Jared Rushton Biography

The Utah born musician, Jared Michael Rushton, is well known for his acting role in “Big” in 1988 as Tom Hanks.

Jared Rushton Early Life

His debut job as an actor was in “Barbie and the Rockers” as a rocker, which was a commercial. Additionally, he has also been starring in the “Cry in the Wild”. Also, Jared has been a reluctant father-to-be on the drama “Nothern Exposure”.

Jared Rushton Education

He is an alumnus from Las Positas College.

Jared Rushton Acting

Rushton started his career as an actor in a “Barbie and the Rockers” commercial. On the set of Big, his mom assisted him. Likewise, he starred in the film A Cry in the Wild. When the actor was 12 years old, he appeared in an episode of Tales from the Darkside.

Moreover, her work credits include Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, Haunted Lives: True Ghost Stories, Dead Man’s Walk, Pet Sematary Two and many more.

He has been a credited actor since the 1988 film Lady in White. Rushton played Ron Thompson, the bratty next-door neighbor of Wayne Szalinski (played by Rick Moranis), an eccentric inventor of the secret machine that physically shrinks objects.

During the film, Szalinki’s kids and Rushton’s character were accidentally shrunk and battled in opposition to all odds till Szalinski may want to go back Thompson and Szalinki’s youngsters returned to normal size Rushton’s next major function become within the horribly received Pet Sematary II.

Jared is a dependable supporting cast member. He has appeared in four films including the 1992 action film Pet Sematary II as the character Clyde Parker, the 1989 adventure movie Honey, I Shrunk the Kids playing Ron Thompson and the 1988 comedy release Big cast as Billy. Rushton’s next major role was in the horribly received Pet Sematary II.

The movie changed into a prime bomb and has been universally derided as being pure crap. His most commercially successful assignment up to now has been the 1989 journey movie, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, which brought in $131,000,000 at the container office.

After Pet Sematary II, Rushton’s performing profession hit the skids and by no means recovered. Rushton was relegated to non-routine bit components in TV collection such as ‘Life Goes On’ and ‘Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman’ until he seemingly gave up acting in 2000.

Jared Rushton Age

Jared Rushton was born on 3rd March 1974,  in Provo, Utah, USA. He belongs to the white ethnicity. Rushton celebrates his birthday on every 3rd March of every year.

Jared Rushton Parents

He is a son of mother Monica Rushton while the identity of his father is not available. He grew with his sibling Ryan Rushton in his home town.

Jared Rushton Spouse

Rushton likes to keep his personal life private hence information about his dating life is not available. It is therefore not known whether he is married or has any children. However, this information will be updated as soon as it is available.

Jared Rushton Body Measurements

• Height: 5feet 7inches
• Weight: Not Available
• Shoe Size: Not Available
• Body Shape: Medium
• Hair Color: Blonde
• Eye Color: Blue

Jared Rushton Net Worth

Rushton is believed to own $2 million from his career. He receives an average salary of $39.84 per hour. Well, he mainly receives his income through his movies, series, including commercials, advertisements, and endorsement deals as well.

Besides that, the prominent figure is also a musician. He receives an average salary of the musician is $40,112 per year. So, he might be earning a similar amount.

Jared Rushton Music

When his acting roles completely dried up, Rushton turned to music to pass the time. In his music career, he co-worked in a couple of bands. Currently, he is a member of the band, Deal By Dusk. Similarly, he is the singer and the guitarist in a band, Goodbye Effect from where he formerly withdrawal.

Jared Rushton Nominations

He has been nominated for two Saturn Awards and two Young Artist Awards

Jared Rushton Television Shows

1. Cover Me: Based on the True Life of an FBI Family – Seth Kesselring (1 episode, 2000)
2. a.k.a. Cover Me – USA (short title)
3. The Line (2000) TV episode – Seth Kesselring
4. Cracker: Mind Over Murder – Bill Lane (1 episode, 1999)
5. a.k.a. Cracker – USA (original title)

1. a.k.a. Cracker: The Complete Series – International (English title) (DVD box title)
2. Best Boys (1999) TV episode – Bill Lane
3. Dead Man’s Walk (miniseries) – Wesley Buttons (2 episodes, 1996)
4. Episode #1.3 (1996) TV episode – Wesley Buttons
5. Episode #1.1 (1996) TV episode – Wesley Buttons

1. ER – Andy Bohlmeyer (1 episode, 1994)
2. ER Confidential (1994) TV episode – Andy Bohlmeyer
3. The Yarn Princess (1994) (TV) – Peter Thomas
4. Family Matters (1 episode, 1994)
5. Presumed Urkel (1994) TV episode

1. Northern Exposure – Phil (1 episode, 1993)
2. Heal Thyself (1993) TV episode – Phil
3. CBS Schoolbreak Special – Alex Raymond (1 episode, 1993)
4. Other Mothers (1993) TV episode – Alex Raymond
5. Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman – Calvin Harding (1 episode, 1993)

1. Bad Water (1993) TV episode – Calvin Harding
2. Life Goes On – Ziggy (1 episode, 1992)
3. Babes in the Woods (1992) TV episode – Ziggy
4. Camp Wilder (1 episode, 1992)
5. The First Kiss (1992) TV episode

1. Where’s Rodney? (1990) (TV) – Rodney Barnes
2. Midnight Caller – Sylver Jensen (1 episode, 1990)
3. Planes (1990) TV episode – Sylver Jensen
4. Roseanne – Chip Lang (3 episodes, 1988-1989)
5. Becky’s Choice (1989) TV episode – Chip Lang

1. Dan’s Birthday Bash (1989) TV episode – Chip Lang
2. Lovers’ Lane (1988) TV episode – Chip Lang
3. Murder, She Wrote – Travis Harmon (1 episode, 1988)
4. Coal Miner’s Slaughter (1988) TV episode – Travis Harmon
5. Top Kids (1987) (TV)

• Cagney & Lacey – Peter Wade (1 episode, 1986)
• The Marathon (1986) TV episode – Peter Wade
• Tales from the Darkside – Richie (1 episode, 1986)
• A Serpent’s Tooth (1986) TV episode – Richie

Frequent Asked Questions About Jared Rushton

Who is Jared?

Jared Rushton is one of American’s best-known and loved actors and musicians.

How old is Rushton?

Jared Christian Rushton is 45 years old as of 2019. He was born in 1974.

How tall is Jared?

Rushton is 5feet 7inches tall.

Is Jared married?

Information about his marital status will be updated soon.

How much is Rushton worth?

Rushton is a famous actor for the movie, “Big” with an estimated net worth of $10million. He has earned this through his successfull career as an actor and musician.

Where does Jared live?

The musician, Rushton resides in the United States.

Is Jared dead or alive?

Jared Christian Rushton is still alive and in good health.

Where is Rushton now?

Jared Rushton is currently a musiciain from being an actor.