What is Jimmy Karz doing now? Everything we know about the actor
Child actors form part of people's collective consciousness, and their fans watch them grow up as they grow. As a result, they are always rooting for them to survive and thrive. For some actors, this means blossoming into fully-fledged adult actors, while for others, it means quitting the industry for something entirely new. Jimmy Karz falls under the latter, but his impact lingers in many people's minds.
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Jimmy Karz is a former child actor. He rose to global recognition after playing the role of Bruce Bogtrotter in the film Matilda. Even though this role gave him widespread fame, he has stayed away from the limelight since the 1990s. He has also starred in a few more movies and TV shows.
Profile summary
| Full name | James Elliot Karz |
| Nickname | Jimmy Karz |
| Gender | Male |
| Date of birth | 26 July 1984 |
| Age | 39 years old (as of 2023) |
| Zodiac sign | Leo |
| Place of birth | Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Current residence | Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Hair colour | Brown |
| Eye colour | Brown |
| Siblings | 1 |
| Relationship status | Single |
| School | Millikan Middle School and Grant High School |
| University | Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine |
| Profession | Doctor, former child actor |
| Net worth | $1.5 million |
Jimmy Karz's biography
The personality was born James Elliot Karz on 26 July 1984 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He was raised alongside one brother.
Jimmy began his education by enrolling at Millikan Middle School. Later, he joined Grant High School, where he graduated in 2002. Finally, he joined the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. In 2017, he graduated as a doctor.
How old is Jimmy Karz?
The famous actor is 39 years old as of 2023. His zodiac sign is Leo.
Career
Jimmy is known for his career as a child actor. The Matilda's cast member has appeared in a few movies and TV shows, with Matilda being his most successful role. In the film, he stars as the kid forced to eat an entire chocolate cake by the school’s headmistress as a punishment.
The following are Jimmy Karz's movies and TV series.
| Year | Film | Role |
| 1996 | Matilda | Bruce Bogtrotter |
| 1998 | The Wedding Singer | Studliest Kid at Bar Mitzvah |
| 1998 | ER | Alfred Clark |
His acting career only lasted during his childhood since he changed this path when he grew up. He undertook a course in the health sector from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Jimmy Karz currently works as a doctor.
Who plays Bruce Bogtrotter in the new Matilda?
In the current Matilda the Musical film, Bruce Bogtrotter's role is played by Charlie Hodson-Prior. The film is about an extraordinary girl who, armed with a sharp mind and a vivid imagination, dares to take a stand to change her story with miraculous results.
Is Jimmy Karz married?
The Matilda actor is currently single. He prefers to live a lowkey life away from the media; hence, not much is known about his dating history. The actor does not have any children either.
What is Jimmy Karz doing now?
Jimmy is a practising doctor in the United States. His last appearance as an actor was in the 1998 television series ER, playing the role of Alfred Clark. Since then, he has avoided the public and media's attention. In addition, Jimmy Karz's weight loss journey has transformed him into a new person.
How much is Jimmy Karz’s net worth?
According to Hollywood Zam, the actor has an alleged net worth of $1.5 million as of 2023. He has accumulated this money from his career as a child actor and doctor.
He made around $100,000 per episode in the film industry. After joining the health sector as an osteopath, Jimmy has an estimated annual salary of $50,000.
Quick facts about Jimmy Karz
- He has an older brother.
- He graduated from Grant High School in 2002.
- He was a production associate at MTV.
Jimmy Karz now works as a doctor. But, unlike the chubby eight-year-old child actor he was, he is now a mature man. While his work in the film sector will always be appreciated, the decision to venture into something else is something to be proud of.
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