Humphreys never pursued a career in Hollywood and instead enlisted in the army after high school. He now lives a quiet life in Portland, Ore.
Michael Humphreys, the child star who played young Forrest in the blockbuster film “Forrest Gump,” is all grown up.
Now 38, the Memphis-born actor has been providing fans with updates on his Instagram, where he’s shown off his various hair styles and changing looks — as well as as “interesting requests” for his autograph. Nearly three decades since delighting audiences with his leg brace-shattering sprint, Humphreys now lives a quiet life in Portland, Ore.
And just like the eponymous film character, who memorably joined the army and served in Vietnam, Humphreys also enlisted in the US Army. When Humphreys was 8 years old, he was taken to an open casting call in Memphis where producers were searching for a young Tom Hanks with a “quirky disposition.”Humphreys was discovered in an open casting call.The casting team was reportedly enamored by Humphreys’ thick Southern accent and he was cast in the movie adaption of Winston Groom’s 1996 novel.
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