"Discovered" by an agent while accompanying his father on an audition

Appeared in his first TV commercial at age four-and-one-half (date approximate)

Appeared in TV spots for General Mills and Pepsi

Appeared in a bit part in "Groundhog Day"

Starred in the John Hughes production of "Dennis the Menace"

Had featured role in the big screen comedy "Spy Hard"

Portrayed the child Vincent (portrayed as an adult by Ethan Hawke) in "Gattaca"

Acted in "Rushmore", playing a fourth grader and protege of the protagonist

Portrayed the son of Tim Robbins in the thriller "Arlington Road"

Co-starred with Della Reese in the CBS movie "Anya's Bell"

Signed to play a golf prodigy in "A Gentleman's Game" (lensed 2000)

TV series debut as regular, the CBS drama "Kate Brasher"