My Top Favorite Kid Actors of a 2016 Movie
by tomlev-60399 | created - 05 Jan 2017 | updated - 05 Jan 2017 | Public
1. Neel Sethi
Actor | The Jungle Book
Indian-American Neel Sethi was born on December 22, 2003, in New York City. He is a child actor who landed a break-out role as Mowgli in John Favreau's 2016 live-action version of the classic tale 'The Jungle Book'. He also starred in the short film 'Diwali' (2013).
He was selected for the role of ...
The Jungle Book
2. Jaden Piner
Actor | Moonlight
Jaden Piner is known for Moonlight (2016), Boo! (2018) and Feral State (2020).
Moonlight
3. Brandon Spink
Actor | Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Brandon Spink is quickly making a name for himself with buzz-worthy roles in television and film. At the age of seven, he found his passion of performing while starring in local theater productions.
At 10 years old Brandon booked the lead role of Young Johnny Knoxville for the pilot of the same name...
Miracles From Heaven/Batman v. Superman/Mother's Day
4. Cory Nichols
Actor | The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2
Cory Nichols is known for The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 (2008), King Jack (2015) and Nurse Jackie (2009).
King Jack
5. Charlie Shotwell
Actor | Captain Fantastic
Charlie Shotwell (born July 17, 2007) is an American actor. He started acting professionally at the age of six. His first notable role was being the young Nai Cash in the 2016 comedy-drama film Captain Fantastic for which he received nominations for SAG Awards and Young Artist Awards. He was lead ...
Captain Fantastic/Man Down
6. Jaeden Martell
Actor | St. Vincent
Jaeden Martell is an American actor known for his compelling performances in both film and television. He first gained recognition for his role as Bill Denbrough in the 2017 film adaptation of Stephen King's novel It (2017) and reprised this character in the 2019 sequel It Chapter Two (2019) . His ...
Midnight Special
7. Evan Fine
Actor | Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
Evan Fine is known for Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (2016), Louie (2010) and 37 (2016).
Popstar/37
8. Judah Lewis
Actor | Demolition
Judah Lewis is an American actor. He is known for his main roles in the films The Babysitter, its sequel The Babysitter: Killer Queen, and Demolition.
Lewis is the son of Hara and Mark Lewis, who are acting teachers.
In 2014, Lewis played in the Lifetime television film Deliverance Creek.
In May 2015...
Demolition
9. Gabriel Bateman
Actor | Lights Out
Within a couple of months of auditioning, Gabriel Bateman appeared in several commercials and print ads and booked a pilot and a feature film. Gabriel is the youngest of eight children, most of whom love creative arts. His four older brothers are Justin Bateman, Aleq Bateman, Noah E. Bateman, and ...
Lights Out
10. Oakes Fegley
Actor | Pete's Dragon
Oakes Fegley was born on November 11, 2004. He is an actor, known for Pete's Dragon (2016), The Goldfinch (2019) and Wonderstruck (2017).
Pete's Dragon
11. Jett Klyne
Actor | Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Jett Klyne made his start in the Entertainment Industry in 2009 with the coveted booking as a face for Gerber baby food. At age four he made his move to the big screen and has appeared in numerous feature films including Skyscraper, 13 Steps, and AMC's Z. Jett's work extends to some of television's...
The Boy
12. Emjay Anthony
Actor | Chef
Emjay Anthony was born to Trisha and Michael Salazar on June 1, 2003 in Clearwater Beach, Florida. After living a rather normal active family life, he began modeling and was selected for a Werther's Candy national commercial at the age of 4. When Emjay was 5 years old, his family relocated to ...
Bad Moms
13. Art Parkinson
Actor | Kubo and the Two Strings
Art Parkinson was born on October 19, 2001 in Moville, County Donegal, Ireland. Art is an actor, known for Kubo and the Two Strings (2016), San Andreas (2015) and Game of Thrones (2011).
Kubo & The Two Strings
14. Cameron James-King
Actor | Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
Cameron James-King was born in Oxford, U.K. He is best known for his roles in Netflix's Turn Up Charlie (2019) alongside Idris Elba, in Hulu's Spellbound (2023) and Tim Burton's Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children (2016) starring Samuel L Jackson. At a young age he knew he wanted to be an ...
Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children
15. Josie Totah
Actress | The Buccaneers
Critic's Choice nominated actress Josie Totah is an immensely talented actress, writer, and producer with a gift for bringing dynamic characters to life. As she fearlessly evolves her body of work with each new project, Totah is fast proving to be one of Hollywood's most engaging and sought-after ...
Other People
16. Thomas Bair
Actor | Emelie
Thomas Bair is known for Emelie (2015), Helen (2019) and Manhattan Night (2016).
Emelie
17. Alex Henderson
Actor | Creed
Alex is an actor born in Chicago, Illinois. He began his career appearing in national television commercials and in theater roles such as Travis in A Raisin in the Sun. At nine years-old, he landed his first film role in Supremacy, starring Danny Glover. Other film credits include Trial of the ...
Meet the Blacks
18. Milo Parker
Actor | Mr. Holmes
Milo Parker was born on October 4, 2002 in Ipswich, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Mr. Holmes (2015), Robot Overlords (2014) and Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016).
Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children
19. Joseph Odwell
Actor | Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
Joseph Odwell was born on July 19, 2006 in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016).
and Thomas Odwell
Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children
20. Christian Distefano
Actor | Chucky
Among Christians biggest projects is horror film Clown, produced by Eli Roth filmed at the age of 8. Christian also co-starred in Cut Bank,with the opportunity to work along side Liam Hemsworth, Teresa Palmer,John Malkovich and Bruce Dern. This experience was amazing for a young actor to work with ...
Clown
21. Thomas Barbusca
Actor | The Mick
East Coaster Thomas Barbusca followed his older sister Brielle's footsteps in to acting when he was just a toddler. At 6 the industry brought Thomas to Los Angeles, when his sister Brielle, booked a series regular role on the hit USA series The Starter Wife.
In Los Angeles, ginger haired Thomas ...
Middle School
22. Zachary Hernandez
Actor | Small Engine Repair
Zachary Hernandez is known for Small Engine Repair (2021), Monsterland (2020) and Irreplaceable You (2018).
The Great Gilly Hopkins
23. Darcy Bryce
Actor | Hacksaw Ridge
Darcy Bryce is known for Hacksaw Ridge (2016), Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) and Jack Irish (2016).
Hacksaw Ridge
24. Alkoya Brunson
Actor | Stargirl
Alkoya Brunson was born in Lakeland, Florida, USA. He is an actor, known for Stargirl (2020), Malibu Rescue: The Next Wave (2020) and NCIS: New Orleans (2014).
Birth of a Nation/Almost Christmas/Hidden Figures
25. Tony Espinosa
Actor | PEN15
Tony Espinosa is known for PEN15 (2019), American Skin (2019) and Criminal Minds (2005).
Birth of a Nation
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