Haley Joel Osment

Biography

Haley Joel Osment (born April 10, 1988) is an American actor. After a series of roles in television and film during the 1990s, including a small part in Forrest Gump playing the title character’s son, Osment rose to fame with his performance as Cole Sear in M. Night Shyamalan’s thriller film The Sixth Sense that earned him a nomination for Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. He subsequently appeared in leading roles in several high-profile Hollywood films including Steven Spielberg's A.I. Artificial Intelligence and Mimi Leder's Pay it Forward. He made his Broadway debut in 2008 in a revival of American Buffalo, co-starring with John Leguizamo and Cedric the Entertainer.

CritifyHub Reviews Featuring Haley Joel Osment

Weaving Nostalgia into Wisdom: The Timeless Tapestry of Secondhand Lions

on Secondhand Lions | Jul 24, 2025

In Secondhand Lions (2003), director Tim McCanlies crafts a poignant coming-of-age tale that transforms the dusty plains of 1960s Texas into a canvas for exploring legacy, belief, and the quiet power ... Read more

Ripples of Idealism: The Fragile Hope of Pay It Forward

on Pay It Forward | Jul 22, 2025

In Pay It Forward (2000), directed by Mimi Leder, the audacious premise of a child’s altruistic vision challenges the viewer to confront the tension between idealism and human frailty. The screenplay,... Read more

"Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get." This simple yet profound line encapsulates the unpredictable and heartwarming journey of "Forrest Gump."

on Forrest Gump | May 29, 2025

Robert Zemeckis’ Forrest Gump isn’t just a feel-good movie; it’s a sweeping and poignant tapestry of American history seen through the innocent eyes of a simple man. Forrest Gump’s extraordinary life,... Read more