Talk:Haley Joel Osment

Wasn't he also cast as an extra for "Weird Al" Yankovic's "Amish Paradise" video?

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Does anyone know if HJO is the youngest person to receive an acting Oscar nomination? If so, I think this should be noted on the page. --QQQ (10-19-05)

Looking it up he's not. Justin Henry was aged 8 when he was nominated for best supporting actor, in Kramer vs. Kramer. Brandon De Wilde from Shane was approximately the same age as Osment.[1].--T. Anthony 07:48, 27 October 2005 (UTC)

Well, then, thanks for the information. --QQQ (11-18-05)

Is there a newer photo of him available? Iceberg3k 16:12, 20 December 2005 (UTC)

There sure is: http://www.cnn.com/2006/SHOWBIZ/Movies/07/20/people.osment.ap/index.html 74.71.41.15 17:48, 20 July 2006 (UTC)

I think Tatum O'Neal in Paper Moon (film) was the youngest. 71.199.123.24 20:50, 15 June 2006 (UTC)

Source this please

I dispute the first part of this paragraph. Please supply a source for it.

"His family is Roman Catholic and attend Sunday Mass; they even attended Mass on the afternoon of the Oscar telecast when Haley was nominated for Best Support Actor (for The Sixth Sense); he lost to Michael Caine." Grace Note 01:49, 12 March 2006 (UTC)

Haley Joel Osment madness

Is it true that Haley Joel Osment showed signs of mental instability due to the frightening scenes of the movies he performed?

I would lean towards a "No" in answering that one Mad Jack 22:31, 18 June 2006 (UTC)

1995 Saturn?

Why is a successfully 18 year old actor with so many credits (and presumably money in trust) driving a 1995 Saturn at 1am? I understand a money management but this sounds like he's downright poor. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 66.32.78.52 (talk • contribs)

That struck me as odd, too, when I heard it on the radio this morning. But maybe he just ascribes to the Warren Buffett school of frugality. -- Coneslayer 22:03, 20 July 2006 (UTC)

It's possible, because of his start as a youth, his parents are pulling the same type of control that M. Caulkin faced, ending up having to sue his parents for the money that was rightfully his in the first place. If not, I commend his parents for teaching him that content in life doesn't revolve around all that is trend setting, glamorous and oppulent.

That's not the only thing that seems to suggest his budget is tight, but see my note/question below. 216.165.24.22 05:10, 28 August 2006 (UTC)

Not that I particularly want to start a flame war here, but I find that comment bordering on the ridiculously offensive. The powers that be forfend that a young movie star should drive a reasonable, probably fuel-efficient, and most importantly (given what happened), *safe* vehicle instead of a flashy sports car or luxury SUV...I drive a 1996 Nissan Sentra that gets great mileage and almost never needs maintenance. Does that make me "poor"? I would say you have a few dangerous notions about wealth and vehicular travel, myself. Faseidman 17:11, 16 February 2007 (UTC)

Recent picture

I didn't see one in the news story about him. Only the old pic of him is here, too. Anomo 01:13, 20 August 2006 (UTC)

Speaking of pictures, that mugshot was not taken on August 30th. It was most likely taken on the 17th or 18th. Findlaw lists the charges against him as having been submitted on August 17th, so the photo was probably taken that day or the next. http://news.findlaw.com/hdocs/docs/ent/osment81706duipot3.html But not the 30th: Haley was already in New York by that time. Access Hollywood was wrong.

Current Education

Osment is currently attending NYU, and I wanted to ask: would it be proper Wikipedia form to include specifics? (I am a student of NYU, and I'm thinking it might be inappropriate to go further than to say he's a student, but I want to know if the other Wikipedia-goers would favor more info, or if they'd rather be less paparazzi-like.) 216.165.24.22 05:09, 28 August 2006 (UTC)

Specifics like exactly what classes he is taking, what grades he gets, who he might fancy in college? So where exactly does the invasion of privacy begin? There is too much useless and incorrect information listed here as it is. I think it is enough to know he is attending NYU, and in four years time, it can be updated again with whatever degree he has earned. His personal journey of how he got to that degree is not important.

No, not those specifics. Less... specific specifics. I don't know the intimate details of his life, and, unless we happen to become friends, I don't care to. I'll out and say it, and if you feel it's too far, feel free to edit it out of this comment: He is, unlike other various well-knowns here, living in a first-year dorm with all the other students, and even has a roommate. It just seems odd to me; you'd think a big-name with money would use it to their advantage and at least get a room of their own, and more likely get themselves their own personal off-campus living space. 216.165.24.93 17:24, 29 August 2006 (UTC)

It sounds like he just wants to be thought of as a normal college student, and wants to experience normal college life. To be accepted as a regular person, and not just some Hollywood movie star. He does not seem the type that would flaunt his celebrity.

Possible and probable, but still quite uncommon, and an interesting bit of information. Or so I thought, anyway. 216.165.24.93 04:39, 30 August 2006 (UTC)

How the hell did Haley get admitted to NYU in spite of all the legal woes he's going through? I find it hard to believe that NYU was oblivious to all of Haley's legal problems. I've lost a bit of respect for NYU for admitting a kid whose legal issues are currently pending. It sends the wrong message that as long as you're super-smart (or in Haley's case, extremely wealthy or famous), then you can get anything you want. This is similar to the Kaavya Viswanathan incident, where she was caught RED-HANDED plagiarizing, yet Harvard decided to not only readmit her, but give her a position as STUDENT ADVISER.

These people grew up in a life of privilege and they NEVER understood what it means to be punished for the mistakes you made.

Oh, and also: a DUI and marijuana possession. Bad? Yes. Horrible enough to prevent admission? No. I'm sure the Olsen twins have done worse in their time here, and other students probably have as well. This is a place where a lot of people, myself not included, have a lot of money, and teens and young adults with a lot of money get into things that they probably shouldn't. Also, consider the environment. I'd be surprised if someone with such relatively small drug charges wasn't accepted. Keep in mind, too, that he was arrested after being accepted. I'm sure they could have gone back on it, but... well, I've already said all I can. I'm just a student, and I can't really tell you much about NYU's admission policies. 216.165.24.93 17:28, 29 August 2006 (UTC)

I think you need to rethink your elitist attitude towards higher education, myself. First off, you have no evidence of any sort that Osment grew up in a life of privilege - the article only mentions that he went to prep school, which does not "a life of privilege" make. Second, while I don't condone life-threatening accidents under the influence in any way...in the grand scheme of young Hollywood stars, I find this pretty minor. See under River Phoenix for an example of a *real* substance abuse problem by a young Hollywood star that had far worse consequences. I live in Los Angeles and have two parents in the movie business - given what I know about how young Hollywood operates, I'd say Haley did pretty well by not being found dead and pinned under the car with an eight-ball of coke, as opposed to being found with relatively minor injuries and possession of a drug that a great deal of young people (in my experiece) feel shouldn't even be criminal in the first place. NYU is perfectly within their rights to forgive Haley some young indiscretions and allow him the chance to continue his education - and while you're within yours to state logical fallacies based on a punishing attitude, I can't say you've particularly convinced me of anything here. Faseidman 18:32, 16 February 2007 (UTC)

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christian?

i'm incredibly curious about your views on things drop me a note will ya? bandaidsrcool@yahoo.com —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 158.80.8.2 (talk) 20:27, August 20, 2007 (UTC)

Related???

I was just wondering if Haley Joel Osment has any relation to Emily Osment from Hannah Montana? They look quiet similar and I think they're sibilings. I'm not sure though. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.105.20.222 (talk) 22:33, 27 September 2007 (UTC)

Yes (wow, short answer). --ZSoraz 22:59, 27 September 2007 (UTC)