Jason Presson

Jason Presson (born August 31, 1971) is a former American child actor, best known for his role of Darren in the 1985 movie Explorers,[1] alongside Ethan Hawke and River Phoenix.

Jason Presson
Born (1971-08-31) August 31, 1971
Encino, California, USA
OccupationActor
Years active1983–1991

Career

His debut came in 1984 with the film The Stone Boy performing with Robert Duvall and Glenn Close. The following year, he was selected to play Darren Woods in Joe Dante's big budget movie, Explorers, with Ethan Hawke and River Phoenix. This movie was not a blockbuster, but earned nominations to the three protagonists at the Young Artist Award in the category for 'Best Young Actor'. The winner was his co-star and friend River Phoenix. Dante liked Presson's performance and subsequently cast him in a similar role in "The Shadow Man", a Twilight Zone segment which Dante directed.[2]

In 1990, he had a minor role in the movie Gremlins 2: The New Batch, returning to work with the director Joe Dante after five years. His last role was on the TV series In the Heat of the Night as Jimmy Miller.

Filmography
YearTitleRoleNotes
1983WishmanBruce KalebTV movie
1984The Stone BoyArnold Hillerman
1984Invitation to HellBillymain character
1984Trapper John, M.D.Jamie BruceEpisode: "A Change of Heart"
1984Finder of Lost LovesJonathan HodgesEpisode: "White Lies"
1985ExplorersDarren Woods
1985WebsterFrankEpisode: "Who's to Blame?"
1985The Twilight ZoneEricSegment: "The Shadow Man"
1986The Wonderful World of Disney: The LeftoversCharlie1 episode
1986The Wonderful World of Disney: The B.R.A.T. PatrolRaymond McGeorge1 episode
1988Lady in WhiteGeno Scarlatti
1988Saturday the 14th Strikes BackEddie Baxter
1989I Know My First Name Is StevenDeke
1990Gremlins 2: The New BatchAlex the Yogurt Jerk
1990Room for Romance1 episode
1991Never ForgetBernie MermelsteinTV movie
1991RugratsRamone "Rocko"1 episode
1991In the Heat of the NightJimmy Miller1 episode

References
  1. "THE SCREEN: 'EXPLORERS'". The New York Times. Retrieved June 5, 2012.
  2. Alexander, Chris (November 5, 2015). "Interview: Joe Dante Reflects on '80's Twilight Zone Episode, 'The Shadow Man'".
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