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Born:
- Birthday: 1992-10-12
- Born Place: Union, Kentucky, USA
Josh Hutcherson
Joshua Ryan "Josh" Hutcherson is an American actor born on October 12, 1992, in Union, Kentucky. He has a younger brother, Connor, and his parents are Michelle and Chris Hutcherson. His mother, a former Delta Air Lines employee, now assists with his career, while his father is an analyst for the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).Hutcherson's interest in acting began at a young age, and he started auditioning for roles at the age of nine. He and his mother moved to Los Angeles, where he began his career with small roles in television shows like ER and films such as American Splendor. He gained early recognition with roles in films including Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005) and Bridge to Terabithia (2007).His career breakthrough came with the leading role of Peeta Mellark in The Hunger Games film series, which ran from 2012 to 2015. He has since continued to act in a variety of films, including the horror film Five Nights at Freddy's (2023) and the action film The Beekeeper (2024). He has also worked as an executive producer on films like Detention (2011) and The Forger (2012).
