J. Evan Bonifant, 1985
Writers · August 19, 1985
J. Evan Bonifant
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J. Evan Bonifant is 40 years old, born August 19, 1985 in United States · Leo.
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About
J. Evan Bonifant played child roles across TV and film before landing his breakout as Tum Tum in 3 Ninjas Kick Back. Born August 19, 1985, in the US, Bonifant appeared on One Life to Live and starred in Todd Haynes's Dottie Gets Spanked (1993), then earned a Young Artist Award nomination for the 1994 martial-arts sequel. His later credits include Blues Brothers 2000 and a 2008 role in Disney's Wizards of Waverly Place. A Leo [birth], Bonifant transitioned from child acting to screenwriting.
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Biography
J. Evan Bonifant broke through as a child actor in the early 1990s, landing small TV roles on One Life to Live before securing the lead in Todd Haynes's Dottie Gets Spanked (1993). His most recognizable part came as Tum Tum in 3 Ninjas Kick Back, which earned him a Young Artist Award nomination in 1994. He also portrayed ten-year-old Buster Blues in Blues Brothers 2000, extending his film presence into the 2000s. By 2008, Bonifant had shifted toward television, taking on the role of Jerko Phoenix in Disney's Wizards of Waverly Place. Born in the US on August 19, 1985, Bonifant—a Leo [birth]—would go on to work as a screenwriter. As an actor, he appeared across multiple mediums: children's television, feature films, and studio franchises. His early career exemplified the arc of many 1990s child performers who transitioned into behind-the-scenes work.
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Trivia
- Bonifant earned his Young Artist Award nomination at age 8 for 3 Ninjas Kick Back in 1994.
- He starred in Todd Haynes's Dottie Gets Spanked (1993), a landmark queer cinema film.
- Bonifant appeared in Blues Brothers 2000, the sequel to the 1980 musical comedy.
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The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. J. Evan Bonifant reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
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Birthday compatibility
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Frequently asked
- How old is J. Evan Bonifant?
- J. Evan Bonifant is 40 years old (born August 19, 1985).
- When is J. Evan Bonifant's birthday?
- J. Evan Bonifant was born on August 19, 1985.
- What is J. Evan Bonifant's zodiac sign?
- J. Evan Bonifant is a Leo, born August 19, 1985.
- What is J. Evan Bonifant's Chinese zodiac sign?
- J. Evan Bonifant was born in 1985, the year of the Wood Ox.
- Where is J. Evan Bonifant from?
- J. Evan Bonifant is from United States.
- What does J. Evan Bonifant do?
- J. Evan Bonifant is a writer.
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