Eric Lloyd (born David Eric Lloyd Morelli; May 19, 1986) is an American actor, musician, and producer. Lloyd is best known for work as a

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in such roles as Charlie Calvin in

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's ''The Santa Clause'' film trilogy and the follow-up series ''

The Santa Clauses ''The Santa Clauses'' is an American Christmas by medium, Christmas Television comedy, comedy television series created by Jack Burditt for Disney+ and based on The Santa Clause (franchise), ''The Santa Clause'' film series. It serves as a se ...

'', as well as "Little John" Warner in the

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Jesse Jesse may refer to: People and fictional characters * Jesse (biblical figure), father of David in the Bible. * Jesse (given name), including a list of people and fictional characters * Jesse (surname), a list of people Music * ''Jesse'' ( ...

'', and Kyle Grant in ''

Dunston Checks In ''Dunston Checks In'' is a 1996 Canadian-American children's comedy film directed by Ken Kwapis. The film stars Eric Lloyd, Graham Sack, Jason Alexander, Faye Dunaway, Rupert Everett, Paul Reubens, Glenn Shadix, and Sam the Orangutan as Dunston. T ...

''.

Career

His television career began when, between ages two and five, he was cast as a young Kevin Arnold (

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) in episodes of ''

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''. His film credits include '' Batman & Robin'', ''

'', ''

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'', ''

The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars ''The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars'' is a 1998 American animated musical film. It is based on the 1988 novella of the same name by Thomas M. Disch. It is the sequel to ''The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue'' (1997). The film was released ...

'', and ''

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''. In 2015, Lloyd opened Lloyd Production Studios. LP Studios is a production and post-production music and film space located in

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Recognition

In 1996, the ''

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'' wrote, "Eric Lloyd is a few years shy of adolescence, but already he has the credentials of a veteran actor," stating that at that time his biggest role was in ''

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'', but that his role in ''

'' put him "back in the thick of things".

Filmography

Film

Television

Video games

Awards and nominations

* 1993, Nominated for

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for Outstanding Actor Under Ten in a Television Series for '' Laurie Hill'' * 1994, Nominated for Young Artist Award for Best Actor Under Ten in a Motion Picture for ''

Heart and Souls ''Heart and Souls'' is a 1993 American fantasy comedy-drama film directed by Ron Underwood. The film stars Robert Downey Jr. as Thomas Reilly, a businessman recruited by the souls of four deceased people, his guardian angels from childhood, to h ...

'' * 1994, Nominated for Young Artist Award for Best Performance by a Young Actor Co-Starring in a Motion Picture for ''

'' * 1995, Nominated for Young Artist Award for Best Performance by a Youth Actor in a TV Mini-Series or Special for '' Seasons of the Heart'' * 1997, Nominated for Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Feature Film – Actor Age Ten or Under for ''

'' * 1998, Nominated for Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Movie/Pilot/Mini-Series – Young Actor Age Ten or Under for ''

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'' * 1999, Nominated for Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Movie/Pilot/Mini-Series or Series – Supporting Young Actor for ''

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'' * 1999, Won Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series – Supporting Young Actor for ''

'' * 1999, Nominated for ''

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'' Young Star Award for Best Performance by a Young Actor in a Comedy TV Series for ''Jesse'' * 2000, Nominated for Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series – Supporting Young Actor for ''Jesse'' * 2000, Nominated for ''The Hollywood Reporter'' Young Star Award for Best Young Actor/Performance in a Comedy TV Series for ''Jesse'' * 2003, Nominated for Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Feature Film – Supporting Young Actor for '' The Santa Clause 2: The Mrs. Clause'' * 2007, Nominated for Young Artist Award for Best Young Ensemble in a Feature Film for '' The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause''

References

External links

Eric Lloyd official site
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Lloyd, Eric 1986 births Living people American male comedians Male actors from Glendale, California American male child actors American male film actors American male voice actors American male television actors Chapman University alumni 20th-century American male actors 21st-century American male actors Comedians from California 20th-century American comedians 21st-century American comedians