Ty Simpkins is a remarkable young talent in the entertainment industry, boasting an impressive array of credits in his impressive resume. At a young age, he has already had the privilege of starring in two of the biggest blockbusters of all time. His notable roles include appearing alongside Bryce Dallas Howard and Chris Pratt in Universal's dinosaur-themed box office hit, Jurassic World. Prior to this, he starred alongside Robert Downey Jr. in Disney/Marvel's Iron Man 3, which holds the record as the sixth highest grossing superhero film of all time.
In addition to his work in blockbuster films, Simpkins has also showcased his range in smaller, more nuanced roles. He starred in the psychological drama Meadowland, opposite Olivia Wilde, Elizabeth Moss, and Luke Wilson, which premiered at the 2015 Tribeca Film Festival. In this film, he played the role of 'Adam,' a special needs child who often finds himself in trouble at school.
Furthermore, Simpkins has also appeared in the thriller Hangman, alongside his sister Ryan Simpkins, which premiered at SXSW 2015. He has been acting since birth, first appearing as an infant on the iconic soap opera series "One Life to Live." His feature debut was in Steven Spielberg's War of the Worlds, starring alongside Tom Cruise and Dakota Fanning.
Simpkins has also had success in the horror genre, starring in the psychological horror film Insidious, which grossed close to $100 million worldwide. He reprised his role in the sequel and has also appeared in films such as the award-winning Revolutionary, New Line's Pride and Glory, opposite Colin Farrell and Edward Norton, and Little Children, starring Kate Winslet.
In his personal life, Ty Simpkins lives in California with his family. He is the youngest of three children and enjoys participating in sports. He shares his home with his two dogs and three cats, which he also shares with his sister, Ryan Simpkins.
