Birth and Early Life
Jimmy Bennett, born James Michael Bennett on February 9, 1996, is an American actor and musician from Seal Beach, California. Also known by the nicknames "Mimjy" and "Jimmy Two-Takes," he began his career in the entertainment industry at a very young age. As of recent estimates, his net worth is approximately $3 million. He maintains an online presence with around 538,000 followers on his official Twitter account, @jimmybennett.
Bennett launched his acting career in 2002 at the age of six, with roles in television series such as Strong Medicine and The Guardian. His film debut came in 2003, when he voiced Hathi Jr. in The Jungle Book 2 and portrayed Tony in the comedy Daddy Day Care.
In 2004, he appeared in multiple projects, including voicing Roo in Springtime with Roo. Over the course of his career, Bennett has been featured in approximately 29 films, 12 television shows, and three video games. He has also acted in around 30 television commercials, showcasing his versatility in both voice and live-action roles.
Notably, he starred alongside Bruce Willis in the 2005 thriller Hostage. His performance in that film earned him the nickname “Jimmy Two-Takes,” highlighting his efficiency and talent on set. That same year, he played the middle child in the 2005 remake of The Amityville Horror, about a family who moves into a haunted house. In 2006, he co-starred with Harrison Ford as his son in the action-thriller Firewall.
Bennett’s most recognized performances include his work as a child actor in films such as Orphan, Poseidon, Daddy Day Care, and Hostage. He also played young James T. Kirk in J.J. Abrams’ 2009 blockbuster Star Trek, a high-profile role that contributed to his growing visibility. On television, he is known for playing JJ Powell in the ABC series No Ordinary Family.
His later works include the role of Ralph Sullivan in the 2011 short film Ghild, Kevin in the 2014 film Camouflage, and Brian Slater in A Girl Like Her (2015). His voice acting extends to roles in video games such as the Kingdom Hearts series (2006–2007), where he voiced Roo, and in the 2004 video game adaptation of The Polar Express.
Bennett has received seven award nominations during his career, winning two Young Artist Awards. He earned the first in 2005 for his voice performance in The Polar Express and the second in 2010 for his role in the family adventure film Shorts.
In addition to acting, Jimmy Bennett has pursued a music career. In 2011, he released his debut single and accompanying music video titled “Over Again.” He also performed “Summer Never Ends,” a track featured in the film Shorts, which he also starred in. A skilled guitarist and songwriter, he frequently uploads original music to his official YouTube channel.
Jimmy Bennett resides in Huntington Beach, California, with his family. His parents operate a crepe restaurant, and he lives with his sister. Outside of his acting and music careers, he enjoys playing guitar and sharing his musical creations online.
| Birth Date: | 9 Feb, 1996 |
| Age: | 24 yrs |
| Occupations: | Actor Film actor Television actor Child actor |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Seal Beach |
| residence: | Huntington Beach |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American actor and musician |
| Net Worth 2021: | 1.5 million |
