The 9th Youth in Film Awards ceremony (now known as the Young Artist Awards), presented by the

Youth in Film Association The Young Artist Award (originally known as the Youth in Film Award) is an accolade presented by the Young Artist Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1978 to honor excellence of youth performers, and to provide scholarships for youn ...

, honored outstanding youth performers under the age of 21 in the fields of film, television and music for the 1986-1987 season, and took place on December 5, 1987, at the

Hollywood Palladium The Hollywood Palladium is a theater located at 6215 Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, California. It was built in a Streamline Moderne, Art Deco style and includes an dance floor including a mezzanine and a floor level with room for up to 4,000 ...

Hollywood, California Hollywood is a neighborhood in the central region of Los Angeles, California. Its name has come to be a shorthand reference for the U.S. film industry and the people associated with it. Many notable film studios, such as Columbia Picture ...

. 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 entertainment industry activity and interests in the United States for media (newspaper, magazine and book publication ...

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 Youth in Film Association was the first organization to establish an awards ceremony specifically set to recognize and award the contributions of performers under the age of 18 in the fields of

film A film also called a movie, motion picture, moving picture, picture, photoplay or (slang) flick is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, feelings, beauty, or atmospher ...

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 advertising, ...

theater Theatre or theater is a collaborative form of performing art that uses live performers, usually 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 perfor ...

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 aspe ...

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Corey Haim Corey Ian Haim (December 23, 1971 – March 10, 2010) was a Canadian actor. He starred in a number of 1980s films, such as '' Lucas'', '' Silver Bullet'', ''Murphy's Romance'', '' License to Drive'' and '' Dream a Little Dream''. His role along ...

- ''

The Lost Boys ''The Lost Boys'' is a 1987 American supernatural black comedy horror film directed by Joel Schumacher, produced by Harvey Bernhard with a screenplay written by Jeffrey Boam, Janice Fischer and James Jeremias, from a story by Fischer and Jerem ...

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River Phoenix River Jude Phoenix (; August 23, 1970 – October 31, 1993) was an American actor, musician and activist. Phoenix grew up in an itinerant family, as the older brother of Rain Phoenix, Joaquin Phoenix, Liberty Phoenix, and Summer Phoenix. He ...

- '' The Mosquito Coast'' (Warner Bros) *

Wil Wheaton Richard William Wheaton III (born July 29, 1972) is an American actor. He portrayed Wesley Crusher on the television series '' Star Trek: The Next Generation'', Gordie Lachance in the film '' Stand by Me'', Joey Trotta in '' Toy Soldiers'', ...

- '' Stand By Me'' (Columbia Pictures)

Best Young Female Superstar in Motion Pictures

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Lisa Bonet Lilakoi Moon (born Lisa Michelle Bonet; November 16, 1967), known professionally as Lisa Bonet (), is an American actress. She is known for playing Denise Huxtable on the sitcom '' The Cosby Show'' (1984–1992), for which she earned widespread ...

- ''

Angel Heart ''Angel Heart'' is a 1987 American neo-noir psychological horror film, an adaptation of William Hjortsberg's 1978 novel ''Falling Angel''. The film was written and directed by Alan Parker, and stars Mickey Rourke, Robert De Niro, Lisa Bonet, an ...

'' (Tri-Star Pictures) *

Martha Plimpton Martha Plimpton (born November 16, 1970) is an American actress. Her feature-film debut was in ''Rollover'' (1981); she subsequently rose to prominence in the Richard Donner film '' The Goonies'' (1985). She has also appeared in '' The Mosquito ...

- '' The Mosquito Coast'' (Warner Bros) * Kristy Swanson - ''

Deadly Friend ''Deadly Friend'' is a 1986 American science fiction horror film directed by Wes Craven, and starring Matthew Laborteaux, Kristy Swanson, Michael Sharrett, Anne Twomey, Richard Marcus, and Anne Ramsey. Its plot follows a teenage computer pr ...

'' (Warner Bros)

Best Young Performer in a Motion Picture

Best Young Actor in a Motion Picture: Drama

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Fred Savage Frederick Aaron Savage (born July 9, 1976) is an American actor and director. He is known for his role as Kevin Arnold in the American television series ''The Wonder Years'' (1988 to 1993). He has earned several awards and nominations, such as ...

- ''

The Princess Bride The Princess Bride may refer to: * ''The Princess Bride'' (novel), 1973 fantasy romance novel by American writer William Goldman William Goldman (August 12, 1931 – November 16, 2018) was an American novelist, playwright, and screenwriter. He ...

'' (20th Century Fox) * Harley Cross - ''

The Believers ''The Believers'' is a 1987 Canadian-American crime thriller horror film directed by John Schlesinger, starring Martin Sheen, Robert Loggia and Helen Shaver. It is based on the 1982 novel ''The Religion'' by Nicholas Conde. Plot After his wife ...

'' (Orion Pictures) * Joshua Miller - ''

River's Edge ''River's Edge'' is a 1986 American crime drama film directed by Tim Hunter, written by Neal Jimenez, and starring Crispin Glover, Keanu Reeves, Ione Skye Leitch, Daniel Roebuck and Dennis Hopper. It follows a group of teenagers in a Norther ...

'' (Hemdale\Island Pictures) *

Jacob Vargas Jacob Vargas (born August 18, 1971) is a Mexican-American actor and performer. Early life Vargas was born in Michoacán, Mexico, and raised in Pacoima, Los Angeles, California. He was raised in a devout Roman Catholic family. He attended high sc ...

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The Principal ''The Principal'' is a 1987 crime thriller action film starring Jim Belushi, Louis Gossett Jr. and Rae Dawn Chong. Written by Frank Deese and directed by Christopher Cain, it was filmed in Oakland, California, and at Northgate High School in ...

'' (Tri-Star Pictures) *Joshua Zuehlke - ''

Lea Thompson Lea Katherine Thompson (born May 31, 1961) is an American actress and director. She is best known for her role as Lorraine Baines-McFly in the ''Back to the Future'' film trilogy (1985–1990) and Beverly Switzler in '' Howard the Duck'' (1 ...

- '' Some Kind of Wonderful'' (Paramount) *J. L. Reate - '' The Golden Child'' (Paramount) *

Ione Skye Ione Skye Lee ( ; Ione Skye Leitch; born September 4, 1970) is a British-born American actress and the daughter of singer Donovan. She made her film debut in the thriller '' River's Edge'' (1986) before gaining mainstream exposure for her sta ...

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Best Young Actor in a Motion Picture: Comedy

★ Patrick Dempsey - ''

Can't Buy Me Love "Can't Buy Me Love" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles that was released in March 1964 as the A-side of their sixth single. It was written by Paul McCartney and credited to the Lennon–McCartney partnership. The song was included ...

'' (Touchstone) *Ricky Busker - '' Big Shots'' (Lorimar/20th Century Fox) * Keith Coogan - ''

Adventures in Babysitting ''Adventures in Babysitting'' (also known as ''A Night on the Town'' in certain countries) is a 1987 American teen comedy film written by David Simkins and directed by Chris Columbus in his directorial debut. It stars Elisabeth Shue, Keith Coo ...

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Darius McCrary Darius Creston McCrary (born May 1, 1976) is an American actor, rapper, singer and producer. McCrary is known for his role as Edward "Eddie" Winslow, the oldest child of Carl and Harriette Winslow on the ABC/CBS television sitcom '' Family Mat ...

- '' Big Shots'' (Lorimar/20th Century Fox) *Joshua Rudoy - ''

Harry and the Hendersons ''Harry and the Hendersons'' is a 1987 American fantasy comedy film directed and produced by William Dear and starring John Lithgow, Melinda Dillon, Don Ameche, David Suchet, Margaret Langrick, Joshua Rudoy, Lainie Kazan, and Kevin Peter Hall ...

'' (Universal)

Best Young Actress in a Motion Picture: Comedy

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Maia Brewton Maia Luisa Brewton (born September 30, 1977) is an American actress who enjoyed success in the late 1980s and early 1990s. She is best known for her roles as the Mighty Thor-obsessed Sara Anderson in the 1987 film '' Adventures in Babysitting' ...

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'' (Buena Vista/Touchstone) *Tina Caspary - ''

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Margaret Langrick Margaret Langrick (born 1971) is a Canadian writer and retired actress. She is now known as Maggie Langrick, and is the CEO of the publishing company Wonderwell. Filmography Films *''My American Cousin'' (1985) as Sandy Wilcox *''Harry and the ...

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Amanda Peterson Phyllis Amanda Peterson (July 8, 1971 – July 3, 2015) was an American actress, most known for her role as Cindy Mancini in the 1987 comedy film ''Can't Buy Me Love''. Early life Peterson was born in Greeley, Colorado, the youngest of three ...

- ''

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Best Young Actor in a Motion Picture: Horror

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Corey Feldman Corey Scott Feldman (born July 16, 1971) is an American actor and musician. As a youth, he became well known for roles in the 1980s in films such as '' Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter'' (1984), ''Gremlins'' (1984), ''The Goonies'' (1985), a ...

- ''

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Stephen Dorff Stephen Hartley Dorff Jr. (born July 29, 1973) is an American actor. He is known for portraying Roland West in the third season of HBO's crime drama anthology series ''True Detective'', PK in '' The Power of One'', Stuart Sutcliffe in ''Back ...

- '' The Gate'' (Alliance Entertainment) *

Michael Sharrett Stuart Michael Sharrett (born July 18, 1965) is an American actor. Best known for his role in the 1978 family movie ''The Magic of Lassie'' with James Stewart, Sharrett additionally co-starred in the 1985 action film ''Savage Dawn'' and in the 19 ...

- ''

'' (Warner Bros)

Best Young Actress in a Motion Picture: Horror

★ Christa Denton - '' The Gate'' (Alliance Entertainment) *Carrie Lorraine - ''

Dolls A doll is a model typically of a human or humanoid character, often used as a toy for children. Dolls have also been used in traditional religious rituals throughout the world. Traditional dolls made of materials such as clay and wood are found ...

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Jill Schoelen Jill Marie Schoelen (born March 21, 1963) is an American former actress. She is best known for ''Chiller'' (1985), '' The Stepfather'' (1987), ''Cutting Class'' (1989), ''The Phantom of the Opera'' (1989), ''Popcorn'' (1991), '' Rich Girl'' (199 ...

- '' The Stepfather'' (New Century Vista Film Company)

Best Young Superstar in Television

Best Young Male Superstar in Television

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Kirk Cameron Kirk Thomas Cameron (born October 12, 1970) is an American actor and evangelist. He first gained fame as a teen actor playing Mike Seaver on the ABC sitcom '' Growing Pains'' (1985–1992), a role for which he was nominated for two Golden Glo ...

- ''

Growing Pains ''Growing Pains'' is an American television sitcom created by Neal Marlens that aired on ABC from September 24, 1985, to April 25, 1992. The show ran for seven seasons, consisting of 166 episodes. The series followed the misadventures of the ...

'' (ABC) * Chad Allen - '' Our House'' (NBC) *

Jason Bateman Jason Kent Bateman (born January 14, 1969) is an American actor, director and producer known for his roles of Michael Bluth in the Fox/Netflix sitcom '' Arrested Development'' and of Marty Byrde in the Netflix crime drama series '' Ozark'' (20 ...

- '' Valerie'' (NBC) *

Brice Beckham James Brice Beckham (born February 11, 1976) is an American actor most famous for his role as Wesley T. Owens in the television sitcom ''Mr. Belvedere'' and for his role as Corey in '' I Hate My 30's''. He lives in Los Angeles and is a member of ...

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Mr. Belvedere ''Mr. Belvedere'' is an American sitcom that originally aired on ABC from March 15, 1985, to July 8, 1990. The series is based on the Lynn Aloysius Belvedere character created by Gwen Davenport for her 1947 novel ''Belvedere'', which was later ...

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Malcolm-Jamal Warner Malcolm-Jamal Warner (born August 18, 1970) is an American actor. He rose to prominence for his role as Theodore Huxtable on the NBC sitcom ''The Cosby Show'', which earned him a nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series a ...

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The Cosby Show ''The Cosby Show'' is an American television sitcom co-created by and starring Bill Cosby, which aired Thursday nights for eight seasons on NBC between September 20, 1984, until April 30, 1992. The show focuses on an upper middle-class Africa ...

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Best Young Female Superstar in Television

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Alyssa Milano Alyssa Jayne Milano (born December 19, 1972) is an American actress. She has played Samantha Micelli in '' Who's the Boss?'', Jennifer Mancini in '' Melrose Place'', Phoebe Halliwell in ''Charmed'', Billie Cunningham in '' My Name Is Earl'', Sa ...

- '' Who's the Boss?'' (ABC) *

Drew Barrymore Drew Blythe Barrymore (born February 22, 1975) is an American actress, director, producer, talk show host and author. A member of the Barrymore family of actors, she is the recipient of several accolades, including a Golden Globe Award and a ...

- '' Babes in Toyland'' (NBC) *

Tonya Crowe Tonya Crowe (born January 24, 1971) is an American actress, best known for playing Olivia Cunningham, the daughter of Donna Mills's Abby Cunningham, in the CBS prime time soap opera, ''Knots Landing'', a role she played from 1980 to 1990 as well ...

- ''

Knots Landing ''Knots Landing'' is an American prime time television soap opera that aired on CBS from December 27, 1979, to May 13, 1993. A spin-off of ''Dallas'', it was set in a fictitious coastal suburb of Los Angeles and initially centered on the lives ...

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Soleil Moon Frye Soleil Moon Frye (; born August 6, 1976) is an American actress, director, producer, and screenwriter. She began her career as a child actress at the age of two. When she was seven, Frye won the role of Penelope "Punky" Brewster in the NBC sitco ...

- ''

Punky Brewster ''Punky Brewster'' is an American Situation comedy, sitcom television series about a young girl (Soleil Moon Frye) being raised by a foster parent (George Gaynes). The show ran on NBC from September 16, 1984, to March 9, 1986, and again in Broad ...

'' (NBC) * Tracy Wells - ''

'' (ABC)

Best Young Performer in a TV Special, TV Movie or Variety Show

Best Young Actor Starring in a Television Drama Special, Movie of the Week or Variety Show

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Bobby Jacoby Robert Jayne (born July 16, 1973), also known as Bobby Jacoby, is an American actor, real estate developer and professional blackjack player. Career Starting his career as a child actor, he has appeared in many television series as well as fil ...

- ''A Different Affair'' (CBS) *Miguel Alamo - '' Daniel and the Towers'' (WonderWorks/PBS) *

David Faustino David Anthony Faustino (; born March 3, 1974) is an American actor and radio personality primarily known for his role as Bud Bundy on the Fox sitcom '' Married... with Children''. He has also voiced animated characters for Nickelodeon, includi ...

- ''A Drug Knot'' (CBS) *Huckleberry Fox - '' A Winner Never Quits'' (ABC) * Frederick Koehler - ''Tender Places'' (FOX TV) *

Danny Nucci Daniel Nucci (born September 15, 1968) is an American actor. He is best known for his supporting roles in blockbuster films, including his roles as Danny Rivetti in ''Crimson Tide'' (1995), Lieutenant Shepard in ''The Rock'' (1996), Deputy Monr ...

- ''An Enemy Among Us'' (CBS) *Kimber Shoop - ''The Ted Kennedy Jr. Story'' (NBC) *Carl Steven - ''The Kid Who Wouldn't Quit: The Brad Silverman Story'' (ABC)

Best Young Actress Starring in a Television Drama Special, Movie of the Week or Variety Show

★ Jaclyn Bernstein - ''A Fight For Jenny'' (NBC) *

Alyson Croft Alyson Croft (born June 5, 1975) is an American actress. She has been nominated for best Young Artist Award three times, winning it twice during the late 1980s. Notable film appearances include the role of McNulty's ancestor in ''Trancers'' and ...

- ''Double Switch'' (Disney) *

Ami Foster Ami Foster is an American actress and singer. She is best known for her role as Margaux Kramer in the TV series ''Punky Brewster''. Biography Foster, a native of California, won the National Tap Dance Championship after which she was discove ...

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Circus of the Stars ''Circus of the Stars'' was an annual television special, broadcast by the CBS network in the United States, in which celebrities performed circus-type acts. With 19 shows in total, the first was broadcast in 1977 and the last was in 1994. Ove ...

'' (CBS) *Christina Marie Hutter - ''Circle of Violence: A Family Drama'' (CBS) *

Tammy Lauren Tammy Lauren Vásquez (born November 16, 1968), known professionally as Tammy Lauren, is an American film and television actress. She starred in the 1997 horror film '' Wishmaster'', portraying Alexandra Amberson, a young woman who accidentally ...

- ''An Enemy Among Us'' (CBS) *Marcie Leeds - ''When the Bough Breaks'' (NBC) *

Lindsay Parker Lindsay Parker (born March 30, 1980) is an American former actress. Career Parker started her career as Little Girl on an episode of ''MacGyver (1985 TV series), MacGyver''. She appeared in the film ''Shocker (film), Shocker'' three years late ...

- ''

Infidelity Infidelity (synonyms include cheating, straying, adultery, being unfaithful, two-timing, or having an affair) is a violation of a couple's emotional and/or sexual exclusivity that commonly results in feelings of anger, sexual jealousy, and ri ...

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Best Young Performer in a Television Drama Series

Best Young Actor Starring in a Television Drama Series

★ Trey Ames - ''

A Year in the Life ''A Year in the Life'' is an American dramatic series that ran on NBC from September 16, 1987 to April 13, 1988, during the 1987–1988 television season, created by Joshua Brand and John Falsey. The series began as a three-part miniseries wh ...

'' (NBC) * C.B. Barnes - '' Starman'' (ABC) *Shaun Donahue - ''

General Hospital ''General Hospital'' (often abbreviated as ''GH'') is an American daytime television soap opera. It is listed in ''Guinness World Records'' as the longest-running American soap opera in production, and the second in American history after '' ...

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Brian Austin Green Brian Austin Green (born Brian Green; July 15, 1973) is an American actor, rapper, television personality and podcaster, best known for his portrayal of David Silver on the television series ''Beverly Hills, 90210'' (1990–2000). Green was al ...

- ''

'' (CBS) * Joshua Harris - ''

Dallas Dallas () is the third largest city in Texas and the largest city in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the United States at 7.5 million people. It is the largest city in and seat of Dallas County ...

'' (CBS) * Omri Katz - ''

'' (CBS) *Jamie McEnnan - ''

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Bumper Robinson Larry C. "Bumper" Robinson II is an American film, television and voice actor. He is known for his roles as Bumblebee and Blitzwing on '' Transformers: Animated'', Falcon on '' Avengers Assemble'' and Cyborg in '' Justice League: Doom''. Career R ...

- ''

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) *Paul Stout - ''

Scarecrow and Mrs. King ''Scarecrow and Mrs. King'' is an American television series that aired from October 3, 1983, to September 10, 1987, on CBS. The show starred Kate Jackson and Bruce Boxleitner, as divorced housewife Amanda King and top-level "Agency" operative ...

'' (CBS) *Tony La Torre - ''

Cagney & Lacey ''Cagney & Lacey'' is an American police procedural drama television series that aired on the CBS television network for seven seasons from March 25, 1982, to May 16, 1988. The show is about two New York City police detectives who lead very di ...

'' (CBS) *

- '' Star Trek: The Next Generation'' (KCOP)

Best Young Actress Starring in a Television Drama Series

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'' (NBC) * Melissa Brennan - ''

'' (NBC) *

Christie Clark Christie Mary Clark (born December 13, 1973) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Carrie Brady in ''Days of Our Lives''. Early life Clark was born in Los Angeles, California, on December 13, 1973, to Craig and Cathy Cla ...

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- ''

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Shannen Doherty Shannen Doherty (, born April 12, 1971) is an American actress. She is known for her roles as Jenny Wilder in ''Little House on the Prairie'' (1982–1983); Maggie Malene in ''Girls Just Want to Have Fun'' (1985); Kris Witherspoon in '' Our Hous ...

- '' Our House'' (NBC) *

Ami Dolenz Ami Bluebell Dolenz (born January 8, 1969) is an American former actress. Early life Dolenz was born in Burbank, California, into a show business family. She is the daughter of Micky Dolenz of the 1960s group the Monkees, and British television ...

- ''

'' (ABC) *Keri Houlihan - '' Our House'' (NBC) *

Kimberly McCullough Kimberly Anne McCullough (born March 5, 1978) is an American actress and television director. She is best known for her role as Robin Scorpio on the soap opera ''General Hospital'', a role which she originated at age seven, playing the character ...

- ''

'' (ABC) *Amy Lynn - ''

The Young and the Restless ''The Young and the Restless'' (often abbreviated as ''Y&R'') is an American television soap opera created by William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell for CBS. The show is set in fictional Genoa City (not the real-life similarly-named Genoa City, Wi ...

'' (CBS)

Best Young Actor Guest Starring in a Television Drama Series

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Billy Jacoby William Jayne Jacoby (born April 10, 1969), known professionally as Billy Jayne and previously Billy Jacoby is an American actor. His siblings, Robert Jayne, Susan Jayne, Laura Jacoby, as well as his half-brother Scott Jacoby are also actors. ...

- ''

21 Jump Street ''21 Jump Street'' is an American police procedural television series that aired on the Fox network and in first run syndication from April 12, 1987, to April 27, 1991, with a total of 103 episodes. The series focuses on a squad of youthful-loo ...

'' (episode "America, What a Town") (FOX TV) *

Ryan Bollman Ryan Matthew Bollman (born August 9, 1972) is an American television and film actor. Roles He played Micah in '' Children of the Corn II: The Final Sacrifice'' and has also starred in the films '' The Granny'' as Junior, '' True Blue'', ''Lure ...

- ''

Highway to Heaven ''Highway to Heaven'' is an American fantasy drama television series that ran on NBC from September 19, 1984, to August 4, 1989. The series starred Michael Landon as Jonathan Smith, an angel sent to Earth in order to help people in need. Vi ...

'' (episode "For the Love of Harry") (NBC) *David Hoskins - '' The Judge'' (KHJ TV) *

Chris Hebert Chris Hebert (born September 28, 1973) is an American former child actor and teacher who has appeared in a number of television series, commercials, and a few feature films. Early life Christopher Robin Hebert was born in Fullerton, California, ...

- ''

Murder, She Wrote ''Murder, She Wrote'' is an American crime drama television series, created by Peter S. Fischer, Richard Levinson and William Link, starring Angela Lansbury, and produced and distributed by Universal Television for the CBS network. The seri ...

'' (episode "Color Me Dead") (CBS) *Damon Hines - '' L.A. Law'' (episode "The Grace of Wrath") (NBC) *

Taliesin Jaffe Taliesin Axelrod Armstrong Jaffe (; born January 19, 1977) is an American voice actor, voice director and screenwriter. He has worked on English- dubbing roles for anime and video games. He is a cast member on ''Critical Role'', a web series in wh ...

- ''

Amazing Stories ''Amazing Stories'' is an American science fiction magazine launched in April 1926 by Hugo Gernsback's Experimenter Publishing. It was the first magazine devoted solely to science fiction. Science fiction stories had made regular appearances ...

'' (episode "Magic Saturday") (NBC) *Coleby Lombardo - ''

The Colbys ''The Colbys'' (originally titled ''Dynasty II: The Colbys'') is an American prime time television soap opera that originally aired on ABC from November 20, 1985, to March 26, 1987. Created by Richard and Esther Shapiro and Eileen and Robert P ...

'' (ABC) * Paul W. Parker - ''

'' (episode "A Special Love") (NBC)

Best Young Actress Guest Starring in a Television Drama Series

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'' (CBS) *Tanya Fenmore - '' Fame'' (KTLA) *Holly Fields - ''Hard Copy'' (episode "The Trouble with Kids Today") (CBS) *Heather Haase - ''

The Twilight Zone ''The Twilight Zone'' is an American media franchise based on the anthology television series created by Rod Serling. The episodes are in various genres, including fantasy, science fiction, absurdism, dystopian fiction, suspense, horror, sup ...

'' (episode "Time and Teresa Golowitz") (CBS) *

Elisabeth Harnois Elisabeth Harnois ( ; born ) is an American actress. Her career started at the age of five, where she began appearing in a number of film and television roles. As a child, she starred as Alice in Disney's '' Adventures in Wonderland'' and as an ...

- ''

'' (episode "Man's Best Friend") (NBC) *Kellie Parker - ''

'' (episode "That's Our Dad") (NBC) *

Tori Spelling Victoria Davey Spelling (born May 16, 1973) is an American actress and author. Her first major role was Donna Martin on ''Beverly Hills, 90210'', beginning in 1990. She has appeared in made for television films, including '' A Friend to Die F ...

- ''

Hotel A hotel is an establishment that provides paid lodging on a short-term basis. Facilities provided inside a hotel room may range from a modest-quality mattress in a small room to large suites with bigger, higher-quality beds, a dresser, a re ...

'' (ABC)

Best Young Performer in a Television Comedy Series

Exceptional Performance by a Young Actor in a Television Comedy Series

★ Jeremy Miller - ''

'' (ABC) * Brandon Call - ''

The Charmings ''The Charmings'' is an American fantasy sitcom that follows Snow White and Prince Charming, awakened from a thousand-year spell, as they adjust from their familiar life in the enchanted forest to the modern ways of 20th century Los Angeles su ...

'' (ABC) *

Scott Grimes Scott Christopher Grimes (born July 9, 1971) is an American actor and singer. Some of his most prominent roles include appearances in the 1984 cult classic ''The Night They Saved Christmas'', '' ER'' as Dr. Archie Morris, '' Party of Five'' as Wi ...

- '' Nothing Is Easy'' (ABC) *

Andre Gower Jon Andre Gower (born April 27, 1973) is an American television and film actor. Life and career Born in Los Angeles, California, Gower began his career at the age of five years as a child actor. His first substantial role was as Brookes Prenti ...

- '' Mr. President'' (FOX TV) *Jeremy Licht - '' Valerie'' (NBC) *

Danny Pintauro Danny Pintauro (born January 6, 1976) is an American actor and film producer. He starred in the sitcom '' Who's the Boss?'' and the 1983 horror film ''Cujo''. Early life Pintauro was born in Milltown, New Jersey, the son of John J. Pintauro, a m ...

- '' Who's the Boss?'' (ABC) *Danny Ponce - '' Valerie'' (NBC) * Jerry Supiran - ''

Small Wonder Small Wonder or variants may refer to: Film, television and theatre * ''Small Wonder'' (TV series), a 1985–1989 American sitcom * '' A Small Wonder'', a 1966 Australian television film * '' Small Wonders'', a 1995 documentary film * ''Small Wond ...

'' (FOX TV) *

- '' The Tracey Ullman Show'' (episode "Viva Taco") (FOX TV)

Exceptional Performance by a Young Actress in a Television Comedy Series

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Nicole Eggert Nicole Elizabeth Eggert (born January 13, 1972) is an American actress. Her notable roles include Jamie Powell on the situation comedy ''Charles in Charge'' and Summer Quinn on the television series ''Baywatch''. She guest-starred in '' The Supe ...

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Charles in Charge ''Charles in Charge'' is an American sitcom television series that premiered on October 3, 1984, on CBS. The series was a production of Al Burton Productions and Scholastic Productions in association with Universal Television and starred Scott ...

'' (KTLA) *Julie Akin - ''The Real Adventures of Sherlock Jones and Proctor Watson'' (PBS) *

Leslie Bega Leslie Rae Bega (born April 17, 1967) is an American former actress. Early life and education Bega was born in Los Angeles to a Sephardi Jewish father and Russian Jewish mother. Her paternal grandparents came to the United States from Spain. ...

- ''

Head of the Class ''Head of the Class'' is an American sitcom television series that ran from 1986 to 1991 on the ABC television network. The series follows a group of gifted students in the Individualized Honors Program (IHP) at the fictional Millard Fillmor ...

'' (ABC) *

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'' (NBC) *Blanca De Garr - ''

Rags to Riches Rags to riches refers to any situation in which a person rises from poverty to wealth, and in some cases from absolute obscurity to heights of fame, fortune and celebrity—sometimes instantly. This is a common archetype in literature and popul ...

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Khrystyne Haje Khrystyne Kamil Haje ( ; born December 21, 1968) is an American actress. She is known for her role as Simone Foster in the sitcom series ''Head of the Class''. After the series ended in 1991, she continued acting in both television and films. H ...

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Christina Nigra Christina Jane Nigra (born February 27, 1975) is an American actress who performed in '' The Sword and the Sorcerer'', '' Twilight Zone: The Movie'', '' Cloak & Dagger'', and '' Out of This World''. Filmography *1981: '' Goliath Awaits'' (TV m ...

- '' Out of This World'' (NBC) * Emily Schulman - ''

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Tannis Vallely Tannis Kathleen Vallely (December 28, 1975 in New York City) is an American casting director and former child actress. She played Zoé in the French film ''Une Femme ou Deux'' (English: ''One Woman or Two''; 1985). She played Janice Lazzarotto on ...

- ''

'' (ABC)

Best Young Actor Starring in a New Television Comedy Series

★ Jonathan Ward - '' The New Adventures of Beans Baxter'' (FOX TV) *

- '' Married... with Children'' (FOX TV) *

Kadeem Hardison Kadeem Hardison (born July 24, 1965) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Dwayne Wayne on ''A Different World'', a spin-off of the long-running NBC sitcom ''The Cosby Show''. He starred in the Disney Channel series ''K.C. Under ...

- ''

A Different World ''A Different World'' is an American sitcom (and a spin-off of '' The Cosby Show'') television series that aired for six seasons on NBC from September 24, 1987 to July 9, 1993. The series originally centered on Denise Huxtable (Lisa Bonet) a ...

'' (NBC) *Jason Horst - ''

I Married Dora ''I Married Dora'' is an American sitcom that aired on ABC from September 22, 1987 to January 8, 1988. It was created by Michael J. Leeson. Synopsis Los Angeles architect and single father Peter Farrell (Daniel Hugh Kelly) was dependent upon hi ...

'' (ABC) *Carl Steven - '' Out of This World'' (NBC)

Best Young Actress Starring in a New Television Comedy Series

★ Staci Love Keanan - ''

My Two Dads ''My Two Dads'' is an American sitcom television series that was produced by Michael Jacobs Productions in association with Tri-Star Television (later Columbia Pictures Television) and distributed by TeleVentures. It starred Paul Reiser, Greg ...

'' (NBC) *

Christina Applegate Christina Applegate (born November 25, 1971) is an American actress. As a child actress, she gained recognition for starring as Kelly Bundy in the Fox sitcom '' Married... with Children'' (1987–1997). Applegate established a successful film a ...

- '' Married... with Children'' (FOX TV) *

- ''

'' (NBC) * Maureen Flannigan - '' Out of This World'' (NBC) *

Juliette Lewis Juliette Lake Lewis (born June 21, 1973) is an American actress and alternative rock singer. She is known for her portrayals of offbeat characters, often in films with dark themes. Lewis became an "it girl" of American cinema in the early 1990s, ...

- ''

'' (ABC)

Best Young Actor Guest-Starring in a Television Comedy Series

★

- '' Perfect Strangers'' (episode "The Shoplifter) (ABC) *

- ''

Webster Webster may refer to: People *Webster (surname), including a list of people with the surname *Webster (given name), including a list of people with the given name Places Canada *Webster, Alberta * Webster's Falls, Hamilton, Ontario United Stat ...

'' (episode "Honor Thy Grandfather") (ABC) *Phillip Gordon - '' ALF'' (episode "Aliens") (NBC) *Hakeem Abdul-Samad - ''

Amen Amen ( he, אָמֵן, ; grc, ἀμήν, ; syc, ܐܡܝܢ, ; ar, آمين, ) is an Abrahamic declaration of affirmation which is first found in the Hebrew Bible, and subsequently found in the New Testament. It is used in Jewish, Christian, and ...

'' (episode "Betting on the Boy") (NBC) *

Jadrien Steele Jadrien Ford Steele (born November 22, 1974 in New York City) is an American actor, author, and film director. As an author, he writes under the name J M Steele. Biography Steele graduated from Princeton University, and later obtained a master ...

- '' Valerie'' (episode "Leave it To Willy") (NBC) *David Wagner - ''

The New Gidget ''The New Gidget'' is an American sitcom sequel to the original 1965–66 sitcom ''Gidget''. It aired in syndication from September 15, 1986, to May 12, 1988. The series was produced by original ''Gidget'' series producer Harry Ackerman and was la ...

'' (episode "Jake's Shake) (KTLA)

Best Young Actress Guest-Starring in a Television Comedy Series

★ Laura Jacoby - '' Valerie'' (NBC) *Tiffany Ashley - ''

'' (episode "Woodward Bernstein") (FOX TV) *

Candace Cameron Candace Cameron Bure (; born Candace Helaine Cameron; April 6, 1976) is an American actress, producer, author and television personality. She is known for portraying D.J. Tanner on ''Full House'' and its sequel series '' Fuller House'', and a nu ...

- ''

'' (episode "The Long Goodbye") (ABC) *Tanya Fenmore - '' The Tracey Ullman Show'' (FOX TV) * Rainbow Phoenix - ''

Family Ties ''Family Ties'' is an American sitcom television series that aired on NBC for seven seasons, premiering on September 22, 1982, and concluding on May 14, 1989. The series, created by Gary David Goldberg, reflected the move in the United States ...

'' (episode "Band on the Run") (NBC)

Best Young Performer in a Cable Series or Special

Best Young Actor in a Cable Series or Special

★ Scott Nemes - ''

It's Garry Shandling's Show ''It's Garry Shandling's Show'' is an American sitcom that was initially broadcast on Showtime from September 10, 1986 to May 25, 1990. It was created by Garry Shandling and Alan Zweibel. The series is notable for breaking the fourth wall. S ...

'' (Showtime) *Christopher Crabb - ''

Danger Bay ''Danger Bay'' is a Canadian television series, produced in Vancouver, with first-run episodes broadcast on CBC Television in Canada and The Disney Channel in the United States premiering October 8, 1984. Reruns of the show continued on The Disn ...

'' (episode "Roots & Wings") (Disney) *

Kipp Marcus Kipp Marcus (born January 19, 1970) is an American actor, screenwriter, producer, and digital media executive. He is best known for his role as the oldest brother Kip Cleaver on the revival television series '' The New Leave It To Beaver''. H ...

- '' The New Leave It to Beaver'' (WTBS) * Georg Olden - '' Rocky Road'' (WTBS) *Eric Osmond - '' The New Leave It to Beaver'' (WTBS) * John Snee - '' The New Leave It to Beaver'' (WTBS)

Best Young Actress in a Cable Series or Special

★ Kaleena Kiff - '' The New Leave It to Beaver'' (WTBS) *

- ''The Chicago Seven'' (HBO) *

Jenny Lewis Jennifer Diane Lewis (born January 8, 1976) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and actress. She was the lead singer, rhythm guitarist and keyboardist for the indie rock band Rilo Kiley. Lewis gained prominence in the 1980s as a child a ...

- ''Uncle Tom's Cabin'' (Showtime) *

Devon Odessa ''My So-Called Life'' is an American teen drama television series created by Winnie Holzman and produced by Edward Zwick and Marshall Herskovitz. It originally aired on ABC from August 25, 1994, to January 26, 1995. It is distributed by The Be ...

- '' Rocky Road'' (WTBS) *Alitzah Wiener - ''Sanchez of Bel Air'' (USA Network)

Best Young Performer Under 10 Years of Age

Best Young Actor Under 10 Years of Age in Television or Motion Picture

★

Brian Bonsall Brian Eric Bonsall (born December 3, 1981) is an American rock musician, singer, guitarist and former child actor. He is perhaps best known for his roles as Andrew "Andy" Keaton, the youngest child on the NBC sitcom ''Family Ties'' from 1986 unt ...

- ''

'' (NBC) *Scott Bremmer - '' The New Adventures of Beans Baxter'' (Fox TV) *

Benji Gregory Benjamin Gregory Hertzberg (born May 26, 1978), known professionally as Benji Gregory is a former American actor. He is best known for playing the role of Brian Tanner on the sitcom '' ALF''. Life and career Gregory was born in Los Angeles, Cali ...

- '' ALF'' (NBC) *Scott Sherk - '' Our Family Honor'' (ABC) *Billy Sullivan - ''

Light of Day ''Light of Day'' is a 1987 American musical drama film starring Michael J. Fox, Gena Rowlands and Joan Jett in her film debut. It was written and directed by Paul Schrader. The original music score was composed by Thomas Newman and the cinemato ...

'' (Tri-Star Pictures)

Best Young Actress Under 10 Years of Age in Television or Motion Picture

★ Heidi Zeigler - ''

'' (ABC) * Natasha Bobo - '' Nothing is Easy'' (ABC) *

Olivia Burnette Olivia Burnette (born March 24, 1977) is an American actress who began her career as a child actress at the age of six. She is perhaps best known for her role in the NBC sitcom ''The Torkelsons'' (1991–1993), Homeless Woman in ''Sons of Anarc ...

- ''

Celebration Family ''Celebration Family'' (1987) is a made for television drama film. It is based on the real story of a married couple, James and Janet Marston, who, after discovering that they are not able to have more children naturally, start to adopt instead. ...

'' (ABC) *Jennifer Roach - ''

Superior Court In common law systems, a superior court is a court of general jurisdiction over civil and criminal legal cases. A superior court is "superior" in relation to a court with limited jurisdiction (see small claims court), which is restricted to civi ...

'' (KHJ) *

Jodie Sweetin Jodie Lee Ann Sweetin (born January 19, 1982) is an American actress and television personality. She is best known for her role as Stephanie Tanner in the ABC comedy series '' Full House'' and its Netflix sequel series '' Fuller House''. Ear ...

- ''

Full House ''Full House'' is an American television Situation comedy, sitcom created by Jeff Franklin for American Broadcasting Company, ABC. The show is about widowed father Danny Tanner who enlists his brother-in-law Jesse Katsopolis and childhood best ...

'' (ABC) *Amy Wheaton - '' The Curse'' (Trans World Entertainment)

Best Young Ensemble Performance

Outstanding Young Actors/Actresses Ensemble in Television or Motion Picture

★ ''

The Monster Squad ''The Monster Squad'' is a 1987 American black comedy horror film directed by Fred Dekker, and written by Dekker and Shane Black, who met as classmates at UCLA. Peter Hyams and Rob Cohen served as executive producers. It was released by TriSt ...

'' (Tri-Star Pictures) (Motion Picture) -

, Robby Kiger, Ryan Lambert, Michael Faustino, Brent Chalem and Ashley Bank *'' Bustin' Loose'' (KTLA) (Television Comedy Series) -

Aaron Lohr Aaron Lohr (born April 7, 1976) is an American actor. Early life and education Lohr was born in Crofton, Maryland. He is a graduate of UCLA, where he majored in theater. Film and television career Lohr portrayed the Dancing Boy in Deniece ...

, Larry Williams, Tyren Perry and Marie Lynn Wise *''Little Spies'' (Disney) (Television Special) -

Jason Hervey Jason Robert Hervey (born April 6, 1972) is an American actor and television producer. He is best known for his role as Wayne Arnold on ''The Wonder Years''. Early life and acting Hervey was born in Los Angeles, the son of Marsha, a talent agent, ...

, Adam Carl, Peter Smith, Scott Nemes,

and Sarah Jo Martin

Outstanding Young Actor/Actress/Ensemble in Animation Voice-Over

★ ''

An American Tail ''An American Tail'' is a 1986 American animated musical adventure film directed by Don Bluth from a screenplay by Judy Freudberg and Tony Geiss and a story by David Kirschner, Freudberg and Geiss. The film features the voices of Phillip Glass ...

'' (Universal) - Phillip Glasser and Amy Green *''

The Berenstain Bears ''The'' () is a grammatical article in English, denoting persons or things already mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the ...

'' (Hanna-Barbera/Southern Star Productions) - Christina Lange,

David Mendenhall David Athen Mendenhall (born June 13, 1971) is an American actor. He is best known for his roles in the films '' Space Raiders'', ''Over the Top'', '' The Transformers: The Movie'' and ''They Still Call Me Bruce''. Early life and acting career ...

and Josh Rodine *'' Dennis the Menace'' (DIC Enterprises) - Brennan Thicke *''

Foofur ''Foofur'' is an American traditionally animated children's television series from '' Kissyfur'' creator Phil Mendez that was produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions with SEPP International S.A. Airing on NBC from 1986 to 1988, the show was about ...

'' (Hanna Barbera) - hristina_Lange *''The_New_Adventures_of_Jonny_Quest''_(Hannah_Barbera)_-_Scott_Menville.html" ;"title="The_New_Adventures_of_Jonny_Quest.html" ;"title="hristina Lange *''The New Adventures of Jonny Quest">hristina Lange *''The New Adventures of Jonny Quest'' (Hannah Barbera) - Scott Menville">The_New_Adventures_of_Jonny_Quest.html" ;"title="hristina Lange *''The New Adventures of Jonny Quest">hristina Lange *''The New Adventures of Jonny Quest'' (Hannah Barbera) - Scott Menville and

Georgi Irene Georgi may refer to: * Georgi (given name) * Georgi (surname) See also * Georgy (disambiguation) *Georgii (disambiguation) Georgii may refer to: ;Given name * Georgii Zantaraia (born 1987), Ukrainian judoka of Georgian origin * Georgii Karpechenko ...

*''

Moon Dreamers ''MoonDreamers'' is an American animated television series that aired in 1986 as part of the ''My Little Pony (TV series), My Little Pony 'n Friends'' lineup. It appeared on Freeform (TV channel), CBN Family Channel from 1989 to 1990, Freeform (TV ...

'' (Marvel Productions/Hasbro/Sunbow Productions) - Elizabeth Lyn Fraser, Melanie Gaffin and Robin Kaufman *''

My Little Pony ''My Little Pony'' (''MLP'') is a toy line and media franchise developed by American toy company Hasbro. The first toys were developed by Bonnie Zacherle, Charles Muenchinger, and Steve D'Aguanno, and were produced in 1981. The ponies feature ...

'' (Marvel Productions/Hasbro/Sunbow Productions) -

Bettina Bettina is a female name predominantly found in the Italian and German languages. This name has various interpreted meanings and origins. In Italian, Bettina originated as a diminutive of the names Elisabetta and Benedetta. Benedetta is the Ita ...

and Keri Houlihan *''

Potato Head Kids ''Potato Head Kids'' is an American animated television series that aired in 1986. It was made to pair with '' My Little Pony 'n Friends''. An episode of ''My Little Pony'' was played for 15 minutes, and then an episode of ''Potato Head Kids'', '' ...

'' (Marvel Productions/Hasbro/Sunbow Productions) - Ian Fried, Susie Garbo,

, Christina Lange,

Scott Menville Scott David Menville (born February 12, 1971) is an American actor who is known for his voice work in animated films, television series and video games. Life and career Menville was born on February 12, 1971, to television animator and writer ...

Kellie Martin Kellie Martin (born October 16, 1975) is an American actress. She is known for her roles as Rebecca "Becca" Thatcher in '' Life Goes On'' (1989–1993), Lucy Knight on '' ER'' (1998–2000), Samantha Kinsey in the '' Mystery Woman'' TV film seri ...

, Anne Marie McEvoy,

Breckin Meyer Breckin Erin Meyer (born May 7, 1974) is an American actor, musician, writer and producer, known for his roles in films such as ''Clueless'' (1995), ''Road Trip'' (2000), ''Rat Race'' (2001), and '' Garfield: The Movie'' (2004), he's also known f ...

and Laura Moone *''

Pound Puppies Pound Puppies is a toy line that was created by Tonka in the 1980s. It later inspired an animated TV special, two animated TV series, and a feature film. Shipments of the toys over five years generated sales of $300 million in 35 countries. Toy ...

(Hanna Barbera) -

*''

It's Punky Brewster ''It's Punky Brewster'' is a 1985–1986 animated spin-off of the live action television sitcom ''Punky Brewster''. It was animated by Ruby-Spears Productions. The show uses the same premise and main cast as its parent series, but also includes a ...

'' (Ruby-Spears) -

Casey Ellison Casey Ellison (born March 2, 1976) is a former American child actor best known for his role as Allen Anderson on ''Punky Brewster''. In 1986 he left the show because he was disgruntled. Career Ellison had a recurring minor role on ''Mr. Bel ...

, Teddy S. Field III,

and Cherie Johnson *''

Wildfire A wildfire, forest fire, bushfire, wildland fire or rural fire is an unplanned, uncontrolled and unpredictable fire in an area of combustible vegetation. Depending on the type of vegetation present, a wildfire may be more specifically identi ...

'' (Hanna Barbera) -

and Lilly Moon

Best Family Television Entertainment

Best Television Family Special, Movie of the Week or Variety Show

★ ''A Fight for Jenny'' (NBC) *''A Desperate Exit'' (ABC) *''A Different Affair'' (CBS) *''An Enemy Among Us'' (CBS) *'' Circle of Violence: A Family Drama'' (CBS) *''

'' (CBS) *''Little Spies'' (Disney) *''Stranger in My Bed'' (NBC) *''Tender Places'' (FOX TV) *'' Daniel and the Towers'' (Wonderworks PBS)

Best Family Television Drama Series

★ '' Our House'' (NBC) *''

'' (NBC) *'' Starman'' (ABC)

Best Family Comedy Series

★ ''

'' (ABC) *'' Alf'' (NBC) *''

'' (NBC) *''

'' (ABC) *''

'' (NBC) *'' Valerie'' (NBC) *'' Who's the Boss?'' (ABC)

The Most Promising New Fall Television Series

★ ''

'' (NBC) *''

'' (NBC) *'' Bustin' Loose'' (KTLA) *'' Degrassi Junior High'' (PBS) *''

'' (ABC) *'' Married... with Children'' (FOX TV) *'' The New Adventures of Beans Baxter'' (FOX TV) *'' Out of This World'' (NBC)

Best Cable Series

★ '' The New Leave It to Beaver'' (WTBS) *''The Chicago Seven '' (HBO) *''

'' (Showtime) *'' Rocky Road'' (WTBS) *''Sanchez of Bel Air'' (USA) *''Uncle Tom's Cabin'' (Showtime)

Best Animation Series or Special for Family Viewing

★ '' The Flintstone Kids'' (Hanna Barbera) *''Cathy'' (Lee Mendelson/Bill Melendez Productions) *''

'' (Hanna Barbera) *''

Ghostbusters ''Ghostbusters'' is a 1984 American supernatural comedy film directed and produced by Ivan Reitman, and written by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis. It stars Bill Murray, Aykroyd, and Ramis as Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz, and Egon Spengler, thr ...

'' (Filmation) *''

'' (Marvel) *''

'' (Marvel)

Best Family Motion Picture Entertainment

Best Family Motion Picture: Animation

★ ''

'' (Universal/Amblin Entertainment) *''

The Care Bears Adventure in Wonderland ''The Care Bears Adventure in Wonderland'' is a 1987 animated musical fantasy film and the third theatrically released film in the Care Bears franchise. It was released in the United States and Canada on August 7, 1987, by Cineplex Odeon Films, ...

'' (Nelvana Productions) *''

The Chipmunk Adventure ''The Chipmunk Adventure'' is a 1987 American animated musical-comedy film based on the Saturday-morning cartoon series ''Alvin and the Chipmunks''. Directed by Janice Karman and written by Karman and Ross Bagdasarian Jr., it stars the voices of ...

'' (Bagdasaran Productions)

Best Family Motion Picture: Comedy

★ '' Like Father, Like Son'' (Tri-Star) *''

'' (Touchstone Pictures) *'' Big Shots'' (Lorimar/20th Century Fox) *''

'' (Touchstone Pictures) *''

'' (Universal) *''

Raising Arizona ''Raising Arizona'' is a 1987 American crime comedy film directed by Joel Coen, produced by Ethan Coen, and written by Joel and Ethan Coen. It stars Nicolas Cage as H.I. "Hi" McDunnough, an ex-convict, and Holly Hunter as Edwina "Ed" McDunnough, ...

'' (20th Century Fox)

Best Family Motion Picture: Drama

★ ''

Over the Top Over the top may refer to: Music * "Over the Top", a 2017 song by Hey! Say! JUMP * ''Over the Top'' (Cozy Powell album), 1979 album by British drummer Cozy Powell * ''Over the Top'' (Infinite album), 2011 album by South Korean band Infinite * ...

'' (Cannon Films) *''

Amazing Grace and Chuck ''Amazing Grace and Chuck'' is a 1987 American drama film directed by Mike Newell and starring William Petersen, Jamie Lee Curtis and Gregory Peck. It was released on VHS in the UK as ''Silent Voice''.Benji the Hunted ''Benji the Hunted'' is a 1987 American adventure drama film directed and written by Joe Camp and produced by Ben Vaughn. It is the fourth film in the Benji series. The film is about Benji trying to survive in the wilderness and looking after th ...

'' (Disney) *'' Nutcracker: The Motion Picture'' (Atlantic Entertainment) *''

Solarbabies ''Solarbabies'' (also known as ''Solarwarriors'' and ''Solarfighters'') is a 1986 American science fiction film, made by Brooksfilms and released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. It was the second and final film directed by Alan Johnson, who is better kno ...

'' (MGM) *'' Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home'' (Paramount Pictures)

Teen-age Favorite Horror/Drama Motion Picture

★ ''

'' (Warner Bros.) *''

Near Dark NEAR or Near may refer to: People * Thomas J. Near, US evolutionary ichthyologist * Near, a developer who created the higan emulator Science, mathematics, technology, biology, and medicine * National Emergency Alarm Repeater (NEAR), a forme ...

'' (DeLaurentis Entertainment Group) *''

'' (Hemdale) *'' The Stepfather'' (New Century/Vista Film Company) *''

Summer Camp Nightmare ''Summer Camp Nightmare'' is an American 1987 thriller film directed by Bert L. Dragin and starring Chuck Connors and Charlie Stratton. The film is based on the novel '' The Butterfly Revolution'' by William Butler. Plot Donald Poultry is a yo ...

'' (Concorde Pictures)

Youth In Film's Special Awards

Best Family Music Video

★

Lionel Richie Lionel Brockman Richie Jr. (born June 20, 1949) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and television personality. He rose to fame in the 1970s as a songwriter and the co-lead singer of funk band the Commodores; writing and recor ...

's " Ballerina Girl"

The Jackie Coogan Award

Outstanding Contribution to Youth Through Entertainment

★

Chuck Berry Charles Edward Anderson Berry (October 18, 1926 – March 18, 2017) was an American singer, songwriter and guitarist who pioneered rock and roll. Nicknamed the " Father of Rock and Roll", he refined and developed rhythm and blues into th ...

Former Child Stars Life Achievement Awards

★

Tony Dow Anthony Lee Dow (April 13, 1945 – July 27, 2022) was an American actor, film producer, director and sculptor. He portrayed Wally Cleaver in the iconic television sitcom '' Leave It to Beaver'' from 1957 to 1963. From 1983 to 1989, Dow repr ...

and

Ken Osmond Kenneth Charles Osmond (June 7, 1943May 18, 2020) was an American actor and police officer. Beginning a career as a child actor at the age of four, Osmond played the role of Eddie Haskell on the late 1950s to early 1960s television situation com ...

of the ''

Old Old or OLD may refer to: Places *Old, Baranya, Hungary *Old, Northamptonshire, England * Old Street station, a railway and tube station in London (station code OLD) *OLD, IATA code for Old Town Municipal Airport and Seaplane Base, Old Town, M ...

'' and '' New Leave It to Beaver'' series

Best Young Actor in A Foreign Film

★ Anton Glanzelius - ''

My Life as a Dog ''My Life as a Dog'' ( sv, Mitt liv som hund) is a Swedish drama film which was released to cinemas in Sweden on 12 December 1985, directed by Lasse Hallström. It is based on the second novel of a semi-autobiographical trilogy by Reidar Jönsso ...

'' (Sweden)

Best Young Actress in A Foreign Film

★

Melinda Kinnaman Melinda Rosalie Kinnaman (born 9 November 1971) is a Swedish-American actress. Life and career Kinnaman was born in Stockholm, Sweden, to American parents Dee and Steve Kinnaman. Her paternal half-brother Joel Kinnaman is also an actor. By a ...

- ''

'' (Sweden)

Best Family Foreign Film

★ ''

'' (Sweden) - Directed by

Lasse Hallström Lars Sven "Lasse" Hallström (; born 2 June 1946) is a Swedish film director. He first became known for directing almost all the music videos by the pop group ABBA, and subsequently became a feature film director. He was nominated for an Academ ...

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