Adam Hann-Byrd
Adam Hann-Byrd | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 23, 1982 |
| Alma mater | Wesleyan University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Spouse |
Dara Epstein (m. 2017) |
| Website | www |
Adam Hann-Byrd (born February 23, 1982) is an American actor most recognized for playing Young Alan in the film Jumanji and playing Charlie in Halloween H20: 20 Years Later.
Life
Hann-Byrd was born in New York City, the son of Jacquie Hann, a children's book illustrator and author, and Jeff Byrd, a television cameraman. He has one sister, Maya.[1] In 2004, Hann-Byrd graduated from Wesleyan University in Connecticut with degrees in psychology and film studies. Hann-Byrd resides in Los Angeles, California. In 2017, he married Dara Epstein.[2]
Career
Hann-Byrd made his film debut in 1991's Little Man Tate, directed by and also starring Jodie Foster. In 1995, he appeared as the young Alan Parrish in Jumanji at age 13, with Robin Williams portraying the character's adult counterpart. He has also appeared in films such as Diabolique (1996) and The Ice Storm (1997). In 1998, he appeared as Charlie Deveraux in Halloween H20: 20 Years Later and in Uninvited in 1999.
In 2009, Hann-Byrd began working behind the camera after getting a job in the writers room for the second and third seasons of the television show Fringe. In 2011, he spent a year as a fellow in the Warner Bros. Television Writers Workshop.[3] Subsequently, Hann-Byrd served as a writer for the Hulu series The Morning After and as a writer/producer for Participant Media's Brain Food Daily.
He is currently a Senior Narrative Designer at Series Entertainment Inc., where he has been working since August 2024, contributing to a currently undisclosed project.[4]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Little Man Tate | Fred Tate | |
| 1993 | Digger | Digger | |
| 1994 | NYPD Blue | Nick Williamson | 2 episodes |
| 1995 | Jumanji | Young Alan Parrish | |
| 1996 | Diabolique | Erik Pretzer | |
| Souvenir | Young Charles | Voice | |
| 1997 | The Ice Storm | Sandy Carver | |
| 1998 | Halloween H20: 20 Years Later | Charlie Deveraux | |
| 1999 | The Outer Limits | Kevin Buchanan | Episode: "Stranded" |
| Uninvited | Young Tony Grasso | ||
| 2009 | Totally Sketch | Craig | Web series; Episode: "Got Sex?" |
| Simone | Walker | ||
| 2011 | Guess Whom | Adam | Short |
| 2016 | Kino–Edwards Picture Show | Martha | Episode: "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" |
References
- ^ Rimer, Sara (1991-10-13). "UP AND COMING: Adam Hann-Byrd; Wanted: A Genius. He Passed the Test". The New York Times. Retrieved 2009-08-16.
- ^ "Dara Epstein, Adam Hann-Byrd". The New York Times. 12 November 2017.
- ^ "Warner Bros TV Writers Workshop Alumni". Retrieved 2016-03-16.
- ^ "Adam Hann-Byrd LinkedIn Profile". Retrieved 2025-08-06.
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