David Eric Lloyd Morelli[1](born May 19, 1986) is an American actor. He is best known for work as a child actor in such roles as Charlie Calvin inDisney'sThe Santa Clausefilm trilogyand the follow-up seriesThe Santa Clauses,as well as "Little John" Warner in theNBCtelevision seriesJesse,and Kyle Grant inDunston Checks In.[2]
Eric Lloyd | |
|---|---|
| Born | David Eric Lloyd Morelli May 19, 1986 Glendale, California,U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1989–present |
Career
editHis television career began when, between ages two and five, he was cast as a young Kevin Arnold (Fred Savage) in episodes ofThe Wonder Years.[3][4]His film credits includeBatman & Robin,Dunston Checks In,My Giant,The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars,andThe Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue.
In 1996, theFort Worth Star-Telegramwrote, "Eric Lloyd is a few years shy of adolescence, but already he has the credentials of a veteran actor," stating that at that time his biggest role was inThe Santa Clause,but that his role inDunston Checks Input him "back in the thick of things".[3]
In 2014, Lloyd opened Lloyd Production Studios.[5]LP Studios is a production and post-production music and film space located inGlendale, California.
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Sunny's Deliverance | David | Short |
| Heart and Souls | 7-year-old Thomas Reilly | ||
| 1994 | Greedy | 7-year-old Joe McTeague | |
| The Santa Clause | Charlie Calvin | ||
| 1996 | Dunston Checks In | Kyle Grant | |
| 1997 | The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue | Blanky | Voice; direct-to-video |
| The Spittin' Image | Wally | Short | |
| Batman & Robin | Young Bruce Wayne | ||
| Deconstructing Harry | Hilliard "Hilly" Block | ||
| 1998 | My Giant | Young Sammy Kamin | |
| The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars | Blanky | Voice; direct-to-video | |
| Luminous Motion | Phillip | ||
| 2002 | The Santa Clause 2 | Charlie Calvin | |
| 2006 | The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause | ||
| 2011 | ChromeSkull: Laid to Rest 2 | Geeky Worker |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | The Wonder Years | Young Kevin Arnold | Episode: "Brightwing" |
| 1992 | Laurie Hill | Leo Hill | 10 episodes |
| 1993 | A Family Torn Apart | Chris Hannigan | Television film |
| Love & War | Johnny | Episode: "I Love a Parade" | |
| 1994 | In the Best of Families: Marriage, Pride & Madness | Young John Lynch | Television film |
| Seasons of the Heart | David | ||
| 1995 | Abandoned and Deceived | Matthew | |
| 1996–1997 | The Oz Kids | Neddie Hugson | Voice |
| 1997 | A Christmas Memory | Buddy | Television film |
| 1998 | Chameleon | Ghen | |
| 1998–2000 | Jesse | "Little John" Warner | 41 episodes |
| 2000 | Rocket Power | Josh | Episode: "All About Sam/Half Twister" |
| 2001 | ER | Martin Leanly | Episode: "Rampage" |
| 2011 | About Abby | Xander Falls | 2 episodes |
| 2012 | True Perfection | Kyle | Miniseries |
| 2017 | Weedland | Garret Walker | TV Pilot |
| 2020 | Comic Conventions | Manny (white) | TV short |
| 2022 | The Santa Clauses | Charlie Calvin | Episode: "Chapter Two: The Secessus Clause" |
| 2024 | The Floor | Himself, contestant | Episode: They Rise & They Fall |
Video games
edit| Year | Title | Voice role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Goosebumps: Escape from Horrorland | Clay |
Awards and nominations
edit- 1993, Nominated forYoung Artist Awardfor Outstanding Actor Under Ten in a Television Series forLaurie Hill[6]
- 1994, Nominated for Young Artist Award for Best Actor Under Ten in a Motion Picture forHeart and Souls[7]
- 1994, Nominated for Young Artist Award for Best Performance by a Young Actor Co-Starring in a Motion Picture forThe Santa Clause[7]
- 1995, Nominated for Young Artist Award for Best Performance by a Youth Actor in a TV Mini-Series or Special forSeasons of the Heart
- 1997, Nominated for Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Feature Film – Actor Age Ten or Under forDunston Checks In[8]
- 1998, Nominated for Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Movie/Pilot/Mini-Series – Young Actor Age Ten or Under forA Christmas Memory[9]
- 1999, Nominated for Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Movie/Pilot/Mini-Series or Series – Supporting Young Actor forChameleon[10]
- 1999,WonYoung Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series – Supporting Young Actor forJesse[10]
- 1999, Nominated forThe Hollywood ReporterYoung Star Award for Best Performance by a Young Actor in a Comedy TV Series forJesse
- 2000, Nominated for Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series – Supporting Young Actor forJesse[11]
- 2000, Nominated forThe Hollywood ReporterYoung Star Award for Best Young Actor/Performance in a Comedy TV Series forJesse
- 2003, Nominated for Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Feature Film – Supporting Young Actor forThe Santa Clause 2: The Mrs. Clause[12]
- 2007, Nominated for Young Artist Award for Best Young Ensemble in a Feature Film forThe Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause[13]
References
edit- ^This is his full birth name, according to the State of California.California Birth Index, 1905–1995.Center for Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento, California. At Ancestry.com
- ^Sterritt, David (May 14, 2000). "On the Road With an Eccentric, Provocative Mom".The New York Times.pp. Arts & Leisure.
- ^ab"Eric Lloyd".Fort Worth Star-Telegram.January 30, 1996.RetrievedDecember 9,2010.
- ^Polunsky, Bob (November 11, 1994)."'Santa Clause'- Tim Allen sleighs Christmas ".San Antonio Express-News.RetrievedDecember 9,2010.
- ^"LP Studios".Facebook.
- ^"Fifteenth Annual Youth in Film Awards, 1992–1993".Young Artist Awards.RetrievedDecember 9,2010.
- ^ab"Sixteenth Annual Youth in Film Awards, 1993–1994".Young Artist Awards.RetrievedDecember 9,2010.
- ^"Eighteenth Annual Youth in Film Awards, 1995–1996".Young Artist Awards.Archived fromthe originalon April 2, 2011.RetrievedDecember 9,2010.
- ^"Nineteenth Annual Youth in Film Awards, 1996–1997".Young Artist Awards.Archived fromthe originalon December 22, 2016.RetrievedDecember 9,2010.
- ^ab"20th Annual Awards".Young Artist Awards.RetrievedOctober 11,2016.
- ^"21st Annual Awards".Young Artist Awards.RetrievedOctober 11,2016.
- ^"24th Annual Young Artist Awards Nominations".Young Artist Awards.Archived fromthe originalon September 7, 2014.RetrievedOctober 11,2016.
- ^"28th Annual Young Artist Awards - Nominations / Special Awards".Young Artist Awards.RetrievedOctober 11,2016.