Joseph Mazzello, born September 21st, 1983 in Rhinebeck, NY, has acted in numerous films (15 as of 2002). His first major role was in
Radio Flyer (1992) as Bobby, the
flashback of the narrator who reflects and conveys his
dark childhood. He began filming this role on his 7th birthday. Joseph Mazzello was a possibility for include the role of
Robin Williams' son in
Hook but
Steven Spielberg decided the part was to small for him. Also, he was offered the role of
Tom Hank’s son in
Sleepless in Seattle and the role of Scotty Smalls in
The Sandlot but turned them both down so he could appear in
Jurassic Park (acting possibilities source: Joseph Mazzello Fan Club)
Joseph Mazzello films as of 2002 (
list compiled from http://www.imdb.com)
1990 – Unspeakable Acts (made for TV movie) as Jason Harrison (actor is credited as Joe Mazzello)
1990 – Presumed Innocent as Wendell McGaffney
1992 –
Radio Flyer as Bobby
1992 – Jersey Girl as Jason
1992 – Desperate Choices: To Save My Child (made for TV movie) as Willy Robbins (actor credited as Joe Mazzello)
1993 –
Jurassic Park as Timothy Murphy
1993 – Shadowlands as Douglas Gresham
1994 – The River Wild as Roarke
1995 – A Father for Charlie (made for TV movie) as Charlie
1995 – The Cure as Dexter
1995 – Three Wishes as Tom Holman
1997 –
Jurassic Park: The Lost World as Timothy Murphy
1997 – Star Kid as Spencer Griffith
1998 – Simon Birch as Joseph Wenteworth
2001 – Wooly Boys as Charles