David Eric Lloyd Morelli[1] (born May 19, 1986) is an American actor. He is best known for work as a child actor in such roles as Charlie Calvin in Disney's The Santa Clause film trilogy and the follow-up series The Santa Clauses, as well as "Little John" Warner in the NBC television series Jesse, and Kyle Grant in Dunston Checks In.[2]
Eric Lloyd | |
|---|---|
| Born | David Eric Lloyd Morelli May 19, 1986 Glendale, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1989–present |
Career
editHis television career began when, between ages two and five, he was cast as a young Kevin Arnold (Fred Savage) in episodes of The Wonder Years.[3][4] His film credits include Batman & Robin, Dunston Checks In, My Giant, The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars, and The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue.
In 1996, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram wrote, "Eric Lloyd is a few years shy of adolescence, but already he has the credentials of a veteran actor," stating that at that time his biggest role was in The Santa Clause, but that his role in Dunston Checks In put him "back in the thick of things".[3]
In 2014, Lloyd opened Lloyd Production Studios.[5] LP Studios is a production and post-production music and film space located in Glendale, California.
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Sunny's Deliverance | David | Short |
| Heart and Souls | 7-year-old Thomas Reilly | ||
| 1994 | Greedy | 7-year-old Joe McTeague | |
| The Santa Clause | Charlie Calvin | ||
| 1996 | Dunston Checks In | Kyle Grant | |
| 1997 | The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue | Blanky | Voice; direct-to-video |
| The Spittin' Image | Wally | Short | |
| Batman & Robin | Young Bruce Wayne | ||
| Deconstructing Harry | Hilliard "Hilly" Block | ||
| 1998 | My Giant | Young Sammy Kamin | |
| The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars | Blanky | Voice; direct-to-video | |
| Luminous Motion | Phillip | ||
| 2002 | The Santa Clause 2 | Charlie Calvin | |
| 2006 | The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause | ||
| 2011 | ChromeSkull: Laid to Rest 2 | Geeky Worker |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | The Wonder Years | Young Kevin Arnold | Episode: "Brightwing" |
| 1992 | Laurie Hill | Leo Hill | 10 episodes |
| 1993 | A Family Torn Apart | Chris Hannigan | Television film |
| Love & War | Johnny | Episode: "I Love a Parade" | |
| 1994 | In the Best of Families: Marriage, Pride & Madness | Young John Lynch | Television film |
| Seasons of the Heart | David | ||
| 1995 | Abandoned and Deceived | Matthew | |
| 1996–1997 | The Oz Kids | Neddie Hugson | Voice |
| 1997 | A Christmas Memory | Buddy | Television film |
| 1998 | Chameleon | Ghen | |
| 1998–2000 | Jesse | "Little John" Warner | 41 episodes |
| 2000 | Rocket Power | Josh | Episode: "All About Sam/Half Twister" |
| 2001 | ER | Martin Leanly | Episode: "Rampage" |
| 2011 | About Abby | Xander Falls | 2 episodes |
| 2012 | True Perfection | Kyle | Miniseries |
| 2017 | Weedland | Garret Walker | TV Pilot |
| 2020 | Comic Conventions | Manny (white) | TV short |
| 2022 | The Santa Clauses | Charlie Calvin | Episode: "Chapter Two: The Secessus Clause" |
| 2024 | The Floor | Himself, contestant | Episode: They Rise & They Fall |
Video games
edit| Year | Title | Voice role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Goosebumps: Escape from Horrorland | Clay |
Awards and nominations
edit- 1993, Nominated for Young Artist Award for Outstanding Actor Under Ten in a Television Series for Laurie Hill[6]
- 1994, Nominated for Young Artist Award for Best Actor Under Ten in a Motion Picture for Heart and Souls[7]
- 1994, Nominated for Young Artist Award for Best Performance by a Young Actor Co-Starring in a Motion Picture for The Santa Clause[7]
- 1995, Nominated for Young Artist Award for Best Performance by a Youth Actor in a TV Mini-Series or Special for Seasons of the Heart
- 1997, Nominated for Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Feature Film – Actor Age Ten or Under for Dunston Checks In[8]
- 1998, Nominated for Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Movie/Pilot/Mini-Series – Young Actor Age Ten or Under for A Christmas Memory[9]
- 1999, Nominated for Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Movie/Pilot/Mini-Series or Series – Supporting Young Actor for Chameleon[10]
- 1999, Won Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series – Supporting Young Actor for Jesse[10]
- 1999, Nominated for The Hollywood Reporter Young Star Award for Best Performance by a Young Actor in a Comedy TV Series for Jesse
- 2000, Nominated for Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series – Supporting Young Actor for Jesse[11]
- 2000, Nominated for The Hollywood Reporter Young Star Award for Best Young Actor/Performance in a Comedy TV Series for Jesse
- 2003, Nominated for Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Feature Film – Supporting Young Actor for The Santa Clause 2: The Mrs. Clause[12]
- 2007, Nominated for Young Artist Award for Best Young Ensemble in a Feature Film for The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause[13]
References
edit- ^ This is his full birth name, according to the State of California. California Birth Index, 1905–1995. Center for Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento, California. At Ancestry.com
- ^ Sterritt, David (May 14, 2000). "On the Road With an Eccentric, Provocative Mom". The New York Times. pp. Arts & Leisure.
- ^ a b "Eric Lloyd". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. January 30, 1996. Retrieved December 9, 2010.
- ^ Polunsky, Bob (November 11, 1994). "'Santa Clause'- Tim Allen sleighs Christmas". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved December 9, 2010.
- ^ "LP Studios". Facebook.
- ^ "Fifteenth Annual Youth in Film Awards, 1992–1993". Young Artist Awards. Retrieved December 9, 2010.
- ^ a b "Sixteenth Annual Youth in Film Awards, 1993–1994". Young Artist Awards. Retrieved December 9, 2010.
- ^ "Eighteenth Annual Youth in Film Awards, 1995–1996". Young Artist Awards. Archived from the original on April 2, 2011. Retrieved December 9, 2010.
- ^ "Nineteenth Annual Youth in Film Awards, 1996–1997". Young Artist Awards. Archived from the original on December 22, 2016. Retrieved December 9, 2010.
- ^ a b "20th Annual Awards". Young Artist Awards. Retrieved October 11, 2016.
- ^ "21st Annual Awards". Young Artist Awards. Retrieved October 11, 2016.
- ^ "24th Annual Young Artist Awards Nominations". Young Artist Awards. Archived from the original on September 7, 2014. Retrieved October 11, 2016.
- ^ "28th Annual Young Artist Awards - Nominations / Special Awards". Young Artist Awards. Retrieved October 11, 2016.