Josh Hutcherson

Josh Hutcherson is an American actor who portrays Peeta Mellark in the film adaptation of The Hunger Games.

Private Life
Josh was born in Union, Kentucky where he has two boxers, Diesel and Nixon. But he soon moved to California.

Career
Hutcherson began acting in 2002. His first feature film role based on a book adaptation was as the voice of Markl in . His first live action role in an adaptation was the following year with . Hutcherson has also starred in the film adaptations of ', ', ', ', RV, and . He was awarded "best male actor" at the MTV Movie Awards 2012 for his acting as Peeta along with 'Best Fight' with Jennifer Lawrence and Alexander Ludwig (Katniss and Peeta vs. Cato)

Behind the scenes

 * Hutcherson and star Jennifer Lawrence are both from the state of.
 * Hutcherson suffered a concussion on The Hunger Games set when Lawrence accidentally kicked him in the head while the two were goofing around. He downplayed its effects to continue filming.
 * He is known to be a prankster. He supposedly put the dummy of Glimmer's distorted body in Lawrence's bathroom, scaring her so badly she apparently peed her pants.
 * Before the premiere of the movie, Hutcherson said, "I watch a lot of Man vs. Wild, so I feel prepared [for the part]."
 * Hutcherson is also close friends with Liam Hemsworth.
 * His mother, Michelle, is a former employee and his father, Chris, is an analyst for the.