Jeremy Sumpter's Biography

Date of Birth

5 February 1989, Monterey, California, USA

Birth Name

Jeremy Robert Myron Sumpter

Height

6' 2" (1.88 m)

Mini Biography

Jeremy Robert Myron Sumpter was born in Monterey, California, on February 5, 1989, but was raised in Mount Sterling, Kentucky. At a young age, he enjoyed mountain climbing and play with his friends like any other normal kid, but when he went to Lexington, Kentucky, to model, he won the pre-teen of the year award and met his manager Mark Robert. Soon after that, Jeremy, his twin sister Jessica Sumpter, his little sister Gigi Sumpter, and his mom and dad moved to Los Angeles, California. He started filming Local Boys (2002) and Just a Dream (2002) afterward. But it was his next movie, Frailty (2001), in which he played young Adam Meeks, opposite Bill Paxton and Matthew McConaughey, that really got him noticed. In 2003, he was cast his biggest film yet, as the title character in Peter Pan (2003), which came to theaters on Christmas Day. This was followed by the short-lived TV series "Clubhouse" (2004).

IMDb Mini Biography By: Eden Estes

Trivia

At age six, Jeremy was the youngest child in Kentucky to be accepted into the state's Gifted Arts program

Auditioned for the role of Bobby Garfield in Hearts in Atlantis (2001)

Has a twin named Jessica Sumpter and a younger sister, Gigi Sumpter.

Raised in Kentucky until he was 11

Was named IMTA's Pre-Teen Male Model of the Year in 2000

His younger sister appeared with him in his "ER" (1994) episode.

His favorite book is "The Giver".

His favorites foods are spaghetti and chili

He has a dog named Bear.

During the filming of Peter Pan (2003), he grew 8 inches (from 5' to 5' 8") and the size of the window had to be enlarged 4 times to enable him to "fly" into the house without bumping his head. The boy who "never grew up" did so in reality.

Resides in Los Angeles, California [2004]

Brother of actress Gigi Sumpter

He stated at the end of Peter Pan (2003) that he did 98% of the stunts shown in the movie. He said he was unable to do "like two or three of them because they were too dangerous".

Can be seen on the DVD of Peter Pan (2003), saying he is spoofing Moulin Rouge! (2001) as he sits on a swing singing.

In 11th grade his favorite subject is history and his least favorite is math

Currently, his top sports are surfing, swimming, golf, and basketball. He also enjoys football, baseball, snowboarding, tennis, soccer, hiking, and roller blading.

Has one brother who is in college named Travis

Is friends with Anna Popplewell. Her brother Freddie Popplewell was in _Peter Pan_ (2003) with Jeremy.

Stays in contact with his Peter Pan (2003) co-star Harry Eden.

Is good friends with his _Peter Pan (2003)_ co-star Rachel Hurd-Wood.

Was the director of Photography for the short film "The Binge" which was directed by his father, Gary Sumpter.

Still friends with Sarah Christine Pletcher from The Sasquatch Dumpling Gang (2006).

Personal Quotes

"As I was growing up Peter Pan was one of my favorite characters."

On the experience of filming Peter Pan (2003): "When we were filming, I thought that I was Peter Pan, you know? I thought I was the coolest kid in the world, so I wound up being the coolest kid in the world".

On how his life has been after Peter Pan (2003): "It's awesome. I get recognized a lot by girls now. It's great. I was wanting that for a long time and now I finally have it; and it's great....It's different hearing girls I don't even know scream my name."

[About "Clubhouse" (2004)] "It's really a dream role. I've always loved baseball and played little league when I was younger. I really wasn't going to do television, but I thought this project was special and it also came about in a funny way".

On Peter Pan (2003) co-star Rachel Hurd-Wood: "She was great. I thought she was going to be one of those girlie-girls, you know. She turned out to be different and we were boyfriend and girlfriend".

Where Are They Now

(July 2004) He and the cast and crew of "Clubhouse" (2004) will begin production this month; the show will begin airing on CBS in September. Additionally, he and his manager are looking over scripts for a movie next year.

(April 2005) Currently in Toronto filming Cyber Seduction. The movie is set to release in June 2005

Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s) 2004 Won Saturn Award Best Performance by a Younger Actor
for: Peter Pan (2003)

2003 Nominated Saturn Award Best Performance by a Younger Actor
for: Frailty (2001)

Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s) 2004 Nominated PFCS Award Best Performance by a Youth in a Lead or Supporting Role - Male
for: Peter Pan (2003)

Young Artist Awards YearResultAwardCategory/Recipient(s) 2006 Nominated Young Artist Award Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special (Comedy or Drama) - Leading Young Actor
for: Cyber Seduction: His Secret Life (2005) (TV)

2004 Won Young Artist Award Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actor
for: Peter Pan (2003)

2003 Won Young Artist Award Best Performance in a TV Movie, Mini-Series or Special - Leading Young Actor
for: Just a Dream (2002)

Filmography

Jump to filmography as: Actor, Self, Archive Footage

Actor:

• In Production
• 2000s

1. Word of Mouth (2008) (in production) .... Rex
2. Prep School (2008) (pre-production) .... Simon
3. Calvin Marshall (2008) (post-production) .... Caselli
4. "CSI: Miami" .... Zach Griffith (1 episode, 2007)
   - Broken Home (2007) TV episode .... Zach Griffith
5. An American Crime (2007) .... Coy Hubbard
6. The Sasquatch Dumpling Gang (2006) .... Gavin Gore
   ... aka The Sasquatch Gang (USA: new title)
7. Cyber Seduction: His Secret Life (2005) (TV) .... Justin Petersen
8. "Clubhouse" .... Pete Young (12 episodes, 2004)
   - Second Place (2004) TV episode .... Pete Young
   - Player Rep (2004) TV episode .... Pete Young
   - Seems Like Old Timers (2004) TV episode .... Pete Young
   - Stealing Home (2004) TV episode .... Pete Young
   - Road Trip (2004) TV episode .... Pete Young
   (7 more)
9. Peter Pan (2003) .... Peter Pan
10. "Strong Medicine" .... Randy (1 episode, 2002)
    - Discharged (2002) TV episode .... Randy
11. Just a Dream (2002) .... Henry Sturbuck
12. Local Boys (2002) .... Skeet Dobson
13. "ER" .... Nathan (1 episode, 2001)
    - I'll Be Home for Christmas (2001) TV episode .... Nathan
14. "Raising Dad" .... Henry (1 episode, 2001)
    - The New Room (2001) TV episode .... Henry
15. Frailty (2001) .... Young Adam
    ... aka Dämonisch (Germany)
    ... aka Frailty - Nessuno è al sicuro (Italy)
16. Murphy's Dozen (2001) (TV) .... Sean

Self:

1. "E! News Daily" .... Himself (1 episode, 2004)
   ... aka E! News Live (USA: new title)
   ... aka E! News Live Weekend (USA)
   - Episode dated 19 October 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Himself
2. "Good Day Live" .... Himself (1 episode, 2004)
   - Episode dated 19 October 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Himself
3. "Eigo de shabera-night" .... Himself - Interviewee (1 episode, 2004)
   - Episode dated 19 April 2004 (2004) TV episode .... Himself - Interviewee
4. "The View" .... Himself (1 episode, 2003)
   - Episode dated 26 December 2003 (2003) TV episode .... Himself
5. "The Sharon Osbourne Show" .... Himself (1 episode, 2003)
   ... aka Sharon (USA: short title)
   - Episode dated 24 December 2003 (2003) TV episode .... Himself
6. BBC Special: Peter Pan (2003) (TV) .... Peter Pan
7. ITV Special: Peter Pan (2003) (TV) .... Peter Pan
8. The Making of 'Frailty' (2002) (V) .... Himself

Archive Footage:

1. Happy Birthday, Peter Pan (2005) (TV) .... Peter Pan