1. Early Life and Background
1.1. Birth and Family
Dominic Scott Kay was born on May 6, 1996, in Los Angeles, California. He is the son of Scott Kay, who is also a recognized musician and actor. His upbringing was influenced by his father's involvement in the entertainment industry, which likely contributed to his early start in acting.
1.2. Personal Endeavors and Philanthropy
Beyond his career in entertainment, Dominic Scott Kay has established himself as an entrepreneur, owning multiple entertainment companies. He is also a dedicated animal lover. Demonstrating his broader social engagement, Kay serves as a StarPower Ambassador for the Starlight Children's Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of seriously ill children and their families. His involvement as an ambassador highlights his commitment to humanitarian efforts and leveraging his public platform for positive social impact.
2. Career
Dominic Scott Kay's professional journey spans various roles, including acting, voice artistry, directing, and screenwriting.
2.1. Acting and Voice Roles
Kay gained significant recognition for his work as the voice of Wilbur in the 2006 film Charlotte's Web. He also appeared in the post-credits scene of Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007) as Henry Turner, the son of Will Turner (played by Orlando Bloom) and Elizabeth Swann (played by Keira Knightley), although he was credited as "Young Will Turner."
Early in his career, Kay played Tom Cruise's son, Younger Sean Anderton, in Steven Spielberg's 2002 science fiction thriller Minority Report. His other notable acting roles include Adam in Snow Buddies (2008) and Brion in The Dukes (2007). As a voice actor, he lent his talents to films like The Wild (2006) as Young Samson and Air Buddies (2006) as Buddha. He also had a voice role as Richard in The Little Engine That Could (2011). In television, Kay made an appearance on season five of the American edition of The Voice.
2.2. Directing and Screenwriting
Beyond his acting work, Kay has also taken on roles behind the camera as a director and writer. He directed and wrote the short film Saving Angelo (2007), which featured Kevin Bacon. This film was inspired by the true story of an abandoned dog left for dead on the side of the road, which Kay and his family rescued in 2003, showcasing his dedication to animal welfare both personally and professionally. He also wrote, directed, and starred in another short film titled Grandpa's Cabin (2007).
3. Filmography
Dominic Scott Kay's extensive filmography includes appearances in various films, television series, and video games.
3.1. Film
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2002 | Minority Report | Younger Sean Anderton | |
2003 | They Call Him Sasquatch | Boy | |
2003 | Mindcrime | Boy | |
2004 | Guarding Eddy | Young Boy | |
2005 | Loverboy | Paul Stoll - Age 6 | |
2005 | Fathers and Sons | Elliott - Age 4 | |
2006 | Midnight Clear | Jacob | |
2006 | The Wild | Young Samson | Voice |
2006 | Charlotte's Web | Wilbur | Voice |
2006 | Air Buddies | Buddha | Voice |
2007 | Cake: A Wedding Story | Ryan | |
2007 | Charlotte's Web: Flacka's Pig Tales | Flacka | Voice |
2007 | The Dukes | Brion | |
2007 | Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End | Henry Turner | Credited as "Young Will Turner" |
2007 | Saving Angelo | Danny | Also director and writer |
2007 | Grandpa's Cabin | Jake | Also director and writer |
2008 | Snow Buddies | Adam Bilson | |
2008 | Front of the Class | Young Brad Cohen | Also known as Hallmark Hall of Fame: Front of the Class |
2008 | The Love | Dylan | |
2011 | The Little Engine That Could | Richard | Voice |
2011 | Cousin Sarah | Andrew |
3.2. Television
Year | Title | Role | Episode |
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2002 | Power Rangers Wild Force | Scotty | "The End of the Power Rangers: Part 2" |
2003 | Oliver Beene | Young Oliver Beene | "A Day at the Beach" |
2003 | Oliver Beene | Young Oliver Beene | "Dancing Beene" |
2004 | Single Santa Seeks Mrs. Claus | Jake Sawtelle | Television film |
2004 | Love's Enduring Promise | Mattie LaHaye | Television film |
2004 | Angel in the Family | Frankie | Television film |
2004 | Oliver Beene | Young Oliver Beene | "Disposa-Boy" |
2004 | Oliver Beene | Young Oliver Beene | "Fallout" |
2005 | Meet the Santas | Jake Sawtelle | Television film |
2006 | Without a Trace | Eli | "Check Your Head" |
2007 | NCIS | Carson Taylor / Matthews | "Lost and Found" |
2008 | Hallmark Hall of Fame | Young Brad Cohen | "Front of the Class" |
2009 | House M.D. | Jackson Smith | "The Softer Side" |
3.3. Video Games
Year | Title | Role | Note |
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2007 | The Tuttles: Madcap Misadventures | Zach Tuttle | Voice |
4. Awards and Nominations
Dominic Scott Kay has received several nominations throughout his career, recognizing his performances and creative contributions.
Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
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2003 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a Feature Film - Young Actor Age Ten or Under | Minority Report | - |
2005 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries or Special - Leading Young Actor | Single Santa Seeks Mrs. Claus | - |
2007 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a Short Film - Young Actor | Saving Angelo | - |
2007 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a Voice-Over Role - Young Actor | Charlotte's Web | - |
2008 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a TV Series - Guest Starring Young Actor | NCIS | - |
2008 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a Short Film - Young Actor | Grandpa's Cabin | - |
2008 | Jury Award | Best Short Film | Saving Angelo | - |