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Charming and smiling Pete Mellark from The Hunger Games is known all over the world today. Not all Russian viewers know that the name of the actor is Josh Hutcherson, and that he started acting in films at the age of 9. Let's see how the star's career developed, and what good films starring this artist deserve special attention.
Biography of Josh Hutcherson
Josh Hutcherson was born in 1992 in Union, Kentucky. His mother was a flight attendant and his father was an environmental analyst. The actor has English, Irish and German blood. From childhood, parents did everything for the development of their own son. For example, they moved to another city for the boy's career. Josh also has a brother who was born four years later than the famous actor. Today Josh is an extraordinary person, a creative person and a caring public figure. In America, the actor became famous for participating in the campaign against homophobia. In 2012, he received an award fromAlliance of gays and lesbians. At the moment, the actor lives in the US, California.
Debut
Few people know that Josh Hutcherson, whose filmography today includes more than 30 films, first appeared in films when he was only 9 years old. It was an episode of ER where he played baby Matt. Already at the age of four, the future actor knew who he would be when he grew up. The boy watched films with the famous actor Jake Gyllenhaal without stopping. For the sake of realizing his son's acting career, the whole family was forced to move to Los Angeles. Only at the age of 9, in 2002, the boy managed to fulfill his dream. After numerous auditions, Josh was lucky, and he was invited to the role of Nikki Harper in the series "House Blend". Later that year, he landed cameo roles on Becoming Glen (young Glen) and ER (Matt).
Acting career
Shooting on the big screen took place a year later. In 2003, Josh Hutcherson, whose filmography is growing year by year, plays a cameo role in the film American Splendor. Since that time, the rapid career growth of the actor begins. In 2005, he plays one of the boys in Will Ferrell's sports comedy Hit and Scream, Gabe in Little Manhattan, and co-stars (W alter) in Zatura: A Space Adventure. Thanks to the last picture, Hutcherson earned the first film awards.
Best movies
Next year, 2006,the actor is offered the main roles in two films at once, which had a positive effect on his career. This is "Madhouse on Wheels", where Josh plays with Robin Williams, as well as "Bridge to Terabithia", where he is filmed with Anna Sophia Robb. The pictures were a huge success with the audience, and the young actors who took part in the filming, including Harcherson, became famous after the premiere. Subsequent films with the participation of Josh Hutcherson also influenced the development of the star's career: Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008), where he plays the nephew of Brendan Fraser, as well as The Story of a Vampire (2008, the role of Steve). Two years later, in 2010, Josh starred in the serious film The Kids Are All Right. His partners on the site here are such famous actors as Julianne Moore, as well as the popular Mark Ruffalo. The film received several prestigious awards and four nominations, including Best Picture. The most stellar film in the actor's career can undoubtedly be considered The Hunger Games. The role of the charming Pitt Mellark instantly made Josh famous. Today, Josh Hutcherson, whose films are watched with pleasure all over the world, is at the peak of popularity and continues to delight his beloved audience with his new and striking roles. The talented actor is in demand among the most famous American producers and directors.
Filmography of Josh Hutcherson
To date, the young actor has more than 30 roles in feature films and famous TV shows. In 2002, Josh starred in the series "House Blend" (Nikki Harper),"Becoming Glen" (Glen in his youth), "ER" (Matt), "Women's Brigade" (Matthew). Also this year, he participates in the voice acting of the film "Justice League". A year later, in 2003, new shootings awaited him in American Splendor (Robin), Wild Days (Chris), Line of Fire (Donnie). In 2004, there were episodic roles and voice acting for the films The Last Ride (Joy), Wonder Dogs (Charlie), Kings of the Motorcycle Track (TJ), Jolly Van and Howl's Moving Castle (voice acting). In 2005 - the main roles in the films "Father Eddie" (Eddie), "Hit and Shout" (Bucky), "Little Manhattan" (Gabe). The next (2006) year brings star roles in such films as Zatura: A Space Adventure (W alter), Madhouse on Wheels (Karl). In 2007, "Bridge to Terabithia" (Jess), "Fire Forest" (Shane) was released. The year 2008 was marked for Josh by the paintings "Lifelong Flight" (Jimmy), "Journey to the Center of the Earth" (Sean). In 2009, there was only a small but bright role in the film "The Story of a Vampire" (Steve). 2010 is associated with The Kids Are All Right (Laser) and The Third Rule (Chuck). No less memorable pictures were seen by the viewer in 2011: “Red Dawn” (Robert), “Carmel” (Joshua), “Punishment” (Clepton). Today, Josh Hutcherson, whose filmography has exceeded 30 films, is a sought-after actor.
The Hunger Games movie
The film by Gary Ross, based on the novel of the same name by Susan Collins, was released in 2012. In 2012 and 2013, viewers enjoyed watching The Hunger Games (Josh plays the role of Pete). In 2014expected release of the last part of the trilogy. Fans are eagerly waiting for the continuation of the story about the mockingjay, hoping for a positive outcome of the love affair between Pete and Katniss. Of great interest to the film is also the fact that in reality, actors Josh Hutcherson and Jennifer Lawrence (Katness) also meet. The film was a huge success all over the world, received a large number of nominations and awards. Josh Hutcherson, whose filmography is growing rapidly year after year, and his films are loved all over the world, received the award for best male role, as well as the award, along with Jennifer, for the best kiss in the frame. Josh is a model of success, energy and determination, which young people aspire to emulate, and girls go crazy with his charming smile and sincere look.
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