Haley Joel Osment (born April 10, 1988) [1] is an American actor. Beginning his career as a child actor, Osment's role in the comedy-drama film Forrest Gump (1994) won him a Young Artist Award.

Jan 30, 2023 · Haley Joel Osment has been acting for decades and has built an impressive career — and he became a child star after being discovered in an Ikea.

Sep 10, 2014 · -- In 1999, Haley Joel Osment was a breakout star as the young boy in "The Sixth Sense." He was just 11-years-old when he played the litle boy who could "see dead people" opposite Bruce Willis in the thriller. Now, Osment is all grown up.

Oct 29, 2014 · When he was four years old, Haley Joel Osment had his picture taken by a stranger as he and his mother walked through the front doors of IKEA. A few days later, his mother took a call from an...

As a young child, his first film role was as Forrest Gump (1994) 's son, also named Forrest Gump, in the 1994 film of the same name as well as making a small appearance in Mixed Nuts (1994).

3 days ago · Michael and Theresa Osment welcomed their son Haley Joel in April 1988, followed by their daughter Emily in March 1992. The brother-sister duo were raised by their father, an actor, and their...

His first major role came at age 6 playing Tom Hanks’ son in the 1994 Oscar winner Forrest Gump. Osment’s sensitive performance earned widespread praise and signaled huge potential. More substantial child roles followed in 1996‘s Bogus with Whoopi Goldberg and the blockbuster Twister. But his career-defining performance was just around the corner.

Nov 23, 2021 · Osment plays the son of Forrest and Jenny, and while his character doesn't show up until the final minutes of the film, it's a memorable appearance nonetheless. Osment does a good job at portraying a pint-sized version of Forrest: innocent, naive, and curious about the life that happens around him.

As a young child, his first film role was as Forrest Gump (1994) 's son, also named Forrest Gump, in the 1994 film of the same name as well as making a small appearance in Mixed Nuts (1994).

Feb 10, 2025 · Child actor Haley Joel Osment, the star of 'The Sixth Sense,' seemed to have everything at his feet after his acclaimed Oscar-nominated work. However, life didn't turn out to be as kind to the young actor's looks or his career.