Jax Malcolm | |
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Born | West Covina, California, U.S. | July 12, 2003
Occupation(s) | Actor, musician. |
Years active | 2010–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]
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]
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]
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]
Jax currently lives in Tarzana, California, with his parents.
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2010 | Dark Crossing | School Child 9 | |
2011 | Love is All You Need? (Short) | David | |
2014 | Grooming (Short) | ||
2015 | About Scout | ||
2016 | The Other Side of The Door | Oliver (Voice) |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2012 | Vild med comedy | Birthday Boy | |
2013 | Redeeming Dave | Bedeazzled Boy | |
2013 | The Birthday Boys | Buddy's Son | |
2013 | Comedy Bang! Bang! | Birthday Boy | |
2013 | Westside (TV Movie) | Young Josh Nance Age 8 | |
2014 | Kroll Show | Curly-Haired Boy / Get Oot Kid | |
2015 | Crazy Ex-Girlfriend | Jason | |
2015 | The League | Future Chalupa |