LIAM AIKEN plays the young Emanuele, Kuki's beloved son and Paulo's boy every way but genetically. Born in New York City, the ten-year-old, third grade student is a seasoned pro with a major Broadway credit who marks his sixth film role with "I Dreamed of Africa."
He co-starred in Columbia Pictures' hit "Stepmom," playing the son of Susan Sarandon and Ed Harris and Julia Roberts' stepson. In 1998, he acted in "The Object Of My Affection," starring Jennifer Aniston and Paul Rudd as the latter's pupil; and as Parker Posey's son in "Henry Fool." He also appears in two films unveiled at the Sundance Film Festival, "I Remember" and "Montana."
Additionally, he was Bobby Helmer in the multi-award-winning Broadway production of "A Doll's House." His television debut was in an episode of "Law & Order."
Aiken's next project is the upcoming Warner Brothers feature "Sweet November," co-starring with Keanu Reeves and Charlize Theron.