Date of Birth: October 12, 1992
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Biography
Joshua Ryan Hutcherson, known professionally as Josh Hutcherson, is an American actor and producer. Born on October 12, 1992, in Union, Kentucky, Hutcherson began his acting career in the early 2000s, appearing in several minor film and television roles. His breakthrough came with his leading role in the 2005 comedy-drama “Little Manhattan” and the science fiction adventure “Zathura: A Space Adventure.” Hutcherson gained international fame for his role as Peeta Mellark in “The Hunger Games” film series (2012-2015), which was a massive commercial success and garnered him numerous awards and nominations. Beyond “The Hunger Games,” Hutcherson has showcased his versatility in diverse genres, starring in films like “Bridge to Terabithia” (2007), “Journey to the Center of the Earth” (2008), and “The Kids Are All Right” (2010). In addition to acting, Hutcherson has been involved in various charitable endeavors, including advocating for LGBT rights and supporting youth-focused organizations. He co-founded the Straight But Not Narrow campaign, which aims to raise awareness and promote acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community among young people.
5 Interesting Facts about Josh Hutcherson
1. Josh Hutcherson was cast as Peeta Mellark in “The Hunger Games” after an extensive audition process, beating out several other contenders for the role.
2. He has a passion for basketball and played in various celebrity basketball games.
3. Hutcherson has voiced characters in animated films, including “Epic” (2013) and “The Polar Express” (2004).
4. He is an active supporter of the LGBT community and co-founded the Straight But Not Narrow campaign.
5. Josh Hutcherson directed his first film, “Ape,” in 2016, showcasing his talent behind the camera.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Josh Hutcherson
1. “I think the most important thing in life is self-love, because if you don’t have self-love, and respect for everything about your own body, your own soul, your own capsule, then how can you have an authentic relationship with anyone else?”
2. “I want to make movies that are important, that are going to teach people something, or at least get them thinking.”
3. “I love the fact that you can make a movie and, like, 500 years from now, people are still going to be watching it.”
4. “I feel like I’m a very compassionate person. I think that’s something that I came from my parents’ upbringing.”
5. “As an actor, you always dream of having material that showcases what you can do.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
The highest net worth achieved by Josh Hutcherson is estimated to be around $20 million.
Children
As of the latest information available, Josh Hutcherson does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Josh Hutcherson on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1242688/
2. [Josh Hutcherson on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josh_Hutcherson
3. [Josh Hutcherson’s Straight But Not Narrow campaign](http://www.wearesbnn.com/
4. [Josh Hutcherson interview on The Tonight Show](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0YqP4pSxF8
5. [Josh Hutcherson on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/jhutch1992/
