline New York. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved January 23, 2013.
- ^ "Haley Joel Osment Sees Tusk People". Dread Central. October 18, 2013. Retrieved October 31, 2013.
- ^ Stanley, Alessandra (November 14, 2013). "Four Eccentric Senators as Capitol Hill Roomies". New York Times. Retrieved November 16, 2013.
- ^ Schwindt, Oriana (March 2, 2017). "Amazon Sets 2017 Pilot Season Lineup With Projects From Amy Sherman-Palladino, 'Game of Thrones' Actors". Variety. Retrieved March 17, 2017.
The pilot also stars ... Haley Joel Osment as Sy
- ^ Snierson, Dan (March 29, 2017). "Silicon Valley: Haley Joel Osment to guest in multiple episodes". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved May 29, 2017.
- ^ Nakhnikian, Elise (May 28, 2017). "Silicon Valley Recap: Season 4, Episode 6, 'Customer Service'". Slant Magazine. Retrieved May 29, 2017.
VR superstar Keenan Feldspar (Haley Joel Osment)
- ^ "List of Movies and TV Shows: Haley Joel Osment". TV Guide. Retrieved April 29, 2018.
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (October 31, 2016). "Haley Joel Osment Embarks On 'Strange New Things' At Amazon". deadline.com. Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 20, 2017.
Osment most recently recurred on Hulu's Future Man
- ^ "Haley Joel Osment For Swedish Dicks Season Two". Nordic Drama. November 10, 2017. Retrieved February 12, 2018.
- ^ Petski, Denise (October 31, 2017). "'The X-Files': Haley Joel Osment To Guest Star In Fox Event Series". Deadline. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
- ^ "The X-Files: Season 11, Episode 6 Kitten". TV Guide. Retrieved February 8, 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Haley Joel Osment - 21 Character Images". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved September 18, 2018.
- ^ Mazique, Brian. "'NBA 2K19' MyCareer Trailer, Screenshots And Story Mode Revealed, Top Takeaways From Sneak Peak". forbes.com. Retrieved September 18, 2018.
- ^ Stomp, Goomba (September 16, 2018). "'NBA 2K19' - A Slam Dunk and a Vast Improvement on its Predecessor - Goomba Stomp". goombastomp.com. Retrieved September 18, 2018.
- ^ Sullivan, Lucas (May 18, 2018). "Kingdom Hearts 3 plays, looks, and sounds just like you hoped it would". GamesRadar+. Retrieved September 18, 2018.
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