His grandmother who had taken care of Brad from an early age, died February 1, 2008 of natural causes. She was 76 years old.

Raised by his grandmother, he was discovered by casting director Mali Finn, who was conducting a search for a kid to star in "The Client". Brad and his grandmother were flown to Hollywood for a screen test. Brad had never flown on a plane or stayed in a hotel before.

Cousin of Jesse Hasek, singer for the band 10 Years from Knoxville, Tennessee

Ex girlfriend Anya Samantha Jordanova established a Memorial Fund, after Renfro`s January 15th death from an overdose.

He was discovered by casting director Mali Finn for the leading role in The Client (1994) when he was ten.

His grandmother who had taken care of Brad from an early age, died February 1, 2008 of natural causes. She was 76 years old

Auditioned for the part of Gabriel Martin in The Patriot (2000), which eventually went to Heath Ledger, who died from an overdose of prescription drugs on January 22, 2008, exactly one week after Brad`s death.

His family revealed a few days after his death that he had a son with an unknown woman. The mother and the child lived in Japan.

Had not acted for a year at the time of his arrest for attempting to buy heroin.

On December 23, 2005 he was arrested, together with 14 other suspects, during a random drug sting operation in downtown Los Angeles while allegedly trying to buy heroin.

Cousin of Jesse Hasek, singer for the band 10 Years from Knoxville, Tennessee.

Raised by his grandmother, he was discovered by casting director Mali Finn, who was conducting a search for a kid to star in The Client (1994). Brad and his grandmother were flown to Hollywood for a screen test. Brad had never flown on a plane or stayed in a hotel before.

Won the "Hollywood Reporter`s Young Star Award" in 1995.

Until he was discovered and cast in The Client (1994), he attended Lincoln Park Elementary School in Knoxville, Tennesee.

Ordered back to jail for remainder of probation by Florida judge due to his drunk driving arrest in January. [February 2002]

January, 2002 - Knoxville, Tennessee, was arrested and charged with public intoxication and driving without a license. He was stopped after a traffic violation near his house.

While on probation in Florida, arrested May 16, 2001 for underage drinking as car was pulled over. Released from jail after $500 bond posted. [May 2001]

Sentenced to two years probation and ordered to pay more than $4,000 for repairs on a yacht he tried to steal in Fort Lauderdale. [5 January 2001]

Arrested in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on a grand theft charge for allegedly trying to steal a 45 foot yacht. He and a companion failed to untie the boat from the dock, causing damage to both the boat and the dock. [28 August 2000]

He was arrested in his hometown of Knoxville, Tennessee, when police pulled him over and allegedly found cocaine and marijuana in his pants and socks. [5 June 1998]

Knoxville, Tennessee: He struck a plea bargain on cocaine and marijuana charges and agreed to undergo random drug screening. [3 July 1998]

Played in a school production sponsored by DARE, a program in which young people learn about the danger of drugs.

The Offical Brad Renfro Fan Club 322 Foxboro Dr. Walnut, CA 91789-2032 USA

A proficient guitar player who listed Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page, as his idol.

Mother, Angela.

His father Mark, a factory worker, split from his wife while Brad was a toddler.

Half sister, Haley Rose Olsen.