Josh Hutcherson is an American actor, voiceover artist, director, and producer who has been cast in films and shows like Bridge to Terabithia, The Polar Express, Future Man, ER, Zathura: A Space Adventure, The Hunger Games film series, Elliot the Littlest Reindeer, Escobar: Paradise Lost, Epic, Ultraman, Little Manhattan, Journey to the Center of the Earth, The Kids Are All Right, and Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant.
Born Name
Joshua Ryan Hutcherson
Nick Name
Josh, JHutch, Hutch, Jay Ryan, Jake Ryan
Sun Sign
Libra
Born Place
Union, Kentucky, United States
Residence
Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality
Education
Josh initially attended New Haven Elementary School but was later homeschooled by his mother. After that, he joined Ryle High School for one semester.
Occupation
Actor, Voiceover Artist, Director, Producer
Manager
Josh Hutcherson is signed to –
- The Spanky Taylor Company, Company, Burbank, California, United States
- Turkeyfoot Productions, Production Company. Los Angeles, California, United States
Family
- Father – Chris Hutcherson (Analyst for the EPA (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency))
- Mother – Michelle Hutcherson (Former Delta Air Lines employee who later assisted Josh)
- Sibling – Connor Hutcherson (Younger Brother)
- Others – Howard Dennis Hutcherson (Paternal Grandfather), Donna Sue Kearns (Paternal Grandmother), William Michael Fightmaster (Maternal Grandfather), Faye B. Floyd (Maternal Grandmother)
Build
Average
Height
5 ft 5 in or 165 cm
Weight
68 kg or 150 pounds
Girlfriend / Spouse
Josh Hutcherson has dated –
- Alexandra Burman – Josh was RUMORed to be dating with Swedish fashion and runway model. She is 3 years elder than Josh.
- – American actress Zoey Deutch who is best known for portraying Juliet Martin in The CW television series Ringer and Maya Bennett in the Disney Channel television series The Suite Life on Deck, was RUMORed to be dating with Hutcherson. Now, they are good friends.
- – German model and actress who is best known for the film “Love Pills” was RUMORed to be dating Mr. Josh Hutcherson.
- Shannon Wada (January 2003 – August 2006) – American actress Shannon Wada dated for more than 3 years with Josh from 2003 to 2006.
- (2007) – They first met on the sets of the 2007 fantasy movie Bridge To Terabithia and dated for a short time before getting separated.
- (January 2008 – March 2009) – Victoria and Josh had a nice time together for 1 year but in March 2009, they called it quits.
- Lanchen Mihalic (2009 – 2012) – Lanchen Mihalic dated Josh. They were seen on August 4, 2012, going for a movie date.
- Rochella Danishei (2009 – 2011) – He was romantically involved with singer Rochella Danishei between 2009 and 2011.
- (January 2011 – September 2011) – They first met in 2011 while filming for the 2012 movie Journey 2: The Mysterious Island. Their relationship status was confirmed by .
- (January 2012 – July 2012) – American actress, singer, and dancer Ariana dated for 6 months before getting separated. Though, it was a RUMOR as they were no confirmations.
- (April 2012) – They had a fling together in April 2012. Again, it was a RUMOR.
- (2012) – Josh was RUMORed to have had a fling with actress Chloe Bridges in December 2012.
- Claudia Traisac (2013-Present) – Spanish actress Claudia Traisac is currently dating Hutcherson. Josh met Claudia while filming for the 2014 thriller Escobar: Paradise Lost.
Race / Ethnicity
White
He is of English, Scottish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, German, Irish, and French descent.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Hazel
Distinctive Features
Extreme love for body art. He wants to ink every inch of his body.
Sexual Orientation
Straight
He is ‘straight’ but has shown his interest in dating a man one day and turn ‘bis*xual’.
Brand Endorsements
Time Warner
Religion
Christianity
Best Known For
His role in movies like Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005), Bridge to Terabithia (2007), The Hunger Games (2012).
First Film
2003 American biographical comedy-drama film American Splendor as Robin.
First TV Show
Josh appeared in the 2002 Television film Becoming Glen as Young Glen.
His debut TV show role was in the American medical drama television series ER in episode: “First Snowfall” for his role as Matt.
Personal Trainer
Josh has worked on his body very much to get the desired body shape for “The Hunger Games”. He revealed that he was always eating eggs, chicken, and related foods to gain some bodyweight. He used to workout with ex-Navy Seal trainer Logan Hood, 5-6 days a week. Josh said that his body ached for 4 days after the training sessions ended.
He, in general plays basketball five times a week. It is a good cardio workout in the form of recreational activity.
See his .
Josh Hutcherson Favorite Things
- Favorite Movies – Dark Knight (2008), Jarhead (2005), Transformers (2007), Wanted Step Brothers (2008), Talladega Nights (2006), The Lion King (1994)
- Favorite Actor –
- Favorite Color – Purple, blue
- Favorite Player – Rudi Johnson
- Favorite Clothing Brands – Modern Amusement, Ed Hardy
Josh Hutcherson Facts
- Josh has many pets – 3 dogs, named Diesel, Driver, and Nixon (a boxer), 2 cats, named Jell-O and Paws, and a fish.
- He decided that he would become an actor when he was 4 years old.
- He likes to relax by lying down on the floor and listening to music.
- He has several tattoos on his body. He wants to cover every inch of his body with . This is actually what he could have done if he weren’t an actor.
- Josh first had a tattoo on his body at the age of 17, and it was after getting permission from his mother.
- On his 13th birthday, he received a turtle as a gift from .
- He enjoys playing basketball and doing rock climbing.
- His favorite Christmas gift is Guitar Hero, which he got in 2006.
- He has been friends with , , , and .
- Batman is his favorite superhero.
- His friends call him J Hutch.
- He has credited actor and producer Jake Gyllenhaal as one of his inspirations.
- “Yellow Blankie” is a blanket owned by Josh and as a child, he used to carry it everywhere.
- Josh admits that he has a crush on and (‘s sister).
- In 2016, he appeared in the music video for the song Middle by ft. .
Facts of Josh Hutcherson
- full nameJosh Hutcherson
- Date of Birth October 12, 1992
- Age 31 years 10 months
- Horoscope Libra
- Lucky Number 7
- Lucky Stone Peridot
- Lucky Color Blue
- Best Match for Marriage Gemini
- weight68 kg
- height5 ft 5 in