He’s best known for his standout performance as David Freeman in the beloved 1986 family film Flight of the Navigator, a role that truly put him on the map. Over the years, he’s also gained recognition for his early work as a child actor, including a memorable appearance as Young Broud in The Clan of the Cave Bear and a guest role on the popular TV series Murder, She Wrote, where he played Charlie McCallum. But before all the fame and spotlight, he actually made his acting debut back in 1984 with a part in the sci-fi thriller Runaway. That early role allowed him to share the screen with big names like Tom Selleck, Gene Simmons, and Kirstie Alley—quite the start for a young talent. Born Deleriyes August Joe Fisher Cramer, he spent his formative years growing up in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, where his journey into acting first began. People often wonder how he got his start, and it really all traces back to those early experiences—and yes, his full name definitely stands out. He’s certainly come a long way since then.
He was mainly known for his work in film and television during the mid-1980s, with his name often popping up in credits from that era. After stepping away from the spotlight for about ten years—during which time he kept a pretty low profile—he quietly returned to the screen in 1996. Though it wasn’t a major comeback, he did make an appearance in the film It’s My Party, even if it went uncredited. His presence, subtle as it was, still marked a small but notable return for someone like him. Over the years, his contributions have been remembered by fans who followed his career, and moments like that 1996 role, however brief, keep his name part of the conversation.