Logan Lerman

Logan Lerman

Lerman at the premiere of Percy Jackson in New York City, February 5, 2010
Born Logan Wade Lerman
January 19, 1992 (1992-01-19) (age 19)
Beverly Hills, California, U.S.
Occupation Actor, musician
Years active 2000–present

Logan Wade Lerman (born January 19, 1992) is an American actor, best known for playing the title character in the 2010 fantasy-adventure Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief. Lerman began appearing in commercials in the mid 1990s, moving to work in feature films and television in the early 2000s, when he starred in the series Jack & Bobby (2004–2005) and the movies The Butterfly Effect (2004) and Hoot (2006). He gained further recognition for his roles in the western 3:10 to Yuma, the thriller The Number 23, and the comedy Meet Bill, as well as his work in the 2009 films Gamer and My One and Only.

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Background

Lerman was born in Beverly Hills, California. His mother, Lisa (née Goldman), works as his manager, and his father, Larry Lerman, is a businessman.[1][2] He has two siblings, Lindsey and Lucas,[3] and attended Beverly Hills High School.[4] Lerman is Jewish[5] and grew up in a "stable family background".[4] His family runs the orthotics and prosthetics company Lerman & Son, which was founded by his great-grandfather, Jacob Lerman, in 1915;[2][6] most of his relatives work in the medical profession.[5][7]

Lerman is a self-described "film geek", having stated that he is "shaped by movies".[4][8] He has expressed an interest in writing, producing and directing; in 2010, he applied to study creative writing at New York University, but has postponed his attendance.[9][2][10] Lerman's favorite directors include Wes Anderson, Stanley Kubrick, David Fincher and Peter Bogdanovich,[10] and he has cited American Beauty, Defending Your Life, and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind as being among his favorite films.[8]

Acting career

Lerman has stated that he had a passion for movies from a young age.[4][10] He appeared in commercials in the 1990s,[11] and subsequently made his film debut in 2000's The Patriot, playing William Martin, one of the children of Mel Gibson's character. The same year, he co-starred with Gibson again in What Women Want, playing Gibson's character as a child. Lerman's next feature film roles were in 2001's Riding in Cars with Boys and the 2004 thriller The Butterfly Effect, portraying younger versions of characters played by Adam Garcia (in the former film) and Ashton Kutcher (in the latter).[12]

Lerman's role in the 2003 made-for-television film A Painted House won him a Young Artist Award for Best Performance by a Leading Young Actor in a television production.[13] In 2004, he was cast in the television series, Jack & Bobby, playing the title role of Robert "Bobby" McCallister, who was destined to become President of the United States. The show ran on The WB Television Network during the 2004–2005 season, and was subsequently canceled, though Lerman won another Young Artist Award for his performance.[14][15]

Continuing his feature film work, Lerman appeared in Hoot, in which he played the lead role of Roy Eberhardt. The film opened on May 5, 2006, and won him a third Young Artist Award, this time for Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actor (2007).[16] In 2007, Lerman appeared in The Number 23, in which he played Robin Sparrow, the son of Jim Carrey's character, Walter Sparrow. That year, he also appeared in the critically-acclaimed western 3:10 to Yuma, where he played William Evans, the son of Christian Bale's character; Lerman received positive reviews for his role in the film,[17] and was again nominated for the Young Artist Award - Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actor (2008). It was the second consecutive year he received a nomination in that category, although this time he did not win.[18][19]

In 2008, Lerman played the role of The Kid in Meet Bill (his character is never referred to by name), and in 2009, he appeared in the science-fiction film Gamer, playing Simon, a teenage gamer who controls one of the characters in a video game played with live human subjects; the film was released on September 4, 2009 in North America. Also that summer, Lerman had a leading role in the Renée Zellweger comedy feature My One and Only, playing a teenage version of George Hamilton - an aspiring writer who, after his parents abruptly split, accompanies his mother and brother on a cross-country trip, eventually arriving in Hollywood.[8]

Lerman played Percy Jackson in the 2010 film Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief, based on the book by Rick Riordan.[20] He was not familiar with the book series when he received the script for the film.[4] Regarding the similarities between Lerman's character and Harry Potter, Lerman told an interviewer: "Honestly, my character doesn't have much in common with Harry Potter besides the fact that he's an unlikely hero who's thrown into a huge situation".[7] Lerman is signed to appear in two more Percy Jackson films, and has stated that he would like to star in adaptations of all five books in the series.[4][21]

Lerman is represented by the Endeavor Agency.[22] He will play d'Artagnan in director Paul W. S. Anderson's 3D film version of The Three Musketeers, which began filming in August 2010 and is scheduled for release on October 14, 2011.[23] Lerman was cast in the role without having to audition.[24] He will also star in a film adaptation of Stephen Chbosky's novel The Perks of Being a Wallflower, playing the lead role, Charlie. Filming is scheduled to begin in December 2010.[25]

In 2010, Lerman appeared in "Change the Odds", a public service announcement video for the Stand Up to Cancer charity; the video also featured Dakota Fanning, Zac Efron, Andrew Garfield, and other actors.[26]

Other work

Lerman is a friend of actor Dean Collins,[27] who played his best friend on Jack & Bobby; they remained close after the series' cancellation, and worked together again on Hoot, where Collins had a supporting role. In their spare time, the two collaborated on comedic short films. As well as acting, they wrote, directed, and shot the videos, often enlisting the help of family and friends. The shorts were uploaded to YouTube under the joint account name of "monkeynuts1069".[28]

In 2006, Collins and Lerman formed a band, Indigo, along with musician Daniel Pashman; Collins sings lead vocals, Lerman plays keyboard and guitar, and Pashman plays the drums.[2] Lerman also plays the piano.[29]

Filmography

Film
Year Film Role Notes
2000 What Women Want Young Nick Marshall
The Patriot William Martin Nominated—Young Artist Award for Best Ensemble in a Feature Film
2001 Riding in Cars with Boys Jason, Age 8
2004 The Butterfly Effect Evan Treborn, Age 7
2006 Hoot Roy Eberhardt Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Feature Film – Leading Young Actor
2007 The Number 23 Robin Sparrow
3:10 to Yuma William Evans Nominated—Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Feature Film – Leading Young Actor
Nominated—Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
2008 Meet Bill "The Kid"
2009 Gamer Simon Silverton
My One and Only George Hamilton, Age 15
2010 Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief Percy Jackson Nominated—MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Performance
Nominated—MTV Movie Award for Best Fight
Nominated—Teen Choice Award for Male Breakout
Nominated—Teen Choice Award for Best Fight
2011 The Three Musketeers D'Artagnan filming; scheduled for October 14
The Perks of Being a Wallflower Charlie pre-production
Television
Year Title Role Notes
2003 A Painted House Luke Chandler Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special – Leading Young Actor
10-8: Officers on Duty Bobby Justo
The Flannerys
2004–2005 Jack & Bobby Bobby McCallister Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) – Leading Young Actor

Awards

Year Award Category Work Outcome
2001 Young Artist Award Best Ensemble in a Feature Film The Patriot Nominated
2004 Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special - Leading Young Actor A Painted House Won[13]
2005 Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) - Leading Young Actor Jack & Bobby Won[15]
2007 Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actor Hoot Won[16]
2008 Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actor 3:10 to Yuma Nominated[18]
Screen Actors Guild Award Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture 3:10 to Yuma Nominated[19]
2010 MTV Movie Awards Best Breakthrough Performance Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief Nominated
Best Fight (with Jake Abel) Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief Nominated
Teen Choice Awards Male Breakout Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief Nominated
Best Fight (with Jake Abel) Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief Nominated

References

  1. ↑ "Jack & Bobby's Matt Long & Logan Lerman". People Magazine. 2004-10-25. http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20145828,00.html. Retrieved 2010-03-01. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Logan Lerman interview: Ich Bin Schwarz Schaf der Familie (I am the Black Sheep of the Family)". Bravo magazine (Bauer Media Group): 24–25. March, 2010. 
  3. ↑ "Logan facts". LoganLerman.com. 2004. http://www.loganlerman.com/loganbio.htm. Retrieved 2010-03-01. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 Cooney, Jenny (2010). "Logan Lerman Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief Interview". Girl.com.au. http://www.girl.com.au/logan-lerman-percy-jackson-lightning-thief.htm. Retrieved 2010-04-19. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Ran, Tomer (2010-02-18). "We met with the cast of "Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief" in London and we have one clear conclusion. Logan Lerman IN, OUT Daniel Radcliffe" (in Hebrew). Maariv News for Youth. http://www.nrg.co.il/online/24/ART2/062/345.html. Retrieved 2010-04-16. "לרמן בא מבית יהודי טוב. הוריו עוסקים בתחום הרפואה ("Lerman comes from a good Jewish family. His parents are in medicine...")" .
  6. ↑ "Lerman & Son: About". Lerman & Son Orthotics & Prosthetics. 2009. http://lermanandson.com/about.html. Retrieved 2010-03-01. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Chen, Eva (2010-01-04). "Hero worship". Teen Vogue (Gina Sanders): 88. http://www.teenvogue.com/industry/blogs/entertainment/2010/01/logan-lerman-percy-jackson.html. Retrieved 2010-03-01. 
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Rozemeyer, Karl (2009-08-21). "Exclusive: Logan Lerman Talks 'My One and Only' and 'Gamer'". Cinemaspy.com. http://www.cinemaspy.com/Interviews/Exclusive-Logan-Lerman-Talks-My-One-and-Only-and-Gamer/3043. Retrieved 2010-06-06. 
  9. ↑ Cohn, Alison S. (October 2010). "Logan Lerman". Teen Vogue (Gina Sanders). http://hellyeahloganlerman.tumblr.com/photo/1280/1082884281/1/tumblr_l8ebl7Agrc1qbnpw5. Retrieved 2010-09-07. 
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 Priggé, Steven (2010-02-12). "An Interview with Logan Lerman of “Percy Jackson & the Olympians”". BlackBook Magazine. http://www.blackbookmag.com/article/to-catch-a-thief-logan-lerman-in-percy-jackson-the-olympians-the-lightening/16063. Retrieved 2010-03-01. 
  11. ↑ Minzesheimer, Ben (2010-02-15). "Lightning could strike for 'Percy' and star Logan Lerman". USA Today. http://www.usatoday.com/life/movies/news/2010-02-12-percy12_CV_N.htm. Retrieved 2010-03-12. 
  12. ↑ Thompson, Lynn Y. (2006-05-04). "Welcome to Hooters". Dallas Observer. http://www.dallasobserver.com/2006-05-04/film/welcome-to-hooters/. Retrieved 2010-04-24. 
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 "2003". Young Artist Awards. http://www.youngartistawards.org/noms25.htm. Retrieved 2010-03-01. 
  14. ↑ Barker, Lynn (2006-05-02). "Brie, Logan and Cody Give a "Hoot!"". Teen Hollywood. http://www.teenhollywood.com/2006/05/02/brie-logan-and-cody-give-a-hoot. Retrieved 2010-04-24. 
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 "2004". Young Artist Awards. http://www.youngartistawards.org/noms26.htm. Retrieved 2010-03-01. 
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 "2007". Young Artist Awards. March, 2007. http://www.youngartistawards.org/noms28.htm. Retrieved 2010-03-01. 
  17. ↑ "The newest pretty boy hero in town: Percy Jackson". Manila Bulletin Publication Corporation. 2010-02-09. http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/242689/the-newest-pretty-boy-hero-town-percy-jackson. Retrieved 2010-05-11. 
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 "2008". Young Artist Awards. http://www.youngartistawards.org/noms29.html. Retrieved 2010-03-01. 
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 "SAG Nominees". TVGuide. http://www.tvguide.com/Special/SAG-2008/nominees.aspx. Retrieved 2010-03-01. 
  20. ↑ Siegel, Tatiana (2009-03-02). "'Percy Jackson' finds lead actors". Variety. Archived from the original on 2009-05-15. http://www.webcitation.org/5gmnMoq6y. Retrieved 2009-05-15. 
  21. ↑ Spelling, Ian (2010-02-12). "Exclusive Interview: Logan Lerman and Alexandra Daddario (Percy Jackson & the Olympians)". Popstar. http://news.popstar.com/Article/1557. Retrieved 2010-04-16. 
  22. ↑ Kit, Borys (2009-03-02). "Logan Lerman bottles 'Lightning' role". The Hollywood Reporter. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/film/news/e3ia6457d363dfaaf431028d54e20533201. Retrieved 2010-04-30. 
  23. ↑ Kit, Borys; Zorianna Kit (2010-05-10). "'Three Musketeers' cast: Lerman, Waltz, Jovovich ... and Bloom?". The Hollywood Reporter. http://www.heatvisionblog.com/2010/05/three-musketeers-cast-lerman-waltz-jovovich-and-bloom.html. Retrieved 2010-05-11. 
  24. ↑ Ditzian, Eric (2010-06-09). "'Three Musketeers' To Shoot With James Cameron's 3-D Cameras, Star Logan Lerman Says". MTV Movies Blog. http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2010/06/09/three-musketeers-to-shoot-with-james-camerons-3-d-cameras-star-logan-lerman-says/. Retrieved 2010-06-17. 
  25. ↑ McNary, Dave (2010-05-19). "Watson, Lerman in talks for 'Perks'". Variety. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118019620.html?categoryId=3768&cs=1. Retrieved 2010-05-19. 
  26. ↑ "Young Hollywood Bands Together To Stand Up To Cancer". PR Newswire. 2010-08-03. http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/young-hollywood-bands-together-to-stand-up-to-cancer-99897144.html. Retrieved 2010-08-05. 
  27. ↑ Collins, Dean (2007-02-28). "Take This Job and Bleep It". TV Guide. http://www.tvguide.com/celebrity-blogs/job-bleep-19635.aspx. Retrieved 2010-06-06. 
  28. ↑ "Logan Lerman". Teen Vogue (Gina Sanders): 190. October, 2007. 
  29. ↑ Ordoña, Michael (2009-08-20). "The Performance: Logan Lerman". http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-et-performance20-2009aug20,0,5537378.story. Retrieved 2009-08-20. 

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