- Jonah Bobo is a 28-year-old actor known for his roles in movies like Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005), and Crazy Stupid Love (2011)
- The actor has since dropped acting for music, releasing his debut album in 2021 titled Newgrass Suite
- The entertainer has Jewish ancestry and his paternal great-grandmother was the matriarch of the extended Bobo family
Jonah Bobo is an American entertainer with deep Jewish ancestry. He is better known for his portrayal of Danny Budeing in Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005) and movies like The Best Thief in the World (2004) and Disconnect (2012). However, he has since dropped acting for music.
He went off the screens in 2013 only to resurface as a musician a few years later with his debut album NEWGRASS SUIT in 2021.
Fans and supporters of the New York-born actor have continued to ask why he has decided to drop film for music. Jonah has however only confirmed that music is something he was involved with from ‘way back.’ His dedication and love for the art seem to be his driving force and motivation despite the greater attention his movie roles have earned him.
Early Life Background of Jonah Bobo
The actor’s date of birth is speculated to be between 1996/1997. More reliable sources have in any case said the actor was born on January 24, 1997, in New York City. This implies that Jonah is currently 28 years old.
The entertainer was raised in an Orthodox Jewish household on Roosevelt Island in New York City. His parents are Bobo Scott and Raimi Denise. Bobo Georgia has been identified to be his sister while Bobo Ralph and Bobo Salha are his grandparents.
Jonah Bobo Left Acting Industry in 2013 but Resurfaced 7 Years Later as a Musician
Prior to this time, Jonah’s whereabouts has been a thing of concern to many fans and supporters. This is no surprise because the actor left on a long hiatus in 2013 after his appearance in the movie To Instigate Blue and the TV series The Backyardigans.
As you would find, Jonah Bobo has starred in a good number of movies since he debuted in the 2004 movie The Best Thief in the World (2004), a comedy-drama film directed by Jacob Kornbluth. The movie was released in 2004 at the Sundance Film Festival and it aired on Showtime on January 11, 2005. Some of his movies include; Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005), Choke (2008), Love (2011),
and Disconnect (2012).
Even though he made a name through his acting career, Jonah soon dropped acting for a new career path in music. He is not just a singer but also a composer, performer, and producer who works with ‘Be My Band’, an inclusive music group and a project that helps new and experienced musicians in the Ribble Valley and other surrounding areas improve their musical confidence and skills at a paltry sum.
Bobo released his debut album on the 3rd of September 2021. Not much recognition has been given to him as a musician yet compared to his acting days. He was previously nominated twice for the Young Artist Award in 2006 and 2012. It will be difficult to conclude whether or not the actor will go back to the screens. He seems to be choosing passion over career or fame.
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He Has Always Had a Thing For Music
Jonah has disclosed that he has always been a lover of music. He said he has been in the singing business from way back. This could be the reason why despite his success as an actor, he had to make a U-turn and pick up the microphone. On the 12th of February 2021, he said he was heading to more than 40 U.S. cities for a music tour. He has also remained active as an instrumentalist and producer for music artists like Bendita.
Music Albums
Newgrass Suite (Released 3rd September 2021) Below are the 9 list songs of the album
- Opening
- Woods
- Party
- Groove
- Riff
- Cardinal
- Letter
- Lambda
- Finale
Did You Know These 10 Quick Facts About Jonah Bobo?
1. He began reading when he was only 2 and a half years old.
2. Bobo attended Fiorello Laguardia High School in New York City.
3. It is alleged that Bobo lost 7 of his teeth while shooting his breakthrough movie Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005). He had to wear fake teeth (flippers) for the rest of the production.
4. While his mother is of Ashkenazi Jewish descent, his father is of Egyptian and Syrian descent.
5. Bobo’s paternal great-grandmother, Salha was the matriarch of the extended Bobo family. She and her Egyptian Jewish husband settled in Tampa, Florida in 1947 and she was a popular cookbook author and businesswoman.
6. Bobo has been in a relationship since the year 2014 according to his Facebook information. However, he has not yet revealed the identity of the person he is romantically involved with.
7. He is believed to have a net worth of over $600, 000
8. Jonah did a voice-over for the animated character Tod in the movie The Fox and the Hound 2 (2006).
9. He visits a sleep-away camp called tranquility every summer in Earlton, Green Country. He also used to be neighbors with the late Fez Whatley, an American comedian, and radio producer who was known as the co-host of The Ron and Fez Show.
10. According to Jonah, Tom Brody is the musician he looks up to as a role model. Bobo said he has always been honored to make music with Tom
