Jerry Supiran was born on March 21, 1973 in Arcadia, California, USA as Jerry Michael Supiran. He is an actor, known for Small Wonder (1985), Uncommon Valor (1983) and Policewoman Centerfold (1983).
After "Small Wonder" ended in 1989, Jerry endured tough times. His ex-stripper girlfriend gave birth to their son when he was just nineteen years old in 1992. He and his girlfriend spent all his earnings from the show, and the relationship ended after the money was gone. He worked as a waiter in restaurants but suffered health problems. He ended up sleeping nights in a homeless shelter or under a bridge. When his mother had a heart attack in 2012, he took care of her and started rebuilding his life with his wife Michelle.
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Has an older brother, Anthony (b. 02/10/1971; d. June 11, 2004), and a younger brother, Ricky (b. 02/18/1975). His brother's wife's name was Candace Rich Supiran. His mother's name is Linda Supiran.
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Small Wonder
1985-1989
TV Series
Jamie Lawson
Mr. Belvedere
1988
TV Series
Anderson
Highway to Heaven
1986
TV Series
Adam
George Burns Comedy Week
1985
TV Series
St. Elsewhere
1984
TV Series
Matthew Auschlander
Obsessive Love
1984
TV Movie
Bobby Stevens
Fame
1984
TV Series
Keith Donlon
Love Thy Neighbor
1984
TV Movie
Joey Wilson
Young Hearts
1984
TV Movie
Larry Fettis
Trapper John, M.D.
1984
TV Series
Matthew Riley
Uncommon Valor
1983
Frank at 9
Newhart
1983
TV Series
Ted Ward
Policewoman Centerfold
1983
TV Movie
Tommy Oaks
Lottery!
1983
TV Series
Archie Bunker's Place
1983
TV Series
Peter McBride
Tales of the Gold Monkey
1982
TV Series
Paul
CHiPs
1982
TV Series
Peter
The Adventures of Little Lord Fauntleroy
1982
TV Movie
Little Lord Fauntleroy
Love, Sidney
1982
TV Series
Little House on the Prairie
1981
TV Series
Young Almanzo
Galactica 1980
1980
TV Series
Super Scout
Nominated Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
1988
Young Artist Award
Young Artist Awards
Exceptional Performance by a Young Actor in a Television Comedy Series
Small Wonder (1985)
1987
Young Artist Award
Young Artist Awards
Exceptional Performance by a Young Actor Starring in a Television Comedy or Drama Series
Small Wonder (1985)
1986
Young Artist Award
Young Artist Awards
Best Young Actor Starring in a New Television Series
Small Wonder (1985)
1985
Young Artist Award
Young Artist Awards
Best Young Actor in a Family Film Made for Television