Short Biography

Hutcherson`s first role was in the 2002 made-for-television film, House Blend; in the same year, he appeared in an episode of ER. In 2003, he played the lead role in the comedy Miracle Dogs (which was released directly-to-video), starred opposite Peter Falk and Timothy Daly in the made-for-television film, Wilder Days, and had a minor role in the well-reviewed independent film, American Splendor. He performed for the motion-capture imagery in 2004`s The Polar Express and in the 2008 Journey to the Center of the Earth.

In 2005, Hutcherson appeared in several Hollywood films. He had a minor role in the Will Ferrell comedy Kicking and Screaming (which was released in May), voiced Markl in the animated film Howl`s Moving Castle (June), and played the lead roles in Little Manhattan (September) and Zathura, which was released in November to positive reviews. The following year, Hutcherson appeared in the comedy RV, playing the son of Robin Williams`s character. In his most famous movie so far he played Jesse Aarons in the drama Bridge to Terabithia, which was filmed in New Zealand and released on February 16, 2007, performing well critically and commercially. He had not read the novel that the film is based on before being cast in the role.

Hutcherson`s next role was in Firehouse Dog (released on April 4, 2007), in which he played Shane Fahey, a firefighter`s son who befriends a dog. Hutcherson filmed Firehouse Dog after Little Manhattan and RV, but before Bridge to Terabithia even though Bridge to Terabithia came out first. He also appeared in the "very dark" independent film drama Winged Creatures,and played the nephew of Brendan Fraser`s character in Journey 3-D, a new 3-D film version of Journey to the Center of the Earth; filming on Journey 3-D, which was released on July 11, 2008, began in Montreal in June 2006 and ended in October of that year. Hutcherson is also in a movie adaptation of the book Cirque Du Freak coming out in 2009.

Hutcherson has said that he would like to appear in "every type" of film genre.

Miscellaneous Information

Friends and Family

Dakota Fanning [Friend]

AnnaSophia Robb [Friend] ((some says they are dating))

Avan Jogia [Friend]

Shannon Wada (Old Girl Friend)

Chris Hutcherson [Father] (Josh decided to stay in Kentucky for his dad`s job)

Mitchelle Hutcherson [Mother] (quit her job to help josh with his carrer)

Miley Cyrus [Friend] (Best Friend)

Mitchel Musso [Friend]

Connor Hutcherson [Brother]

Pets

Some Fish (Names Unknown)

Paws Cat

Jell-O Cat

Desiel Dog

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