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Ty Simpkins          

Child Actor Cast to Star in "Jurassic World"; Featured in "Iron Man 3," "War of the Worlds," "Insidious" & "Pride and Glory"

Ty Simpkins is an American child actor. In the films "Pride and Glory" and "Revolutionary Road," he appears with his real-life sister Ryan Simpkins. In 2013, Simpkins starred alongside Robert Downey, Jr. in the live-action film "Iron Man 3," as Stark's sidekick, Harley, the first time a child has been featured prominently in the "Iron Man" films. Additionally, he played Dalton in James Wan's horror films "Insidious" and "Insidious: Chapter 2."

Simpkins was born in New York City, New York, to Monique and Stephen Simpkins. He first appeared on TV when he was three weeks old. His first role was on "One Life to Live" where he shared the recurring role as John "Jack" Cramer. Simpkins soon started a recurring role as Jude Cooper Bauer on "The Guiding Light," in which he went on to be Jude for about four years. Since then, he has appeared in "Law & Order: CI" and a handful of commercials and print ads.

Simpkins's film break was in Steven Spielberg's "War of the Worlds." Next was a featured role in "All the King's Men" where he played a young Jude Law; leading up to Simpkins' most notable role to date in which he plays Aaron in the multiple-award-winning "Little Children." Simpkins went on to film "Pride and Glory," in which he and his sister, actress Ryan Simpkins, play the children of Colin Farrell. Simpkins also completed "Gardens of the Night" and then in "Revolutionary Road," in which he again starred alongside his real-life sister Ryan.

Simpkins has guest-starred on "CSI," "Private Practice" and "Family of Four." In September 2009, he signed on to star as Luke in the 2010 film "The Next Three Days." He also played Dalton Lambert in the movies "Insidious" and "Insidious: Chapter 2."

In 2013, Simpkins starred alongside Robert Downey, Jr. in the live-action film "Iron Man 3." Simpkins has signed a three picture deal for Marvel Studios in an unspecified role and will appear in 2015's film "Jurassic World."

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Ty Simpkins Lands Lead In 'Jurassic World' - Deadline.com
I'm hearing that 12-year old Ty Simpkins, fresh from Iron Man 3, has booked a lead ... young actor, Simpkins has worked before with producer Steven Spielberg,  ...
Ty Simpkins Eyed for Part in Universal's 'Jurassic World' | Variety
“Iron Man 3? and “Insidious” thesp Ty Simpkins has landed one of the leads in ... Simpkins had been eyed early on along with Howard before production was ...

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