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

References

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