Jeremy Sumpter - Actor
Age: 36
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Actor
Jeremy Sumpter (born February 5, 1989) is an American actor best known for his breakout performance as the title character in the 2003 live-action film Peter Pan.
He began his career as a child model before transitioning to acting with a debut role in the psychological thriller Frailty (2001). Beyond his iconic role as the "boy who wouldn't grow up," Sumpter has maintained a steady career in both television and film.
Notable Roles
Peter Pan (2003): Starring role as Peter Pan, for which he won a Saturn Award and a Young Artist Award.
Friday Night Lights (2008–2010): A recurring television role as quarterback J.D. McCoy.
Into the Storm (2014): Played Jacob Hodges, a young cameraman, in this meteorological disaster film.
Soul Surfer (2011): Appeared as Byron Blanchard in the biographical drama about Bethany Hamilton.
Recent Career
In recent years, Sumpter has appeared in several independent films and television projects, including The Squeeze (2021), Holiday Harmony (2022), and Chapel (2024). As of 2025, he has also been involved in projects such as Oxy Morons and has made appearances at major industry events like the Mammoth Film Festival and Hollywood premieres.