Jeremy Sumpter began his career at the age of 10. Until now, he’s been best known for his portrayal of young Adam Meiks in actor Bill Paxton’s directorial debut, Frailty (Matthew McConaughey starred as the adult Adam). Sumpter received a Saturn Award nomination for his unflinching performance in this well-received independent thriller.

Sumpter won the Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Movie, Mini-Series or Special for his performance in the Showtime family drama Just a Dream. The directorial debut of actor Danny Glover, Just A Dream also starred Carl Lumbly and Ally Sheedy.

Sumpter was already an avid surfer when he starred opposite Mark Harmon in the surf drama Local Boys. His television credits include episodic work on "ER" and "Raising Dad". Born in Northern California, he lived most of his life in Kentucky until his family moved to Los Angeles in 2000. He has two sisters, one a twin.