Max Pomeranc
Max Pomeranc (/ˈpɒmərænts/;[1] born March 21, 1984) is an American former child actor.
Max Pomeranc | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 21, 1984 New York City |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1993–2008 |
Pomeranc was born in New York City, New York. His mother, Marion Hess Pomeranc, is an author, and his father, Abe Pomeranc, is a stock broker.[2] He made his acting debut at the age of eight, playing the lead in the film Searching for Bobby Fischer, based on the childhood of International Master Josh Waitzkin. At the time he appeared in the film, he was one of the USA's top 100 chess players in his age group.[3] Pomeranc next starred in the 1995 family movie Fluke starring Matthew Modine, Nancy Travis and Eric Stoltz.
Filmography
- Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993)
- Nowhere to Hide (1994) (TV)
- Fluke (1995)
- Journey (1995) (TV)
- Definitely, Maybe (2008)
Awards
| Year | Result | Award | Category | Work |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Nominated | Young Artist Award | Best Actor Under Ten in a Motion Picture | Searching for Bobby Fischer |
References
- "Say How: P". National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. Retrieved August 13, 2019.
- Hess Pomeranc, Marion (June 11, 1995). "It's More Than Just a 'Fluke'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved July 19, 2010.
- Linfield, Susie (August 15, 1993). "Nine questions for... Max Pomeranc". The Washington Post.
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