The 23rd Young Artist Awards ceremony, presented by the Young Artist Association, honored excellence of young performers under the age of 21 in the fields of

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television Television, sometimes shortened to TV, is a telecommunication medium for transmitting moving images and sound. The term can refer to a television set, or the medium of television transmission. Television is a mass medium for advertisin ...

theater Theatre or theater is a collaborative form of performing art that uses live performers, usually actor, actors or actresses, to present the experience of a real or imagined event before a live audience in a specific place, often a stage. The p ...

and

music Music is generally defined as the art of arranging sound to create some combination of form, harmony, melody, rhythm or otherwise expressive content. Exact definitions of music vary considerably around the world, though it is an aspect ...

for the year 2001, and took place on April 7, 2002 at the

Sportsmen's Lodge The Sportsmen's Lodge is a hotel located on Ventura Boulevard in Studio City, Los Angeles, California. Operating under various names (including "Hollywood Trout Farms") since the 1880s, the Sportsmen's Lodge is a San Fernando Valley landmark and r ...

Studio City, California Studio City is a neighborhood in the city of Los Angeles, California, in the southeast San Fernando Valley, just west of the Cahuenga Pass. It is named after the studio lot that was established in the area by film producer Mack Sennett in 1927, ...

. Established in 1978 by long-standing

Hollywood Foreign Press Association The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) is a nonprofit organization of journalists and photographers who report on the Cinema of the United States, entertainment industry activity and interests in the United States for media (newspaper, ...

member,

Maureen Dragone Maureen Dragone (January 20, 1920 – February 8, 2013) was an American journalist and author. She was one of the longest-standing members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association which presents the annual Golden Globe Awards. In 1978 she fou ...

, the Young Artist Association was the first organization to establish an awards ceremony specifically set to recognize and award the contributions of performers under the age of 21 in the fields of film, television, theater and music.

Best Performance in a Feature Film

Best Performance in a Feature Film: Leading Young Actor

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Anton Yelchin Anton Viktorovich Yelchin ( rus, Антон Викторович Ельчин, p=ɐnˈton ˈvʲiktərəvʲɪtɕ ˈjelʲtɕɪn; March 11, 1989 – June 19, 2016) was an American actor. Born in the Soviet Union to a Russian Jewish family, he emigr ...

- '' Hearts in Atlantis'' - Warner Bros. *

Blake Foster Blake Anthony Foster (born May 29, 1985) is an American actor and martial artist. History Foster was the ''Huggies'' baby at the age of 16 months in 1986. In 1995, he was one of the stars in the movie '' Above Suspicion'' starring Christoph ...

- ''Kids World'' - Blue Steel Releasing * Trevor Morgan - '' The Glass House'' - Columbia Pictures *Camden Munson - ''

In the Bedroom ''In the Bedroom'' is a 2001 American independent drama film directed by Todd Field from a screenplay written by Field and Robert Festinger, based on the 1979 short story " Killings" by Andre Dubus. It stars Sissy Spacek, Tom Wilkinson, Nick Stahl ...

'' - Miramax *

Haley Joel Osment Haley Joel Osment (born April 10, 1988) is an American actor and voice actor. Beginning his career as a child actor, Osment's role in the comedy-drama film '' Forrest Gump'' (1994) won him a Young Artist Award. His breakthrough came with the psyc ...

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A.I. Artificial Intelligence ''A.I. Artificial Intelligence'' (also known as ''A.I.'') is a 2001 American science fiction film directed by Steven Spielberg. The screenplay by Spielberg and screen story by Ian Watson were based on the 1969 short story "Supertoys Last All ...

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Alexander Pollock Alexander Pollock is a Canadian realtor and former actor. He is best known for his roles as Corky in ''Big Bully'', Scotty Brody in ''Cats & Dogs'', and Richie/Elf Tight End in ''The Santa Clause 2''. Career He made his debut in 1996 as Corky ...

- ''

Cats & Dogs ''Cats & Dogs'' is a 2001 spy-comedy film directed by Lawrence Guterman and written by John Requa and Glenn Ficarra. It stars Jeff Goldblum, Elizabeth Perkins and Alexander Pollock, with the voices of (among others) Tobey Maguire, Alec Baldwin, ...

'' - Warner Bros.

Best Performance in a Feature Film: Leading Young Actress

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Scarlett Johansson Scarlett Ingrid Johansson (; born November 22, 1984) is an American actress. The world's highest-paid actress in 2018 and 2019, she has featured multiple times on the ''Forbes'' Celebrity 100 list. ''Time'' magazine named her one of the 100 ...

- ''

An American Rhapsody ''An American Rhapsody'' is a 2001 Hungarian-American biographical drama film that tells the story of a 15-year-old girl from a Hungarian-American family. The film is based on the true story of the director, Éva Gárdos, who also wrote the scri ...

'' - Paramount Classics
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Emma Watson Emma Charlotte Duerre Watson (born 15 April 1990) is an English actress and activist. Known for her roles in both blockbusters and independent films, as well as for her women's rights work, she has received a selection of accolades, includi ...

- ''

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone ''Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone'' is a 1997 fantasy novel written by British author J. K. Rowling. The first novel in the ''Harry Potter'' series and Rowling's debut novel, it follows Harry Potter (character), Harry Potter, a youn ...

'' - Warner Bros. *

Hayden Panettiere Hayden Lesley Panettiere (; born August 21, 1989) is an American actress, model, and singer. She is best known for her lead roles as Claire Bennet on the NBC superhero series ''Heroes (American TV series), Heroes'' and Juliette Barnes in the Am ...

- ''

Joe Somebody ''Joe Somebody'' is a 2001 American comedy-drama film written by John Scott Shepherd and directed by John Pasquin. The film stars Tim Allen as an ordinary man forced into violence by a workplace bully. The film also stars Julie Bowen, Kelly Lynch ...

'' - 20th Century Fox *

Evan Rachel Wood Evan Rachel Wood (born September 7, 1987) is an American actress and activist. She is the recipient of a Critics' Choice Television Award as well as three Primetime Emmy Award nominations and three Golden Globe Award nominations for her work in ...

- '' Little Secrets'' - TriStar Pictures

Best Performance in a Feature Film: Supporting Young Actor

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Jake Thomas Jake Thomas (born January 30, 1990) is an American actor and director, perhaps best known for his role as Matt McGuire, the title character's younger brother, in the Disney Channel show ''Lizzie McGuire'' (2001–04). In 2002, he won a Young Ar ...

- ''

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Justin Berfield Justin Tyler Berfield (born February 25, 1986) is an American former actor, writer, and producer. He is known for his portrayal of Malcolm's dimwitted older brother, Reese, on the family sitcom '' Malcolm in the Middle''. He also played Ross ...

- ''

Max Keeble's Big Move ''Max Keeble's Big Move'' is a 2001 American comedy film directed by Tim Hill, written by David L. Watts, James Greer, Jonathan Bernstein and Mark Blackwell and starring Alex D. Linz, Larry Miller, Jamie Kennedy, Nora Dunn, and Robert Carradin ...

'' - Walt Disney *

Freddie Boath Frederick William Boath (born 6 May 1991) is an English actor best known for his role as Alex O'Connell in ''The Mummy Returns'' (2001). He now works as a marketing and advertising professional. Career He was replaced for the role of Alex O'C ...

- ''

The Mummy Returns ''The Mummy Returns'' is a 2001 American adventure horror film written and directed by Stephen Sommers, starring Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, John Hannah, Arnold Vosloo, Oded Fehr, Patricia Velásquez, Freddie Boath, Alun Armstrong, and Dway ...

'' - Universal * Serge Cockburn - ''

Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles ''Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles'' (also known as ''Crocodile Dundee III'') is a 2001 action comedy film directed by Simon Wincer and starring Paul Hogan. It is the sequel to ''Crocodile Dundee II'' (1988) and the third and final film of the ...

'' - Universal *

Tom Felton Thomas Andrew Felton (born 22 September 1987) is an English actor best known for playing Draco Malfoy in the film adaptations of the ''Harry Potter'' fantasy novels by J. K. Rowling. Born in Surrey, Felton began appearing in commercials and ...

- ''

'' - Warner Bros. * Matthew O'Leary - ''

Domestic Disturbance ''Domestic Disturbance'' is a 2001 American psychological thriller film directed by Harold Becker and starring John Travolta, Vince Vaughn, Teri Polo, Steve Buscemi, and Matt O'Leary. Plot In Southport, Maryland, Susan Morrison, recently divor ...

'' - Paramount *

Will Rothhaar William Edward Lamar "Will" Rothhaar (born January 12, 1987) is an American actor. Early life Rothlaar was born in New York City, the son of Michael Rothhaar and Nancy Linehan Charles, both of whom are playwrights, actors and directors. He br ...

- '' Hearts in Atlantis'' - Warner Bros.

Best Performance in a Feature Film: Supporting Young Actress

★ Brooke Anne Smith - ''

'' - Walt Disney *

Mika Boorem Mika is a given name, a nickname and a surname. Notable people and fictional characters with the name include: People known just as Mika * Mika (singer) (born 1983), Lebanese-born British singer-songwriter Michael Penniman, Jr. * Mika (footbal ...

- '' Hearts in Atlantis'' - Warner Bros. * Irene Gorovaia - ''

The Royal Tenenbaums ''The Royal Tenenbaums'' is a 2001 American comedy-drama film directed by Wes Anderson and co-written with Owen Wilson. It stars Danny Glover, Gene Hackman, Anjelica Huston, Bill Murray, Gwyneth Paltrow, Ben Stiller, Luke Wilson, and Owen Wilson. ...

'' - Touchstone * Alakina Mann - '' The Others'' - Miramax *

Alexa Vega Alexa Ellesse PenaVega (née Vega; born August 27, 1988) is an American actress and singer. She is known for her roles as Carmen Cortez in the ''Spy Kids'' film series and Julie Corky in the 2004 film ''Sleepover''. In 2009, she starred as the ...

- ''

Spy Kids ''Spy Kids'' is an American spy family action-adventure comedy franchise created by Robert Rodriguez. The plot follows adventures of Carmen and Juni Cortez, two children who become involved in their parents' espionage organization. The films i ...

'' - Miramax *

Mae Whitman Mae Margaret Whitman (born June 9, 1988) is an American actress and singer. She began acting in commercials as a child, making her film debut at the age of six in the romantic drama '' When a Man Loves a Woman'' (1994). She achieved recognition as ...

- ''

'' - Paramount Classics

Best Performance in a Feature Film: Young Actor Age Ten or Under

★ James Bentley - '' The Others'' - Miramax *Anthony Borrows - ''

Liam Liam is a short form of the Irish name Uilliam or the old Germanic name William. Etymology The original name was a merging of two Old German elements: ''willa'' ("will" or "resolution"); and ''helma'' ("helmet"). The juxtaposition of these elem ...

'' - Lions Gate Films *

Angus T. Jones Angus Turner Jones (born October 8, 1993) is an American former actor. He is best known for playing Jake Harper in the CBS sitcom ''Two and a Half Men'', for which he won two Young Artist Awards and a TV Land Award during his 10-year tenure as on ...

- ''

See Spot Run ''See Spot Run'' is a 2001 American comedy film about a mailman who takes in a stray bullmastiff, the titular Spot, only to learn that he is a trained FBI dog that has escaped from a witness protection program and is targeted for attacking a cr ...

'' - Warner Bros. * Jonah Meyerson - ''

'' - Touchstone *

Grant Rosenmeyer Grant Mandel Rosenmeyer (born July 3, 1991) is an American actor and screenwriter best known for his roles in ''The Royal Tenenbaums'' and on the FOX television sitcom '' Oliver Beene''. Early life and education Rosenmeyer was born in Manhas ...

- ''

'' - Touchstone

Best Performance in a Feature Film: Young Actress Age Ten or Under

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Dakota Fanning Hannah Dakota Fanning (born February 23, 1994) is an American actress. She rose to prominence at the age of seven for her performance as Lucy Dawson in the drama film ''I Am Sam'' (2001), for which she received a Screen Actors Guild Award nomina ...

- ''

I Am Sam ''I Am Sam'' (stylized i am sam) is a 2001 American comedy film co-written and directed by Jessie Nelson, and starring Sean Penn as a father with an intellectual disability, Dakota Fanning as his bright and inquisitive daughter, and Michelle Pfe ...

'' - New Line Cinema *Kelly Endresz-Banlaki - ''

'' - Paramount Classics *

Skye McCole Bartusiak Skye McCole Bartusiak (September 28, 1992 – July 19, 2014) was an American child actress and child model. She appeared in '' The Patriot'' (2000), ''Don't Say a Word'' (2001), as Rose Wilder in '' Beyond the Prairie: The True Story of Laura In ...

- ''

Riding in Cars with Boys ''Riding in Cars with Boys'' is a 2001 American biographical film based on the autobiography of the same name by Beverly Donofrio, about a woman who overcame difficulties, including being a teen mother, and who later earned a master's degree. The ...

'' - Sony Pictures * Steffani Brass - '' Dawg'' - Gold Circle Films *

Brittany Tiplady Brittany Alexandra Tiplady (born January 21, 1991) is a Canadian actress best known for her role as Jordan Black in the television series ''Millennium A millennium (plural millennia or millenniums) is a period of one thousand years, sometimes ...

- '' The Pledge'' - Warner Bros.

Best Performance in a TV Movie

Best Performance in a TV Movie (Comedy or Drama): Leading Young Actor

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Ryan Merriman Ryan Earl Merriman (born April 10, 1983) is an American actor. He began his career at the age of ten and has appeared in several feature films and television shows. He is best known for a handful of Disney Channel original movies and for portra ...

- ''

Dangerous Child ''Dangerous Child'' is a 2001 made-for-television film starring Delta Burke and Ryan Merriman. Merriman won a Young Artist Award for "Best Performance in a TV Movie or Special - Leading Young Actor" for his role in the film. The film was release ...

'' - Lifetime *

Nicholas Braun Nicholas Joseph Braun (born May 1, 1988) is an American actor. He is known for his role as Greg Hirsch in the HBO series ''Succession'' (2018–present), for which he has received two nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supp ...

- ''Walter and Henry'' - Showtime *

Rory Culkin Rory Hugh Culkin (born July 21, 1989) is an American actor who is known for his roles in ''Scream 4'', ''Lords of Chaos (film), Lords of Chaos'', ''You Can Count on Me'', ''Columbus (2017 film), Columbus'', and M. Night Shyamalan's ''Signs (2002 ...

- '' Off Season'' - Showtime *

Bobby Edner Robert Charles Edner (born October 5, 1988) is an American actor, singer, dancer, and rapper. He was a member of the boy band called Varsity Fan Club. Early life Edner was born in Downey, California to Robert and Cindy (née Halverson) Edner. ...

- ''

The Day the World Ended ''The Day the World Ended'' is a 2001 American science fiction/ horror television film and is the fourth in the ''Creature Features'' series broadcast on Cinemax. It stars Nastassja Kinski, Randy Quaid, and Bobby Edner. While not being a direct ...

'' - HBO *

Alex D. Linz Alexander David Linz (born January 3, 1989) is an American former child actor who starred in several late 1990s and early 2000s films and television series. His film roles include ''Home Alone 3'' (1997) and ''Max Keeble's Big Move'' (2001). He ...

- ''

The Jennie Project ''The Jennie Project'' is a Disney Channel Original Movie that was released in the summer of 2001. The film was based on the book '' Jennie'' by Douglas Preston. The movie is about a chimpanzee who knows and uses American Sign Language to communi ...

'' - Disney Channel * Trevor O'Brien - ''

Motocrossed ''Motocrossed'' is a 2001 Disney Channel Original Movie about a girl named Andrea Carson who loves motocross, despite the fact that her father finds her unsuited for the sport, being that she is "just a girl". When her twin brother Andrew dislocat ...

'' - Disney Channel *

Josh Zuckerman Joshua Ryan Zuckerman (born April 1, 1985) is an American actor. He is known for playing Mark Cullin in the science fiction TV series ''Kyle XY'', Eddie Orlofsky in ''Desperate Housewives'' and Nate Marlowe in the comedy series ''Significant Moth ...

- ''

'Twas the Night ''Twas the Night'' is a 2001 Disney Channel Original Movie directed by Nick Castle and starring Josh Zuckerman, Brenda Grate, Bryan Cranston and Jefferson Mappin. It was released in December for the Christmas holiday. Disney Channel has aired the ...

'' - Disney Channel

Best Performance in a TV Movie (Comedy or Drama): Leading Young Actress

★ Kelsey Keel - ''

My Louisiana Sky ''My Louisiana Sky'' is a 1998 novel by Kimberly Willis Holt. Plot summary The novel is set in 1957, in the small town of Saitter, Louisiana, where 12-year-old Tiger Ann Parker lives with her mentally challenged parents. She tries to get the popu ...

'' - Showtime *

Kimberly J. Brown Kimberly Jean Brown is an American actress, best known to audiences for her portrayal of the teen witch Marnie Piper in the '' Halloweentown'' films, in which she starred alongside Debbie Reynolds. Before being cast as Marnie, Brown found notor ...

- '' Halloweentown II: Kalabar's Revenge'' - Disney Channel *Kerry Duff - '' Jett Jackson: The Movie'' - Disney Channel *

Chloe Rose Lattanzi Chloe Rose Lattanzi (born January 17, 1986) is an American-Australian singer and actress. Biography Personal life Lattanzi was born on January 17, 1986, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. She is the daughter of the lat ...

- ''

'' - Showtime * Ashley Rose Orr - ''Child Star: The Shirley Temple Story'' - ABC *

Alison Pill Alison Pill (born November 27, 1985) is a Canadian actress. A former child actress, Pill began her career at age 12, appearing in numerous films and television series. She transitioned to adult roles and her breakthrough came with the television ...

- ''What Girls Learn'' - Showtime *

Shadia Simmons Shadia Simmons (born June 28, 1986) is a Canadian actress, teacher, and director. She is best known for her role as Corrine Baxter in the television series ''Strange Days at Blake Holsey High'', her recurring role as Emily on ''Life with Derek'' ...

- '' Zenon: The Zequel'' - Disney Channel

Best Performance in a TV Movie (Comedy or Drama): Supporting Young Actor

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Robert Clark Robert, Bob, or Bobby Clark may refer to: Television and film *Robert Clark (actor) (born 1987), American-born Canadian television actor *Bob Clark (1939–2007), Canadian filmmaker *Bob Clark (television reporter), retired American television rep ...

- ''Prancer Returns'' - USA * J. Adam Brown - ''

My Horrible Year! ''My Horrible Year!'' is a 2001 television movie produced for Showtime, starring Allison Mack, Caterina Scorsone, and Dan Petronijevic. The film was directed by Eric Stoltz, and includes a cameo by Bret Hart, the professional wrestler. This produ ...

'' - Showtime *

Michael Cera Michael Austin Cera (; ; born June 7, 1988) is a Canadian actor and musician. He started his career as a child actor, voicing the character of Brother Bear on the children's television show ''The Berenstain Bears (2003 TV series), The Berenstain ...

- ''

'' - Showtime *

Marc Donato Marc Giuseppe Donato (born January 25, 1989) is a Canadian actor. Career One of the earliest films in which Donato appears is as eight-year-old Mike Hillary in the low budget television film, ''Specimen''. Later roles include Derek Haig on '' ...

- ''

'' - Lifetime *Kyle Kassardjian - '' They Call Me Sirr'' - Showtime *

Max Morrow Max Morrow is a Canadian former actor. He is best known for his roles in '' Connor Undercover'' as the title character, ''Monk A monk (, from el, μοναχός, ''monachos'', "single, solitary" via Latin ) is a person who practices reli ...

- ''

Sister Mary Explains It All ''Sister Mary Explains It All'' is a 2001 satirical dark comedy film written by Christopher Durang and directed by Marshall Brickman. The film, based upon Durang's 1979 play ''Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All For You'', and starring Diane K ...

'' - Showtime *

Scott Terra Scott Weston Terra (born June 25, 1987) is an American former actor perhaps best known for his role as Mike Parker of the 2002 film ''Eight Legged Freaks'' and Young Matthew Murdock in the 2003 film '' Daredevil''. Terra also played Sam Finney ...

- ''

'' - Disney Channel *

Joey Zimmerman Joseph Paul Zimmerman (born June 10, 1986) is an American actor known for his role as Dylan Piper in '' Halloweentown'' franchise. Early life Zimmerman was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Kat and Harry Zimmerman, a Los Alamos-based actor. Hi ...

- '' Halloweentown II: Kalabar's Revenge'' - Disney Channel

Best Performance in a TV Movie (Comedy or Drama): Supporting Young Actress

★ Brenda Grate - ''

'' - Disney Channel *

Hallee Hirsh Hallee Leah Hirsh (born 1987/1988) is an American actress perhaps best known for her roles as Mattie Grace Johnson on '' JAG'', Daley in the children's series ''Flight 29 Down'', and as the adolescent and young adult Rachel Greene on '' ER''. ...

- ''Taking Back Our Town'' - Lifetime *

Tamara Hope Tamara Lindeman (born November 2, 1984), also known by the name Tamara Hope, is a Canadian actress and musician. Her starring roles include ''Guinevere Jones'' and ''The Nickel Children'', as well as a recurring role on CTV's ''Whistler'' as Le ...

- ''What Girls Learn'' - Showtime

Best Performance in a TV Movie (Comedy or Drama): Young Actor Age 10 or Under

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Gavin Fink Gavin Gerald Fink (born September 19, 1992) is an American actor. External links * 1992 births American male child actors American male film actors American male television actors Living people Male actors from Newport Beach, Californi ...

- ''Prancer Returns'' - USA *Andrew Van Hise - ''Two For One'' - PAX *Adam Schurman - ''

The Sons of Mistletoe ''The Sons of Mistletoe'' is a Christmas drama television film that aired on CBS on December 19, 2001. A co-production of Canada and the United States, the film was directed by Steven Robman and written by Darrah Cloud. It stars Roma Downey, Geo ...

'' - CBS

Best Performance in a TV Movie (Comedy or Drama): Young Actor Age 10 or Under

★ Hayley Lochner - ''Prancer Returns'' - USA * Ashley Edner - ''

Rain Rain is water droplets that have condensed from atmospheric water vapor and then fall under gravity. Rain is a major component of the water cycle and is responsible for depositing most of the fresh water on the Earth. It provides water f ...

'' - United General *

- ''The Sports Pages'' - Showtime

Best Performance in a TV Drama Series

Best Performance in a TV Drama Series: Leading Young Actor

★ Eric Ian Goldberg - ''

The Education of Max Bickford ''The Education of Max Bickford'' is an American drama television series that aired Sundays at 8:00 pm (EST) on CBS from September 23, 2001, to June 2, 2002, during the 2001–02 television season. After a strong initial launch, the show's audie ...

'' - CBS *

David Gallagher David Lee Gallagher (born February 9, 1985) is an American actor and voice actor. Beginning a prolific career as a child actor and model at the age of two, Gallagher is a five-time Young Artist Award nominee and Teen Choice Award winner. He is b ...

- '' 7th Heaven'' - WB *

Tyler Hynes Tyler Jeffrey Hynes (born May 6, 1986) is a Canadian actor. Early life Hynes was born in Toronto, Ontario, but later grew up on a ranch outside Ottawa. He began acting professionally at the age of eight. Career Hynes got his professional st ...

- ''

Tales from the Neverending Story ''Tales from the Neverending Story'' is a single-season TV series that is loosely based on Michael Ende's 1979 novel ''The Neverending Story'', produced (in Montreal, Quebec, Canada during December 2000-August 2002) and distributed by Muse Entert ...

'' - Hallmark Channel *

Robert Iler Robert Michael Iler (; born March 2, 1985) is an American former actor. He is best known for his portrayal of A.J. Soprano on ''The Sopranos''. His film roles include ''Tadpole'' (2002), and '' Daredevil'' (2003). Career Iler appeared in the v ...

- ''

The Sopranos ''The Sopranos'' is an American Crime film#Crime drama, crime drama television series created by David Chase. The story revolves around Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini), a New Jersey-based American Mafia, Italian-American mobster, portraying h ...

'' - HBO *Alex Wrathell - ''

Pit Pony A pit pony, otherwise known as a mining horse, was a horse, pony or mule commonly used underground in mines from the mid-18th until the mid-20th century. The term "pony" was sometimes broadly applied to any equine working underground.English ...

'' - CBS / Cochran Entertainment

Best Performance in a TV Drama Series: Leading Young Actress

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Kirsten Storms Kirsten Renee Storms (born April 8, 1984) is an American actress. She is best known for her roles as Zenon Kar in the '' Zenon'' trilogy, Emily in '' Johnny Tsunami'', and Bonnie Rockwaller in ''Kim Possible''. Storms played Isabella "Belle" Bl ...

- ''

Days of Our Lives ''Days of Our Lives'' (also stylized as ''Days of our Lives''; simply referred to as ''Days'' or ''DOOL'') is an American television soap opera that streams on the streaming service Peacock. The soap, which aired on the American television net ...

'' - NBC *

Ashley Lyn Cafagna Ashley Tesoro (born Ashley Lyn Cafagna; February 15, 1983) is an American actress and singer. She is known for her starring roles in NBC's '' Saved by the Bell: The New Class'' (as Liz Miller) and CBS's ''The Bold and the Beautiful'' (as Kimbe ...

- ''

The Bold and the Beautiful ''The Bold and the Beautiful'' (often referred to as ''B&B'') is an American television soap opera created by William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell for CBS. It premiered on March 23, 1987, as a sister show to the Bells' other soap opera ''The Yo ...

'' - CBS *

Lindsay Felton Lindsay Marie Felton (born December 4, 1984) is an American actress. She is best known for her roles as Caitlin Seeger in ''Caitlin's Way'' and Anna Morgan in '' Anna's Dream''. Life and career Felton was born in Seattle, Washington. She had ...

- ''

Caitlin's Way ''Caitlin's Way'' (aired in Australia under the title ''Just a Kid'') is a live action teen drama series that aired on Nickelodeon from 2000 to 2002. The show was co-created by Thomas W. Lynch. Premise ''Caitlin's Way'' focuses on Caitlin Seeg ...

'' - Nickelodeon *

Elliot Page Elliot Page (formerly Ellen Page; born February 21, 1987) is a Canadian actor. He has received List of awards and nominations received by Elliot Page, various accolades, including an Academy Award for Best Actress, Academy Award nomination, tw ...

- ''

'' - CBS / Cochran Entertainment *

Brittany Snow Brittany Anne Snow (born March 9, 1986) is an American actress. She rose to prominence after appearing in the CBS soap opera ''Guiding Light'' (1998–2001), for which she won a Young Artist Award for Best Young Actress and was nominated for two ...

- ''

Guiding Light ''Guiding Light'' (known as ''The Guiding Light'' before 1975) is an American radio and television soap opera. It is listed in ''Guinness World Records'' as the third longest-running drama in television in American history. ''Guiding Light'' a ...

'' - CBS

Best Performance in a TV Drama Series: Supporting Young Actor

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Jesse McCartney Jesse McCartney (born April 9, 1987) is an American actor and singer. He achieved fame in the late 1990s on the daytime drama ''All My Children'' as JR Chandler. He later joined boy band Dream Street, and eventually branched out into a solo mus ...

- ''

All My Children ''All My Children'' (often shortened to ''AMC'') is an American television soap opera that aired on American Broadcasting Company, ABC from January 5, 1970, to September 23, 2011, and on The Online Network (TOLN) from April 29 to September 2, 20 ...

'' - ABC *

Jared Daperis Jared Daperis (born 18 August 1991) is an Australian film director. He has received a Young Artist Award nomination and Berlin Commercial Award Nominations. Early life Daperis was born in Melbourne in 1991, the middle child of three. His fat ...

- '' Ponderosa'' - PAX *

Scotty Leavenworth This is a list of characters from The WB/The CW (1996–2007) family drama, '' 7th Heaven''. Overview : = Main cast (credited) : = Recurring cast (4+) : = Guest cast (1-3) The Camden family The Camdens are made up of Eric and Annie ...

- ''Philly (TV series), Philly'' - ABC

Best Performance in a TV Drama Series: Supporting Young Actress

★ Keiko Agena - ''Gilmore Girls'' - WB *Alexis Bledel - ''Gilmore Girls'' - WB *Chea Courtney - ''Passions'' - NBC *Mackenzie Rosman - '' 7th Heaven'' - WB *Karle Warren - ''Judging Amy'' - CBS

Best Performance in a TV Drama Series: Guest Starring Young Actor

★ J.B. Gaynor - ''Touched by an Angel'' - CBS *

- ''Twice in a Lifetime (TV series), Twice in a Lifetime'' - PAX *

- ''Charmed'' - WB *Marc John Jefferies - ''The Practice'' - ABC *Erik Knudsen - ''The Guardian (TV series), The Guardian'' - CBS *Jesse Plemons - ''The Guardian (TV series), The Guardian'' - CBS *Shawn Pyfrom - ''The Division'' - Lifetime *Corey Sevier - ''Twice in a Lifetime (TV series), Twice in a Lifetime'' - PAX

Best Performance in a TV Drama Series: Guest Starring Young Actress

★ Jamie Renée Smith - ''ER (TV series), ER'' - NBC *Daveigh Chase - ''Touched by an Angel'' - CBS *Jamie Lauren - ''The Practice'' - ABC * Ashley Edner - '' 7th Heaven'' - WB *

- ''ER (TV series), ER'' - NBC *Cassie Steele - ''Relic Hunter'' - Paramount

Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series

Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series: Leading Young Actor

★ Frankie Muniz - ''Malcolm in the Middle'' - FOX *Ryan Cooley - ''Degrassi: The Next Generation'' - CTV / Epitome Pictures *Jake Goldsbie - ''Degrassi: The Next Generation'' - CTV / Epitome Pictures *Shia LaBeouf - ''Even Stevens'' - Disney Channel *Jonathan Malen - ''Screech Owls'' - Youth Television *A.J. Trauth - ''Even Stevens'' - Disney Channel

Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series: Leading Young Actress

★ Christy Carlson Romano - ''Even Stevens'' - Disney Channel *Hilary Duff - ''Lizzie McGuire'' - Disney Channel *Brie Larson - ''Raising Dad'' - WB *Alia Shawkat - ''State of Grace (TV series), State of Grace'' - ABC *Michelle Trachtenberg - ''Truth or Scare'' - Discovery Kids Channel *

- ''State of Grace (TV series), State of Grace'' - ABC

Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series: Supporting Young Actor

★ Timmy Fitzpatrick - ''Grounded for Life'' - FOX *Matt Adams - ''Big Kids'' - Noggin *Mitch Holleman - ''Reba (TV series), Reba'' - WB *Steven Anthony Lawrence - ''Even Stevens'' - Disney Channel *Tyler Posey - ''Doc (2001 TV series), Doc'' - PAX *Craig Lamar Traylor - ''Malcolm in the Middle'' - FOX

Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series: Supporting Young Actress

★ Lauren Frost - ''Even Stevens'' - Disney Channel *Lalaine - ''Lizzie McGuire'' - Disney Channel *Scarlett Pomers - ''Reba (TV series), Reba'' - WB *Kelly Salmon - ''Big Kids'' - Noggin *Madylin Sweeten - ''Everybody Loves Raymond'' - CBS

Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series: Guest Starring Young Actor

★ Shawn Pyfrom - ''Reba (TV series), Reba'' - WB *Bobby Brewer - ''Malcolm in the Middle'' - FOX *Eddie Karr - ''Grounded for Life'' - FOX *Miles Marsico - ''Trading Places'' - BBC America *Kevin Schmidt - ''Grounded for Life'' - FOX *Jacob Smith (actor), Jacob Smith - ''Becker (TV series), Becker'' - CBS

Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series: Guest Starring Young Actress

★ Brooke Anne Smith - ''Malcolm in the Middle'' - FOX *Jenna Morrison - ''The Amanda Show'' - Nickelodeon *Michelle Trachtenberg - ''Madtv'' - FOX

Best Performance in a TV Comedy or Drama Series

Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama): Young Actor Age 10 or Under

★ Austin Majors - ''NYPD Blue'' - ABC *Myles Jeffrey - ''ER (TV series), ER'' - NBC *Demetrius Joyette - ''Doc (2001 TV series), Doc'' - PAX *Logan O'Brien - ''General Hospital'' - ABC *Sullivan Sweetin - ''Everybody Loves Raymond'' - CBS *Kendall Schmidt - ''Gilmore Girls'' - WB *Erik Per Sullivan - ''Malcolm in the Middle'' - FOX *Hayden Tank - ''Six Feet Under (TV series), Six Feet Under'' - HBO

Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama): Young Actress Age 10 or Under

★ Ashley Edner - ''The Huntress (TV series), The Huntress'' - USA *Taylor Atelian - ''According to Jim'' - ABC *

- ''Touched by an Angel'' - CBS *Billi Bruno - ''According to Jim'' - ABC *Parker McKenna Posey - ''My Wife and Kids'' - ABC *

- ''Night Visions (TV series), Night Visions'' - FOX

Best Ensemble Performance

Best Ensemble in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama)

★ ''Degrassi: The Next Generation'' - CTV/Epitome Pictures :Sarah Barrable-Tishauer, Shane Kippel, Lauren Collins, Miriam McDonald, Melissa McIntyre, Ryan Cooley, Christina Schmidt, Jake Goldsbie, Cassie Steele, Aubrey Graham, Daniel Clark (actor), Daniel Clark *''The Brothers García'' - Nickelodeon :Alvin Alvarez, Bobby Gonzales, Jeffrey Licon, Vaneza Leza Pitynski *''Lizzie McGuire'' - Disney Channel :Hilary Duff, Lalaine, Adam Lamberg,

, Ashlie Brillault *''Malcolm in the Middle'' - FOX :Frankie Muniz,

, Erik Per Sullivan, Craig Lamar Traylor

Best Ensemble in a Feature Film

★ ''

'' - Paramount Classics :

, Kelly Endresz-Banlaki *''

'' - Warner Bros. :Rupert Grint,

*''The Shipping News (film), The Shipping News'' - Miramax :Alyssa Gainer, Kaitlyn Gainer, Lauren Gainer, Kyle Timothy Smith, Andrew Fowler, Will McAllister

Best Family Entertainment

Best Family Movie or Special (Network or Cable)

★ ''Prancer Returns'' - USA *''Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows'' - ABC *''

'' - Disney Channel *''

'' - Showtime *''Child Star: The Shirley Temple Story'' - ABC *'' They Call Me Sirr'' - Showtime *''

'' - Disney Channel

Best Family TV Drama Series

★ ''

'' - CBS *''Any Day Now (TV series), Any Day Now'' - Lifetime *''Boston Public'' - FOX *''

'' - CBS/Cochran Entertainment *'' 7th Heaven'' - WB *''Touched by an Angel'' - CBS

Best Family TV Comedy Series

★ ''Malcolm in the Middle'' - FOX *''Degrassi: The Next Generation'' - CTV/Epitome Pictures *''Grounded for Life'' - FOX *''Reba (TV series), Reba'' - WB *''The Simpsons'' - FOX

Best Family Feature Film - Drama

★ ''

'' - New Line Cinema *''

'' - Paramount Classics *''

'' - Warner Bros. *'' Hearts in Atlantis'' - Warner Bros. *''The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring'' - New Line Cinema *'' The Others'' - Miramax

Best Family Feature Film - Comedy

★ ''The Princess Diaries (film), The Princess Diaries'' - Walt Disney *''

'' - Warner Bros. *''Ghost World (film), Ghost World'' - MGM *''Kids World'' - Blue Steel Releasing *''Legally Blonde'' - MGM *''Serendipity (film), Serendipity'' - Miramax *''

'' - Miramax

Best Family Feature Film - Animation

★ ''Shrek (film), Shrek'' - DreamWorks *''Atlantis: The Lost Empire'' - Walt Disney *''Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius'' - Nickelodeon *''Monsters, Inc.'' - Walt Disney *''Blue's Big Musical Movie'' - Nickelodeon

Special awards

Best Young Actor in an International Film

★ Fernando Tielve - ''The Devil's Backbone'' (''El Espinazo del Diablo'') (Spain) - Directed by: Guillermo del Toro, Distributed by: Sony Pictures Classics

Best Young Actress in an International Film

★ Aleksandra Gietner - ''Hi, Tereska'' (''Czesc Tereska'') (Poland) - Directed by: Robert Gliński, Produced by: Propaganda AG

Best International Family Film

★ ''Taliesin Jones'' (Wales) - Starring: John-Paul Macleod as "Taliesin", Directed by: Martin Duffy (filmmaker), Martin Duffy, Produced by: Snake River Films, Distributed by: Impact Entertainment

Outstanding Young International Performers

★ The Mini Beats (Germany)

Most Promising Young Newcomer

★ Rupert Grint (England) - "Ron Weasley" from Warner Brothers' ''

Outstanding Young Performer in Live Theater

★ Christopher Massey - From the Los Angeles production of Disney's ''The Lion King (musical), The Lion King''

Outstanding Young Voice-Over

★ Aria Curzon, Aria Noelle Curzon - The voice of "Ducky (The Land Before Time), Ducky" in Universal's ''The Land Before Time (series), The Land Before Time'' (1997–2001)

Outstanding Young Performer in a National Commercial Featuring Youth

★ Tyler Patrick Jones - "Hallmark Cards, Hallmark Greeting Cards"

The Michael Landon Award

Community Service to Youth

★ ''Promises (2001 film), Promises'' - Documentary directed by: Justine Shapiro, B.Z. Goldberg, Carlos Bolado; Produced by: Promises Film Project

The Jackie Coogan Award

Outstanding Contribution to Youth Through Motion Pictures

★ ''Tir Nan Og'' - Short film directed by: Danica DeCosto, Starring: Sarah Swanberg

The Mickey Rooney Award

Former Child Star Life Achievement Award

Young Artist Former Child Star Lifetime Achievement Award, ★ Alison Arngrim - For her role as "Nellie Oleson" in the TV series ''Little House on the Prairie (TV series), Little House on the Prairie'' (1974–1981).

References

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