Jeremy Suarez
Jeremy Suarez (born July 6, 1990) is an American actor best known for his role as Jordan Thomkins on The Bernie Mac Show and as Raymond Wilkes in Chicago Hope (1996-1998). and for his film roles as Tyson Tidwell in Jerry Maguire (1996), Russel in Fat Albert (2004), and for his voice role as Koda in Brother Bear (2003), Brother Bear 2 (2006).
Jeremy Suarez | |
---|---|
Born | Burbank, California, U.S. | July 6, 1990
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1996–present |
Biography
In 1996, he made his debut in Jerry Maguire as Rod Tidwell's son Tyson.[1] He voiced Koda in two Disney films, Brother Bear[2] and Brother Bear 2.[3] He also played roles in many television shows, such as The Wayans Bros., Chicago Hope, King of the Hill, Jordan, the nephew of Bernie Mac on The Bernie Mac Show.
Suarez appeared on Larry King Live in 2008 with his fellow cast to discuss Mac's death.[4] In 2009, he voiced a puppet on Nike commercials during the 2009 NBA Playoffs. He voiced Kai in the animated feature film, Zambezia and starred in Angry Video Game Nerd: The Movie as "Cooper".[5]
Suarez is of African American and Puerto Rican descent.
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
1996 | Jerry Maguire | Tyson Tidwell | |
1998 | Susan's Plan | Kevin | |
2001 | The Land Before Time VIII: The Big Freeze | Tippy (voice) | Direct-to-video |
2002 | Treasure Planet | Alien Kid (voice), Additional Voice (voice) | |
2003 | Brother Bear | Koda (voice) | |
2004 | The Ladykillers | Li'l Gawain | |
Fat Albert | Russell (voice) | ||
2006 | Room to Grow | Teasel | |
Brother Bear 2 | Koda (voice) | Direct-to-video | |
2008 | Extreme Movie | RJ | |
2012 | Zambezia | Kai (voice) | |
2014 | Angry Video Game Nerd: The Movie | Cooper Folly | |
2015 | The Fix | Nathaniel |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
1996 | Sister, Sister | Little Boy | Episode: Kid-Napped |
1996–98 | Chicago Hope | Raymond Wilkes | 6 episodes |
1997 | Built to Last | Ryce Watkins | 8 episodes |
1998 | The Wayans Bros. | Dexter | Episode: The Son of Marlon |
1998 | Beverly Hills, 90210 | Ryan | Episode: Local Hero |
2000 | MADtv | Cowboy Trick or Treater | 2 episodes |
2001 | Max Steel | Nuebert (voice) | Episode: Fun in the Sun |
2002 | Hey Arnold! | Scared Boy (voice) | Episode: The Journal |
2005 | The Proud Family Movie | Wally (voice) | Movie |
2001–06 | The Bernie Mac Show | Jordan Thomkins | 104 episodes |
2007–08 | King of the Hill | Arrow Kid #1 / Jack (voices) | 3 episodes |
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
---|---|---|---|---|
2003 | Image Award | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series[6] | The Bernie Mac Show | Nominated |
2004 | Image Award | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series[6] | The Bernie Mac Show | Nominated |
2004 | BET Comedy Award | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series | The Bernie Mac Show | Nominated |
2004 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) – Leading Young Actor[7] | The Bernie Mac Show | Nominated |
2004 | Annie Award | Outstanding Voice Acting in an Animated Feature Production | Brother Bear | Nominated |
2004 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a Voice-Over Role – Young Actor[7] | Brother Bear | Nominated |
2005 | BET Comedy Award | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series | The Bernie Mac Show | Nominated |
References
- "Jeremy Suarez". Hollywood.com.
- "Brother Bear Movie Preview, Starring Joaquin Phoenix and Jeremy Suarez, Directed by Aaron Blaise and Bob Walker". BoxOfficeProphets. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 1 October 2011.
- Moore, Andre (June 19, 2014). "Not Kids Anymore: 16 Black TV Child Stars Who Are All Grown Up". Atlanta Black Star. p. 5.
- "CNN Larry King Live Tribute to Bernie Mac". CNN. August 12, 2008.
- "Angry Video Game Nerd: The Movie". Rotten Tomatoes.
- "The Bernie Mac Show". Bounce TV. Retrieved August 25, 2016.
- "25th Annual Young Artist Awards". Young Artist Award.