Celebrity Nooz: Jonathan Lipnicki

Jonathan Lipnicki (Actor) - Jerry Maguire

Updated: 10/28/10

Name: Jonathan Lipnicki

Born: October 22, 1990, Westlake Village, California

Claim To Fame: Lipnicki is known for playing the lovable son of Renee Zellweger's character in 1996's Jerry Maguire.

Family Life: He is the son of Joseph and Rhonda Lipnicki. He has one sister, Alexis, who is an actress.

Info: At the age of six, Lipnicki began his acting career with a breakout role in the Academy Award nominated Jerry Maguire. This success led to leading roles in several other hit movies, including The Little Vampire and both Stuart Little films. He also appeared on television in The Jeff Foxworthy Show, Meego and the popular teen-drama Dawson's Creek.

Trivia: Involved in a variety of charity, health and political organizations.

At the age of 10, he made a moving speech in front of Congress in support of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, and was subsequently titled one of the charity's Heroes of the Year.

Ranked #13 in VH1's list of the "100 Greatest Kid Stars."

Is of Polish Jewish ancestry.

Attended Agoura High School.

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.

Says his favorite movie is Top Gun.

Where Are They Now: In recent years, Lipnicki has focused on independent films, most notably in the coming-of-age drama When Zachary Beaver Came to Town.

He currently lives in North Hollywood and studies at Playhouse West under the direction of Robert Carnegie. He was an understudy in the highly acclaimed, Tony Award nominated The Lieutenant of Inishmore.

Lipnicki also takes an avid interest in martial arts, and competes to a high standard in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

He continues to be involved with political organizations, including attending benefit and awareness functions for Declare Yourself ? a movement aimed at getting young Americans interested in politics.

Write To Jonathan Lipnicki:
Agent: Mitchell Gossett, Cunningham/Escott/Slevin & Doherty
10635 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 140
Los Angeles, CA 90025.

Official Website: http://www.jonathanlipnicki.com/

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