Miko Hughes
Biography
Miko John Hughes is an American actor born on February 22, 1986, in Apple Valley, California. He is the son of Marie Phelps and John Hughes, a film effects specialist. Hughes has Chickasaw ancestry through his mother, and his name means chief in the Chickasaw language. He is known for his work as a child actor in films such as Pet Sematary (1989), where he played Gage Creed, as well as Kindergarten Cop (1990), New Nightmare (1994), Apollo 13 (1995), Spawn (1997), and Mercury Rising (1998). In New Nightmare, he played Dylan, the son of Heather Langenkamp, and in Mercury Rising, he played an autistic boy opposite Bruce Willis.
Career overview
Miko John Hughes is an American actor born on February 22, 1986, in Apple Valley, California. He is the son of Marie Phelps and John Hughes, a film effects specialist. Hughes has partial Native American ancestry from his mother's side through the Chickasaw tribe, and his name Miko means chief in the Chickasaw language.
Hughes is known for his work as a child actor in several films. His roles include Gage Creed in Pet Sematary from 1989 and Dylan, the son of Heather Langenkamp, in Wes Craven's New Nightmare from 1994. He appeared in Mercury Rising in 1998, playing an autistic boy opposite Bruce Willis. Other film credits include Kindergarten Cop from 1990, Apollo 13 from 1995, and Spawn from 1997.
According to The Movie Database, Hughes has 54 known credits. He is recognized for his acting career and is identified as a former child actor.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
55 titles- Night of the Living Dead (2026) as Ollie
- 99 to Beat (2025) as Self - Contestant
- Dylan’s New Nightmare (2023) as Dylan Porter
- FredHeads: The Documentary (2022) as Himself
- Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story (2022) as Self
- The Untold Story (2019) as Jeremy
- Unearthed & Untold: The Path to Pet Sematary (2017) as Self
- Chilling Visions: 5 Senses of Fear (2013) Director
- Chilling Visions: 5 Senses of Fear (2013) Writer
- The New Adventures of Pinkgirl and The Scone (2012) as Bastard Steel
- Remains (2011) as Jensen
- Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy (2010) as Self
- Tropic Thunder (2008) as Radio DJ (uncredited)
- Child Star Confidential (2006) as Self
- Surf School (2006) as Taz
- Veronica Mars (2004) as Stoner Dude
- Clockstoppers (2002) as Young Dopler
- Magic Rock (2001) as Jesse
- Boston Public (2000) as Peter Feldman
- Escape to Grizzly Mountain (2000) as Jimmy
- Roswell (1999) as Nicholas Crawford
- Where Are They Now? (1999) as Self
- Twice in a Lifetime (1999) as Max Bogart
- Baby Geniuses (1999) as Sly / Whit (voice)
- One Last Flight (1999)
- Lethal Vows (1999) as Graham Farris
- Mercury Rising (1998) as Simon Lynch
- At the End of the Day: The Sue Rodriguez Story (1998) as Jesse Rodriguez
- Spawn (1997) as Zack
- Zeus & Roxanne (1997) as Jordan Barnett
- The Story of Santa Claus (1996) as Clement (voice)
- Apollo 13 (1995) as Jeffrey Lovell
- The Parent 'Hood (1995)
- Trail of Tears (1995) as Ethan
- Touched by an Angel (1994) as Daniel Duncan
- Wes Craven's New Nightmare (1994) as Dylan Porter
- Life with Louie (1994) as Tommy Anderson (voice)
- Cops & Robbersons (1994) as Billy Robberson
- Natural Selection (1994) as Nick 'Nicky' Braden
- Life with Louie: A Christmas Surprise for Mrs. Stillman (1994) as Tommy Anderson (voice)
- The Nanny (1993) as Frank Bradley Jr.
- The Town Santa Forgot (1993) as Young Jeremy Creek (voice)
- Jack the Bear (1993) as Dylan Leary
- Melrose Place (1992) as David Patterson
- Hangin' with Mr. Cooper (1992) as Aaron Bailey
- A Child Lost Forever: The Jerry Sherwood Story (1992) as Robert Jurgens (age 3)
- Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990) as Young Chuckie
- Kindergarten Cop (1990) as Joseph
- Unspeakable Acts (1990) as Chad Hershel
- Baywatch (1989)
- Doogie Howser, M.D. (1989) as Matthew
- Pet Sematary (1989) as Gage Creed
- Full House (1987) as Aaron
- Reapers Night as Lance
- Sucks 2 Suck as Miko
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Miko Hughes best known for?
Miko Hughes is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Night of the Living Dead (2026), 99 to Beat (2025), MasterChef Greece (2010), Tropic Thunder (2008).
When and where was Miko Hughes born?
Miko Hughes was born on February 22, 1986 in Apple Valley, California, USA.
How many credits does Miko Hughes have?
Miko Hughes has accumulated over 55 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1987 to 2026.
What is Miko Hughes's background in cinema and television?
Miko John Hughes is an American actor born on February 22, 1986, in Apple Valley, California. He is the son of Marie Phelps and John Hughes, a film effects specialist. Hughes has Chickasaw ancestry through his mother, and his name means chief in the Chickasaw language. He is known for his work as a child actor in films...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Nanny (1993) as Frank Bradley Jr. — aged about 7
- Veronica Mars (2004) as Stoner Dude — aged about 18
- Roswell (1999) as Nicholas Crawford — aged about 13
- Boston Public (2000) as Peter Feldman — aged about 14
- 99 to Beat (2025) as Self - Contestant — aged about 39
- Apollo 13 (1995) as Jeffrey Lovell — aged about 9
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