Aaron Himelstein Explained

Aaron Himelstein
Birth Date:10 October 1985
Birth Place:Buffalo Grove, Illinois, U.S.
Occupation:Actor
Years Active:1999–present

Aaron Himelstein (born October 10, 1985) is an American actor. Following his film debut in High Fidelity (2000), he played the younger version of Austin Powers in the spy comedy film Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002). He subsequently appeared in several films such as All the Boys Love Mandy Lane, Fast Food Nation (both 2006), Remember the Daze (2007), and The Informers (2008). Himelstein joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe, playing the role of Cameron Klein in (2014), and (2015).

On television, he had a recurring role as Friedman on the CBS fantasy family drama series Joan of Arcadia (2003–05), and provided the voice of Desna on the Nickelodeon animated action fantasy series The Legend of Korra (2013–14).

Personal life

Himelstein was born on October 10, 1985, in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, the son of Susan (Maloney) and Robert "Bob" Himelstein.[1] [2] [3] He is a close friend of Joan of Arcadia stars Michael Welch and Chris Marquette. He and Welch had known each other for several years but they did not become good friends until the series began in 2003.[4]

He dated Remember the Daze co-star Leighton Meester, after meeting in 2007.[5]

Filmography

Film

!Year!Title!Role!Notes
2000High FidelityBoy in Park
2002Austin Powers in GoldmemberYoung Austin Powers
2006Fast Food NationAndrew
2006Down the P.C.H.T-Boy
2006All the Boys Love Mandy LaneRed
2007Remember the DazeRiley
2008Assassination of a High School PresidentTad Goltz
2008The InformersRaymond
2009The AssistantsBen Goodrich
2011Losers Take AllDave
2014Cameron KleinCredited is "Launch Tech #1"
2015
2016Time ToysMcGinson

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1999CupidAndy TuckerEpisode: "The Children's Hour"
2001What About Joan?Doug2 episodes
2002Do OverAndrew WagesEpisode: "Short-Cuts"
2003Boston PublicWilliam Guilbert2 episodes
2003TitletownTelevision film
2003–2005Joan of ArcadiaFriedman33 episodes
2004North ShoreCharlieEpisode: "Tessa"
2004Significant OthersJustinEpisode: "A Date, Fate and Jail Bait"
2004HouseLuke PalmeiroEpisode: "The Socratic Method"
2006Las VegasLeo PedowitzEpisode: "Meatball Montecito"
2007JourneymanPartygoer / Raver2 episodes
2009CommunityJeremy SimmonsEpisode: "Debate 109"
2013Doll & EmMike4 episodes
2013–2014The Legend of KorraDesna (voice)10 episodes
2017RosewoodPete HarmonEpisode: "Benzodiazepine & the Benjamins"
2017The ChosenSimon the shepherdEpisode: "The Shepherd"
2018UnphilteredLarry3 episodes
2019Love, Death & RobotsRookie (voice)Episode: "Blind Spot"

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Yeah--baby Austin swings. Chicago Sun-Times. Mike Thomas. June 4, 2002. October 27, 2012.
  2. Web site: Sun-Times Media . August 8, 2002 . October 27, 2012.
  3. Web site: Helen Maloney Hicksville, Ohio - 1924-2001. The News-Sentinel. October 27, 2012. February 26, 2001.
  4. http://www.girlything.com/michaelwelch.html Michael Welch: A Kid with a Cause
  5. Web site: Johnson. Zach. Leighton Meester Visits Brazil With Boyfriend Aaron Himelstein. Us Weekly. April 23, 2012. April 15, 2012.