Jeremy Suarez
Jeremy Steven Suarez (born July 6, 1990) is an American actor, best known for his role as Jordan Thomkins on The Bernie Mac Show (2001–2006), and as the voice of Koda in Brother Bear (2003) and Brother Bear 2 (2006). Beginning his career as a child actor at the age of five, he first appeared as Tyson Tidwell in Jerry Maguire (1996), and most recently appeared as Nathaniel in The Fix (2017). Throughout his career, Suarez has been nominated for two NAACP Image Awards, two Young Artist Awards and an Annie Award.
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- Name
- Jeremy Suarez
- Birth Name
- Jeremy Steven Suarez
- Born
- 6 July 1990
- Birthplace
- Burbank, California, U.S.
- Occupation
- Actor
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
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Jeremy Steven Suarez (born July 6, 1990) is an American actor, best known for his role as Jordan Thomkins on The Bernie Mac Show (2001–2006), and as the voice of Koda in Brother Bear (2003) and Brother Bear 2 (2006). Beginning his career as a child actor at the age of five, he first appeared as Tyson Tidwell in Jerry Maguire (1996), and most recently appeared as Nathaniel in The Fix (2017). Throughout his career, Suarez has been nominated for two NAACP Image Awards, two Young Artist Awards and an Annie Award.
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Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Jeremy Suarez • Birth Name — Jeremy Steven Suarez • Born — 6 July 1990 • Birthplace — Burbank, California, U.S. • Occupation — Actor • Years Active — 1995–present
Biography
Biography
Suarez is of African and Cuban descent, and is the oldest of three siblings. He was raised Muslim. In 1996, he made his debut in Jerry Maguire as Rod Tidwell's son Tyson. He appeared in the short-lived sitcom Built to Last (1997) as Ryce Watkins, the youngest son in a family of seven. Suarez made guest appearances on sitcoms Sister, Sister (1996) and The Wayans Bros. (1998), and had a recurring role as Raymond Wilkes on medical drama Chicago Hope (1996−98). When Suarez was 11 years old, he joined the cast of the sitcom The Bernie Mac Show (2001−06) as Jordan Tompkins, the nephew of the titular character Bernie Mac. For portraying Jordan, Suarez received two NAACP Image Award nominations. Suarez appeared on Larry King Live in 2008 with his fellow cast to discuss Mac's death. He voiced Koda, a bear cub whose mother was killed by the protagonist, in the Disney film Brother Bear (2003). A book author believed Suarez's performance was the best in the film. Suarez received an Annie Award nomination for Outstanding Achievement for Voice Acting in a Feature Production as Koda, but lost to Ellen DeGeneres. He reprised the role of Koda in sequel Brother Bear 2 (2006). In 2004, Suarez appeared in two feature films. He provided the voice of Russell in an animated sequence of Fat Albert and portrayed Li'l Gawain in The Ladykillers. Following the end of The Bernie Mac Show, Suarez struggled to find acting work and found employment in more conventional jobs outside of the film industry, including as a boilermaker. Most of Suarez's work post-Bernie Mac have been in voice-overs, guest starring on King of the Hill and voicing a puppet in Nike commercials during the 2009 NBA Playoffs. He provided Kai's voice in the animated feature film, Zambezia (2012). In Angry Video Game Nerd: The Movie (2014), Suarez played Cooper Folly, the nerd's sidekick.
Filmography
Filmography
Film • Year — Title — Role — Notes • 1996 — Jerry Maguire — Tyson Tidwell • 1998 — Susan's Plan — Kevin • 2001 — The Land Before Time VIII: The Big Freeze — Tippy — Voice, direct-to-video • 2002 — Treasure Planet — Alien Kid, additional voices — Voice (deleted scenes) • 2003 — Brother Bear — Koda — Voice • 2004 — The Ladykillers — Li'l Gawain • Fat Albert — Russell — Voice • 2005 — Room to Grow — Teasel — Short • 2006 — Brother Bear 2 — Koda — Voice, direct-to-video • 2008 — Extreme Movie — RJ • 2012 — Zambezia — Kai — Voice • 2014 — Angry Video Game Nerd: The Movie — Cooper Folly • 2017 — The Fix — Nathaniel Television • Year — Title — Role — Notes • 1996 — Sister, Sister — Little Boy — Episode: Kid-Napped • 1996–98 — Chicago Hope — Raymond Wilkes — 6 episodes • 1997 — Built to Last — Ryce Watkins — 8 episodes • 1998 — The Wayans Bros. — Dexter — Episode: The Son of Marlon • 1998 — Beverly Hills, 90210 — Ryan — Episode: Local Hero • 2000 — MADtv — Cowboy Trick or Treater — 2 episodes • 2001 — Max Steel — Nuebert — Voice, episode: "Fun in the Sun" • 2001–06 — The Bernie Mac Show — Jordan Thomkins — 104 episodes • 2002 — Hey Arnold! — Scared Boy — Voice, episode: "The Journal" • 2005 — The Proud Family Movie — Wally — Voice, television film • 2007–08 — King of the Hill — Arrow Kid #1, Jack — Voice, 3 episodes
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Awards and nominations
• Year — Award — Category — Work — Result • 2003 — Image Award — Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series — The Bernie Mac Show • 2004 — Image Award — Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series • BET Comedy Award — Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series • Young Artist Award — Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) – Leading Young Actor • Annie Award — Outstanding Voice Acting in an Animated Feature Production — Brother Bear • Young Artist Award — Best Performance in a Voice-Over Role – Young Actor • 2005 — BET Comedy Award — Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series — The Bernie Mac Show
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- 2.ACTORS BEAR UP WELL IN THEIR BROTHERHOOD. The Orlando Sentinel. November 5, 2003.
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- 6.Riley, Sam. Star Struck: An Encyclopedia of Celebrity Culture. ABC-Clio. 40. 2009. 9780313358135.
- 7.Jamieson, Patrick. The Changing Portrayal of Adolescents in the Media Since 1950. Oxford University Press. 206. July 22, 2008. 9780199711390.
- 8.National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. The 34th NAACP Image Awards. The Crisis. 27. 2003.
- 9.The 2004 NAACP Image Award nominees. Indianapolis Recorder. C5. January 16, 2004.
- 10.CNN Larry King Live Tribute to Bernie Mac. CNN. August 12, 2008.
- 11.'Brother Bear' is lovable, huggable. Calhoun Times. 1, 6. November 18, 2003.
- 12.BoxOfficeProphets. Brother Bear Movie Preview, Starring Joaquin Phoenix and Jeremy Suarez, Directed by Aaron Blaise and Bob Walker, Sister, Sister.
- 13.Klossner, Michael. Prehistoric Humans in Film and Television: 581 Dramas, Comedies and Documentaries, 1905-2004. McFarland & Company. 18. January 12, 2006. 9780786422159.
- 14.31st Annual Annie Award Nominees and Winners (2003). Annie Awards.
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- 18.Jones, Janesha. 'I Had Never Gone Six Months Without a Job': 'The Bernie Mac Show' Star Jeremy Suarez Explains What Happened to His Acting Career. Atlanta Black Star. June 24, 2021.
- 19.Jeremy Suarez (visual voices guide). Behind the Voice Actors.
- 20.Angry Video Game Nerd: The Movie. Rotten Tomatoes.
- 21.Rich, Jacob. 'Angry Video Game Nerd' a disappointing failure. The Michigan Daily. September 7, 2014.
- 22.Fat Albert – A Film That Didn't Work Then and Doesn't Work Now. tremg.info. October 8, 2020.
- 23.Russell Cosby - Fat Albert (Movie). www.behindthevoiceactors.com.
- 24.CAST INTERVIEWS - Angry Video Game Nerd: The Movie (2014). youtube.com. September 29, 2015.
- 25.The Bernie Mac Show. Bounce TV.
- 26.Steve Harvey to host BET comedy awards. Indianapolis Recorder. C7. September 10, 2004.
- 27.25th Annual Young Artist Awards. Young Artist Award.
- 28.Williams, Kimberly. 'Nemo' finds Annie nominations. Variety. January 6, 2004.
- 29.Steve Harvey to host TV awards show Sept. 27. Indianapolis Recorder. C6. August 26, 2005.
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