Michael Oliver in Problem Child 2 | 1991

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Michael Oliver in Problem Child 2 | 1991

Starring: John Ritter, Michael Oliver and Jack Warden
Directed by: Brian Levant
About this actor

Michael Oliver (born October 10, 1981) is a former American child actor of the 1990s. Oliver is best known for his role as "Junior" in two Problem Child movies. Born Michael Oliverius in Los Angeles, California, Oliver's career started at the age of 2. His first job was as a model in a Sears catalog. At age 6, he appeared in a Chevron commercial where he wore glasses and had his voice dubbed over. After seeing Oliver in the Chevron commercial, a casting agent for the film Problem Child tracked Oliver down and cast him in the role days later. Problem Child debuted in 1990 and in spite of some negative reviews and its sensitive themes (mass murderers, unwanted orphans, animal cruelty), proved successful as escapism fare enjoyed by age groups from kids to grandparents though it has been described as being more an adult comedy than a family film. Oliver's appearance reminded people of a young Ron Howard as "Opie Taylor" in the Andy Griffith Show. It became a "surprise hit", spawned two...