James Wilkie Broderick is most recognized as the firstborn of the renowned movie stars, Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker. He has made appearances at various high-profile gatherings and has been featured on multiple magazine covers alongside his parents.
James Wilkie Broderick Bio Details
Full name: James Wilkie Broderick
Gender: Male
Date of birth: October 28, 2002
Age: 22 years old (2024)
Zodiac sign: Scorpio
Place of birth: Manhattan, New York City, New York
Current residence: West Village, Lower Manhattan, New York
Nationality: American
Ethnicity: White
Religion: Christianity
Sexuality: Straight
Height: 5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Weight: 145 lbs (66 kg)
Eye color: Blue
Hair color: Dark brown
Father: Matthew Broderick
Mother: Sarah Jessica Parker
Siblings: 2
Relationship status: Single
College: Brown University
Early Life & Family
James Wilkie Broderick was born on October 28, 2002, in the city of Manhattan, New York. His father, Matthew Broderick, is a successful actor, voice actor, and vocalist who is renowned for his role as Simba in the animated film The Lion King. He has also appeared in a variety of other movies, including Godzilla, The Cable Guy, The Freshman, and Election.
Sarah Jessica Parker, James Wilkie Broderick’s mother, is a multi-talented individual who works as an actress, voiceover artist, producer, theater artist, and designer.
She has been honored with four Golden Globe Awards and two Emmy Awards. James Wilkie Broderick has two younger twin sisters, Marion Loretta Elwell Broderick, and Tabitha Hodge Broderick.
Parker and Broderick welcomed their twin daughters, Tabitha Hodge and Marion Loretta Elwell, on June 22, 2009. The girls were born in Martins Ferry, Ohio, through the help of a surrogate. It was rumored that the girls were given the family names of Hodge and Elwell, which belonged to Parker.
During his teenage years, James Wilkie attended Ethical Culture Fieldston School, a private independent school in New York City. He also spent time at The Mountain School of Milton Academy before going on to Brown University after graduating. However, details about his current academic pursuits are scarce.
Public Appearances
While it’s not often that Parker and Broderick’s children are seen in public, James Wilkie Broderick has accompanied his parents to special events on the red carpet.
In 2010, he made his first appearance on the red carpet at the New York premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, expressing his admiration for the series. He then made another appearance in 2011 for Deathly Hallows: Part 2.
In 2021, James was present at the debut of And Just Like That… at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. In June 2023, he shared his thoughts on the revival while speaking with Entertainment Tonight.
“I tried to watch the new one and I liked it but then I felt weird, ’cause I haven’t watched the original. I guess it’s kind of obvious why maybe I hadn’t watched the original show as a kid.”
Career
James Wilkie Broderick resides in New York City, New York, but he also divides his time between a second residence in Kilcar, County Donegal, Ireland. The majority of his days are devoted to spending quality time with his loved ones.
His career pursuits remain largely unknown, although it is speculated that he is following in his parents’ footsteps in the world of acting and filmmaking. He appears to be quite guarded and closed off about personal information. James Wilkie Broderick is determined to forge his own path and make a name for himself in his own unique way.
