Jeremy Steven Suarez (born July 6, 1990, in Burbank, California) is an American actor who first became widely known as a child performer. He achieved broad recognition for his portrayal of Jordan Thomkins on the sitcom The Bernie Mac Show and for providing the voice of the young bear Koda in Disney's animated feature Brother Bear.
Career overview
Suarez began acting at an early age and built a profile through both on-screen work and voice acting. His role on The Bernie Mac Show brought him into many homes during the early 2000s, while his voice performance in Brother Bear introduced him to family audiences in animated cinema. Over time he balanced television appearances, film roles and voice work, a trajectory familiar to many performers who start their careers as children.
Notable roles
- The Bernie Mac Show — played Jordan Thomkins, a central child character who contributed a mix of humor and emotional moments to the series.
- Brother Bear — provided the voice for Koda, a key supporting character in the Disney animated film.
Critics and audiences often noted Suarez's natural comic timing and expressive delivery, qualities that helped him stand out in ensemble casts and animated productions. As with many child stars, his career has included periods of high visibility followed by slower stretches as he moved toward adult roles.
Today Suarez is recognized for his early contributions to popular television and family animation. He remains an example of a performer who built early fame through a combination of live-action sitcom work and voice acting for major studio animation.
Further information and credits can be found via his professional profiles: actor profile, filmography listing, and biographical overview.