History of Haley Joel Osment in Timeline

Haley Joel Osment is an acclaimed American actor known for his impressive career, which began in childhood. His role in "Forrest Gump" (1994) garnered him a Young Artist Award. His breakthrough performance in "The Sixth Sense" (1999) earned him critical acclaim, including a Saturn Award and nominations for an Academy Award, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild Award. He continued to achieve success in films like "Pay It Forward" (2000), "A.I. Artificial Intelligence" (2001), for which he won a second Saturn Award, "Secondhand Lions" (2003), which earned him a Critics Choice Award, and "The Jungle Book 2" (2003). Beyond film, Osment is recognized for his voice acting work, notably as Sora and Vanitas in the popular video game series "Kingdom Hearts."

April 10, 1988: Haley Joel Osment Born

Haley Joel Osment was born on April 10, 1988.

1994: Early Career and TV Roles

After appearing in a Pizza Hut commercial that launched his career, Osment secured his first TV role in Thunder Alley and film roles in Forrest Gump and Mixed Nuts in 1994.

1994: Forrest Gump and Early Roles

In 1994, Osment appeared in the film Forrest Gump as Forrest's son and had a minor role in Mixed Nuts. This marked the beginning of his career as a child actor after he was discovered through a Pizza Hut commercial.

1996: Bogus

Osment appeared in the film Bogus in 1996.

1998: The Lake

Osment appeared in the television film The Lake in 1998.

1999: I'll Remember April

Osment appeared in the film I'll Remember April in 1999.

1999: The Sixth Sense Breakthrough

Osment starred in The Sixth Sense in 1999, gaining widespread recognition for his role as Cole Sear.

1999: The Sixth Sense Acclaim and Catchphrase

Osment's performance in The Sixth Sense in 1999 earned him critical acclaim and awards nominations, and his line "I see dead people" became a popular catchphrase.

2000: Family Guy Appearances

Osment made appearances on the animated TV series Family Guy in 2000.

2000: Pay It Forward and Family Guy

Osment starred in Pay It Forward in 2000 and made appearances in the animated TV series Family Guy.

2000: Pay It Forward Release

Osment starred in Pay It Forward, released in 2000.

2001: A.I. Artificial Intelligence and Edges of the Lord

In 2001, Osment starred in A.I. Artificial Intelligence and the Polish film Edges of the Lord.

2001: More Family Guy Appearances

Osment made further appearances on Family Guy in 2001.

2001: A.I. and Critical Acclaim

Osment starred in A.I. Artificial Intelligence in 2001, receiving further critical acclaim for his performance.

2002: Kingdom Hearts Voice Acting Begins

Osment began voicing Sora in the Kingdom Hearts video game franchise in 2002.

2002: Voice Acting for Disney

Osment lent his voice to Disney films like The Country Bears and The Hunchback of Notre Dame II in 2002.

2003: Secondhand Lions and Voice Acting

Osment appeared in Secondhand Lions and voiced characters in animated films like The Jungle Book 2 and The Hunchback of Notre Dame II in 2003.

2003: Secondhand Lions and The Jungle Book 2

Osment returned to live action with Secondhand Lions and voiced a character in The Jungle Book 2 in 2003.

2005: All-Star Cup Participation

In 2005, Haley Joel Osment participated in the All-Star Cup golf tournament as part of the U.S. team, led by Mark O'Meara.

2006: Car Accident and Legal Consequences

In 2006, Haley Joel Osment was involved in a car accident, resulting in a broken rib and fractured shoulder blade. He pleaded no contest to charges of driving under the influence and drug possession, leading to a sentence of three years' probation, rehabilitation, a fine, and mandatory Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.