Stuart Little actor Jonathan Lipnicki opens up about struggles amid hopes for best yet to come
, once a beloved
child actor
known for his roles in
Stuart Little
and
Jerry Maguire
has shared reflections on the ups and downs of his acting journey. Now 34, Lipnicki admitted that his
adult acting
career has not unfolded the way he envisioned.
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The actor, who also starred in
The Little Vampire
, told People magazine that he is alright even though he is not at the stature he wanted to be.
From child star to adult actor
Lipnicki shot to fame at just five years old when he starred alongside Tom Cruise and Renée Zellweger in the 1996 hit film
Jerry Maguire.
He later won hearts as George in 1999
Stuart Little
and played key roles in
The Little Vampire
and
Like Mike
. However, making the leap from child star to adult actor has been challenging.
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Lipnicki admitted that he is fine with not being where he wanted to be career-wise. He wants to be acting for the rest of his life. The actor added one must keep faith and do everything in their power to act in the right direction.
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Facing rejection and making careful choices
The
Stuart Little
actor stepped back from the spotlight during his high school. While away, he trained in acting and took on several independent films and stage roles. Despite this, many of his adult projects went unnoticed.
He reflected on having good moments since he returned to acting after becoming an adult but lamented that no one has seen them. He further mentioned becoming more careful about the roles he chooses.
In fact, Lipnicki revealed he has turned down five movie offers in the past year, while he's determined to change things around. He prays for clarity every night and on where he needs to go.
Finding a new direction with comedy and producing
Earlier this year, Lipnicki broke out of his shell in TBS's
The Joe Schmo Show
, a satirical prank show where he stars as a hyper-inflated, self-absorbed version of himself.
Apart from acting, Lipnicki has started
producing
, aiming to shape his career more proactively. Despite the rocky path, he has remained optimistic.
Viewers can see Lipnicki on
The Joe Schmo Show
, which airs Tuesdays on TBS.
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FAQs
What is Jonathan Lipnicki's most recent project?
Lipnicki now appears on TBS's The Joe Schmo Show, a sitcom prank show in which he appears as a fictionalized version of himself.
Has Jonathan Lipnicki given up on acting?
No, Lipnicki is still dedicated to acting and has also ventured into producing. He declares he's set on making wise decisions and thinks "the best is yet to come."
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