Ty Simpkins Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 10½ in |
Weight | 73 kg |
Date of Birth | August 6, 2001 |
Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Eye Color | Blue |
Ty Simpkins is an American actor known for portraying various important roles in popular TV shows and films like Insidious: Chapter 2, Insidious, The Next Three Days, and Guiding Light. His major achievements include working with Robert Downey Jr. in Iron Man 3 and being cast in the sci-fi adventure Jurassic World in 2015 for which, he won a Saturn Award under the “Best Performance by a Younger Actor” category in 2016. He has a huge social media fan base with more than 100k followers on Instagram.
Born Name
Ty Keegan Simpkins
Nick Name
Ty Simpkins
Sun Sign
Leo
Born Place
New York City, New York, United States
Residence
California, United States
Nationality
Occupation
Actor
Family
- Father –Â Stephen Simpkins
- Mother – Monique Simpkins
- Siblings –Â Ryan Simpkins (Older Sister) (Actress). He also has an older brother.
Manager
Ty is represented by –
- The UPS Store
- William Morris Endeavor Entertainment
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 10½ in or 179 cm
Weight
73 kg or 161 lbs
Race / Ethnicity
White
He has Irish, English, and German ancestry, along with parts of other ancestries.
Hair Color
Light Brown (Natural)
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Boyish charm
Brand Endorsements
Ty has appeared in the TV commercials for the following brands –
- K-Mart
- Comcast
- Noggin
- Chase Bank (2008) National
- Audi – Endless Summer (2008) National
Religion
He was raised by a Christian mother and a Jewish step-father. So, Ty celebrates both Christian and Jewish holidays.
Best Known For
- Starring in movies like Insidious: Chapter 2, Insidious, Meadowland, and The Next Three Days
- Being cast alongside Robert Downey Jr. as Harley Keener in Iron Man 3
- His role in Jurassic World for which he won a Saturn Award in the “Best Performance by a Younger Actor” category in 2016
First Film
His first theatrical film appearance was made in 2005 in the sci-fi thriller War of the Worlds.
First TV Show
Ty Simpkins made his TV show debut as Jack Manning on the romantic drama series One Life to Live in 2001.
Ty Simpkins Facts
- He was only 3 weeks old when he first appeared on TV.
- Simpkins father named him after the famous baseball player Ty Cobb.
- Ty has worked alongside his sister, Ryan, on several occasions.
- He can play ukulele and cello.
- Ty has been cast alongside popular actors and actresses like Kate Winslet, Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Cruise, Jennifer Connelly, Patrick Wilson, and Dakota Fanning.
- He has given his voice in the video games including Lego Dimensions and Lego Marvel’s Avenger.
- He has a pet dog named Woof.
- Follow Ty Simpkins on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
Featured Image by Ty Simpkins / Instagram