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Aaron's Family unit Today

Here is a message from Aaron regarding the video beneath that he has entitled, 'Babe Superman has a Supergirl of his own' :

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And hither is a feature story on the Beechnut website about parenting, starring the Smolinski family before they had had their second child, Addyson:

CapedWonder™.com and its fanbase would similar to wish the Smolinski family much joy, happiness and fulfillment together for many, many years. Thanks over again Aaron!

Aaron'southward Interview

An Exclusive Interview for CapedWonder™.com past Jason Thomas

Jason : How did yous go involved with Superman-The Picture? At the age of 3, practice you recall you realized you were portraying a young Superman?

Aaron : They had a major casting (cattle call) and my aunt heard about information technology on the radio. She called my mom and said get the kids ready and have them there. Nosotros went and stood in line, and the rest as they say, is history. I tin't think, only I don't recall at that age I had any thought on what or who I was playing. I just idea it was fun.

Jason : What set up y'all apart from the other kids trying out for the part (how did you go the role)?

Aaron : How it worked was that my brother (six at the time) resembled Chris Reeve at that age, so they picked him and I looked like my blood brother and Chris at 3. I was actually selected equally the second choice. During filming, the showtime choice wasn't actually….cooperative I guess I could say….and I would do whatsoever they wanted (nigh), then they used me.

Jason : Was your hair naturally that dark or did they dye information technology?

Aaron : Oh they dyed information technology…and I didn't like information technology 1 bit…cried 'cause it got in my eyes. I had blonde hair (well-nigh white).

Jason : Were you or your blood brother involved in interim prior to becoming the young Clark Kent?

Aaron : This was the kickoff affair that both of us did. I connected, and afterward Superman 3, my blood brother had had enough.

Jason : Did you spend a lot of time on the set or interacting with Phyllis Thaxter or Glenn Ford?

Aaron : I spent some time, mostly in between takes and with Ms. Thaxter. She was sweet.

Jason : You sure appeared to have a great chemistry with Phyllis Thaxter. Was that hug scripted?

Aaron : She was (from what I call back) a very caring lady. That hug was not scripted; I just liked her and felt like hugging her.

Jason : I understand in that location were several photos taken of you lot and other boys portraying Clark Kent growing up over the years. What insight can yous give us about them and their omission from the movie?

Aaron : One of the boys (the older i) was my brother. The other ones were the other choices for Baby Clark. I was second choice. The one I replaced was cooperative, and the other i just got unlucky 'cause I worked well. My brother'south role just got edited. He was besides cut out of Superman Iii as well which is probably why he never continued…Hahaha..

Jason : Were you ever teased about being nude in your first scene, and do you have any regrets? Did it take whatsoever convincing to go you lot to bare all?

Aaron : Past the time I was in school, I had also appeared in numerous commercials, so kids were jealous and teased me virtually everything including being naked. I still get teased virtually it today. Kids are kids and will always tease no matter what. I never let it bother me too much. Just kinda gets old. Now I just tell people, "I was three, but h-ng like a half dozen year old." I definitely have no regrets, except most not having a improve contract. There was some convincing to bare all. I concluded upwardly bargaining with them. They first offered me a snow globe, that didn't quite work. I asked for Coke, they gave me a six pack, then I finally requested Juicy Fruit. Once that was in my hands, my clothes came off.

Jason : From the Making of Superman-The Picture show volume, author David Petrou says, "Aaron was enchanting, coming out of the starship nude-as Dick finally decided- arms outstretched and a big grin on his face. It was a poignant moment; the intended allusion to Moses wasn't lost on whatever of us. I just wondered how the poor kid would live information technology downwards. I could imagine him twelve or fourteen years from now, at a local movie theater showing a re-release of an old picture show entitled 'Superman', and his date screaming, 'Oooo, Aaron! Is that really you?!?' much to his chagrin.". Did this experience or anything similar ever happen to you lot? Did y'all attend any premieres of Superman-The Movie or Superman Iii, or fifty-fifty just go see them in theaters and savor them as a member of the audience?

Aaron : This never happened. I don't think, or at least can't remember, seeing it on the large screen. Friends did play jokes on me at parties, where they would call me into a room and everyone would exist in there looking at that scene. My girlfriend at the time said 'oh how things have changed…"

Jason : What other coaching and special treatment did Richard Donner and the producers have to brand to become you to perform your scenes?

Aaron : Other than the naked scene, there wasn't whatever coaching needed. I was quite willing to do whatever they asked and fifty-fifty didn't ask of me. Richard was great. He treated me like his own and made sure I was warm. I remember him holding me in a blanket and showing me his trailer. I remember getting to talk into his walkie talkie, which I loved. He was and is a very caring person…not to mention a fantastic director.

Jason : There are some very nice photos of yous bonding with Richard Donner during filming. Practise you recall having a friendship with him? Have y'all talked to him in the years since?

Aaron : I have spoken with him a couple of times since. I saw him at a signing, and he was very helpful to me in attaining a Visa when I booked a pilot in LA. Once once more, a great, kind human being.

Jason : Were you able to encounter Glenn Ford or Phyllis Thaxter in the years following?

Aaron : No, unfortunately.

Jason : What, if any, other celebrities have y'all met over the years and what has been their response been to meeting you?

Aaron : Well I have met a number of different ones; also many to name. In regards to Superman, most of them are "oh, that'due south cool". Shaq was quite taken aback as he is a huge (literally and figuratively) Superman fan.

Jason : What is your favorite picture show or TV testify?

Aaron : My favorite moving picture, if I had to pick one, is Good Will Hunting. Don't really have a favorite Goggle box show (really enjoyed Prison Break and now Wink Forward). Having a two year quondam, we don't get a chance to become to the movies that oft.

Jason : Had y'all continue acting as a child prior to or afterward your cameo in Superman III? If so, what roles or commercials were you in?

Aaron : Yes I continued acting and was in numerous commercials, movies and TV shows upwards until 2008 and am nonetheless pursuing.

Jason : What were some of the benefits of being a child thespian? Were there whatsoever negatives to the experience of being a child actor?

Aaron : Getting out of school was e'er a plus. Free stuff I also liked. Having a dainty savings account when I got older came in handy besides. Equally a child role player, you get teased by the kids in schoolhouse because they are simply jealous, just as long equally y'all are aware of why they are teasing you, information technology makes it easier to handle and deal with. I was always able to talk my way out of situations and turn people around. Kind of a "supertalker", if you will.

Jason : How did you go the office of the boy by the photo berth in Superman III?

Aaron : They called my agent and requested me. I was the become to kid in Calgary at the time. Not bragging or anything, only that is the respond.

Jason : Who portrayed your female parent in that scene?

Aaron : My mom was actually my mother in that scene. Equally a thing of fact my whole family was in it. My brother's scene was deleted and my dad was 1 of the citizens helping rescue the driver when they ran over the fire hydrant.

Jason : Did you get to keep the ripped photo that Christopher Reeve handed y'all, or any other memorabilia from your interest in the Superman films?

Aaron : I however have the ripped photo from the booth. I accept memorabilia from the movies. I nevertheless take the snow world that was used to ransom me to come out of the capsule.

Jason : Did you get to spend time with Christopher Reeve? Were you the envy of all your classmates?

Aaron : I did spend tiffin with him. He was very caring and friendly. I have great memories of him. My first memory is meeting him for the get-go time on III and shaking his hand and I remember how mine disappeared into his. I was amazed at how large he was. Mind y'all I was eight.

Jason : Exercise you always watch the Superman films? Practice yous have a favorite? Are you a Superman fan?

Aaron : Periodically. Superman I of course…

Jason : I sympathise you lot have a immature son. Accept you shown him Superman and do you think he'll show an interest in the movies, cartoons or comics?

Aaron : I have shown it to him. Not sure what his interest will exist. Fun to see.

Jason : Will you lot consider getting your son involved in TV or movies equally a child histrion?

Aaron : He goes on auditions now. He really will exist on the package of a baby product and we are currently doing a documentary for Pampers.com. If he wants to be in it slap-up, if not, that is cool too. I will not push button him to exercise anything.

Jason : In the years following your involvement in the Superman movies, what are some of your other flick and TV roles? What was your favorite?

Aaron : I really enjoyed working on Lonesome Dove. I learned a lot on that set. My favorite function was probably in a TV movie called Someone to Love Me. I played a dainty guy that turned out to be a really bad guy. I also enjoyed my two Hockey movies, simply because I was getting paid to play hockey.

Jason : What was your least favorite office in your career, and practise you have any regrets?

Aaron : No regrets.

Jason : How did you get a stand up-in for the Lonesome Dove Telly series? Do yous enjoy riding horses and is it something you still pursue?

Aaron : I went on an audience. It was kinda like how I got Superman. I had an incredible resemblance to the star (Scott Bairstow). During the height of the evidence's popularity, I was always confused for him. I can't tell you how many times I was stopped on the street and asked for an autograph. Came in handy sometimes too…LOL…

Jason : How did y'all get involved in gymnastics and what brought you back to acting?

Aaron : My mom wanted to put me in Jazz and my dad was having none of information technology, then they compromised. I loved it. Something I will definitely put my kids in. I was always in acting during gymnastics.

Jason : According to your Bio you studied Child Psychology at the University of Calgary. Did you complete the plan? Did you piece of work in the field? Is information technology helping you in raising your son?

Aaron : Never completed information technology because I got the task on Lonesome Dove. It helps me with my son as well as adults too.

Jason : How do you like living in Los Angeles, and how does it differ from living in Calgary or Vancouver?

Aaron : I am a firm believer that you make situations what they are. I am a positive person and observe the good in everything. There are good and bad aspects to LA, merely yous can't beat the weather.

Jason : I uncertainty anyone recognizes you in the streets every bit the young Kal El, but are you ever stopped by fans from your other roles?

Aaron : I have been stopped for other roles. I remember afterward a Tv set chosen Outrage came out, the other guys in the movie and I were walking on Melrose Ave. in LA and someone yelled out, "There are the rapists!" You can imagine the looks we got, until they came over and saved us by asking for our autographs.

Jason : What is the response to fans seeing y'all at conventions? Exercise you have whatsoever experiences you could share?

Aaron : Fans are fantastic. It is such an amazing feeling to know that I was able to provide some joy to people and now they are providing it to me. Without fans "Celebrities" ( I detest that word) would not exist. It is the fans that pay for their salaries. Be information technology sports, music, etc. I wish more than "Celebrities" would realize that. I remember one person at the Hollywood Evidence in Burbank last year who had a mug from Burger King from 1980 with me on it. That was pretty cool. Another fan as well had an original dejeuner box with me on that i had never seen earlier; also very absurd.

Jason : What would exist your dream acting job? If you could work with any actor or actress who would it be and why?

Aaron : I actually want a role that shows a tough inner struggle. Matt Damon's role in Proficient Volition Hunting was very inspirational to me and put me on a dissimilar personal path. I would love to do a motion picture with Matt Damon and tell him how grateful I am for that.

Jason : What would yous say is your favorite genre of picture?

Aaron : I guess my favorite genre would be Drama. I call back dramatic roles tin can do and so many skillful things for people and is ofttimes underrated as a fashion to assistance/Inspire people.

Jason : Can you tell us some of your current projects or plans for the hereafter?

Aaron : I am currently trying to get a motion picture a friend of mine wrote produced. It has been about 10 years since he wrote it and I take always liked the story. Still waiting for the phone call from Matt Damon 🙂

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