Michael J. Oliver
Biography
Michael Oliver, also credited as Michael Oliverius and Michael Oliver Ponc, is an American former child actor born on October 10, 1981, in Los Angeles, California. He began his career in the 1990s and is most recognized for portraying the character Junior in both Problem Child films. According to The Movie Database, Oliver’s acting work comprises six credited roles. He is listed as male and his birthplace is recorded as Los Angeles, California, United States. As of the current year, he is 44 years old. Oliver’s career is documented in public film databases and his biography appears on several online reference sites.
Career overview
Michael Oliver was born on October 10, 1981 in Los Angeles, California, United States. He entered the entertainment industry as a child actor during the 1990s, a period in which he became most widely recognized for portraying the character “Junior” in the two Problem Child films released during that decade. The role established his public profile and remains the primary reference point for his acting career.
According to the Motion Picture Database, Oliver’s professional activity is catalogued under six credited performances, all classified within the acting category. Throughout his brief career he was credited under variations of his name, including Michael Oliverius and Michael Oliver Ponc, in addition to his given name. After his work in the Problem Child series and the associated credits, he ceased to pursue further acting roles and is described as a former child actor. His biographical entries list his gender as male and note his origins in Los Angeles, confirming his American nationality and early involvement in the film industry.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
6 titles- Eraser (1996) as Russian Teen (uncredited)
- Dillinger and Capone (1995) as Sam Dalton
- Forrest Gump (1994) as Red Headed Teen (uncredited)
- Der Bergdoktor (1992) as Frank
- Problem Child 2 (1991) as Junior Healy
- Problem Child (1990) as Junior
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Michael J. Oliver best known for?
Michael J. Oliver is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Eraser (1996), Dillinger and Capone (1995), Forrest Gump (1994), Der Bergdoktor (1992).
When and where was Michael J. Oliver born?
Michael J. Oliver was born on October 10, 1981 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
How many credits does Michael J. Oliver have?
Michael J. Oliver has accumulated over 6 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1990 to 1996.
What is Michael J. Oliver's background in cinema and television?
Michael Oliver, also credited as Michael Oliverius and Michael Oliver Ponc, is an American former child actor born on October 10, 1981, in Los Angeles, California. He began his career in the 1990s and is most recognized for portraying the character Junior in both Problem Child films. According to The Movie Database, Ol...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Forrest Gump (1994) as Red Headed Teen (uncredited) — aged about 12
- Problem Child (1990) as Junior — aged about 8
- Eraser (1996) as Russian Teen (uncredited) — aged about 14
- Problem Child 2 (1991) as Junior Healy — aged about 9
- Der Bergdoktor (1992) as Frank — aged about 10
- Dillinger and Capone (1995) as Sam Dalton — aged about 13
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