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Emily Jordan Osment (born March 10, 1992 in Los Angeles, California) is an American actor, singer and songwriter. Following in her older brother's footsteps she got a big break in the early 2000s when she co-starred as Gerti Giggles in the Spy Kids trilogy, and her performance in the second and third film earned her several nominations and awards. Since then she became famous for playing Lilly Truscott in the Emmy Award-nominated[1] Disney Channel sitcom Hannah Montana.
In her other works, she starred as Cassie in R. L. Stine's: The Haunting Hour Volume One: Don't Think About It. As of December 2007, she is working on a movie for the series Hannah Montana, titled Hannah Montana: The Movie which is due to be released on April 10, 2009.[2] On music, she has recorded teen pop hits like "I Don't Think About It" and, along with her Hannah Montana co-star Mitchel Musso, "If I Didn't Have You" and most recently Once Upon a Dream. She is currently recording her debut album, which will have several songs written by her.[3]
Family
Emily Osment was born in Los Angeles, California,[4] where her family still resides, to actor Eugene Osment,[5] and Theresa Osment (née Seifert), a teacher.[6][7] Her father is an actor of various films and will appear in Osment's movie debut Soccer Mom and her older brother is Academy Award-nominated actor for "The Sixth Sense", Haley Joel Osment. Osment was raised Catholic.[8] She was a student at Flintridge Preparatory School in La Cañada, California and now has a private tutor.[9]
Acting
Early career
Her introduction into the entertainment industry began in 1998, when she was cast in a commercial for flower delivery company, FTD.[10] From there, she went on to feature in many commercials, after which, she made her acting debut in the 1999 film The Secret Life of Girls, featuring Eugene Levy and Linda Hamilton. The same year she co-starred alongside Glenn Close in the Hallmark Classic telefilm, Sarah, Plain and Tall: Winter's End, a role that would lead to a nomination for a "Young Artists Award".[10] Since then, she has gone on to do a number of roles, such as appearances on television shows like Touched by an Angel, Friends, and 3rd Rock from the Sun.
2002-2006
In 2002, Osment made her film debut in Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams in which she portrayed the character of Gerti Giggles.[11] In 2003, she reprised her role as Gerti Giggles in the third and final part of the Spy kids trilogy, Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over. While, Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams grossed $119 million globally, Spy Kids 3D: Game Over grossed $197 million worldwide.[12][13] Her role in Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams led to her winning the "Young Artist Award" for Best performance in a feature film.
In 2006, Osment got the role of Lilly Truscott in the Disney Channel series, Hannah Montana. The series premiere scored record ratings for Disney Channel with a viewership of 5.4 million viewers, a response "beyond our wildest expectations," according to the president of Disney Channel Entertainment.[14][15] The show earned her a Young Artist Award nomination in 2007 for Best performance in a TV series (Comedy or Drama). Osment also appeared in the Disney Channel Hannah Montana promotion, "Hannah Montana's Backstage Secrets", in which she portrays Lola in a fictional interview set in the show's canon. In addition, Disney released a Hannah Montana clothing collection in late summer. Osment helped to design some of the pieces from the collection.[16]
On December 25, Osment hosted the Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade with Hannah Montana co-star Mitchel Musso. The parade featured acts like Miley Cyrus and the High School Musical cast. Osment and Musso performed a sketch based on a Hannah Montana episode. Osment also had a voice over role in a movie called Holidaze: The Christmas That Almost Didn't Happen, which also featured the voices of fellow Disney Channel stars, Brenda Song and Cole & Dylan Sprouse.[17][18][19] Osment performed several songs for the movie including "Don't Ya Just Love Christmas" and "One Day".
2007-present
In 2007, Osment signed a deal to appear in a nationwide campaign called "Smart Girls Rock" by the New York based denim brand Vanilla Star.[20]
She appeared in the Disney Channel Games in 2006 and 2007.
Osment did a voice over role in the Disney movie Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch, and also a voice role in Edward Fubbwupper Fibbed Big.
She also starred as a goth in R. L. Stine's: The Haunting Hour Volume One: Don't Think About It[21][22][23][24][25][26][27] (co-starring with Hannah Montana co-star Cody Linley). It has been released on DVD. The movie earned her a Young Artist Award nomination in 2008 for Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special Leading Young Actress. In 2007, Osment guest-starred as Kelly & tall skunk girl on Disney Channel's Shorty McShorts' Shorts.
According to an audio interview with Emily backstage at the Grammys, she is to start filming a new movie called Soccer Mom.[28] In April 2008, Parade magazine and Forbes ranked her #1 in their Hot Kid Stars To Watch list.[29]
Osment is set to star in a new Disney Channel Original Movie called Dadnapped co-starring Hannah Montana actors Jason Earles and Moises Arias. The film also stars David Henrie and Jennifer Stone from Wizards of Waverly Place as well as Phill Lewis from The Suite Life of Zack and Cody and is set to premiere sometime in 2008 or 2009.[30] Osment won the "Poptastic Rising Star award" for Popstar! Magazine's 6th Annual Poptastic Awards. In 2007, Osment appeared on the cover of many teen magazines which included CosmoGIRL!. In 2007, Osment designed a line of T-Shirts for 2lovecollection.com, the T-Shirts support Make a Wish Foundation and the St. Jude Research Hospital.[31]
Music career
Emily Osment sang vocals in Billy Ray Cyrus's song "You've Got a Friend" from his 2007 album, Home at Last. Osment has also recorded a song entitled "I Don't Think About It" for The Haunting Hour Volume One under the label Hatchery, which she shot an accompanying music video for. The video was released in The Haunting Hour DVD, and premiered on Cartoon Network.
Osment also recorded a remake version of the song "If I Didn't Have You" with Mitchel Musso for the DisneyMania 6 CD. The song was produced by Bryan Todd. The two also filmed a music video for their remake.[32] In addition, Osment also recorded a song with "The Disney Channel Circle Of Stars", the song was released in 2008. According to an audio interview with Emily backstage at the Grammys 2008, she is currently writing and recording tracks with Eve 6.[33] In an interview with Half Taft Blue in 2008, Osment said that she is working on her debut album, though the sound will be completely different from Disney pop. Instead the main genre will be Indie rock, and the album will not be associated to Walt Disney Records. Osment is set to write most of the songs on the album. Osment recorded a remake "Once Upon a Dream" for the release of Sleeping Beauty 50th Platinum Edition. The song was aired on Disney Channel on September 12, 2008.[3]
Personal life
Osment is close friends with fellow Hannah Montana co-stars Mitchel Musso and Miley Cyrus.[14] She mentioned during an interview on The View that her favorite books are the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer. She participated in 10th Annual Michael Douglas & Friends Celebrity Golf Event with her brother. In an interview on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Osment stated that she looks up to Audrey Hepburn and is a big fan of "Breakfast at Tiffany's". She left her school and opted for private tutoring.[34]
In early 2008, Osment participated in Disney Channel's "Earth Day", where she and other Disney stars met with TreePeople to teach kids how to help the environment with small changes in their homes and neighborhoods.[35]
Osment has participated in several charity events, including the 10th Annual L.A. Cancer Challenge. Osment appeared in a conference St. Jude Research Hospital to raise more money for the children. In addition as part of the Disney Channel Games 2007, Osment's team supported the Unicef Foundation. Osment teamed with the Unicef Foundation again in 2007 to raise money for sick children.
Osment also agreed to sign CosmoGIRL! for President Shirts for a charity online auction.[36] In 2007, Osment designed a line of T-shirts for 2lovecollection.com, with proceeds going to the Make-a-Wish Foundation and the St. Jude Research Hospital.
Entrepreneurship
In 2007, Osment designed a line of T-Shirts for 2lovecollection.com, the T-Shirts support Make a Wish Foundation and the St. Jude Research Hospital.[31] Osment appeared in a conference St. Jude Research Hospital to raise more money for the children. In 2007, Osment signed a deal to appear in a nationwide campaign called "Smart Girls Rock" by the New York based denim brand Vanilla Star. "It's a new line for girls, the clothes are really denim and girly with a edge of punk."[20]
She promoted her song "I Don't Think About It" with the release of the campaign and commercial. In addition, Disney released a Hannah Montana clothing collection in late summer 2007. Osment helped to design some of the pieces from the collection. Osment's image was used in Hannah Montana merchandise like clothing, dolls and DVDs.[37]
Filmography
Film
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2009 | Hannah Montana: The Movie | Lilly Truscott/Lola Luftnagle | Main Role/Post-Production |
2008 | Soccer Mom | Becca | Main Role |
Dadnapped | Melissa Hamilton | TV Movie | |
2007 | The Haunting Hour Volume One: Don't Think About It | Cassie Keller | |
2006 | Holidaze: The Christmas That Almost Didn't Happen | Trick (voice) | |
2005 | Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch | Additional Voices | Film |
2003 | Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over | Gerti Giggles | |
2002 | Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams | Gerti Giggles | |
2000 | Edward Fubbwupper Fibbed Big | Voice | |
1999 | Sarah, Plain and Tall: Winter's End | Cassie Witting | |
The Secret Life of Girls | Miranda Aiken |
Television
Year | Show | Role | Notes |
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2006-present | Hannah Montana | Lilly Truscott/Lola Luftnangle | Main Role/Original run since March 24, 2006 |
Guest appearances
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2008 | The Suite Life On Deck | Lola | Crossover |
The View | Guest | ||
Film '72 | Guest | Aired on January 22, 2008 | |
Mother Goose Parade | Guest | Performed comedy sketch | |
2007 | Disney Channel Games 2007 | Herself | Yellow Team |
Shorty McShorts' Shorts | As Kelly & tall skunk girl | Voice actor | |
Live with Regis and Kelly | Guest | ||
Jimmy Kimmel Live! | Guest | Aired on September 5, 2007 | |
The Ellen DeGeneres Show | Guest | Aired on October 11, 2007 | |
The View | Guest | Aired on August 2, 2007 | |
2006 | Disney Channel Games 2006 | Herself | Green Team |
"100 Greatest Teen Stars" | Herself | Archive Footage | |
SoapTalk | Herself | Guest | |
2005 | Child Stars II: Growing Up Hollywood | ATM Biography/ Archive Footage | |
2001 | Friends | Lelani Mayolanofavich | The One with the Halloween Party |
2000 | Touched by an Angel | Alyssa | With God as My Witness |
1999 | 3rd Rock from the Sun | Dahlia | Dick, Who's Coming to Dinner |
Cast and Crew | Herself | Archive Footage |
Awards
- Won: 2003 Young Artist Award for Best performance in a feature film in Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams
- Won: 2004 Winner of the "Best Child Role Model" for the Golden Icon Awards presented by Travolta Family Entertainment
- Won: 2006 "Poptastic Queen" award for Popstar! Magazine's 5th Annual Poptastic Awards
- Won: 2007 Winner of the "Poptastic Rising Star" award for Popstar! Magazine's 6th Annual Poptastic Awards
- Won: 2007 Teen Choice Award for Hannah Montana[38]
- Won: 2007 Young Artist Award for Best performance in a TV series (Comedy or Drama) for Hannah Montana
Nominations
- Nominated: 2003 Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Feature Film- Young Actress Age Ten or Under. for Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams
- Nominated: 1999 Young Artist Award for Sarah, Plain and Tall: Winter's End[10]
- Nominated: 2008 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards Favorite TV Show Hannah Montana
- Nominated: 2008 Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special Leading Young Actress for The Haunting Hour: Don't Think About It[39]
- Nominated: 2008 Young Artist Award for Hannah Montana
Discography
- Singles
- I Don't Think About It
- If I Didn't Have You with Mitchel Musso
- You've Got a Friend featured with Billy Ray Cyrus on his album Home at Last
- Once Upon A Dream
- Soundtracks & Compilations
- Music videos
Year | Song title | Source DVD/Home video | Song edits |
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2007 | "I Don't Think About It" | The Haunting Hour Volume One: Don't Think About It | |
2008 | "If I Didn't Have You" Featuring Mitchel Musso | DisneyMania 6 | |
"Once Upon A Dream | Princess DisneyMania |
Notes and references
- ^ "The 59th Primetime Emmy Awards and Creative Arts Emmy Awards Nominees". Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Retrieved 2007-07-31.
- ^ "States fight for Hannah Montana movie". CNN. November 23, 2007. Retrieved 2007-12-11.
- ^ a b Emily Osment dishes on her New Album
- ^ Bio at IMDb
- ^ Eugene Osment
- ^ "Haley Joel Osment's Biography". Notable Names Database. 2007. Retrieved 2007-08-07.
- ^ title= Emily Osment's Biography Names Database (2007) Retrieved on 2007-08-07
- ^ Duke, Paul F. (April 25, 2000). "Osment, Dafoe honing 'Edges'". Variety.com. Retrieved 2007-12-10.
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- ^ "Spy Kids 3 Box office collections". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 2008-05-11.
- ^ a b Jacques Steinberg (April 20, 2006). "Hannah Montana : A Tale of Two Tweens". The New York Times. Retrieved 2006-10-07.
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- ^ ""Holidaze" Trailer". Dylan Sprouse and Cole Sprouse a Brenda Song and Emily Osment "Holidaze" Trailer. Retrieved November 30.
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- ^ a b Osment Tapped For Vanilla Star retrieved on Friday, November 09, 2007 By Julee Greenberg WWD.com
- ^ 15-Year-Old Emily Osment Not Following in the Footsteps of Other Child Stars By Chris Connelly Oct. 12, 2007 ABC news
- ^ Hannah Montana's singing stars Written by Frank Barron Thursday, October 18, 2007 Entertainment Tonight
- ^ Emily Osment 'haunted' by scary movies The Associated Press updated 7:06 p.m. ET Oct. 18, 2007
- ^ "Emily Osment Moviefone". Retrieved 2007-08-27.
- ^ Emily Osment stars in 'R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour: Don't Think About It' retrieved on Oct 18, 2007 The Canadian Press
- ^ 'Hannah Montana' Stars Have Spooky Movie Coming to DVD in September Buddytv.com
- ^ R. L. Stine's the Haunting Hour: Don't Think About It Gets Spooky on DVD September 4 Source: Universal Studios Home Video retrieved on June 26, 2007
- ^ EMILY OSMENT [dot] US - Emily Osment World - #1 Source!
- ^ In Pictures: Eight Hot Kid Stars To Watch Forbes
- ^ Disney stars in town to shoot new movie Reported by: Angie Larsen 11/07 8:36 p.m. ABC4.com
- ^ a b Teen Stars T-Shirt Hits Cyberspace Ok Magazine.com
- ^ Amazon.com: Disneymania, Vol. 6: Various Artists: Music
- ^ Audio interview at the Grammys
- ^ Too Young for Hollywood? ABC News
- ^ Disney Channel Celebrates Earth Day About.com
- ^ CosmoGIRL! Shirt Signed by Emily Osment
- ^ Samantha Critchell (June 20, 2007). "Style: Company targets tweens with 'Hannah Montana' clothes". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2008-04-30.
- ^ Awards
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