Thomas Horn (actor) explained

Thomas Horn[1] [2] (born 1997 or 1998)[3] [4] [5] is an American former child actor.[6] He played Oskar Schell in the 2011 feature film Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close.[7] [8] [9] [10] For his performance in that film, Horn won a Critics' Choice Award for Best Young Actor.[11] [12] He also played Jimmy Hawkins in the 2013 television film Space Warriors.[13] [14] [15] [16]

Horn was reportedly cast in Extreme Loud & Incredibly Close after film producer Scott Rudin discovered him in Jeopardy!, where Horn was a contestant.[17] He was to have appeared opposite Kris Kristofferson in a film titled Joe's Mountain.[18] [19] [20]

Personal life

Horn is from Oakland, California.[21] He was born to father Erich Horn, an eye surgeon[22] and Biljana Horn,[23] a pediatric oncologist.[24] Horn is of Croatian descent on his mother's side.[25]

Filmography

Notes and References

  1. Web site: McCarthy. Todd. Breakout child star fuels 'Extremely Loud'. December 22, 2011. NBC News. June 20, 2023.
  2. Web site: Fischer. Russ. First Look: Tom Hanks And Thomas Horn In 'Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close'. August 10, 2011. Slash Film. June 20, 2023.
  3. Web site: Sneider. Jeff. Teen 'Jeopardy!' Champ Thomas Horn Cast in 'Extremely Loud'. December 15, 2010. TheWrap. June 20, 2023.
  4. Web site: Krempels. Henry. Extremely Loud And Incredibly Close Premieres: Thomas Horn Outwits Everyone. December 20, 2011. Observer.com. June 19, 2023.
  5. News: Symkus. Ed. 'Jeopardy!' appearance leads to movie role for Thomas Horn. February 21, 2012. The Patriot Ledger. June 19, 2023.
  6. News: Toppman. Lawrence. Young actor carries 'Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close'. November 5, 2014. Charlotte Observer. June 19, 2023.
  7. News: Zack. Jessica. Thomas Horn's incredibly fast start to career. January 15, 2012. San Francisco Chronicle. June 19, 2023.
  8. Appelo. Tim. 'Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close' Child Actor Discovered on Teen 'Jeopardy!'. January 9, 2012. The Hollywood Reporter. June 19, 2023.
  9. Web site: Oscar Q&A: Sandra Bullock, Max Von Sydow & Thomas Horn On 'Extremely Loud And Incredibly Close'. February 6, 2012. Deadline Hollywood. June 19, 2023.
  10. Carter. Max. Extremely Lucky & Incredibly Cast. December 16, 2011. Vanity Fair. June 19, 2023.
  11. Web site: Jordan. Dixie. Piedmont's Thomas Horn Wins Critics' Choice Award. January 13, 2012. Patch. June 19, 2023.
  12. Web site: Dawn. Randee. Personal stories taught 'Extremely Loud' child actor about 9/11 tragedy. January 18, 2012. Today.com. June 19, 2023.
  13. Web site: Space Warriors: Interview With Actor Thomas Horn. August 7, 2012. WHNT-TV. June 19, 2023.
  14. Web site: Piedmont High's Thomas Horn Shoots for the Stars in 'Space Warriors' Movie. April 10, 2013. Patch. June 19, 2023.
  15. Web site: Accardi. Marian. "Extremely Loud" actor set to star in next Space Camp movie. March 21, 2012. Al.com. June 19, 2023.
  16. Web site: PHS Sophomore Thomas Horn Stars in Second Movie: Space Warriors. April 10, 2013. Patch. June 19, 2023.
  17. Weiss. Michelle. Thomas Horn: Jeopardy champ gets 'Close' call. October 20, 2011. Variety. June 19, 2023.
  18. Web site: O'Connell. Sean. Extremely Loud Star Thomas Horn Picks Up Two New Acting Gigs. March 21, 2012. CinemaBlend. June 19, 2023.
  19. White. James. Thomas Horn On For Space Warriors. March 19, 2012. Empire. June 19, 2023.
  20. Web site: Fleming. Mike Jr.. 'Extremely Loud' Teen Thomas Horn Books Pair Of Features. March 19, 2012. Deadline Hollywood. June 19, 2023.
  21. Bernstein. Jacob. Thomas Horn, 'Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close' Breakout Star. January 2, 2012. Newsweek. June 19, 2023.
  22. News: Kaufman. Amy. Incredibly huge moment for 'Extremely Loud's' Thomas Horn. December 31, 2011. Los Angeles Times. June 19, 2023.
  23. News: Dean. Bill. Young star of 'Loud & Close' has Micanopy ties. January 28, 2012. The Gainesville Sun. June 19, 2023.
  24. News: Zack. Jessica. Horn's extremely fast acting lesson. January 19, 2012. Houston Chronicle. June 19, 2023.
  25. News: Hill. Angela. Meet Thomas Horn, young star of 'Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close'. January 12, 2012. The Mercury News. June 19, 2023.

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