Noah Hathaway

Career overview

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a 180-260 word career overview of Noah Hathaway (Acting).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Length: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
No preamble, no JSON.
Name: Noah Leslie Hathaway.
Born: November 13, 1971, in Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.
Parents: Judy and Robert Hathaway.
Profession: American actor and former teen idol.
Early Career: Started in commercials at age three.
1978: Landed the role of Boxey on the sci-fi show Battlestar Galactica.
1984: Played Atreyu in the film The NeverEnding Story.
Popularity: His work in The NeverEnding Story made him particularly popular as a teen idol in Europe.
Known Credits: 33 (from TMDB).
Paragraph 1: Early life and beginnings.
Noah Leslie Hathaway is an American actor and former teen idol born on November 13, 1971, in Los Angeles, California. The son of Judy and Robert Hathaway, he began his career in commercials at the age of three. His early work in the industry led to his first major television role in 1978, when he portrayed the character Boxey on the science fiction series Battlestar Galactica.
Paragraph 2: Major roles and impact.
Hathaway is best known for his performance as Atreyu in the 1984 film The NeverEnding Story. This role contributed to his popularity as a teen idol, particularly in Europe. Throughout his career, he has accumulated 33 known credits. His professional history includes work across both film and television, establishing him as a recognizable figure in the industry during his period of prominence.
Drafting Word Count Check:
Para 1: ~65 words.
Para 2: ~65 words.
Total: ~130 words.
Problem: The requirement is 180-260 words. I need to expand using only the provided facts without inventing anything.
Expanding (carefully):
Noah Leslie Hathaway is an American actor and former teen idol who was born on November 13, 1971, in Los Angeles, California. He is the son of Judy and Robert Hathaway. His professional journey began at the age of three when he started appearing in commercials. This early start in the industry eventually led to his casting in 1978 for the role of Boxey on the science fiction television series Battlestar Galactica.

Hathaway is most recognized for his role as Atreyu in the 1984 film The NeverEnding Story. His performance in this film was significant enough to make him particularly popular as a teen idol in Europe. According to industry records, he has 33 known credits. His career encompasses work in both television and film, including his notable contributions to the cult science fiction genre and his success in international markets.
Word Count Check 2:
Para 1: ~85 words.
Para 2: ~85 words.
Total: ~170 words. Still a bit short. I need to reach at least 180.
Refining and Expanding (Attempt 3):
Noah Leslie Hathaway is an American actor and former teen idol born on November 13, 1971, in Los Angeles, California. The son of Judy and Robert