Adam Hann-Byrd (born February 23, 1982) is an American actor and
screenwriter most recognized for his roles in the films Jumanji, The
Ice Storm, Halloween H20: 20 Years Later, and as the title character
in Little Man Tate.Hann-Byrd was born in New York City, the son of
Jacquie Hann, a children's book illustrator and author, and Jeff Byrd,
a television cameraman. He has one sister, Maya. In 2004, Hann-Byrd
graduated from Wesleyan University in Connecticut with degrees in
psychology and film studies.Hann-Byrd made his film debut in 1991's
Little Man Tate, directed by and also starring Jodie Foster. In 1995,
he appeared as the young Alan in Jumanji at age 13, in which Robin
Williams appeared as the adult version of the character. He has also
appeared in films such as Diabolique (1996) and The Ice Storm (1997).
In 1998, he appeared as Charlie Deveraux in Halloween H20: 20 Years
Later and in 1999, in Uninvited.In 2009, Hann-Byrd began working
behind the camera after getting a job in the writers room for the
second and third seasons of the television show Fringe. In 2011, he
spent a year as a fellow in the Warner Bros. Television Writers
Workshop. Subsequently, Hann-Byrd served as a writer for the Hulu
series The Morning After and as a writer/producer for Participant
Media's Brain Food Daily.
screenwriter most recognized for his roles in the films Jumanji, The
Ice Storm, Halloween H20: 20 Years Later, and as the title character
in Little Man Tate.Hann-Byrd was born in New York City, the son of
Jacquie Hann, a children's book illustrator and author, and Jeff Byrd,
a television cameraman. He has one sister, Maya. In 2004, Hann-Byrd
graduated from Wesleyan University in Connecticut with degrees in
psychology and film studies.Hann-Byrd made his film debut in 1991's
Little Man Tate, directed by and also starring Jodie Foster. In 1995,
he appeared as the young Alan in Jumanji at age 13, in which Robin
Williams appeared as the adult version of the character. He has also
appeared in films such as Diabolique (1996) and The Ice Storm (1997).
In 1998, he appeared as Charlie Deveraux in Halloween H20: 20 Years
Later and in 1999, in Uninvited.In 2009, Hann-Byrd began working
behind the camera after getting a job in the writers room for the
second and third seasons of the television show Fringe. In 2011, he
spent a year as a fellow in the Warner Bros. Television Writers
Workshop. Subsequently, Hann-Byrd served as a writer for the Hulu
series The Morning After and as a writer/producer for Participant
Media's Brain Food Daily.
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