Date of Birth: December 14, 1997
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Biography
Thomas Horn is an American actor best known for his role as Oskar Schell in the 2011 film “Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close.” Born in San Francisco, California, Horn caught the public’s eye at a young age when he competed in and won $31,800 on the quiz show “Jeopardy!” during Kids Week in 2010. His impressive performance on the show led to his casting in “Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close,” despite having no prior acting experience. The film, which also starred Tom Hanks and Sandra Bullock, earned Horn critical acclaim and introduced him as a promising young talent in the acting industry. After his breakout role, Horn has kept a relatively low profile, focusing on his education and personal interests.
5 Interesting Facts about Thomas Horn
1. Thomas Horn was discovered by a casting director after his impressive performance on “Jeopardy! Kids Week.”
2. He won a Critics’ Choice Movie Award for Best Young Performer for his role in “Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close.”
3. Horn is fluent in multiple languages, including Spanish and Croatian.
4. He was a straight-A student throughout high school and later attended Harvard University.
5. Thomas Horn enjoys playing chess and has participated in several chess tournaments.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Thomas Horn
1. “Winning on ‘Jeopardy!’ was surreal, but acting in a movie with Tom Hanks and Sandra Bullock was beyond my wildest dreams.”
2. “I think one of the most important things about acting is being able to connect emotionally with the character.”
3. “Education has always been a priority for me, even as I explore different avenues like acting.”
4. “Languages open up new worlds. Speaking multiple languages allows me to understand and appreciate different cultures.”
5. “Chess teaches you strategy and patience, qualities that are essential in both life and acting.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Thomas Horn’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $1 million, primarily from his acting role and other endeavors.
Children
As of now, Thomas Horn does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Thomas Horn IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4380505/
4. [Thomas Horn Harvard](https://www.harvard.edu
5. [Thomas Horn on Chess](https://www.chess.com
