Jerry Supiran

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Jerry Supiran
Born
Jerry Michael Supiran

(1973-03-21) March 21, 1973 (age 51)
OccupationActor
Years active1980–1989

Jerry Michael Supiran (born March 21, 1973) is an American former child actor. [1] Supiran is best known for playing Jamie Lawson on the science-fiction sitcom Small Wonder , which aired from 1985 to 1989. [1]

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Career

Supiran has been credited with roles in nineteen television and movie performances, including guest-starring roles in several noted series of the era, including Galactica 1980 , [2] Little House on the Prairie , [1] Mr. Belvedere , [1] Newhart , Highway to Heaven , [1] Trapper John, M.D. , St. Elsewhere , [1] and Archie Bunker's Place , along with several made-for-TV movies and a feature film called Uncommon Valor .

Personal life

As an adult, Supiran worked in a variety of Henderson, Nevada restaurants. [1] [2] In 2012 it was reported that Supiran was destitute, working as a full-time volunteer at a California homeless shelter. [1] [2] Supiran claimed that a former adviser and girlfriend stole from a large trust fund that held the savings from his acting career. [1]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
1980 Galactica 1980 Super Scout4 episodes
1981 Little House on the Prairie Young AlmanzoEpisode: "A Christmas They Never Forgot"
1982 Love, Sidney Episode: "Sail Away"
1982The Adventures of Little Lord FauntleroyLittle Lord Fauntleroy Television movie
1982 Tales of the Gold Monkey PaulEpisode: "The Lady and the Tiger"
1982 CHiPs studentEpisode: “Head Over Heels”
1983 Archie Bunker's Place Peter McBrideEpisode: "Relief Bartender"
1983 Lottery! Episode: "Phoenix: Blood Brothers"
1983 Policewoman Centerfold Tommy OaksTelevision movie
1983 Newhart Ted WardEpisode: "Animal Attractions"
1983 Uncommon Valor Frank at 9
1984 Trapper John, M.D. Matthew RileyEpisode: "Send in the Clowns"
1984Young HeartsLarry FettisTelevision movie
1984Love Thy NeighborJoey WilsonTelevision movie
1984 Fame Keith DonlonEpisode: "The Home Front"
1984Obsessive LoveBobby StevensTelevision movie
1984 St. Elsewhere Matthew AuschlanderEpisode: "Fade to White"
1985–1989 Small Wonder Jamie Lawson94 episodes
1986 Highway to Heaven AdamEpisode: "Close Encounters of the Heavenly Kind"
1988 Mr. Belvedere JordanEpisode: "Pigskin"

Award nominations

YearAwardCategoryTitle of work
1985Young Artist AwardBest Young Actor in a Family Film Made for TelevisionPolicewoman Centerfold
1986Young Artist AwardBest Young Actor Starring in a New Television SeriesSmall Wonder
1987Young Artist AwardExceptional Performance by a Young Actor Starring in a Television Comedy or Drama SeriesSmall Wonder
1988Young Artist AwardExceptional Performance by a Young Actor in a Television Comedy SeriesSmall Wonder

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References

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  2. 1 2 3 "This Homeless Child Star Blames His Fall From Grace On A Stripper named "Bubbles"". Business Insider. May 31, 2012. Retrieved December 22, 2014.