He’s the actor who played Michael, the wide-eyed son of Will Ferrell’s character, in the beloved Christmas classic Elf—a role that really put him on the map. Over the years, he’s built a solid resume, including some voice acting work in the 2008 video game Bully, where he brought the character Pedro De La Hoya to life with a memorable performance. Before all the spotlight, though, he made his film debut back in 2003 in American Splendor, portraying a young version of Harvey Pekar, the real-life comic book writer at the heart of the story. It’s kind of cool to think about how far he’s come since then. Born and raised in New York, New York, he’s always carried that city energy with him. Yeah, he’s definitely had an interesting journey—from small indie films to holiday hits and even gaming—he’s done it all. He’s truly made a name for himself.
He’s had quite an impressive career in voice acting, and one of his most notable roles was lending his voice to the main character in the film Doogal. Over the years, he’s built up a solid reputation, contributing his vocal talents to a variety of projects. He’s even credited on the official soundtrack of Elf, which just goes to show how versatile and talented he really is. His work continues to stand out, especially when you consider the range he’s shown across different characters and genres. Definitely someone who’s made a mark in the industry.