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Jeremy Suarez | |
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| Born | Jeremy Steven Suarez (1990-07-06)July 6, 1990 (age 34) Burbank, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1996–present |
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Jeremy Steven Suarez (born July 6, 1990)[1] is an American former actor, best known for his role as Jordan Thomkins onThe Bernie Mac Show (2001–2006), and as the voice of Koda inBrother Bear (2003) andBrother Bear 2 (2006).
Beginning his career as achild actor at the age of five, he first appeared as Tyson Tidwell inJerry Maguire (1996), and most recently appeared as Nathaniel inThe Fix (2017). Throughout his career, Suarez has been nominated for twoNAACP Image Awards, twoYoung Artist Awards and anAnnie Award.
Suarez is ofAfrican andCuban descent, and is the oldest of three siblings.He was raised in the Muslim religion.[2]
In 1996, he made his debut inJerry Maguire as Rod Tidwell's son Tyson.[3] He appeared in the short-lived sitcomBuilt to Last (1997) as Ryce Watkins,[4] the youngest son in a family of seven.[5] Suarez made guest appearances on sitcomsSister, Sister (1996) andThe Wayans Bros. (1998), and had a recurring role as Raymond Wilkes on medical dramaChicago Hope (1996−98).
When Suarez was 8 years old, he joined the cast of the sitcomThe Bernie Mac Show (2001−06) as Jordan Tompkins, the nephew of the titular characterBernie Mac.[6][7] For portraying Jordan, Suarez received twoNAACP Image Award nominations.[8][9] Suarez appeared onLarry King Live in 2008 with his fellow cast to discuss Mac's death.[10]
He voiced Koda, a bear cub whose mother was killed by the protagonist,[11] in theDisney filmBrother Bear (2003).[12] A book author believed Suarez's performance was the best in the film.[13] Suarez received anAnnie Award nomination forOutstanding Achievement for Voice Acting in a Feature Production as Koda, but lost toEllen DeGeneres.[14] He reprised the role of Koda in sequelBrother Bear 2 (2006).[15]
In 2004, Suarez appeared in two feature films. He provided the voice of Russell in an animated sequence ofFat Albert[16] and portrayed Li'l Gawain inThe Ladykillers.[17] Following the end ofThe Bernie Mac Show, Suarez struggled to find acting work and found employment in more conventional jobs outside of the film industry, including as a boilermaker.[18]
Most of Suarez's work post-Bernie Mac have been in voice-overs, guest starring onKing of the Hill and voicing a puppet inNike commercials during the2009 NBA Playoffs. He provided Kai's voice in the animated feature film,Zambezia (2012).[19] InAngry Video Game Nerd: The Movie (2014), Suarez played Cooper Folly, the nerd's sidekick.[20][21]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1996 | Jerry Maguire | Tyson Tidwell | |
| 1998 | Susan's Plan | Kevin | |
| 2001 | The Land Before Time VIII: The Big Freeze | Tippy | Voice,direct-to-video |
| 2002 | Treasure Planet | Alien Kid, additional voices | Voice (deleted scenes) |
| 2003 | Brother Bear | Koda | Voice |
| 2004 | The Ladykillers | Li'l Gawain | |
| Fat Albert | Russell | Voice[22][23] | |
| 2005 | Room to Grow | Teasel | Short |
| 2006 | Brother Bear 2 | Koda | Voice, direct-to-video |
| 2008 | Extreme Movie | RJ | |
| 2012 | Zambezia | Kai | Voice |
| 2014 | Angry Video Game Nerd: The Movie | Cooper Folly | [24] |
| 2017 | The Fix | Nathaniel |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Sister, Sister | Little Boy | Episode: Kid-Napped |
| 1996–98 | Chicago Hope | Raymond Wilkes | 6 episodes |
| 1997 | Built to Last | Ryce Watkins | 8 episodes |
| 1998 | The Wayans Bros. | Dexter | Episode: The Son of Marlon |
| 1998 | Beverly Hills, 90210 | Ryan | Episode: Local Hero |
| 2000 | MADtv | Cowboy Trick or Treater | 2 episodes |
| 2001 | Max Steel | Nuebert | Voice, episode: "Fun in the Sun" |
| 2001–06 | The Bernie Mac Show | Jordan Thomkins | 104 episodes |
| 2002 | Hey Arnold! | Scared Boy | Voice, episode: "The Journal" |
| 2005 | The Proud Family Movie | Wally | Voice, television film |
| 2007–08 | King of the Hill | Arrow Kid #1, Jack | Voice, 3 episodes |
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2003 | Image Award | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series[25] | The Bernie Mac Show | Nominated |
| 2004 | Image Award | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series[25] | Nominated | |
| BET Comedy Award | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series[26] | Nominated | ||
| Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) – Leading Young Actor[27] | Nominated | ||
| Annie Award | Outstanding Voice Acting in an Animated Feature Production[28] | Brother Bear | Nominated | |
| Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a Voice-Over Role – Young Actor[27] | Nominated | ||
| 2005 | BET Comedy Award | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series[29] | The Bernie Mac Show | Nominated |
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