Bobby Coleman
Robert Moorhouse Coleman III (born May 5, 1997) is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as a child actor in the films Martian Child (2007), as the title character, and The Last Song (2010).
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Bobby Coleman

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- Birth Name
- Robert Moorhouse Coleman III
- Born
- 5 May 1997
- Birthplace
- Los Angeles, California, U.S.
- Occupation
- Actor
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
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Robert Moorhouse Coleman III (born May 5, 1997) is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as a child actor in the films Martian Child (2007), as the title character, and The Last Song (2010).
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Key facts
• Birth Name — Robert Moorhouse Coleman III • Born — 5 May 1997 • Birthplace — Los Angeles, California, U.S. • Occupation — Actor • Years Active — 2002–2013, 2021–present • Relatives — Holliston Coleman (sister)
Life and career
Life and career
Bobby Coleman was born Robert Moorhouse Coleman III on May 5, 1997 in Los Angeles, California, the son of Doris (née Berg) and Robert Moorhouse Coleman Jr. He is the younger brother of actress Holliston Coleman. Coleman began acting at the age of five, appearing in commercials before going on to work in film and television. He briefly appeared in television series Medium and JAG before moving into film roles. He appeared in the feature films Must Love Dogs and Friends with Money, and had a recurring role in the television series Surface. Coleman later appeared in leading roles in the films Glass House: The Good Mother and Take. He played the title lead role in the film Martian Child, his second role alongside John Cusack. He and his real-life sister appeared together in the science-fiction adventure film, Robosapien: Rebooted. He appeared in the 2010 film The Last Song as Jonah Miller, the younger brother of Miley Cyrus's character.
Filmography
Filmography
• Year — Title — Role — Notes • 2003 — Dragnet — O'Malley's Son — "Daddy's Girl" • 2005 — Medium — 7 Year-Old Boy — "A Priest, a Doctor and a Medium Walk Into an Execution Chamber" • JAG — Donovan Pardee — "Two Towns" • Must Love Dogs — Austin Conner • Surface — Jesse Daughtery — Seven episodes • 2006 — Friends with Money — Marcus • Glass House: The Good Mother — Ethan Snow • 2007 — Take — Jesse Nichols • Martian Child — Dennis / The Martian Child — Lead role • 2008 — Family Man — Mack Becker — TV series (pilot) • In Plain Sight — Lonny McRoy / Leo Billups — "Hoosier Daddy" • Proving Ground: From the Adventures of Captain Redlocks — Noah Stephenson — Unreleased • 2009 — Knight Rider — Danny Clark — "Fly by Knight" • Post Grad — Hunter Malby • 2010 — The Last Song — Jonah Miller • Snowmen — Billy Kirkfield • Private Practice — Oliver — "Second Choices" (season 3) • 2011 — R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour — Jeffrey / Norman — "The Walls" as Jeffery "Swarmin' Norman'" as Norman • 2013 — Robosapien: Rebooted — Henry Keller • 2021 — Joshua Bassett: Feel Something — Himself — Music video of the Joshua Bassett song, Feel Something • 2025 — The Rookie — Bradley — "The Kiss" (season 7)
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Bobby Coleman is recorded as actor.
Awards
• 2008 Young Artist Award • Best Performance in a Feature Film - Young Actor Age Ten or Younger for Martian Child — Nominated
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- 1.18 years ago, this guy came into the world. He's grown into an intelligent, hilarious, thoughtful, creative, artistic, huggable, cool, handsome young man (adult!). @justbobbyc, you're an awesome brother! I love you with all my heart. #18 #may5 #2015 #brother #favorite #handsomeeeee #highschoolgraduatetoo. May 5, 2015.
- 2.Bobby Coleman.
- 3.Meredith, Karenna. Bobby Coleman (aka Jonah From The Last Song) Is All Grown Up and Deserves Your Attention. POPSUGAR Celebrity. 2019-10-29.
- 4.Claire Virginia Coleman October 14, 1916 - May 16, 2010. www.ungerfuneralchapel.com.
- 5.Dr. Paul Conrad Berg (2009). www.legacy.com.
- 6.Big brother, you bring me so much joy. I miss you like crazy. Happy birthday, @mitchellbailbonds! #may3 #2016 #lovehimdearly #tb. instagram.com.
- 7.Bobby Coleman List of Movies and TV Shows - TV Guide. www.tvguide.com.
- 8.Bobby Coleman. MUBI.
- 9.Bobby Coleman Movies and TV Shows – Reviews & Ratings. www.rogerebert.com.
- 10.Feel Something – Single by Joshua Bassett. Apple Music.
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