Jax Malcolm

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Jax Malcolm
Born (2003-07-12) July 12, 2003 (age 17)
West Covina, California, U.S.
OccupationActor, musician.
Years active2010–present

Jax Malcolm (born July 12, 2003) is an American actor, singer and competitive swimmer who is best known for his roles in Kroll Show , Comedy Bang! Bang! , The Birthday Boys and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend , and for voicing Oliver in The Other Side of the Door . [1]

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Early life and education

Jax Malcolm was born July 12, 2003, [2] in West Covina, California. He first showed an interest in acting at the age of 5 after asking his parents why he was not on television like other children. From there, his family hired an agent, which led to his first appearance in a PSA for Smart Power. [3]

Acting career

His first acting credits include roles in the 2010 film Dark Crossing and the TV shows Redeeming Dave , Comedy Bang! Bang! and Kroll Show. By the age of 12, Jax had also appeared in The Birthday Boys, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend [4] and About Scout . [5]

In 2015, Jax guest starred in an episode of The League titled "The Great Night of Shiva". His appearance on this episode earned him a nomination to the 2016 Young Entertainer Awards for Best Guest Starring Young Actor 12 to 14 – Television Series, though he would ultimately lose the award to Graham Verchere.

In 2016, Jax was cast by the director of The Other Side of the Door , Johannes Roberts, to voice the main antagonist, Oliver. [6] The film is set in Mumbai and portrays antiques dealer Jeremy Sisto as Michael and Sarah Wayne Callies as Maria as they find themselves the grieving parents of a deceased son. This role marked Jax's debut as a voice actor as well as his debut in a film produced by a major film studio (20th Century Fox). [7]

Other endeavors

Jax released his first music EP on Amazon Music and the iTunes store titled Jax Malcolm Holiday EP. [8]

Jax Malcolm is also a competitive swimmer and lifeguard who has qualified to the Junior Olympics. [9]

Personal life

Jax currently lives in Tarzana, California, with his parents.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2010Dark CrossingSchool Child 9
2011Love is All You Need? (Short)David
2014Grooming (Short)
2015About Scout
2016The Other Side of The DoorOliver (Voice)

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2012Vild med comedyBirthday Boy
2013Redeeming DaveBedeazzled Boy
2013The Birthday BoysBuddy's Son
2013Comedy Bang! Bang!Birthday Boy
2013Westside (TV Movie)Young Josh Nance Age 8
2014Kroll ShowCurly-Haired Boy / Get Oot Kid
2015Crazy Ex-GirlfriendJason
2015The LeagueFuture Chalupa

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