Playing Julia Roberts' stepson in "Stepmom"
December 14, 2004 - Liam Aiken ('Klaus Baudelaire' in "Lemony Snicket's: A Series of Unfortunate Events") most recently starred in the comedy feature “Good Boy!” The 13-year-old made an impression on film audiences with his star turn as Tom Hanks’ son in Sam Mendes’ drama “Road to Perdition.”
Born in New York City, Aiken began acting in commercials as a preschooler and made his Broadway debut at age six in a revival of Henrik Ibsen’s “A Doll’s House,” in the role of Bobby Helmer. The following year, he made his film debut as Parker Posey’s son in Hal Hartley’s “Henry Fool.” He subsequently appeared with Kyra Sedgwick and Stanley Tucci in “Montana,” which debuted at the 1998 Sundance Film Festival, and was featured in “The Object of My Affection,” starring Jennifer Aniston.
Aiken starred as one of Julia Robert’s two inherited offspring in the comedy-drama “Stepmom,” directed by Chris Columbus. He followed this starring as Kim Basinger’s son in the drama “I Dreamed of Africa.” He was also seen in the romance “Sweet November,” starring Keanu Reeves and Charlize Theron.
