Jonah Bobo (born ) is an American actor and musician. He is best known for his roles as Danny Budwing in the 2005 film '' Zathura: A Space Adventure'', Robbie Weaver in the 2011 film '' Crazy, Stupid, Love'', and the voice of Austin on the

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series '' The Backyardigans''.

Early life

Bobo is from

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and was raised in an

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household. His father works in software, while his mother is a physical therapist and personal trainer. Bobo's paternal great-grandmother was businesswoman and philanthropist Salha "Mama" Bobo.

Career

His first film role was in ''

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''. He co-starred in ''

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'', portraying the youngest of a four-generation family. Bobo was subsequently cast in '' Zathura: A Space Adventure'' as Danny Budwing. Bobo's next role was in '' Strangers with Candy''. He portrayed young Victor Mancini in '' Choke''. He has also made an appearance on ''

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'' as a paparazzo named Ethan. He appeared on Roosevelt Island in the play ''Seussical, Jr.'' at the Main Street Theatre and Dance Alliance. He was also on the 5th episode of ''

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''. From 2005 to 2013, Bobo voiced Austin on

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's '' The Backyardigans''. In 2011, he appeared in '' Crazy, Stupid, Love'' as Robbie. Bobo is also a musician, composer and theatre artist, with his theatrical work being awarded distinctions by the Richard Rodgers Award Foundation and the

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. In September 2021, Bobo released his debut album ''Newgrass Suite''.

Filmography

Awards and nominations

References

External links

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Interview with Jonah Bobo at the LA Premiere of "Zathura"
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