Jared Michael Rushton (born March 3, 1974) is an American former actor. He is best known for his roles in several films from the late 1980s, including '' Honey, I Shrunk the Kids'', ''

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'', and ''

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''. He has been nominated for two

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and two

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. He is also known for his roles in ''

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'' and as Chip on the sitcom '' Roseanne''. Rushton also starred in ''

A Cry in the Wild ''A Cry in the Wild'' is a 1990 American coming-of-age survival drama film based on the book ''Hatchet'', written by Gary Paulsen. The film stars Jared Rushton as Brian, Pamela Sue Martin as Brian's mom, Stephen Meadows as Brian's dad, and Ned Bea ...

''.

Early life

Rushton was born in Provo, Utah. His first acting job was as a rocker in a "Barbie and the Rockers" commercial. His mother, Monica Rushton, assisted him on the set of ''

''. He also starred in the movie ''

'', which was based on the book ''

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'' by

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, and appeared briefly as a reluctant father-to-be on the CBS drama ''

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''.

Career

Rushton began his career at age twelve as Richie in an episode of ''

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''. He also appeared in another show, ''

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'', and a television film, ''Top Kids''. In 1987, he played his first major role, as

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's character's son in the film ''

''. The next year he starred in '' Lady in White'' as Donald and as

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's friend Billy in ''

''. Rushton, who is a natural

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, dyed his hair red for the film. After the success of ''Big'', Rushton appeared on an episode of ''

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'' as Travis Harmon. He later appeared as Chip Lang, Becky's boyfriend on the television sitcom '' Roseanne'' for three episodes. After this, Rushton was cast as Ron Thompson in '' Honey, I Shrunk the Kids''. After finishing ''Honey, I Shrunk the Kids'', Rushton appeared on an episode of '' Midnight Caller'' and filmed ''

'' as Brian Robeson, a film based on the book ''

''. In 1992, Rushton guest-starred in an episode of '' Haunted Lives: True Ghost Stories''. He also had a starring role in ''

'', as the school bully, Clyde Parker, a main enemy of

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`s character. He also guest-starred in the '' Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman'' episode entitled "Bad Water".

Filmography

Television

* '' Cover Me: Based on the True Life of an FBI Family'' - Seth Kesseling (1 episode, 2000) ** ''Cover Me'' - USA (short title) * ''The Line'' (2000) TV episode - Seth Kesseling * ''Cracker: Mind Over Murder'' - Bill Lane (1 episode, 1999) ** a.k.a. ''Cracker'' - USA (original title) ** a.k.a. ''Cracker: The Complete Series'' - International (English title) (DVD box title) * ''Best Boys'' (1999) TV episode - Bill Lane * ''

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'' - Wesley Buttons (2 episodes, 1996) ** Episode #1.3 (1996) TV episode - Wesley Buttons ** Episode #1.1 (1996) TV episode - Wesley Buttons * '' ER'' - Andy Bohlmeyer (1 episode, 1994) ** ''ER Confidential'' (1994) TV episode - Andy Bohlmeyer * ''The Yarn Princess'' (1994) (TV) - Peter Thomas * ''Northern Exposure'' (1993) ** Heal Thyself - TV episode - Phil * ''

CBS Schoolbreak Special ''CBS Schoolbreak Special'' is an American anthology series for teenagers that aired on CBS from December 1978 to January 1996. The series began under the title ''CBS Afternoon Playhouse'', and was changed during the 1984–85 season. The concept ...

'' - Alex Raymond (1 episode, 1993) ** ''Other Mothers'' (1993) TV episode - Alex Raymond * '' Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman'' - Calvin Harding (1 episode, 1993) ** ''Bad Water'' (1993) TV episode - Calvin Harding * '' Life Goes On'' - Ziggy (1 episode, 1992) * ''Babes in the Woods'' (1992) TV episode - Ziggy * ''

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'' (1 episode, 1992) ** ''The First Kiss'' (1992) TV episode - David * ''Where's Rodney?'' (1990) (TV) - Rodney Barnes * '' Midnight Caller'' - Sylver Jensen (1 episode, 1990) ** ''Planes'' (1990) TV episode - Sylver Jensen * '' Roseanne'' - Chip Lang (3 episodes, 1988-1989) ** ''Becky's Choice'' (1989) TV episode - Chip Lang ** ''Dan's Birthday Bash'' (1989) TV episode - Chip Lang ** ''Lovers' Lane'' (1988) TV episode - Chip Lang * ''

'' - Travis Harmon (1 episode, 1988) ** ''Coal Miner's Slaughter'' (1988) TV episode - Travis Harmon * ''Top Kids'' (1987) (TV) * ''

'' - Peter Wade (1 episode, 1986) ** ''The Marathon'' (1986) TV episode - Peter Wade * ''Tales from the Darkside'' - Richie (1 episode, 1986) * ''A Serpent's Tooth'' (1986) TV episode - Richie

Movies

* ''

'' (1992) - Clyde Parker * ''

'' (1990) - Brian Robeson * '' Honey, I Shrunk the Kids'' (1989) - Ronald 'Ron' Thompson ** a.k.a. ''Microkids!'' - Japan (English title) * ''

'' (1988) - Billy Kopecki * '' Lady in White'' (1988) - Donald * ''

'' (1987) - Charlie Proffitt

Self - video

* ''Big: Chemistry of a Classic'' (2007) (V) - Himself

Self - TV

* ''Prop Culture'' (2020) Himself, Episode: "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids" * '' Haunted Lives: True Ghost Stories'' (1991) (TV)

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Rushton, Jared 1974 births 20th-century American male actors American male child actors American male film actors Living people Musicians from Provo, Utah