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Jonah Bobo (born 1996 or 1997^[1]) is an American musician and former child actor. He is best known for his roles as Danny Budwing in the 2005 filmZathura: A Space Adventure, Robbie Weaver in the 2011 filmCrazy, Stupid, Love, and the voice of Austin the Kangaroo onNickelodeon's animated television seriesThe Backyardigans.

Bobo was raised inRoosevelt Island,New York in anOrthodox Jewish household.^[2] His father works in software, while his mother is a physical therapist and personal trainer.^[3] His paternal great-grandmother wasSyrian-American businesswoman and philanthropistSalha "Mama" Bobo.^[2][4]

His first film role was inThe Best Thief in the World. He co-starred inAround the Bend, portraying the youngest of a four-generation family. Bobo was subsequently cast inZathura: A Space Adventure as Danny Budwing.His next role was inStrangers with Candy. He portrayed young Victor Mancini inChoke. He has also made an appearance on30 Rock as a paparazzo named Ethan. He appeared on Roosevelt Island in the playSeussical, Jr. at the Main Street Theatre and Dance Alliance. He was also on the 5th episode ofRoyal Pains. From 2004 to 2013, Bobo voiced Austin onNickelodeon'sThe Backyardigans. In 2011, he appeared inCrazy, Stupid, Love as Robbie.

Bobo is also a musician, composer and theatre artist, with his theatrical work being awarded distinctions by the Richard Rodgers Award Foundation and theEugene O'Neill Theater Center. In September 2021, Bobo released his debut albumNewgrass Suite.^[5] His second albumRainbow was released in September 2023.

• Jonah Bobo atIMDb
• Interview with Jonah Bobo at the LA Premiere of "Zathura"

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