Jonah Bobo
American musician(born 1996 or 1997)
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Ezra Jonah Bobo (born 1996 or 1997[1]) is an American musician and former child actor. He is best known for his roles as Danny Budwing in the 2005 film Zathura: A Space Adventure, Robbie Weaver in the 2011 film Crazy, Stupid, Love, and the voice of Austin the Kangaroo on Nickelodeon's animated television series The Backyardigans. Jonah’s full albums include: Newgrass Suite (2021), Rainbow LP (2023), and Charm School (2025). They are available on all music streaming platforms.
- Actor
- musician
- theatre artist
Jonah Bobo | |
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| Born | Ezra Jonah Bobo |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2004–2012 |
| Relatives | Salha "Mama" Bobo (great-grandmother) |
Early life
Bobo was raised in Roosevelt Island, New York in an Orthodox Jewish household.[2] His father works in software, while his mother is a physical therapist and personal trainer.[3] His paternal great-grandmother was Syrian-American businesswoman and philanthropist Salha "Mama" Bobo.[2][4]
Career
His first film role was in The Best Thief in the World. He co-starred in Around the Bend, portraying the youngest of a four-generation family. Bobo was subsequently cast in Zathura: A Space Adventure as Danny Budwing. His next role was in Strangers with Candy. He portrayed young Victor Mancini in Choke. He has also made an appearance on 30 Rock as a paparazzo named Ethan. He appeared on Roosevelt Island in the play Seussical, Jr. at the Main Street Theatre and Dance Alliance. He was also on the 5th episode of Royal Pains. From 2004 to 2013, Bobo voiced Austin on Nickelodeon's The Backyardigans. In 2011, he appeared in Crazy, Stupid, Love as Robbie. In 2012, his final film role was in Disconnect as Ben, a lonely teenager in highschool.
Bobo is also a musician, composer and theatre artist, with his theatrical work being awarded distinctions by the Richard Rodgers Award Foundation and the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center. In September 2021, Bobo released his debut album Newgrass Suite.[5] His second album Rainbow was released in September 2023.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | The Best Thief in the World | Sam Zaidman | |
| Around the Bend | Zach Lair | ||
| 2005 | Strangers with Candy | Shamus Noblet | Uncredited |
| Zathura: A Space Adventure | Danny Budwing | ||
| 2006 | The Fox and the Hound 2 | Tod | Voice |
| 2008 | Choke | Young Victor Mancini | |
| 2011 | Crazy, Stupid, Love | Robbie Weaver | |
| 2012 | Disconnect | Ben Boyd |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2013 | The Backyardigans | Austin | Voice |
| 2009 | 30 Rock | Ethan | Episode: "Jackie Jormp-Jomp" |
| Royal Pains | Arlo Grant | Episode: "No Man Is an Island" |
Awards and nominations
| Award | Year | Category | Result | Work |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young Artist Award | 2006 | Best Performance in a Feature Film - Young Actor Age Ten or Younger | Nominated | Zathura |
| 2012 | Best Performance in a Feature Film – Supporting Young Actor([6]) | Nominated | Crazy, Stupid, Love. |
Discography
Albums
| Album | Album details |
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| Newgrass Suite |
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| RAINBOW |
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Charm School Released: July 25, 2025 Formats: digital download, streaming
Singles
| Year | Song |
|---|---|
| 2021 | "iii. party" |
| "ii. woods" | |
| "vii. letter" | |
| 2022 | "YELLOW" |
| 2023 | "ORANGE" |
| "INDIGO" | |
| 2024 | "BLUE PT. 1" |
| "BLUE PT. 2" |