Jerry Michael Supiran (born March 21, 1973) is an American former child actor. Supiran is best known for playing Jamie Lawson on the science-fiction sitcom Small Wonder, which aired from 1985 to 1989.
Career Supiran has been credited with roles in nineteen television and movie performances, including guest-starring roles in several noted series of the era, including Galactica 1980, Little House on the Prairie, Mr. Belvedere, Newhart, Highway to Heaven, Trapper John, M.D., St. Elsewhere, and Archie Bunker's Place, along with several made-for-TV movies and a feature film called Uncommon Valor.
Personal life As an adult, Supiran worked in a variety of Henderson, Nevada restaurants. In 2012 it was reported that Supiran was destitute, working as a full-time volunteer at a California homeless shelter. Supiran claimed that a former adviser and girlfriend stole from a large trust fund that held the savings from his acting career.
His mother Linda suffered a heart attack in 2012, and caring for her became a turning point in his recovery. His girlfriend of over 10 years, Michelle Malik, died of pneumonia on April 8, 2025. In February 2013, Supiran told TMZ he hoped to appear on Dancing with the Stars. As of September 2025, Supiran is married and living privately.
Filmography Year Title Role Notes 1980 Galactica 1980 Super Scout 4 episodes 1981 Little House on the Prairie Young Almanzo Episode: "A Christmas They Never Forgot" 1982 Love, Sidney Episode: "Sail Away" 1982 The Adventures of Little Lord Fauntleroy Little Lord Fauntleroy Television movie 1982 Tales of the Gold Monkey Paul Episode: "The Lady and the Tiger" 1982 CHiPs student Episode: “Head Over Heels” 1983 Archie Bunker's Place Peter McBride Episode: "Relief Bartender" 1983 Lottery! Episode: "Phoenix: Blood Brothers" 1983 Policewoman Centerfold Tommy Oaks Television movie 1983 Newhart Ted Ward Episode: "Animal Attractions" 1983 Uncommon Valor Frank at 9 1984 Trapper John, M.D. Matthew Riley Episode: "Send in the Clowns" 1984 Young Hearts Larry Fettis Television movie 1984 Love Thy Neighbor Joey Wilson Television movie 1984 Fame Keith Donlon Episode: "The Home Front" 1984 Obsessive Love Bobby Stevens Television movie 1984 St. Elsewhere Matthew Auschlander Episode: "Fade to White" 1985–1989 Small Wonder Jamie Lawson 94 episodes 1986 Highway to Heaven Adam Episode: "Close Encounters of the Heavenly Kind" 1988 Mr. Belvedere Jordan Episode: "Pigskin"
Award nominations Year Award Category Title of work1985Young Artist AwardBest Young Actor in a Family Film Made for TelevisionPolicewoman Centerfold1986Young Artist AwardBest Young Actor Starring in a New Television SeriesSmall Wonder1987Young Artist AwardExceptional Performance by a Young Actor Starring in a Television Comedy or Drama SeriesSmall Wonder1988Young Artist AwardExceptional Performance by a Young Actor in a Television Comedy SeriesSmall Wonder
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