Introduction
Ezra Jonah Bobo (born January 24, 1997) is a retired American actor and voice actor. He is best known for his roles as Danny Budwing in the 2005 film Zathura: A Space Adventure and the voice of Austin on Nickelodeon's The Backyardigans.
Early life
Bobo was born in Roosevelt Island, New York on January 24, 1997. He was raised in an Orthodox Jewish home. His paternal great-grandmother was businesswoman and philanthropist Salha "Mama" Bobo.
Career
His first film role was in The Best Thief in the World. He co-starred in Around the Bend, 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 30 Rock 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 Royal Pains.
He also voiced Austin on Nickelodeon's The Backyardigans. In 2011, he appeared in Crazy, Stupid, Love as Robbie.
Television
| Television | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2004–2009 | The Backyardigans | Austin | Voice |
Guest appearances
| Guest appearances | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Episodes |
| 2009 | 30 Rock | Ethan | Episode: "Jackie Jormp-Jomp" |
| Royal Pains | Arlo Grant | Episode: No Man Is an Island | |
Awards and nominations
| Award | Year | Category | Result | Work |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young Artist Award | 2006 | Best Performance in a Feature Film - Young Actor Age Ten or Younger | Nominated | Zathura |
| 2012 | Best Performance in a Feature Film – Supporting Young Actor | Nominated | Crazy, Stupid, Love. |