Haley Joel Osment was born on April 10, 1988 in Los Angeles, California. Osment goes by the nickname "HJO" which is his initals.

Haley was chosen for a commercial at age 4 after a casting director spotted him in a furniture store with his parents.

Emily Osment, is Haley Joel Osment's younger sister, she has made several impressive film and television appearances as well. Haley is the youngest winner ever of an individual MTV Movie Award.

Osment's father, Eugene Osment, frequently makes cameo appearances in his movies.

In 1994 Haley landed a small but memorable role as Tom Hanks' son in FORREST GUMP.

Haley's first leading role on the big screen was in BOGUS (1996).

1999's smash hit THE SIXTH SENSE branded the young actor on the public consciousness. His devastating performance as the haunted Cole Sear brought him an Oscar nomination at age 11.

Haley Joel Osment's other notable credits include...

HOME OF GIANTS (2007)

SECONDHAND LIONS (2003)

THE JUNGLE BOOK 2 (2003)

THE COUNTRY BEARS (2002)

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AI (2001)

PAY IT FORWARD (2000)

THE SIXTH SENSE (1999)

FOR BETTER OR WORSE (1996)

FORREST GUMP (1994)