Biography: Ty Simpkins' first time appearing on TV was at the tender age of just 3 weeks old on the daytime drama, "One Life to Live" (1968)", as he booked a recurring (shared) role as John "Jack" Cramer. Shortly thereafter, Ty booked the sole lead recurring role of Jude Cooper Bauer on the daytime drama, "Guiding Light, The" (1952)". Since then, he has appeared in TV shows and commercials giving him the ste ... show all Ty Simpkins' first time appearing on TV was at the tender age of just 3 weeks old on the daytime drama, "One Life to Live" (1968)", as he booked a recurring (shared) role as John "Jack" Cramer. Shortly thereafter, Ty booked the sole lead recurring role of Jude Cooper Bauer on the daytime drama, "Guiding Light, The" (1952)". Since then, he has appeared in TV shows and commercials giving him the step up to Feature Films. Ty Simpkins' first film break was in Steven Spielberg 's "War of the Worlds (2005)" at the age of 3. Soon after, Ty booked a featured role in "All the King's Men (2006)" (Steven Zaillian), and a lead role in "Little Children (2006)" (Todd Field), in which he plays Aaron, the son of Brad (Patrick Wilson ) and Kathy (Jennifer Connelly). Most recently, he booked "Pride and Glory (2008)", in which he and his sister, actress Ryan Simpkins played the children of Colin Farrell . At 5 years old, Ty is the youngest of 3 children, including brother David Simpkins, and sister, Ryan Simpkins . Ty loves to ride ponies and jump on his trampoline. hide |
