| Jared Nathan | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 10, 1985 Nashua, New Hampshire |
| Died | December 28, 2006 Nashua, New Hampshire |
Jared Nathan (August 10, 1985 - December 28, 2006) was an American child actor from Nashua, New Hampshire, United States. He starred on the first season of the revival of the PBS Kids television show ZOOM.
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Biography
Early life
Jared was the only child of Dr. Jeffrey Nathan and June (Woods) Nathan. Raised in Nashua, New Hampshire, he began performing on stage as a child with local groups like Junior Actorsingers and the Peacock Players. He appeared in a Papa Gino's commercial at age 12.[1]
Zoom (1999)
Jared was a star of the first season of the newest version of ZOOM on PBS.[2] He co-starred with Lynese Browder, David Toropov, Alisa Besher, Keiko Yoshida, Zoe Costello and Pablo Velez. He left after one season because of age. After his death, Zoom Executive Producer Kate Taylor said "If he hadn't entered adolescence, we would have loved to have had him back for additional seasons."
Education
Nathan attended Bishop Guertin High School in Nashua for two years before switching to the arts-oriented Walnut Hill School in Natick, Massachusetts. After graduating from Walnut Hill in 2004, he studied drama at the Juilliard School.
Death and afterward
Jared was killed in a car accident on December 28, 2006, when the car he was in hit a tree broadside in Hollis, New Hampshire. He was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital in Nashua where he was declared dead.[1] He was 21 years old. An episode of Jeopardy was dedicated to his memory. The driver of the car, 19-year-old Gabriel King, was charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated.[3] He was released on $500 cash and $1,500 personal recognizance bail. In late March 2007, the charges were amended to two alternative charges of negligent homicide.[4] 01/04/2008 - The Metrowest Daily News Hudson, Mass., native Gabriel King, the 20-year-old aspiring actor whose best friend was killed when King's car hit a tree and flipped in December 2006, was sentenced to 12 months in jail after pleading guilty in Hillsborough County Superior Court South yesterday to negligent homicide because of speeding. Groff suspended six months of the sentence and told the dark-suited King he would probably serve four months.
References
- ^ a b Associated Press. "Jared Nathan, at 21; former cast member of PBS's 'Zoom'", The Boston Globe, The New York Times Company, 2006-12-30. Retrieved on 2007-02-06. (English)
- ^ Munro, Kate (2006-12-28). "Nov. 1, 1998: Jared makes his debut on 'Zoom'". New Hampshire Union Leader.
- ^ "Driver faces DWI charge after death of young NH actor", Union Leader, 2006-12-28. Retrieved on 2007-02-06. (English)
- ^ "Driver in Ranger Road fatal crash charged with negligent homicide", Hollis Brookline Journal, 2007-04-04. Retrieved on 2007-04-10. (English)
External links
- Jared Nathan at the Internet Movie Database
- Jared's page on the ZOOM website
- WGBH Mourns a Young Friend
- Remembering Jared Nathan: The Gift of a Happy Heart
| Persondata | |
|---|---|
| NAME | Nathan, Jared |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION | American child actor. |
| DATE OF BIRTH | August 10, 1985 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Nashua, New Hampshire |
| DATE OF DEATH | December 28, 2006 |
| PLACE OF DEATH | Nashua, New Hampshire |
