Eric Lloyd
Eric Lloyd (born David Eric Lloyd Morelli;[1] May 19, 1986) is an American actor, comedian, musician and producer. Lloyd is best known for work as a child actor in such roles as Charlie Calvin in Disney's The Santa Clause film trilogy,[2] and as "Little John" Warner in the NBC television series Jesse.[3]
Eric Lloyd | |
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Born | David Eric Lloyd Morelli May 19, 1986 Glendale, California, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Actor, comedian, musician, producer |
Years active | 1989–present |
Career
His television career began when, between ages 2 and 5, he was cast as a young Kevin Arnold (Fred Savage) in episodes of The Wonder Years.[2][4] His film credits include Batman & Robin, Dunston Checks In, My Giant, The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars, and The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue.
In 2015, Lloyd partnered with his college roommate Tyler Payne and opened LP Studios.[5] LP Studios is a production and post-production music and film space located in Glendale, California.
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1993 | Sunny's Deliverance | David | Short film |
1993 | Heart and Souls | 7-year-old Thomas Reilly | |
1994 | Greedy | 7-year-old Joe McTeague |
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1994 | The Santa Clause | Charlie Calvin | |
1996 | Dunston Checks In | Kyle Grant | |
1997 | The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue | Blanky (voice) |
Direct-to-video |
1997 | The Spittin' Image | Wally | Short film |
1997 | Batman & Robin | Young Bruce Wayne |
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1997 | Deconstructing Harry | Hilliard "Hilly" Block | |
1998 | My Giant | Young Sammy Kamin | |
1998 | The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars | Blanky (voice) |
Direct-to-video |
1998 | Luminous Motion | Phillip | |
2002 | The Santa Clause 2 | Charlie Calvin | |
2006 | The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause | Charlie Calvin | |
2011 | ChromeSkull: Laid to Rest 2 | Geeky Worker |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1989 | The Wonder Years | Young Kevin Arnold | Episode: "Brightwing" |
1992 | Laurie Hill | Leo Hill | 10 episodes |
1993 | A Family Torn Apart | Chris Hannigan | TV film |
1994 | In the Best of Families: Marriage, Pride & Madness | Young John Lynch | TV film |
1994 | Seasons of the Heart | David | TV film |
1995 | Abandoned and Deceived | Matthew | TV film |
1995 | The Busy World of Richard Scarry | Vanderbuilt | Episode: "Vanderbuilt's New ShoeSeries |
1996-1997 | The Oz Kids | Neddie Hugson (voice) |
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1997 | A Christmas Memory | Buddy | TV film |
1998 | Chameleon | Ghen | TV film |
1998-2000 | Jesse | Little John Warner | 41 episodes |
2000 | Rocket Power | Josh (voice) |
Episode: "All About Sam/Half Twister" |
2001 | ER | Martin Leanly | Episode: "Rampage" |
2011 | About Abby | Xander Falls | Episodes: "...and the Musician", "...and the Dead Fish" |
2012 | True Perfection | Kyle | Miniseries |
Video games
Year | Title | Voice role | Notes |
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1996 | Goosebumps: Escape from Horrorland | Clay | |
Recognition
In 1996, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram wrote, "Eric Lloyd is a few years shy of adolescence, but already he has the credentials of a veteran actor," stating that at that time his biggest role was in The Santa Clause, but that his role in Dunston Checks In put him "back in the thick of things".[2]
Awards and nominations
- 1993, Nominated for Young Artist Award for Outstanding Actor Under Ten in a Television Series for Laurie Hill[6]
- 1994, Nominated for Young Artist Award for Best Actor Under Ten in a Motion Picture for Heart and Souls[7]
- 1994, Nominated for Young Artist Award for Best Performance by a Young Actor Co-Starring in a Motion Picture for The Santa Clause[7]
- 1995, Nominated for Young Artist Award for Best Performance by a Youth Actor in a TV Mini-Series or Special for Seasons of the Heart
- 1997, Nominated for Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Feature Film – Actor Age Ten or Under for Dunston Checks In[8]
- 1998, Nominated for Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Movie/Pilot/Mini-Series – Young Actor Age Ten or Under for A Christmas Memory[9]
- 1999, Nominated for Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Movie/Pilot/Mini-Series or Series – Supporting Young Actor for Chameleon[10]
- 1999, Won Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series – Supporting Young Actor for Jesse[10]
- 1999, Nominated for The Hollywood Reporter Young Star Award for Best Performance by a Young Actor in a Comedy TV Series for Jesse
- 2000, Nominated for Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series – Supporting Young Actor for Jesse[11]
- 2000, Nominated for The Hollywood Reporter Young Star Award for Best Young Actor/Performance in a Comedy TV Series for Jesse
- 2003, Nominated for Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Feature Film – Supporting Young Actor for The Santa Clause 2: The Mrs. Clause[12]
- 2007, Nominated for Young Artist Award for Best Young Ensemble in a Feature Film for The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause[13]
References
- This is his full birth name, according to the State of California. California Birth Index, 1905–1995. Center for Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento, California. At Ancestry.com
- "Eric Lloyd". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. January 30, 1996. Retrieved December 9, 2010.
- Sterritt, David (May 14, 2000). "On the Road With an Eccentric, Provocative Mom". The New York Times. pp. Arts & Leisure.
- Polunsky, Bob (November 11, 1994). "'Santa Clause'- Tim Allen sleighs Christmas". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved December 9, 2010.
- http://www.facebook.com/LPMusicandFilmStudios. Missing or empty
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(help) - "Fifteenth Annual Youth in Film Awards, 1992–1993". Young Artist Awards. Retrieved December 9, 2010.
- "Sixteenth Annual Youth in Film Awards, 1993–1994". Young Artist Awards. Retrieved December 9, 2010.
- "Eighteenth Annual Youth in Film Awards, 1995–1996". Young Artist Awards. Archived from the original on March 4, 2011. Retrieved December 9, 2010.
- "Nineteenth Annual Youth in Film Awards, 1996–1997". Young Artist Awards. Archived from the original on December 22, 2016. Retrieved December 9, 2010.
- "20th Annual Awards". Young Artist Awards. Retrieved October 11, 2016.
- "21st Annual Awards". Young Artist Awards. Retrieved October 11, 2016.
- "24th Annual Young Artist Awards Nominations". Young Artist Awards. Archived from the original on September 5, 2014. Retrieved October 11, 2016.
- "28th Annual Young Artist Awards - Nominations / Special Awards". Young Artist Awards. Retrieved October 11, 2016.