He played Atreyu in the 1980s film The NeverEnding Story and played Boxey on the original Battlestar Galactica series. His performance in the 1986 film Wildfire earned him a Young Artist Award for Outstanding Young Actor. 

Before Fame

He began appearing in television commercials at the age of three, but it was his role as Atreyu that made him a star in Europe.

Trivia

He ended his acting career in 1984, then began training in dance and jazz and racing supersport motorcycles.

Family Life

He was born in Los Angeles, California. He married Sameerah Hathaway and together they have two children.

Associated With

Deep Roy co-starred with him on The Neverending Story as Teeny Weeny, the snail-riding messenger.