Josh Hutcherson is an American actor and producer. Hutcherson began his acting career in the early 2000s and appeared in several commercials and minor film and television roles before landing his first major role in 2002 in the pilot episode of House Blend.
Most of Hutcherson's childhood was spent on film sets rather than in a classroom. He attended New Haven Elementary School in Union until he began his career at the age of nine, after which he began homeschooling, with his mother as his teacher. He later returned to Kentucky to attend Ryle High School for one semester.
He began acting at 9, working on TV before landing a part in the film American Splendor. Hutcherson was praised for lead performances in Zathura and Bridge to Terabithia, and his career reached new heights with the box-office hit The Hunger Games.
Work continued to roll in for Hutcherson. In 2005 he did voice work for the animated film Howl’s Moving Castle and had a minor part in the Hollywood movie Kicking & Screaming with Will Ferrell. He also appeared on screen in his first lead roles in Little Manhattan and Zathura.
Josh Hutcherson has been acting for 17 years. This year will be his 18th.
Before he started acting, age 9, he had been working on TV.
He was praised for both performances, but although the movies were well-reviewed, they didn’t see much box-office success. Over the next few years, Hutcherson showcased the range of his talent in a diverse array of films. His next role was as Robin Williams’ son in the goofy comedy RV, followed by the lead in a film adaptation of the fantasy drama Bridge to Terabithia. He appeared in Firehouse Dog, a family flick; the indie drama Winged Creatures.
"I play Peeta. That's his name. It was given to him by his parents. He comes from a long line of bread. His sister is Rye. And his brother is Whole Wheat."-Josh Hutcherson