If there is any young actor out there who deserves to be described as the next Elijah Wood, it's Jacob Smith. This young man gives performances that make him seem wise beyond his years. He's a very mature performer, despite his age, and is capable of being both very intense and very understated. He was recently cast as an older Owen on Party of Five, and is given his own storylines, which he carries quite well. He's also shown a little bit of ability in comedy as the show calls for it. He recently starred in the TV movie Evolution's Child, in which he carried the movie. Even if you don't like Party of Five, it's worth watching it just to see Jacob in action.

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