Joshua Hutcherson: American Actor
Biography
Full Name: Joshua Ryan Hutcherson
Date of Birth: October 12, 1992 (age 32)
Birth Place: Union, Kentucky, USA
Nationality: American
Occupation:
Actor Producer
Height: Approximately 5 feet 6 inches (1.68 meters)
Religion: Christian
Ethnicity: English, Scottish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, German, Irish, and French descent
Education
Josh attended New Haven Elementary School and later Larry A. Ryle High School in Union, Kentucky. He pursued homeschooling to accommodate his acting career.
Family
Josh is the elder son of Michelle ( née Fightmaster), a former Delta Air Lines employee who now assists with Josh's career, and Chris Hutcherson, an analyst for the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). He has one younger brother, Connor.
Career
Josh began his acting career in 2002 with a role in the pilot episode of House Blend. He gained recognition with roles in American Splendor (2003), Bridge to Terabithia (2007), and The Kids Are All Right (2010). His breakout role came as Peeta Mellark in The Hunger Games series (2012–2015). Post-Hunger Games, he starred in Future Man (2017–2020) and voiced Shinjiro Hayata in Netflix's Ultraman (2019–2023). He appeared in Five Nights at Freddy's (2023) and is set to star in The Beekeeper (2024).
Net Worth
As of 2024, Josh Hutcherson's estimated net worth is $20 million, accumulated through his acting career, producing roles, and real estate investments.
Awards and Nominations
2010: Young Artist Award – Best Performance in a Leading Young Actor for Bridge to Terabithia
2012: CinemaCon Award – Breakthrough Performer of the Year
2012: NewNowNext Award – Next Mega Star for The Hunger Games
2013: Bravo Otto Germany – Best Actor
2017: Mammoth Film Festival – Best Actor for Ape
2024: Golden Scythe Horror Awards – Nominee for Best Actor in a Leading Role for Five Nights at Freddy's
