Jared Gilman | |
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![]() Gilman at the premiere ofElsa & Fred at theMiami International Film Festival in 2014 | |
Born | Jared T. Raynor Gilman (1998-12-28)December 28, 1998 (age 26)[1] New Jersey, US |
Alma mater | New York University |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2012–present |
Jared T. Raynor Gilman[2] (born December 28, 1998) is an Americanactor best known for his role as Sam Shakusky in the 2012Wes Anderson filmMoonrise Kingdom, which earned him a2014Young Artist Award nomination asBest Leading Young Actor in a Feature Film.[3]
A resident ofSouth Orange, New Jersey, Gilman has attendedChatham Day School andNewark Academy inLivingston, New Jersey.[4] He was on his school'sgolf club.[5] He currently attendsTisch School of the Arts atNew York University. He is Jewish.[6] Gilman isasexual.[7]
Gilman got his first professional acting role as Sam Shakusky inMoonrise Kingdom at age 12.[5] In preparation for the film, Gilman studied canoeing, cooking over an open fire, andClint Eastwood's character inEscape from Alcatraz.[8] In 2016 he appeared inPaterson, once again alongsideKara Hayward.
Gilman has scripted, acted in, and edited his own short action videos.[9]
Gilman has appeared in an outdoor-themed commercial for Verizon Wireless.[citation needed]
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Awards |
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2012 | Moonrise Kingdom | Sam Shakusky | Lead role | Nominated -Young Artist Award for Best Leading Young Actor in a Feature Film |
2014 | Elsa & Fred | Michael | ||
2014 | Two-Bit Waltz | Bernie | ||
2015 | No Letting Go | Wes | ||
2016 | Paterson | Male Student | ||
2017 | Juvie | Booker | ||
2018 | The Reservoir | Aaron | Short film | |
Rhino | Cy Berger | |||
2021 | Overlook | Tyler | Short film | |
2022 | Angry Neighbors | Jack | ||
2022 | Susie Searches | Jed |