Jack Brunault

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Jack Brunault
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Brunault at the 2017 premiere of Saving Christmas
Born (2004-01-13) January 13, 2004 (age 20)
OccupationActor
Years active2014–present

Jack Brunault (born January 13th, 2004) is an American actor. [1] He is known for his leading role in the film Saving Christmas and for appearing in American Woman as well as the shows Castle Rock , SMILF , and Defending Jacob .

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Life and career

Brunault was born in Norton, Massachusetts, son of Greg and Michelle Brunault and younger brother to author Rachel Brunault. [2]

Brunault's first movie appearance came in the movie Sex Tape (2014), where he played a 4th Grade graduate. [3] He landed his first speaking role in the short film, Slimebuck (2015), directed by Tom DeNucci. He next played multiple roles in the short film, No Costume No Candy (2017), directed by Keith Bearden. [4] These performances led to him playing a leading role in the 2017 film Saving Christmas alongside Ed Asner. [2]

Since then, he has played minor roles in the television series SMILF (2017), Castle Rock (2018), and miniseries Defending Jacob (2020). [5] In addition, Brunault appeared in the Jake Scott movie American Woman (2018) as well as Tom DeNucci's Vault (2019).

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRole(s)Notes
2014 Sex Tape Student at Graduation
2017No Costume No CandyTom / Pimpkin
2017Not for SaleLuke Wesley
2017 Saving Christmas Danny
2018 American Woman Patrick - Age 14
2018Drawing it OutCarter
2019 Vault Bobby
2019The Lost BoyEdgar
2020The MobfatherSalvatorePost-production

Television

YearTitleRole(s)Notes
2017 SMILF Punk1 episode
2018 Castle Rock Bailiff1 episode
2020 Defending Jacob Student1 episode

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  3. STAFF, PAIGE ALLEN SUN CHRONICLE. "Norton boy gets a taste of Hollywood". The Sun Chronicle.
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  5. "Defending Jacob" via LetsOtt.com.