Mason Gamble
About
Biography
Biography
Kidpic auteur John Hughes ("Home Alone" 1990) announced a nationwide casting call for the star of his "Dennis the Menace" (1993) in the spring of 1992: "We were looking for a good personality, some smarts, discipline and a good sense of humor. It's a big job for a little kid, but we wanted to have a real six-year-old play the part." They found their man in Mason Gamble, the adorable freckle-faced son of character actor Tim Gamble. Previously young Gamble had appeared in several TV spots and in a bit part in "Groundhog Day" (1993). Since his breakthrough, the actor has remained a constant screen presence, appearing alongside Leslie Nielsen in "Spy Hard" (1996) and portraying the youthful version of Ethan Hawke's character in the sci-fi thriller "Gattaca" (1997). In 1998, Gamble offered a marvelous turn as the youthful protege of high school student who places more emphasis on extra-curricular activities than on academics in the original and highly entertaining "Rushmore." He was next tapped to portray the son of Tim Robbins in the thriller "Arlington Road" (1999).
Filmography
Cast (Feature Film)
Cast (Special)
Life Events
1990
Appeared in his first TV commercial at age four-and-one-half (date approximate)
1993
Appeared in a bit part in "Groundhog Day"
1993
Starred in the John Hughes production of "Dennis the Menace"
1996
Had featured role in the big screen comedy "Spy Hard"
1997
Portrayed the child Vincent (portrayed as an adult by Ethan Hawke) in "Gattaca"
1998
Acted in "Rushmore", playing a fourth grader and protege of the protagonist
1999
Portrayed the son of Tim Robbins in the thriller "Arlington Road"
1999
Co-starred with Della Reese in the CBS movie "Anya's Bell"
2001
TV series debut as regular, the CBS drama "Kate Brasher"
Family
