Born on September 9, 1971, in San Antonio, Texas, he began his acting career as a child. He gained fame at age 10 for his role as Elliott in Steven Spielberg's iconic film, "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial." This performance earned him widespread recognition and several award nominations. Over the years, he continued to act in both film and television, appearing in projects like "Legends of the Fall," "Gangs of New York," and Netflix's "The Haunting of Hill House." He is also a musician and has been part of several bands.