Josh Hutcherson

Joshua "Josh" Ryan Hutcherson is an American actor who portrayed Peeta Mellark in The Hunger Games film. and The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

Biography
Josh Hutcherson was born in on October 12, 1992. His mother, Michelle, is a former employee who now assists Josh, and his father, Chris, is an analyst for the. Josh's passion for entertaining people began developing at the age of three. His parents admit to ignoring his requests to act for six years before realizing that it may be something worth pursuing and not just a phase. He attended New Haven Elementary School in his hometown of Union until he began his career at the age of 9, after which he began homeschooling with his mother as his teacher.

Personal life
Hutcherson has a younger brother, Connor, as well as many pets, including three dogs, Diesel, Nixon (a boxer), and Driver (a pit bull) who he adopted in 2012. He has English, as well as Scottish, German, and Irish, ancestry. His hobbies and interests while growing up included cars, bowling, soccer, competing in triathlons, playing guitar, song writing, basketball, and rock climbing. At a young age, he was very confident that he would never turn to drugs, alcohol, or other ways young actors ruin their careers, claiming, "it’s not even just about the fact that it’s morally wrong ... I’d be so embarrassed as a human being for people to know and think that I did stuff like that." He has cited actor as an inspiration and has said that he would like to appear in every type of film genre. Throughout his life, he has been a huge fan of and even dyed the tips of his hair to match one of Timberlake's old looks as a child. Hutcherson supported during the {{w|2012 Presidential Elections]] and encouraged his twitter followers to get out and vote, as this was the first election he had voted in, himself. In September 2008, he traveled to Italy for the first time. He visited Rome and Milan, and participated in a local event for children interested in moviemaking. Hutcherson bought a house in 2012, in {{w|Los Angeles, California}}, one that was previously owned by {{w|Ellen DeGeneres}} until 2005, and {{w|Heath Ledger}} until 2007. The house was built in 1951 and includes 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,861 square feet of living space indoors, and over 2,000 square feet of living space outdoors. Being from {{w|Northern Kentucky}}, Hutcherson has been a lifelong fan of both the {{w|University of Kentucky's Wildcats}} and nearby {{w|Cincinnati, Ohio}}'s {{w|Major League Baseball}} team, the {{w|Reds}}. As a guest on {{w|Conan}}, Hutcherson talked about painting his face to show his support during {{w|Kentucky Wildcats basketball}} games and being a season ticket holder. On April 7, 2012, Hutcherson threw the ceremonial opening pitch before the Reds' game against the {{w|Miami Marlins}} at {{w|Great American Ball Park}}. Hutcherson previously dated his {{w|Journey 2}} co-star {{w|Vanessa Hudgens}} but the two are now "good friends." He began dating Claudia Traisac in 2013, during filming of the upcoming {{w|Paradise Lost}}.

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

 * He is very close friends with his co-star, Jennifer Lawrence.
 * Hutcherson and co-star Jennifer Lawrence are both from the state of.
 * Hutcherson and Lawrence lived in neighboring towns. He was the reason her parents were convinced to let Jennifer pursue acting, as she told them that if Josh could make it, so could she.
 * 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 put the dummy of Glimmer's distorted body in Lawrence's bathroom, scaring her so badly, that she accidentally 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]."
 * His mother, Michelle, is a former employee and his father, Chris, is an analyst for the.
 * In The Hunger Games film, Josh admitted to have a close "bro-mance" with Liam Hemsworth, but in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, Josh admitted to have a close "bro-mance" with Sam Claflin.