Archie Yates

Archie James Yates was born on February 22, 2009, in Edenbridge, Kent, England, UK. He began his acting career at a young age, making his film debut in 2019. His early work quickly gained recognition within the film industry, setting the foundation for subsequent projects. Yates’ initial performances demonstrated a natural aptitude for acting, leading to significant roles in both feature films and animated series.

Yates gained prominence with his role as Yorki in Taika Waititi’s 2019 satirical black comedy “Jojo Rabbit.” This performance earned him a Critics’ Choice Movie Award nomination for Best Young Actor/Actress in 2020. Following this, he was cast as Max Mercer in “Home Sweet Home Alone,” Disney’s sixth installment in the “Home Alone” franchise, which premiered on Disney+ in 2021. This role involved a leading part, further establishing his presence in mainstream cinema. He has also diversified his career by taking on voice roles in animated television series.

His voice acting credits include portraying Sprout in “Wolfboy and the Everything Factory” from 2021 to 2022, Kappa in “Oni: Thunder God’s Tale” in 2022, and Jojo Potato in an episode of “Amphibia” in 2022. Yates is also set to appear as Oskar in the upcoming 2025 film “Clout | A Cautionary Tale,” a short film exploring youth mental health and online safety, demonstrating a continued involvement in poignant and relevant projects. His career trajectory highlights a consistent engagement with various media, from acclaimed independent films to major studio productions and animated features.