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Jonah Bobo | |
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| Born | Jonah Bobo 1996 or 1997 (age 28–29) |
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| Years active | 2004–present |
| Relatives | Salha "Mama" Bobo (great-grandmother) |
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.
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 2004 | The Best Thief in the World | Sam Zaidman | |
| Around the Bend | Zach Lair | ||
| 2005 | Strangers with Candy | Shamus Noblet | Uncredited |
| Zathura: A Space Adventure | Danny Budwing | ||
| 2006 | The Fox and the Hound 2 | Tod | Voice |
| 2008 | Choke | Young Victor Mancini | |
| 2011 | Crazy, Stupid, Love | Robbie Weaver | |
| 2012 | Disconnect | Ben Boyd |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2004–2013 | The Backyardigans | Austin | Voice |
| 2009 | 30 Rock | Ethan | Episode: "Jackie Jormp-Jomp" |
| Royal Pains | Arlo Grant | Episode: "No Man Is an Island" |
| Award | Year | Category | Result | Work |
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| Young Artist Award | 2006 | Best Performance in a Feature Film - Young Actor Age Ten or Younger | Nominated | Zathura |
| 2012 | Best Performance in a Feature Film – Supporting Young Actor([6]) | Nominated | Crazy, Stupid, Love. |
| Album | Album details |
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| Newgrass Suite |
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| RAINBOW |
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| Year | Song |
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| 2021 | "iii. party" |
| "ii. woods" | |
| "vii. letter" | |
| 2022 | "YELLOW" |
| 2023 | "ORANGE" |
| "INDIGO" | |
| 2024 | "BLUE PT. 1" |
| "BLUE PT. 2" |
Jonah's father works in software. His mother is a physical therapist and personal trainer.