Jonathan Lipnicki (34) became famous in the nineties with movies like “Jerry Maguire” (1996) or “Stuart Little” (1999). At 14, he disappeared from the spotlight for several years to finish high school. As an adult, he now says: “I’m not where I want to be professionally.”
In an interview with “People” magazine, Jonathan Lipnicki shares his efforts to relaunch his acting career following a lull during his transition phase. He starts by saying, “There were some great moments for me at a young age.” However, he acknowledges the significant challenge of transitioning from child actor to adult roles. “It’s perfectly fine to admit that professionally, I haven’t reached my desired position just yet,” Lipnicki candidly states.
Being an actor is “something I aspire to pursue throughout my lifetime, and I feel you must have faith in it and exert every effort to progress accordingly.” Following his high school years, during which he deliberately slowed down his professional pace, the U.S. native enrolled in acting courses and started featuring in minor movies and theater performances in Los Angeles.
In his current professional journey, several significant achievements have gone unnoticed, he muses today. “Honestly,” Lipnicki confesses, “over the past year, I declined offers for roughly half a dozen film projects.” This decision brings him some remorse as he expresses a desire to change course. Each evening, he seeks guidance through prayer, hoping for clear direction on where his path should lead next. With unwavering faith, he remains optimistic, convinced that greater success awaits him ahead.
In his new project, he needs to exhibit his most undesirable traits.
His latest venture, “The Joe Schmo Show,” represents “progress in the right direction.” This program revolves around deceiving someone under the impression they’re partaking in a reality TV production. In it, Lipnicki portrays a caricatured, self-centered iteration of himself. Stepping outside his usual boundaries proved to be “the accomplishment” he values most. As an actor raised within this field, one strives to present their finest image; however, taking on such a role required him to expose his less flattering aspects instead. Oddly enough, finding strength in revealing these facets brought a sense of empowerment.