Biography/History of
Emily Osment
Emily Jordan Osment (born March 10, 1992 in
Los Angeles, California) is an American actor, singer and songwriter.
Following in her older brother's footsteps she got a big break in the
early 2000s when she co-starred as Gerti Giggles in the Spy Kids
trilogy, and her performance in the second and third film earned her
several nominations and awards. Since then she became famous for playing
Lilly Truscott in the Emmy Award-nominated[1] Disney Channel sitcom
Hannah Montana.
In her other works, she starred as Cassie in R. L. Stine's: The Haunting
Hour Volume One: Don't Think About It. As of December 2007, she is
working on a movie for the series Hannah Montana, titled Hannah Montana:
The Movie which is due to be released on April 10, 2009.[2] On music,
she has recorded teen pop hits like "I Don't Think About It" and, along
with her Hannah Montana co-star Mitchel Musso, "If I Didn't Have You"
and most recently Once Upon a Dream. She is currently recording her
debut album, which will have several songs written by her.[3]
****
Background information
Birth name Emily Jordan Osment
Born March 10, 1992 (1992-03-10) (age 16)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.
Genre(s) Pop, indie rock
Occupation(s) Actress, Singer, Spokesmodel, Songwriter
Instrument(s) Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Years active 1999 ─ present
Label(s) Hatchery (2006-2007)
Walt Disney (2006-present)
Associated acts Haley Joel Osment, Mitchel Musso, Billy Ray Cyrus, Miley
Cyrus
****
Family
Emily Osment was born in Los Angeles, California,[4] where her family
still resides, to actor Eugene Osment,[5] and Theresa Osment (née
Seifert), a teacher.[6][7] Her father is an actor of various films and
will appear in Osment's movie debut Soccer Mom and her older brother is
Academy Award-nominated actor for "The Sixth Sense", Haley Joel Osment.
Osment was raised Catholic.[8] She was a student at Flintridge
Preparatory School in La Cañada, California and now has a private
tutor.[9]
Acting
Early career
Her introduction into the entertainment industry began in 1998, when she
was cast in a commercial for flower delivery company, FTD.[10] From
there, she went on to feature in many commercials, after which, she made
her acting debut in the 1999 film The Secret Life of Girls, featuring
Eugene Levy and Linda Hamilton. The same year she co-starred alongside
Glenn Close in the Hallmark Classic telefilm, Sarah, Plain and Tall:
Winter's End, a role that would lead to a nomination for a "Young
Artists Award".[10] Since then, she has gone on to do a number of roles,
such as appearances on television shows like Touched by an Angel,
Friends, and 3rd Rock from the Sun.
2002-2006
In 2002, Osment made her film debut in Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams
in which she portrayed the character of Gerti Giggles.[11] In 2003, she
reprised her role as Gerti Giggles in the third and final part of the
Spy kids trilogy, Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over. While, Spy Kids 2: Island of
Lost Dreams grossed $119 million globally, Spy Kids 3D: Game Over
grossed $197 million worldwide.[12][13] Her role in Spy Kids 2: Island
of Lost Dreams led to her winning the "Young Artist Award" for Best
performance in a feature film.
In 2006, Osment got the role of Lilly Truscott in the Disney Channel
series, Hannah Montana. The series premiere scored record ratings for
Disney Channel with a viewership of 5.4 million viewers, a response
"beyond our wildest expectations," according to the president of Disney
Channel Entertainment.[14][15] The show earned her a Young Artist Award
nomination in 2007 for Best performance in a TV series (Comedy or
Drama). Osment also appeared in the Disney Channel Hannah Montana
promotion, "Hannah Montana's Backstage Secrets", in which she portrays
Lola in a fictional interview set in the show's canon. In addition,
Disney released a Hannah Montana clothing collection in late summer.
Osment helped to design some of the pieces from the collection.[16]
On December 25, Osment hosted the Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade
with Hannah Montana co-star Mitchel Musso. The parade featured acts like
Miley Cyrus and the High School Musical cast. Osment and Musso performed
a sketch based on a Hannah Montana episode. Osment also had a voice over
role in a movie called Holidaze: The Christmas That Almost Didn't
Happen, which also featured the voices of fellow Disney Channel stars,
Brenda Song and Cole & Dylan Sprouse.[17][18][19] Osment performed
several songs for the movie including "Don't Ya Just Love Christmas" and
"One Day".
2007-present
In 2007, Osment signed a deal to appear in a nationwide campaign called
"Smart Girls Rock" by the New York based denim brand Vanilla Star.[20]
She appeared in the Disney Channel Games in 2006 and 2007.
Osment did a voice over role in the Disney movie Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch
Has a Glitch, and also a voice role in Edward Fubbwupper Fibbed Big.
She also starred as a goth in R. L. Stine's: The Haunting Hour Volume
One: Don't Think About It[21][22][23][24][25][26][27] (co-starring with
Hannah Montana co-star Cody Linley). It has been released on DVD. The
movie earned her a Young Artist Award nomination in 2008 for Best
Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special Leading Young Actress.
In 2007, Osment guest-starred as Kelly & tall skunk girl on Disney
Channel's Shorty McShorts' Shorts.
According to an audio interview with Emily backstage at the Grammys, she
is to start filming a new movie called Soccer Mom.[28] In April 2008,
Parade magazine and Forbes ranked her #1 in their Hot Kid Stars To Watch
list.[29]
Osment is set to star in a new Disney Channel Original Movie called
Dadnapped co-starring Hannah Montana actors Jason Earles and Moises
Arias. The film also stars David Henrie and Jennifer Stone from Wizards
of Waverly Place as well as Phill Lewis from The Suite Life of Zack and
Cody and is set to premiere sometime in 2008 or 2009.[30] Osment won the
"Poptastic Rising Star award" for Popstar! Magazine's 6th Annual
Poptastic Awards. In 2007, Osment appeared on the cover of many teen
magazines which included CosmoGIRL!. In 2007, Osment designed a line of
T-Shirts for 2lovecollection.com, the T-Shirts support Make a Wish
Foundation and the St. Jude Research Hospital.[31]
Music career
Emily Osment sang vocals in Billy Ray Cyrus's song "You've Got a Friend"
from his 2007 album, Home at Last. Osment has also recorded a song
entitled "I Don't Think About It" for The Haunting Hour Volume One under
the label Hatchery, which she shot an accompanying music video for. The
video was released in The Haunting Hour DVD, and premiered on Cartoon
Network.
Osment also recorded a remake version of the song "If I Didn't Have You"
with Mitchel Musso for the DisneyMania 6 CD. The song was produced by
Bryan Todd. The two also filmed a music video for their remake.[32] In
addition, Osment also recorded a song with "The Disney Channel Circle Of
Stars", the song was released in 2008. According to an audio interview
with Emily backstage at the Grammys 2008, she is currently writing and
recording tracks with Eve 6.[33] In an interview with Half Taft Blue in
2008, Osment said that she is working on her debut album, though the
sound will be completely different from Disney pop. Instead the main
genre will be Indie rock, and the album will not be associated to Walt
Disney Records. Osment is set to write most of the songs on the album.
Osment recorded a remake "Once Upon a Dream" for the release of Sleeping
Beauty 50th Platinum Edition. The song was aired on Disney Channel on
September 12, 2008.[3]
Personal life
Osment is close friends with fellow Hannah Montana co-stars Mitchel
Musso and Miley Cyrus.[14] She mentioned during an interview on The View
that her favorite books are the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer. She
participated in 10th Annual Michael Douglas & Friends Celebrity Golf
Event with her brother. In an interview on The Ellen DeGeneres Show,
Osment stated that she looks up to Audrey Hepburn and is a big fan of
"Breakfast at Tiffany's". She left her school and opted for private
tutoring.[34]
In early 2008, Osment participated in Disney Channel's "Earth Day",
where she and other Disney stars met with TreePeople to teach kids how
to help the environment with small changes in their homes and
neighborhoods.[35]
Osment has participated in several charity events, including the 10th
Annual L.A. Cancer Challenge. Osment appeared in a conference St. Jude
Research Hospital to raise more money for the children. In addition as
part of the Disney Channel Games 2007, Osment's team supported the
Unicef Foundation. Osment teamed with the Unicef Foundation again in
2007 to raise money for sick children.
Osment also agreed to sign CosmoGIRL! for President Shirts for a charity
online auction.[36] In 2007, Osment designed a line of T-shirts for
2lovecollection.com, with proceeds going to the Make-a-Wish Foundation
and the St. Jude Research Hospital.
Entrepreneurship
In 2007, Osment designed a line of T-Shirts for 2lovecollection.com, the
T-Shirts support Make a Wish Foundation and the St. Jude Research
Hospital.[31] Osment appeared in a conference St. Jude Research Hospital
to raise more money for the children. In 2007, Osment signed a deal to
appear in a nationwide campaign called "Smart Girls Rock" by the New
York based denim brand Vanilla Star. "It's a new line for girls, the
clothes are really denim and girly with a edge of punk."[20]
She promoted her song "I Don't Think About It" with the release of the
campaign and commercial. In addition, Disney released a Hannah Montana
clothing collection in late summer 2007. Osment helped to design some of
the pieces from the collection. Osment's image was used in Hannah
Montana merchandise like clothing, dolls and DVDs.[37]
Filmography
Film
Year Film Role Notes
2009 Hannah Montana: The Movie Lilly Truscott/Lola Luftnagle Main
Role/Post-Production
2008 Soccer Mom Becca Main Role
Dadnapped Melissa Hamilton TV Movie
2007 The Haunting Hour Volume One: Don't Think About It Cassie Keller
2006 Holidaze: The Christmas That Almost Didn't Happen Trick (voice)
2005 Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch Additional Voices Film
2003 Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over Gerti Giggles
2002 Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams Gerti Giggles
2000 Edward Fubbwupper Fibbed Big Voice
1999 Sarah, Plain and Tall: Winter's End Cassie Witting
The Secret Life of Girls Miranda Aiken
Television
Year Show Role Notes
2006-present Hannah Montana Lilly Truscott/Lola Luftnangle Main
Role/Original run since March 24, 2006
Guest appearances
Year Title Role Notes
2008 The Suite Life On Deck Lola Crossover
The View Guest
Film '72 Guest Aired on January 22, 2008
Mother Goose Parade Guest Performed comedy sketch
2007 Disney Channel Games 2007 Herself Yellow Team
Shorty McShorts' Shorts As Kelly & tall skunk girl Voice actor
Live with Regis and Kelly Guest
Jimmy Kimmel Live! Guest Aired on September 5, 2007
The Ellen DeGeneres Show Guest Aired on October 11, 2007
The View Guest Aired on August 2, 2007
2006 Disney Channel Games 2006 Herself Green Team
"100 Greatest Teen Stars" Herself Archive Footage
SoapTalk Herself Guest
2005 Child Stars II: Growing Up Hollywood ATM Biography/ Archive Footage
2001 Friends Lelani Mayolanofavich The One with the Halloween Party
2000 Touched by an Angel Alyssa With God as My Witness
1999 3rd Rock from the Sun Dahlia Dick, Who's Coming to Dinner
Cast and Crew Herself Archive Footage
Awards
Won: 2003 Young Artist Award for Best performance in a feature film in
Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams
Won: 2004 Winner of the "Best Child Role Model" for the Golden Icon
Awards presented by Travolta Family Entertainment
Won: 2006 "Poptastic Queen" award for Popstar! Magazine's 5th Annual
Poptastic Awards
Won: 2007 Winner of the "Poptastic Rising Star" award for Popstar!
Magazine's 6th Annual Poptastic Awards
Won: 2007 Teen Choice Award for Hannah Montana[38]
Won: 2007 Young Artist Award for Best performance in a TV series (Comedy
or Drama) for Hannah Montana
Nominations
Nominated: 2003 Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Feature
Film- Young Actress Age Ten or Under. for Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost
Dreams
Nominated: 1999 Young Artist Award for Sarah, Plain and Tall: Winter's
End[10]
Nominated: 2008 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards Favorite TV Show Hannah
Montana
Nominated: 2008 Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Movie,
Miniseries or Special Leading Young Actress for The Haunting Hour: Don't
Think About It[39]
Nominated: 2008 Young Artist Award for Hannah Montana
Discography
Main article: Emily Osment discography
It has been suggested that Emily Osment discography be merged into this
article or section. (Discuss)
Singles
I Don't Think About It
If I Didn't Have You with Mitchel Musso
You've Got a Friend featured with Billy Ray Cyrus on his album Home at
Last
Once Upon A Dream
Soundtracks & Compilations
Radio Disney Jams, Vol. 10
DisneyMania 6
Princess DisneyMania
Music videos
Year Song title Source DVD/Home video Song edits
2007 "I Don't Think About It" The Haunting Hour Volume One: Don't Think
About It
2008 "If I Didn't Have You" Featuring Mitchel Musso DisneyMania 6
"Once Upon A Dream Princess DisneyMania
Notes and references
1.
^ "The 59th Primetime Emmy
Awards and Creative Arts Emmy Awards Nominees". Academy of
Television Arts & Sciences. Retrieved on 2007-07-31.
2.
^ "States fight for Hannah
Montana movie", CNN (November 23, 2007). Retrieved on 11 December
2007.
3.
^ a b Emily Osment dishes on her
New Album
4.
^ Bio at IMDb
5.
^ Eugene Osment
6.
^ "Haley Joel Osment's
Biography". Notable Names Database (2007). Retrieved on 2007-08-07.
7.
^ title= Emily Osment's
Biography Names Database (2007) Retrieved on 2007-08-07
8.
^ Duke, Paul F. (April 25,
2000). "Osment, Dafoe honing 'Edges'", Variety.com. Retrieved on 10
December 2007.
9.
^ Hannah Montana star Emily
Osment opens up. TV Guide
10.
^ a b c "Emily Osment
Biography". Retrieved on 2007-10-16.
11.
^ "Young Osment kicks the big
screen". Retrieved on 2007-10-16.
12.
^ "Spy Kids 2 Box office
collections". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved on 2008-05-11.
13.
^ "Spy Kids 3 Box office
collections". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved on 2008-05-11.
14.
^ a b Jacques Steinberg (April
20, 2006). "Hannah Montana : A Tale of Two Tweens", The New York
Times. Retrieved on 7 October 2006.
15.
^ Meet 'Hannah' star Emily
Osment retrieved on November 6, 2007,Detroit Free Press,
16.
^ Style: Company targets tweens
with 'Hannah Montana' clothes
17.
^ ""Holidaze" Trailer". Dylan
Sprouse and Cole Sprouse a Brenda Song and Emily Osment "Holidaze"
Trailer. Retrieved on November 30, 2006.
18.
^ title= Osment, Sprouse and
Song star in holidaze Accessed 2007-06-18
19.
^ "Emily Osment Biography".
Retrieved on 2007-10-15.
20.
^ a b Osment Tapped For Vanilla
Star retrieved on Friday, November 09, 2007 By Julee Greenberg
WWD.com
21.
^ 15-Year-Old Emily Osment Not
Following in the Footsteps of Other Child Stars By Chris Connelly
Oct. 12, 2007 ABC news
22.
^ Hannah Montana's singing stars
Written by Frank Barron Thursday, October 18, 2007 Entertainment
Tonight
23.
^ Emily Osment 'haunted' by
scary movies The Associated Press updated 7:06 p.m. ET Oct. 18, 2007
24.
^ "Emily Osment Moviefone".
Retrieved on 2007-08-27.
25.
^ Emily Osment stars in 'R.L.
Stine's The Haunting Hour: Don't Think About It' retrieved on Oct
18, 2007 The Canadian Press
26.
^ 'Hannah Montana' Stars Have
Spooky Movie Coming to DVD in September Buddytv.com
27.
^ R. L. Stine's the Haunting
Hour: Don't Think About It Gets Spooky on DVD September 4 Source:
Universal Studios Home Video retrieved on June 26, 2007
28.
^ EMILY OSMENT [dot] US - Emily
Osment World - #1 Source!
29.
^ In Pictures: Eight Hot Kid
Stars To Watch Forbes
30.
^ Disney stars in town to shoot
new movie Reported by: Angie Larsen 11/07 8:36 p.m. ABC4.com
31.
^ a b Teen Stars T-Shirt Hits
Cyberspace Ok Magazine.com
32.
^ Amazon.com: Disneymania, Vol.
6: Various Artists: Music
33.
^ Audio interview at the Grammys
34.
^ Too Young for Hollywood? ABC
News
35.
^ Disney Channel Celebrates
Earth Day About.com
36.
^ CosmoGIRL! Shirt Signed by
Emily Osment
37.
^ Samantha Critchell (June 20,
2007). "Style: Company targets tweens with 'Hannah Montana'
clothes". The Washington Post. Retrieved on 2008-04-30.
38.
^ Awards
39.
^ Young Artist Nominees
Source: Wikipedia.org at
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emily_Osment
|
Listen to Music
|
Emily Osment