Jacob Matthew Richardson (born February 20, 1985) is an American actor. He is perhaps best known for his roles in the film '' Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves'' and the series '' Fudge''.

Career

Richardson landed his first acting role in 1995 at the age of nine on the ABC series '' Fudge'', based on the stories of Judy Blume. Soon after, he appeared in the series '' The Nanny'' and as Blade in '' Problem Child 3: Junior in Love''. Though silent through 1996, Richardson soon starred in Walt Disney Pictures' 1997 classic '' Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves'' as Mitch. He played a minor role in the Disney film '' Toothless'', alongside

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, Ross Malinger, and directed by Melanie Mayron. He appeared in the independent film "Little Cobras" as Derek. Though not having a big following, the movie was screened at the Cannes Film Festival. Richardson starred as Reggie Van Dough in the 1998 Warner Home Video family comedy '' Richie Rich's Christmas Wish''. He then made an appearance on the drama '' 7th Heaven'' as the troubled young boy, Johnny Morton. In 2001, Richardson fulfilled one of his dreams of working with Kevin Smith, making a small cameo in '' Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back''. Throughout 2002, Richardson starred in many TV shows including ''

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'', and '' Boston Public''. He also appeared in TV Movie ''

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''. Richardson also starred in the 2002 movie, '' The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys'', produced by Jodie Foster. The 2003 movie ''

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by Frank Peretti, Richardson plays the gothic character of Ian Snyder. He starred in many TV shows before working again with Kevin Smith in the 2006 hit '' Clerks II''. Shortly after, Richardson starred in the TV series '' Cold Case'' as troubled teen Trevor Dawson.

Personal life

He was born in

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, California, the son of Tim and Chris Richardson.

Awards

* 1996 Young Artist Award: Nomination for Best Performance by a Young ActorTV Comedy Series for '' Fudge''.

Filmography

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Richardson, Jake 1985 births 20th-century American male actors 21st-century American male actors American male child actors American male film actors American male television actors Male actors from California Living people People from Van Nuys, Los Angeles