Josh Hutcherson

About

Josh Hutcherson is an American actor born on October 12, 1992, in Union, Kentucky. He had his acting career breakthrough starring as Jesse Aarons in the film "Bridge to Terabithia" in 2007. His popularity soared after taking on the role of Peeta Mellark in the highly successful "Hunger Games" franchise from 2012 to 2015. Aside from his on-screen performances, Hutcherson co-founded the LGBT ally organization, Straight But Not Narrow. Over the years, he has received several awards for his performances and his contributions to humanitarian causes.

Associated With

Josh Hutcherson is well-known for his associations with various industry professionals, both personally and professionally. In terms of acting, he has performed alongside notable celebrities such as Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth, and Stanley Tucci in the popular "Hunger Games" film series. Furthermore, he worked with film industry giants such as Tom Hanks and Robin Wright in the critically acclaimed film "The Polar Express." Beyond acting, his dating history includes relationships with personalities like Vanessa Hudgens, with whom he co-starred in "Journey 2: The Mysterious Island," and Claudia Traisac, his co-star in "Escobar: Paradise Lost." His various collaborations across his career showcase his versatility and ability to connect with a diverse range of industry figures.

Career Highlights

• 2002 - Began his acting career by appearing in the TV movie "House Blend" and on an episode of ER.
• 2003 - Bagged his first film role in "American Splendor," which earned a Grand Jury Prize nomination at the Sundance Film Festival.
• 2004 - Starred in "The Polar Express," an Oscar-nominated film.
• 2005 - Received his first Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Feature Film - Young Actor Age Ten or Younger for "Howl's Moving Castle."
• 2006 - Nominated for a Critics Choice Award for his role in "Little Manhattan."
• 2007 - Starred in "Bridge to Terabithia," for which he won a Young Artist Award for Best Leading Young ActorA performer who portrays a character in a film, television show, theater, or other dramatic producti....
• 2008 - Played in the sci-fi adventure film "Journey to the Center of the Earth."
• 2009 - Nominated for an MTV Movie Award for his role in "Journey to the Center of the Earth."
• 2010 - Played a major role in the drama film "The Kids Are All Right," which was nominated for four Academy Awards.
• 2012-2015 - Known best for his role as "Peeta Mellark" in "The Hunger Games" film series.
• 2012 - Won the Best Male Performance and Best Fight at the MTV Movie Awards for "The Hunger Games."
• 2014 - Received the CinemaCon, USA Award for Breakthrough Performer of the Year.
• 2015 - Nominated for the Teen Choice AwardsAnnual awards show that airs on the Fox television network, which honors the year's biggest achievem... for The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 and 2.
• 2016 - Received the Jameson Empire Award for Best Actor for his role in "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2."
• 2017 - Directed his first short film, "Ape."
• 2020 – Co-starred in the Netflix film "All Together Now."

Notable Awards

• Josh Hutcherson has won numerous awards throughout his career. Here are some of the notable ones:
• Young Artist Awards for Leading Young Actor - "Bridge to Terabithia" (2007) and "Journey to the Center of the Earth" (2008)
• Best Male Performance at the MTV Movie Awards - "The Hunger Games" (2012)
• CinemaCon's Breakthrough Performer of the Year - (2012)
• Teen Choice Awards for Choice Movie Actor: Sci-Fi/Fantasy - "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" (2013) and "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1" (2014)
• Vanguard Award at Outfest for his contribution to LGBT films (2012)

FAQs

What Is the Most Popular Josh Hutcherson Movie/TV Show?

Josh Hutcherson is best known for his role as Peeta Mellark in the highly popular "The Hunger Games" film series. Based off Suzanne Collins' book trilogy, this series consists of four movies; "The Hunger Games", "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire", "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1", and "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2". These films not only elevated Hutcherson's career to new heights, but they also achieved significant commercial success worldwide, making them Josh Hutcherson's most noteworthy and renowned body of work in film to date.

How Did Josh Hutcherson Get Famous?

Josh Hutcherson gained fame primarily for his role as Peeta Mellark in the highly successful "The Hunger Games" film franchise, based on the popular book series by Suzanne Collins. Although he began his acting career in the early 2000s with roles in films like "Zathura" and "Bridge to Terabithia", it was his portrayal of the charismatic baker's son from District 12 in "The Hunger Games" that catapulted him to international stardom and firmly established him in Hollywood.